Alligator hunting with us is easy! We include all the basics…
Get hands-on attention from your guide on your private alligator hunt.
Loaner weapons are kept on-site. Choose when you arrive.
Kick up mud in a pickup truck or glide along narrow canals on a boat.
Receive basic skinning from our friends at Florida Trophy Gators Inc.
Our price includes the harvest of one alligator in the size range you reserve.
Alligator hunting in Florida is better when friends and family participate in the excitement of your experience as “non-hunters.” for only $30 per person, non-hunters get to ride on the swamp buggy, take photos, and be part of your adventure—they just don’t hunt anything!
Our alligator hunting is conducted in Venus, Florida, on a 70-acre private reservoir consisting of wetlands, small lakes, ponds, canals, and marsh which are prime alligator habitat. The alligators you will hunt vary from native residents to derelict dog killers and baby eaters brought to us for being a nuisance. Our experienced guides pre-scout and monitor the property daily to stay knowledgeable on the best spots.
Venus is only a short drive from popular Florida destinations such as Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, and the Walt Disney World Resort.
1012 New Boot Heel Road
Venus, Florida 33960
What’s Nearby:
Fort Myers: 60 mi
Naples: 100 mi
Sarasota: 100 mi
Tampa: 125 mi
West Palm Beach: 110 mi
Ron’s Guide Service is the top choice for residents and non-residents when it comes to planning an exciting fully guided alligator hunt.
You will see alligators! With our skilled guides, and private property teeming with alligators we have a 99% success rate and guarantee you will see and have the opportunity to hunt alligators.
Feel safe! We work only with properties and guides that are friendly, reputable, and meet our quality standards. We pre-vet them all to make sure you always have an exceptional experience.
Our transparent pricing lets you know what’s included in your experience—and what isn’t. When it comes to the outdoors there are enough surprises creeping up on you—hidden fees shouldn’t be one of them!
Choose a sunny daytime alligator hunt or a spooky nighttime alligator hunt—for one low price!
Navigate sunny trails beneath a canopy of swaying trees and discover a mecca of alligators in various sizes on this popular daytime experience.
Journey into the moonlit wilds of Central Florida, where alligators both big and small await your arrival amid the mystifying shadows of the dense brush.
Rifles, and bows, and spears, OH MY! All perfect for alligator hunting!
An alligator’s skin is like bullet-proof armor, so a powerful firearm is essential. Rifles, handguns, and bangsticks all pack a deadly punch. Most shots are in the 5 to 15-yard range.
Drawback your inhibitions on a challenging alligator bow hunt! Fiberglass muzzy fish tip arrows, a bow fitted with an AMS bow fishing rig kit, and a thirst for adventure are all you need!
Amp up your courage and awaken your quick reflexes on this up close and personal combat with an alligator. There is a small area known as the famous “quarter-sized kill spot” on the back of the alligator’s head—can you find it?
Connect with your tribal roots and hunt as your ancestors once did on our fully guided alligator spear hunt. Ron’s Guide Service is one of the few outfitters to offer this unique hunting style. Don’t have a spear?—borrow ours for free!
Traverse the banks in a pickup truck, or glide through the canals in a boat as you and your guide search for alligator. We will try to honor your requests, but it is at the guides discretion what vehicle or vessel you will be using during your experience.
Snagging is a crucial step when hunting alligator. Many times a hunter will shoot at an alligator and believe they missed, however, most likely they wounded the alligator, and days later it will float up dead. Snagging not only ensures your success by preventing the alligator from swimming off, but it also is a humane way to hunt.
For our alligator hunts, we use a heavy-duty rod similar to a fishing pole with a strong line and treble hook attached to it.
Keep your eyes on the water for a trail of bubbles—this indicates alligator activity. Once the alligator submerges, cast your line past the alligator and reel it in slowly. As the line gets closer to the alligator, pull the pole forcefully to snag it and follow with a burst of reeling. It may take you a couple of tries to snag an alligator!
Once you snag the alligator—it will begin to fight—sometimes thrashing violently under the water. Your goal is to get the alligator as close to the boat or land as possible. Eventually, the alligator gets tired and surfaces. Once the alligator surfaces you attack with your weapon—and without hesitation.
Cousin Lisa here! I wan't to take a moment to talk to you about...size.
Expect the smallest size alligator in your size-range, and you will not be disappointed if you get something bigger! For example, choose the 6-9 foot size range if you will be happy with a 6-foot alligator.
It’s hard to judge how big it is when you only see the head.
We can’t guarantee an exact size alligator as so little of the animal is showing above water. Your guide will look at the distance from the eyes to the tip of the snout to estimate length. Typically, the longer that distance is, the bigger the alligator will be.
Sorry size queens…
If you have your heart set on an exact size alligator then, unfortunately, we are not the right guide service for you. Look for outfitters that price alligators by an exact size instead of a size range.
Did you know If you consider participating in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s lottery system for public land hunts, the cost of the tag—if you are selected—is over $1,000.00—not including boat rentals or guides! Public land hunts are seasonal and come with a lot of restrictions. The only weapon allowed is a bang stick, and you’re competing with 3,999 other alligator tag holders! Come hunt with us using any weapon, on private property, year-round, and save yourself time and money!
A small $52.00 alligator farming agent license is all it takes to hunt with us—no matter where in the world you’re from! Visit our licenses page for more details.
The Florida state record for length is a 14 foot 3-1/2 inch male from Lake Washington in Brevard County. The Florida record for weight is a 1,043 pound (13 feet 10-1/2 inches long) male from Orange Lake in Alachua County.
We’re looking forward to your visit at Ron’s Guide Service. Please read through this important and helpful information about your experience, including arrival times, what to bring, and more.
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