The alligator hunting at Silver Lake Preserve is unparalleled. With access to more than 330,000 acres of well-managed Lykes Ranch habitat, we offer free-range gator hunting with an average length exceeding 11 feet. This is the best fair-chase alligator hunting experience in Florida.
We invite you to experience some Old Florida scenery and an exciting, heart-pounding gator hunt with guides who know this land better than anyone.
Your hunt begins at first light, when the mist still hangs over the marshes and the swamp comes alive. You’ll head out with your guide through cypress sloughs and cattail marshes that most people never get to see. Your guide knows where the big bulls live—the ones that have grown old and smart in these waters.
When you spot your gator, the real excitement begins. This is spot-and-stalk hunting at its finest—closing the distance, steadying your nerves, and making the shot count. There’s nothing quite like the rush of taking a trophy bull in his natural habitat, surrounded by the sights and sounds of wild Florida. By the time you’re heading back with your gator, you’ll understand why hunters come back year after year.
Spot and stalk hunting — precision rifle shooting
Experienced guide with all equipment
Transportation on the property
All tags included
Arrangement for taxidermist pickup
Delivery to local processor
Non-alcoholic refreshments and meals
Rifle rental available
February 1 – December 15
All prices include guide, meals, transportation, tags, and trophy handling.
| Length | Fee |
|---|---|
| 10' 0" – 10' 11" | $3,000 |
| 11' 0" – 11' 11" | $4,000 |
| 12' 0" – 12' 11" | $6,500 |
| 13' 0" + | $10,000 |
We only offer fair-chase hunts for large bulls over 10 feet in length, ensuring females aren’t harvested and our alligator population remains healthy for generations to come. Our exclusive access to some of Florida’s best gator habitat means low hunting pressure and outstanding opportunities for our guests.
Florida imposes strict regulations on alligator hunting to promote responsible conservation. By hunting with Silver Lake Preserve, you’re contributing to the long-term preservation of Florida’s iconic wildlife.
Note: A Florida trapper’s agent license is required for alligator hunters.
