I suppose a little explaining is in order. What exactly is a “Running Wolf?” Okay, so you probably know about the concept of a wolf and how it can run, but that’s not what this is about. Running Wolf is the name my Grandmother gave me. She was supposedly a Muskogee Indian. I don’t know how much or whatever, but enough that my cousin is running a Native American Corporation and isn’t getting thrown in jail.
I liked the name, so I’ve kept it. It feels “Indian” enough to make me happy, a nod at my heritage. I’ve never been to the Muskogee Reservation. I’ve never even been to Oklahoma. Doesn’t matter, the Muskogee where unceremoniously booted out of the southeast on the now famous “Trail of Tears.” My family had married into an Irish Protestant family and were spared the journey, although some of the single men hid out in Arkansas for a decade or so.
History aside, I enjoy writing and hope you enjoy reading my stuff. I’ve always got an opinion, but haven’t a clue how to get my writing out there in front of people. If you have an idea, let me know. I’d love to increase my readership somehow. Come on, help me stroke my ego.
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August 17, 2009 at 11:50 am
I have been a Florida resident for 3 years and I have had great success in finding gators so I figured I would send you a tip or two. You might already know this but the easiest way to find gators is at night. The reason is the reflection from the eyes. It is very unique. They reflect with a reddish tint compared to most animals greenish tint. Just cruise along the water way shining a flashlight beam along the surface and scan it around for those tell-tale eyes. They stand out very brightly aand are unmistakeable.
Also, make sure the water/ambient air temperature is above 73-74 degrees as the gators pretty much stop hunting. Being cold blooded, below 73-74 degrees they stop being hungry and stop hunting, which is the easiest time time spot them.
A long mag-lite with a bunch of batteries works great. Don’t worry about the kayak/canoe. a 17 foot slat boat with a trolling motor can get rather close without them going under. I’m sure a kayak or canoe could get much closer.