Alligator Hunting Strategies and Ethics

Troy and his team are on Lake Verret with a strategy to handle the heat by splitting their work into morning and evening shifts. They aim to catch and cool alligators quickly to prevent spoilage. Despite challenges with the heat and dead gators, they manage to catch a significant 12-foot alligator, validating their strategy. The day ends with a sense of accomplishment, though exhaustion is evident.

What strategy did Troy implement to manage the heat while hunting?

• Hunt only in the morning

• Use a double-shift strategy

• Hunt only in the evening

• Increase the number of lines

How many lines did Troy plan to run each day?

• 100 lines

• 200 lines

• 150 lines

• 50 lines

What was the size of the first alligator caught by the team?

• Twelve feet

• Ten feet

• Eight feet

• Six feet

Why is it important to keep the alligators on ice?

• To improve their skin quality

• To make them easier to transport

• To increase their weight

• To prevent spoilage due to heat

What is the maximum time a dead alligator can be considered good by the buyer?

• Three hours

• Two hours

• Four hours

• One hour

What moral responsibility does Troy emphasize as a hunter?

• To catch as many alligators as possible

• To not waste the animal

• To sell the alligators at a high price

• To hunt only in the morning

What concern does Troy have about the second shift?

• The decision to split the day might be wrong

• The boat is too small

• The water is too cold

• The lines are too short

What environmental factor is causing more dead alligators?

• Cold weather

• High water levels

• Hot water temperatures

• Strong winds

What was the size of the largest alligator caught by the team?

• Twelve feet

• Ten feet

• Fourteen feet

• Eight feet

What reward did Pickle receive after a successful day?

• A cash bonus

• A day off

• A new boat

• A lollipop