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October 3, 2026

Heather Hatfield tags Georgetown County gator

Brian Cope Alligator

Gator was 10+ feet long

During a hunt in Georgetown County, SC during the Palmetto State’s 2026 alligator hunting season, Heather Hatfield killed a 10-foot, 9-inch gator that weighed 316 pounds.

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Brian Cope is the editor of Carolina Sportsman. He has won numerous awards for his writing, photography, and videography. He is a retired Air Force combat communications technician, and has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina. You can reach him at brianc@carolinasportsman.com.

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