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A Florida teen kicked what he thought to be a log while swimming—and soon found himself at the mercy of an angry alligator.

At present, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) estimates there are about 1.3 million resident wild alligators, up sharply from a low in the early 1960s that prompted the closure of legal hunting. The alligator population has been on the rebound since, and hunting seasons were reinstated in the 1980s.

Finding an alligator prowling around the area is something that residents in the southeastern part of the country are relatively accustomed to dealing with. But finding monster—not once, but twice—that looks like it walked right out of a Discovery Channel special? That's a little less common.

If you're looking for a unique adventure in which you have the opportunity to take an apex predator with a bow, look no further than the American alligator. Here's a guide to get you started.

A Florida Wal-Mart was forced to lock its automatic doors when a deal-hungry alligator tried to make its way inside.

Troy and Jacob Landry from "Swamp People" choose CCI Maxi Mag ammo for killing alligators.

The Gator Waders Shield 3-in-1 Jacket in Realtree Max-5 Camo is an outwear system designed to take wearers from cool early-season mornings, to harsh late-season conditions.