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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote budperm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/17/2013 at 16:01
I was just wondering how an Entomologist ended up managing a resort... Yup thats a bug alright...step on em!  It seems a little off your area of expertise and chosen path is all.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote budperm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/17/2013 at 16:05
I think he was talking historically as in past employment Skip...  Sound like a great job though..
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Originally posted by budperm budperm wrote:



I think he was talking historically as in past employment Skip...  Sound like a great job though..


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It WAS (initially) a good job... made some $. Problem was, as it progressed it became rather political in nature. I pretty much suck at politics, and proceeded to manage with reckless abandon. After 11 years, I resigned to regain my sanity and health. WDW should be the world's greatest place to work. Unfortunately, it's too full of a$$holes and big shot wannabies. I didn't fit that mold. I was credentialed, experienced and good at it, but I don't kiss butt very well. It was a good experience though. Hippie
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I use to help the my uncle with the wildlife catch gators in areas and release in the swamps.  They are super strong.  I had a picture of me with a small one I caught and released on here once.... it was photoshopped after the fact but I'll see what i can dredge up.  Take a big enough gun for sure.  Those shows with them taking them with a 22 are trying to keep the wounds small for the hide and skull retail values. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote budperm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/18/2013 at 07:50
Well you obviously survived it!  If you enjoyed it for a few years and made good coin you really can't complain!  Afterall, how many people do you know that actually love their job?!?!?
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Was thinking about taking a little single shot 410 of mine.  Think it'll be enough?
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Maybe for the mesquitos.  Smile
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That's what I said!
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For real.  Thank God for Thermacell.
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REMF  do you have a lever action 357?  thats what T-roy and Bigfoot from Tx use on the big gators lolRoll on Floor Laughing

I think any good medum size round would work.  Heck a centerfire handgun round would probably be sufficent.   I'd opt for something compact and with GREAT sights.
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REMF will soon be schooled on exactly what is legal for dispatching gators in MS.  My choice is usually the biggest round the law allows.

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here, here!!!
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Where permissible a .44 mag bangstick was fun.
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BANGSTICK?!?!?/  I want it already DEAD before I get close enough to use a bangstick!!!
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Hunting laws in MS differ pretty substantially from their Louisiana neighbors. 

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Originally posted by REMF REMF wrote:

Hunting laws in MS differ pretty substantially from their Louisiana neighbors. 



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Yep.  Handguns are specifically prohibited, but bangsticks are allowed.
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From what I have seen rimfire 22 and 22 mag are the cartridge of choice.  The intent it to make as small of a hole in only one place as possible.  The more damage to the skin the less money it is worth. I have seen them use everything from a musket to pistols to a ruger mini 14 etc.  What does the state law say does it require centerfire if it does  a 38 in a .357 lever gun would work you dont want over penetration or an exit hole if you can help it.  I would use a 22mag and also have something like a .223 for longer shots and zero that at 100 and know where it hits from 50 yds to 100.  I think the lead weighted  tripple hook and throw line is a must have item to recover one. Supposed to be a small round spot at the back of the head that is the target.  Do be cautious of snakes and have snake boots or chaps available.  Not sure what you have for a boat but  be carefull trying to load one that you dont sink it look at load capacity and figure what a 900 lb gator will do.

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