Alligator hunting rules in every regulated state require you to attach a restraining line to whatever first makes contact with the gator, whether that’s a harpoon, a bang stick, or an arrow. That last option, done right, is called bowfishing for gators, and it’s a completely different setup from what you’d use to shoot carp…
The Muzzy XD Pro, AMS Retriever Pro, and Cajun Winch Pro bowfishing reels compared head-to-head on mechanism, reliability, and which fish they suit best.
Where to hunt trophy alligator gar in Texas and Louisiana, the tagging and size rules that are stricter than carp bowfishing, and gear built to punch through armored scales.
Where to bowfish in Alabama — Lake Guntersville, Lake Weiss, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, and Mobile Bay saltwater — plus regulations, license rules, and the best times to go.