What local agency will handle dune lake gators in south walton?

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 9:07 AM7,137

anyone know who will check and or remove dune lake Alligators?

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SoWal Insider

Jul 18, '16 · 9:29 AM#2

Wouldn't that be like taking a bear out of the forest?

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 9:33 AM#3

Wouldn't that be like taking a bear out of the forest?

Exactly. Alligators live in our lakes and should be left alone.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jul 18, '16 · 9:37 AM#4

#Disney. Let them eat the children your fine with that?

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jul 18, '16 · 9:39 AM#5

FYI in case you haven't heard Florida now has a killing Bear Season. But your ok with bears eating/mauling people in neighborhoods???

SWGB

Jul 18, '16 · 9:41 AM#6

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

They will not relocate an alligator that is not a nuisance.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jul 18, '16 · 9:43 AM#7

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

They will not relocate an alligator that is not a nuisance.

Thanks

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 9:49 AM#8

FYI in case you haven't heard Florida now has a killing Bear Season. But your ok with bears eating/mauling people in neighborhoods???

We also have alligator hunting, for those so inclined: General Information

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 4:01 PM#9

This reminds of me of a young woman that moved to Florida and bought her dream home on a canal but was totally freaked out and demanded someone come and "get that gator out of my back yard". FWC came and did an investigation, found out the gator had committed no crimes and politely informed the woman the she had moved into the gators front yard and that she should try to be a good neighbor. They left her with a pamphlet that informed her if she fed,harassed, or harmed her new neighbor in any way that they would be coming to remove HER from "Wallys" front yard. Pretty sure she sold and moved not too long after.

SoWal Insider

Jul 18, '16 · 4:25 PM#10

One less person in Florida...I'm heartbroken...

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 7:56 PM#11

I've always hoped to see one while kayaking or trail running around the north shore of Eastern Lake; has one ever been seen back there on that part of the lake?

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 8:01 PM#121

Saw this one recently

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jul 18, '16 · 8:12 PM#13

I've always hoped to see one while kayaking or trail running around the north shore of Eastern Lake; has one ever been seen back there on that part of the lake?

But an they survive in brackish water?

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 9:32 PM#14

But an they survive in brackish water?

Yes, they're all over Mobile Bay and the brackish estuaries off of it.

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 9:44 PM#15

Saw this one recently

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Is that next to a water tank? If there's a reservoir or retention pond nearby, that's where the gator's hanging out!

Beach Fanatic

Jul 18, '16 · 10:10 PM#16

Is that next to a water tank? If there's a reservoir or retention pond nearby, that's where the gator's hanging out!

Goldsby Road

Beach Fanatic

Jul 19, '16 · 12:39 AM#17

Goldsby Road

Yep; looking at the aerial map, I see that the water tank is between the 2 industrial buildings with settlement ponds, and Mack Bayou isn't far away; that looks like a young gator due to the stripes, so it may have relatives in the neighborhood!

Beach Lover

Jul 19, '16 · 6:51 AM#181

I lived on the north shore of Western lake for 18 years.

We saw alligators all through the year but. mostly during mating season.

Unless they are being a nusence, no agency will do anything. Once the county receives enough complaints, the county will contract with an "alligator trapper" who will put out heavy lines with large hooks baited with a whole chicken tied to tree trunks.

Because I lived there full time and had a boat, I was asked several times to periodically check the lines and call if there was an activity on a line.

When asked what they did with the animals once caught, it was made clear that they got to keep them as compensation.

Attached is the result of one of those traps in Western Lake.

Beach Fanatic

Jul 19, '16 · 7:44 AM#19

They are awesome creatures. But I wouldn't want to tangle with one.
:chomp:

SWGB

Jul 19, '16 · 10:26 AM#20

There's always gator wrasslin' at Pandoras in the parking lot, but that's another story.

SoWal Guide

Jul 19, '16 · 10:32 AM#21

Please leave our alligators alone, stay away from their habit, and respect their space. Alligator Lives Matter!

Very tired of hearing stories over the years of people killing them because they are in or near their yards. When you live on the water you need to take care to provide protective space between you and gators. Instead of planting a lawn that extends to the water. Be mindful of wildlife habit.