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Friday, April 22 2011

Illegal alligator hunter caught in Mississippi

By Cindy Steinle
Fri, April 22 2011 at 11:46

Noah Randle, a native of Louisiana, was arrested for illegal alligator hunting in his new home in Mississippi.

From The Republic:

Wildlife officials said they found the alligator, which was about five feet long, dead behind the apartment. Authorities said they also found parts from other alligators and venom that had been milked from a snake.

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"We just think its disregard for that animal. When the animal swallows a hook like that it's a death warrant," said Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Alligator Program Specialist Ricky Flynt.

Along with the alligator and the alligator parts, wildlife officials also found venom milked from a Copperhead snake.

"I'm a blow dart gun enthusiast. I like blow dart guns. Copperhead venom, it could help in taking down something a little bigger. (Alligator) Hide? I have no idea what I was going to do with that, just know I wanted it," Randle said.

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There are some real stupid ass people in this world. Didn't know what he was gonna do with it, but he just wanted it? Really? He needs to be the example if there is anyone that ever needs to be one, let it be him. Stupidity is why our government is like it is. Yeah I said it, our government is full of stupid self centered people. I am suprised that some of these people actually make it to live as long as they do......

#1 Dan on 2011-04-21 12:04 (Reply)

Why would anyone take the time to milk venom from a snake,its a bit much don't you think?

#2 Billiards Boy (Homepage) on 2011-04-28 12:28 (Reply)

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