YAWN, It's Monday!

YAWN, It's Monday!

Here is yet another gator mount on display at the Central Alabama Farmers Cooperative

 in Selma. These gators were caught during the 2011 West Central Alabama gator hunt,

 and you can see them through August. Meanwhile, preparations are under way

 for this year's hunt. Fifty tags are out, and the hunt runs for two weekends

 in mid-August. 

Alabama became the first state to protect alligators back in 1938,

 but the reptiles increased in numbers enough that regulated,

 small-scale hunts are needed to help manage their population.   

P.S. This picture explains why I am not a river rat!

State Record Alligator

Forget the Loch Ness Monster. This beast is for real!

Who KNEW such huge reptiles swam in our river?

 Until gator season began last year, I sure didn't!

The Fancher Gator, Alabama's state record at 14 feet, 2 inches and 838 pounds,

 is attracting attention while on display at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-op

 in Selma. The alligator was caught in the Alabama River in Wilcox County

 last August by The Fancher Gator Team. Wildlife Images Taxidermy Studio 

of Autaugaville mounted the reptile in a natural pose, snatching a river otter. 

And now, it's about time for gator season to begin again!

I say, "Go get 'em!"

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