The gator was weighed at Dixon Lumber Co. in Eufaula.
“We knew it was big,” Evans said. “We took some measurements of its girth, base and around its tail” after it was in the boat.
“It is pretty amazing when you think about it,” he added.
Evans’ gator is expected to be a Lake Eufaula record breaker for its 13-foot 6-inch size.
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist Richard Tharp told AL.com today, though, that he’s still not received any official paperwork on the gator so a determination can’t yet be made.
The gator is expected to produce 250 pounds of meat.
“It won’t go to waste,” Evans said. He’s collected some new recipes, and he’s planning a big Labor Day cookout.
Evans said he’s received lots of attention after the news broke of his catch. Now, he trying to have his gator put on display at an outdoor store. He’s received an email back from Cabela’s who asked him to send back some photos of the beast. Read More and See Pictures at AL.com
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