In Georgia it’s unlawful to kill an unrestrained alligator. Here’s how the 2026 quota hunt works, zone by zone — and what gear it demands. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated September 2026 · 7 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn…
Alabama is tag-limited, restricted-weapon, and hunted at night. With just 260 tags across five zones, it’s one of the South’s hardest draws. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated September 2026 · 7 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn a small commission…
Mississippi is a catch-first, restricted-weapon state with a short public-waters season. Here’s how it works in 2026 — and how it differs from its neighbors. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated June 2026 · 7 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn…
Mono gets cut to ribbons on a gator’s scutes. Here’s why braid is the right line for alligator snagging, what pound test to run, and the best braids for the job. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated June 2026 · 8 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links…
You don’t need a $400 outfit to snag a gator. Here are the best low-priced, heavy-duty spinning combos that cast heavy braid and hold up to a big alligator. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated June 2026 · 8 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this…
A complete gear checklist for the Southeastern night snag hunt — what to bring, why, and the legal must-knows before you launch. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated June 2026 · 8 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn a small commission…
The hook is what connects you to a gator. Here are the big weighted trebles, snatch hooks, and rigging that hold when one rolls. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated September 2026 · 7 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn a…
Snagging a gator and fighting it to the boat is brute-force fishing. Here’s the heavy rod, reel, and line that won’t fold when a big one turns. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated September 2026 · 8 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we…
On a Southeastern gator hunt, the light finds the eyes before the rod ever moves. Here are the best handheld spotlights for picking up gator eyeshine after dark. GBy the Get Out Mor editors · Updated September 2026 · 8 min read Get Out Mor is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page…
Alligator hunting in the southern states offers a range of experiences, each with its unique challenges and techniques.