My guide would consist of diagrams on how to run when you step in the wrong pond, lol.
Seriously some folks I know that have done a bit of gator hunting have recommended that you take a spear of some sort with you because they are good for exploring around where you need to wade, and they are good for chasing off aligators you don't plan to kill.
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The Alcove
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