The Mississippi alligator record is a fascinating topic. The largest alligator ever recorded in Mississippi weighed 1,011.5 pounds.
This massive reptile was caught in 1959, and it's a record that still stands today. The alligator was 19.2 feet long, making it one of the longest gators ever recorded in the state.
These incredible creatures can grow to be quite large, but 1,011.5 pounds is an impressive weight for any alligator.
Record-Breaking Alligator Captures
In Mississippi, a group of hunters captured the longest alligator ever recorded in the state.
The massive reptile measured 14 feet, 3 inches long and weighed 802.5 pounds.
This broke the previous record by over 2 inches, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
The hunters, including Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark, and Tanner White, harvested the alligator in west Mississippi's Sunflower River.
The area is located in a designated alligator hunting zone, where the hunting season opens on the last Friday in August each year.
In 2023, the season ended on September 4, and the hunters caught the record-breaking alligator on August 26.
The previous record holder was a 14-foot, 0.75-inch-long alligator weighing 766.5 pounds, caught in 2017 near Natchez.
The hunters were amazed by the size of the alligator, realizing its enormity only after hoisting it onto their boat.
The team notified the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, who officially measured and weighed the animal to confirm the new record.
Notable Gator Killings
In Mississippi, the longest alligator ever recorded was captured by hunters in 2023. It weighed 802.5 pounds and measured 14 feet, 3 inches long.
The previous record was held by a 14-foot, 0.75-inch-long alligator that weighed 766.5 pounds, caught in 2017 near Natchez.
The hunters who caught the record-breaking gator were Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark, and Tanner White. They harvested the male alligator on August 26, 2023, in the Sunflower River.
The hunters noticed the gator's enormity only after hoisting it onto their boat. They were amazed by its width and the size of its head.
Gator Weight and Size
The largest alligator ever recorded in Mississippi weighed 802.5 pounds.
The record-breaking alligator was a male that measured 14 feet, 3 inches long.
It was caught in the Sunflower River by a team of hunters, who spent seven hours wrestling the animal out of the water and into their boat.
The alligator had a girth of 69¼ inches at the belly and 51 inches at the tail.
Its head measured 20 5/8 inches around.
A previous record holder, caught in 2017, weighed 766.5 pounds and measured 14 feet, 0.75 inches long.
The new record-breaker was measured and weighed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
It was later revealed that the alligator had been captured at least once before, 16 years earlier, when it measured 10 feet, 11 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has there ever been a 20 ft alligator?
While there have been reports of large alligators, none have been confirmed to reach 20 feet in length, with the largest recorded alligator measuring 19 feet 2 inches. However, it's worth noting that extremely large alligators are rare and often disputed.
How old is the 800 pound alligator in Mississippi?
The 802-pound alligator is estimated to be over 60 years old. Its remarkable age is a testament to its massive size, measuring 14 feet in length.
Featured Images: pexels.com
