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Video: 9-Year-Old Catches and Releases Ancient Alligator Gar

Alligator gar are a rare, special game fish that can live up to 90 years — and they can be huge!

December 26, 2024

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Video: 7-Foot Alligator Gar Tows the Boat — Then Jumps!

Small rivers in southeast Texas are home to massive alligator gar, and landing one requires skill, the right gear and a healthy dose of courage.

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Video: Battling an 8-Foot Alligator Gar

No. 1 on the author’s bucket list is a visit to the Trinity River in southeast Texas to fish with alligator gar guru Henry Martin, who recently landed an 8-footer on hook and line.

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Essential Alligator Gar Research Underway in Oklahoma

Essential research to learn more about the unique alligator gar is underway in Oklahoma, one of the states in which the fish lives and thrives.

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Fighting Dinosaurs — Alligator Gar — on Hook and Line

If you want to know what it’s like to fight a dinosaur, then book a trip to Texas for ancient alligator gar.

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Texas Officials Announce Proposed Alligator Gar Regulation Changes

Texas wildlife officials are proposing changes to regulations related to alligator gar, one of the top trophy targets for bowfishermen in the Lone Star State.

February 26, 2019