7 Days a Week, Year-round
Choose From Three Different Size-ranges!
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Bring your friends and family along to participate in the excitement of your alligator hunt as “non-hunters” for only $30 per person. Non-hunters get to ride on the buggy, take photos, and be part of your adventure—they just don’t kill anything!
Ron’s Guide Service is the top choice for residents and non-residents for an exciting fully guided alligator hunt, year round.
Keep your eyes open as you cruise along the swampy banks with your knowledgable guide. Your journey doesn’t end until you’re face to scales with a vicious Florida alligator!
Know what you’re getting! With our transparent pricing you know exactly 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—all for one low price!
Navigate sunny trails beneath a canopy of swaying trees and discover a mecca of alligators in various sizes.
Journey into the moon lit wilds of Central Florida, where alligators both big and small await your arrival amid the mystifying shadows of the lush brush.
Know exactly what your experience includes.
Get hands-on attention from your experienced guide as he assists you in every aspect of your private alligator hunt. Beginners, experienced, kids, grandpas—everyone is welcome!
Receive basic skinning of your alligator from our friends at Florida Trophy Gators inc.—a local alligator skinning, processing, and taxidermy facility in the town of Okeechobee.
Choose from a variety of weapons perfect for alligator hunting. All of our weapons are kept on-site for easy weapon selection on the day of your hunt.
Kick up mud in a good old-fashioned pickup truck or glide along narrow canals on an airboat.
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 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!
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 is impossible for us to 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 gator will be. 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 individually by size instead of a size range.
Florida Size Record
A large adult alligator can weigh as much as 1000 pounds and can live for decades. The longest alligator on record was killed deep in a Louisiana swamp by E. A. McLlhenny in the early 1900’s. The beast was too big to get out of the swamp so he estimated the animal’s length using his rifle. The alligator measured about 584 cm (19.1 ft). The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the state’s record for length is a 14 foot, 3 ½ inch male alligator caught in Brevard County’s Lake Washington. The Florida record for weight is a 1,043 pound (13 feet 10-1/2 inches long) male alligator from Orange Lake in Alachua County.
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.
Rifles, and bows, and spears, OH MY! All perfect for alligator hunting!
Bring your favorite gun—or borrow ours! 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.
Draw back your inhibitions on a challenging alligator bow hunt! Bow hunting requires more accuracy than any other hunting style. Fiberglass muzzy fish tip arrows, a bow fitted with an AMS bow fishing rig kit, and a thirst for adventure is 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?
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.
Cast your line in anticipation in hopes of snagging an alligator. We use a heavy-duty rod similar to a fishing pole with a strong line and treble hook attached to it for alligator hunting. 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. If you’re lucky you may be able to snag an alligator with just one cast—but it usually takes many more attempts!
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.
Make us part of your vacation! Our alligator hunting is only a short drive from popular Florida destinations such as Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, and the Walt Disney World Resort.
In Venus, the only sounds are the wind rustling through the pines and the singing of birds. Our Venus, Florida hunting property is roughly 350 acres. Property features a walk-in cooler, modern barn with waiting room, indoor showers, and indoor bathrooms.
What's Nearby:
Fort Myers: 60 mi
Naples: 100 mi
Sarasota: 100 mi
Tampa: 125 mi
West Palm Beach: 110 mi
Our alligator hunts are 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 local 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.
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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