Kentucky's Alligator Gar

The alligator gar, once prevalent in western Kentucky sloughs and swamps, is now poised for a return.

One of North Americas largest freshwater fish reaching lengths of 10 feet has not been seen in Kentucky since the mid 1970s. Due to habitat loss and over-harvest, the alligator gar has found itself instead on the Kentuckys list of species in greatest conservation need. This spring, efforts began at the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery near Frankfort to raise the fish to restore to native waters.

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• gar

[Kentucky4x4]

I love hearing about all the wildlife that are being brought back to our state. Keep it up.

[chmowski]

can't wait til these things flourish again and i can go catch a 200 pounder, keep up the good work

[tetracanthus]

Videos like this make me happy.

[pilatunes]

Shame they can't survive where I am. All we get are the longnose gar which don't even reach 20 pounds.

[1tamtom]

keep up the great work guys.

[tkodawg1]

nature, you scary

[bluewhale18]

i wonder what camera is being used here??

[Amzar149]

have anybody tried to breed bigfoot? cause I want to see them.................just joking....seriously I want t see them live...

[loop9info]

Wow! I live in Texas, and never knew anyone could love these monsters.

[ThePattycake1313]

Know what? I caught a blue walleye AKA the blue pike. Here in Ohio. The state wanted to test it, too bad I ate it and it was good. Remember if it is considered extint, it is not endangered, and therefore is not illegal to take! Hope to come across a passenger pigeon someday!

[aznboi11218]

im gettin one for my fishtank! so excited these things are awesome and its great to hear that the alligator gar is comin back

[mrdocjones1]

wow that is amazing