Challenges and Consequences in Alligator Hunting

In Bayou Sorrel, hunter Willie Edwards struggles with poaching and a slow hunting season. With many tags left and buyers closing early, he suspects foul play as his bait is tampered with. Poaching impacts his income, as others hunt for sport while he relies on it for a living. To combat this, Willie employs swamp camouflage to protect his lines, hoping to secure his catch and send a message to poachers.

What challenge is Willie Edwards facing halfway through the hunting season?

• He has too many alligators.

• He still has many tags left and buyers might close early.

• Buyers are offering higher prices.

• He has completed all his tags.

What does Willie suspect when he finds no alligators on his hooks?

• His bait was ineffective.

• The weather is too cold for alligators.

• Someone has tampered with his bait.

• The alligators have migrated.

How does poaching affect Willie Edwards?

• It provides him with more alligators.

• It helps him sell more tags.

• It causes financial loss by stealing his alligators.

• It improves his hunting skills.

What is the main reason Willie is upset with the poachers?

• They are better hunters.

• They are his friends.

• They hunt for sport, not for a living.

• They have more advanced equipment.

What is the estimated value of the six-footer alligator Willie catches?

• $50

• $150

• $78

• $100

What is the purpose of swamp camouflage?

• To attract more alligators.

• To hide from other hunters.

• To disguise his lines and protect them from poachers.

• To make his boat invisible.

What does Willie hope to achieve with his message to the poacher?

• To invite them for a hunt.

• To warn them to stay away from his hunting grounds.

• To sell them his alligators.

• To ask for their help.