Ray,
Assuming that this is a true alligator gar, Atractosteus spathula, then it
may be relevant to know that in the wild alligator gars scavenge to
supplement their predatory habits. Years ago, one alligator gar was found
with a heat indicator from a diesel engine in its stomach! And in Louisiana,
the alligator gar has been known to eat garbage.
Your gar river sounds awesome!
Chris Scharpf
Baltimore
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