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Florida Alligator Hunt

Experience at Ron’s Guide Service Venus
Come face to scales on a private, fully guided alligator hunt—available year-round!
2-4-hours
Daytime, Year-Round
09:00
11:00
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15:00
17:00

How Big’s Your Bite?

Lock in your gator range and get ready for tail-thrashin’, tooth-snappin’ action!

4-6 ft

$800

Per Hunter

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6-9 ft

$1,500

Per Hunter

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9-12 ft

$2,500

Per Hunter

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Prepare for Action

The land comes alive with guides, gators, and a wild adventure waitin’ to be snagged.

Gator-iffic Guide

Hunt with an expert who’s got the skills, the stories, and the know-how to lead you straight to the gators.

Gators of All Sizes

Spot feisty young ‘uns to full-grown swamp monsters as you come face to face with Florida’s most legendary predator.

Snag Somethin' Wild

Use a sturdy treble hook to latch onto a gator, then hang on tight—it’s gonna be one wild, heart-poundin’ ride!

Location

Explore over 40 acres of prime gator habitat, teemin’ with small lakes, ponds, and wetlands.

How to Snag a Gator

Look for Bubbles

Watch for ripples in the water—it’s a sure sign a gator’s lurkin’ nearby and ready for action!

Reel Em' In

Cast your line past the ripples, reel in slow, then give that rod a big ol’ yank near the gator to set the hook and hold on—it’s gonna be a wild ride!

Hooked on Gator

Hook that gator and hang tight as it dives under, playin’ a game of hide and seek—but don’t worry, it’s gotta come up for air sooner or later!

Gator Rodeo

Reel in that gator with all your might when it comes up for air, thrashin’ like a wild bronco—then take your shot before that critter skedaddles!

Bullets, Bows, or Blades

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Firearms

Have a blast usin' rifles, shotguns, handguns, and even muzzleloaders!

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Archery

Send arrows flying with your longbow, recurve, crossbow, or compound!

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Melee

Unleash your primal instincts and face the wild with a blade or spear!

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Why book with Ron?

Y'all Got Ron's Help™

It's like having the whole RGS family by your side, from getting ready for your adventure to makin' sure everything goes smooth as buttermilk on the big day.

Good ol' Folks

Get useful tips, warm-hearted advice, and one-of-a-kind insights from a genuine Ron's Guide Service family member, eager to answer any questions and ensure your time out there is a downright hootin' success.

Grade-A since 1985

We only team up with properties and guides that are as friendly as a neighbor's pup, got a solid reputation, and meet our high-and-dandy quality standards.

No Hidden Fees

Our pricing is clear as a crystal creek, so y'all will know exactly what's included in your experience—and what ain't—'cause when it comes to the great outdoors, there's enough surprises sneakin' up on ya—hidden fees shouldn't be one of 'em!

Swamp Stories

Gator Meat & Chic:
What to do with your alligator after your hunt

By Cousin Marie

Well, let me tell ya 'bout the treasures you can wrangle from them gators – bag one of them swampy giants 🐊, and you're not just takin' home a wild tale, you're gettin' yourself a whole heap of good eatin' 🍴 and useful gear! 🎣
Cousin Marie holding a handgun, facing towards a stylized alligator with its mouth open, against a red background.
That gator meat is a taste of the wild like nothin' else – you can fry it up like a crispy Southern feast, grill it whole, or simmer it slow in a stew that'll warm your bones on a chilly night. 🐊🔥🍲
Them hides? Well, they're a real hoot – craft 'em into belts for cowboy-style britches, kick up your heels in gator-skin boots, and flaunt wallets, purses, and hats that'll have the whole town talkin' 'bout your gator-inspired bling. 🐊👢👛
Them gator bones, skins, and teeth? Oh honey, they're not just relics, they're statement pieces – they make for some mighty fine ornaments and trinkets that'll spruce up your homestead. 🐊✨
Let's talk about them alligator taxidermy mounts – more than just decor, each one's a story, a memory, frozen in time, not just for showin' off, but for honorin' the hunt and payin' tribute to the wild spirit of the gator. 🌿
So next time you're out there huntin', remember – them gators ain't just a thrill to catch, they're a gift that keeps on givin'! Yeehaw! 🤠

Scale Down Your Expectations:
What to do with your alligator after your hunt

By Cousin Lisa

Honey, when it comes to dreamin' 'bout that perfect gator, folks can get all hung up on size, color, and such, but let me tell ya, gators ain't all glitz and glam – and most got a face only a mother gator could love.
Cousin Lisa in a floral dress at Ron's bar, side-eyeing a lineup of alligators dressed in Western attire.
Them gators comes in all shapes and sizes and they've got their quirks and wild ways, just like some of them fellas at the honky-tonk on a Saturday night.
Cousin Lisa using a mobile dating app featuring alligator profile pictures, with text exchanges inquiring about body size.
Remember it's a size-range we're dealin' with - we can't promise you the exact size of that gator, 'cause when you're talkin' 'bout so little of it peekin' above water, it's like tryin' to read a book by starlight - all you see is the head!
KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK: If you choose the 6 to 9-foot size range, don't get your hopes set on a 9-foot superstar every time you cast your line – be content with a spunky 6-footer!
Expect the smallest size in your size-range, and if you end up snaggin' somethin' bigger, well, ain't that just a cherry on top of your huntin' sundae? 🍒🌞

Know before you go...

  • Every guest must be reserved prior to arrival.
  • Use our easy online booking system or call us at 863-866-7667 to submit your reservation deposit.
  • We accept all major credit cards for reservation deposits.
  • Reservations are not confirmed until a reservation deposit has been paid.
  • If time allows, We are happy to accept last minute reservations.
  • Please call us for reservations less than 24 hours in advance.
  • You will receive a booking confirmation email with important details about your experience once your reservation deposit is made.
  • We offer alligator hunting seven days a week, year-round.
  • View our real-time availability calendar for available dates and times.
  • 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
  • We recommend arriving no more than 15 minutes early.
  • Usually, your experience will begin shortly after your arrival time, but things may come up due to the nature of outdoor experiences.
  • In the event of an experience delay, we ask that you remain patient, and we will start your experience as soon as possible.
  • Hunters must be at least six years old.
  • Non-hunters must be at least three years old.
  • Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a person aged 18 years or older.
  • Helpful services and access options are available for guests with mobility disabilities.
  • Some experiences may not be appropriate for guests with health conditions.
  • A resident or non-resident alligator farming agent license is required to hunt alligators with us.
  • Youth (ages 15 and younger) are exempt from having to have an alligator farming agent license.
  • Those possessing a Florida Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting and Fishing License are exempt from the cost of an agent license but must still have one to assist in hunting alligators.

When it comes to getting your license, you’ve got a few options:

    • Let Us Handle It for You
      Why hassle with figuring out the paperwork when we can take care of it? Simply call us directly at (863) 866-7667 to book your hunt, and we’ll help you secure your license as part of the process. It’s fast, easy, and gets you one step closer to your hunting adventure without lifting a finger.
    • Online
      Visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com
    • In person
      Stop by alicense agent or tax collector’s office near you.
    • By Phone
      Call toll-free 888-FISH-FLORIDA (888-347-4356) or 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (888-486-8356).
  • Due to the nature of hunting, we can’t precisely know how long your experience will last.
  • Our alligator hunt typically lasts 2 to 4 hours.
  • Your hunt is over once every hunter in your party has had the opportunity to hunt an alligator in the size-range reserved.
  • Ron’s Help™
  • Professional guide
  • Vehicle or vessel
  • Gratuities
  • Firearms and ammunition (you may rent a firearm with ammunition for $40 per hunter.)
  • Skinning
  • Professional meat processing—for example, vacuum sealing, sausages, etc.
  • Taxidermy
  • Shipping
  • A large container with blankets or tarps to keep the alligator cool and bags of ice to cover the alligator (If transporting your alligator yourself.)
  • Drinking water
  • Bug repellant
  • Weapons (if you are not using any of ours.)
  • Ammunition (if using a firearm.)
  • Pants such as jeans.
  • Comfortable shirt
  • Closed-toe shoes with a back strap or boots.
  • Read your booking confirmation email carefully and follow any special directions provided.
  • All guests are required to sign a standard hunting waiver upon arrival.
  • Hunt occurs rain or shine, with the exception of severe weather.
  • Please leave rude behavior at home, if any of our staff feels you are disruptive or disrespectful, you will be asked to leave.
  • No alcohol of any kind is allowed to be consumed on or prior to your hunt, if you are unable to come sober, please don’t come.
  • You may sight in your weapon at the hunting meeting location.
  • Your balance is paid at the experience location upon arrival.
  • You can find your balance due in your booking confirmation email.
  • If you booked multiple experiences, you would receive a confirmation email for each unique experience you booked.
  • Look over each confirmation email to ensure you have totaled your balance due.
  • Personal checks, cashier checks, or money orders are not accepted.
Venus
  • You may pay your balance in cash or with a credit card.
  • There is a 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card.
Okeechobee
  • Cash only.
  • Gratuities are not included in our pricing.
  • Tipping your guide for work well done is appreciated.
  • The standard gratuity is 20% of the price of the experience provided.
  • We guarantee each hunter will have the opportunity to hunt an alligator in the size-range they reserve.
  • Our hunter rate includes the harvest of one alligator in the size-range reserved.
  • Our guarantee policy does not apply to poor shots—your guide will assist as needed but cannot pull the trigger for you—it’s called hunting, not killing, for a reason.
  • Our guarantee policy does not apply to wounded game—your guide will make every attempt to retrieve an animal that was shot at and wounded.
  • Our Guarantee policy does not apply to picky hunters who continue to pass on animals they have an opportunity of harvesting because it is not the specific size, sex, color, etc., they want.

If you wish to change or cancel your booking, you must notify us by calling 863-866-7667 at least 24 hours before your experience.

Reservation deposits are non-refundable.

Canceling Your Experience

  • If you need to cancel your experience, You may reschedule within one year of the original reservation date.

Canceling Guests in Your Party

  • If one or more guests in your party cancel, you CANNOT apply the canceled guest’s reservation deposit towards the balance due for your experience.
  • You can find another guest to take their place, or you may reschedule the canceled experience within one year of the original reservation date.
  • We treat every guest in your party as an individual experience.
  • When you cancel a guest, you are canceling an experience, and our cancellation policy still applies, regardless of who paid the deposit—no exceptions.

Adding Guests to Your Party

  • If time and space allow, we are happy to accommodate additional guests.
  • Every guest in your party must be reserved prior to arrival.

Upgrading Your Experience

  • If you would like to “upgrade” your experience, for example, switching from a hog hunt to an alligator hunt or a non-hunter to a hunter, please call us.
  • Changes are made at our discretion and based on availability.

Downgrading Your Experience

  • We do not allow experience “downgrades.”
  • Switching from an alligator hunt to a hog hunt or a hunter to a non-hunter is considered a cancellation.
  • You will need to cancel your initial experience and book a new one.

For full details, please read our terms and conditions.