As the season draws to a close, excitement hangs thick in the air for the alligator hunters.
With many tags filled but still more to go, time is of the essence.
Troy and his deckhand Pickle are making waves, showcasing a partnership that has blossomed over the course of the season.
Initially, Troy rated Pickle’s efficiency a mere 1 out of 10, but after working alongside her, he’s bumped that score up to a solid 10.
Their camaraderie is a testament to teamwork, embodying the spirit of collaboration without pressure.
In a bid to wrap up their day quickly, Troy and Pickle set out to hunt more alligators.
Together, they manage to haul in an 8-foot gator, which, while not the size they hoped for, brings them closer to finishing their tasks.
However, the hunt is far from over.
Eager to fill their remaining tags, they venture into another stretch of water, where they sense movement—an indication of potential success.
As the sun sets on their final hunting day, Pickle surprises Troy with a heartfelt gesture: she bakes him chocolate chip cookies using a cherished family recipe.
But as they navigate the waters, urgency creeps in; they have 12 tags left to fill out of 20 total.
The clock is ticking, and the pressure mounts.
Just when they feel the weight of desperation, fortune smiles upon them as they spot a massive tree shaker nearby—potentially a 10-foot alligator.
While the excitement builds, ominous weather looms on the horizon.
A severe storm threatens to sweep in before the season officially ends, leaving hunters scrambling to secure their catches.
Ronnie and Ashley, another hunting duo, decide to take a risk by heading beyond the century-old storm wall designed to shield the city from flooding.
Ashley expresses genuine concern about the locks, fearing they might close while they’re out, forcing them to wait outside the city for an uncertain period.
When they finally encounter an alligator, it’s no small fry.
This hefty creature measures 9 feet and weighs around 300 pounds.
After a tense struggle, Ashley fires a shot, securing their catch.
Shortly after, they stumble upon another gator lying lazily on the grass.
However, this one proves to be feisty and aggressive, requiring careful handling to avoid a dangerous confrontation.
With time slipping away, Ashley urges her partner to pick up the pace.
They make one last attempt, targeting a colossal 12-foot gator weighing over 500 pounds.
The beast fights fiercely, nearly pulling them out of the boat.
But with determination, they finally manage to secure it and make a hasty retreat, praying the storm doesn’t hit before they return.
Meanwhile, Troy and Pickle head to Triwater, where they need to fill eight tags to complete their season.
The tension is palpable as they grapple with a particularly large gator, which Pickle struggles to pull from the water for Troy to take aim.
Their luck seems to turn as they quickly catch a 9-footer, followed by another that barely puts up a fight.
However, just when they think they’re in the clear, Pickle discovers that they have more tags left than anticipated.
The burden falls on her to catch another alligator using a treble hook, as they’ve run out of lines.
With fewer gators showing up each day, Troy’s sons only managed to snag one alligator recently, raising alarms about their dwindling luck.
Troy decides to team up with his brother Guy to help fill their tags.
They hook an alligator, only to find it being attacked by another.
Instead of panicking, Troy opts to wait, hoping the splashing will attract a larger gator.
Unfortunately, their strategy backfires, and they end up with another mauled alligator instead.
With their options running thin, they try to lure in the elusive monster by using the scent of the alligator as bait.
Patience becomes their ally as they keep an eye out for other potential catches.
Despite their efforts, luck isn’t on their side, and they realize they may need to switch locations if they want to avoid the risk of catching damaged gators.
Finally, hope reignites when they notice a tree shaking nearby, indicating a possible catch.
With bated breath, they reel in what turns out to be the monster they’ve been hunting.
Measuring over 11 feet long, the thrill of the chase culminates in a triumphant moment, marking an exhilarating end to the season’s adventures.
