Alex Boerner

The Sunshine State: Gator Hunt 2

Alligator hunt guide Lewis Clanton cuts the spinal cord of an alligator shot and reeled in by ...., of New Jersey on the opening night of alligator hunting season. The gators are shot from a distance with a crossbow with a fishing line attached to the arrow. If the shot sticks, the gator is then reeled in close to the boat. When close enough, the gator is hit with a "bang stick," which is a stick with a shotgun shell in the end that is discharged upon impact, killing the gator. Finally, the spinal cord is cut with a knife at the base of the head, ensuring that the gator will not thrash while on the boat.
Gator Hunt 2, Fellsmere, FL

Alligator hunt guide Lewis Clanton cuts the spinal cord of an alligator shot and reeled in by ...., of New Jersey on the opening night of alligator hunting season. The gators are shot from a distance with a crossbow with a fishing line attached to the arrow. If the shot sticks, the gator is then reeled in close to the boat. When close enough, the gator is hit with a "bang stick," which is a stick with a shotgun shell in the end that is discharged upon impact, killing the gator. Finally, the spinal cord is cut with a knife at the base of the head, ensuring that the gator will not thrash while on the boat.