anyone done this before?
any words of wisdom?

Many times
Piece of cake

Words of wisdom:
Get a really good pair of non-skid deck shoes
A re-curve works better than a compound
LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE
LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE
LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE
There is no such thing as a 'dead' alligator (Your guide will explain)

Done right it is fun,safe and exciting

You are basically spotlighting them
Most folks use an air boat - pretty cool in itself if you have never been
Your guide will take you to where he figures they live
When you get there he will stop the boat and you start shining the light for eyes
It is not unusual to see 20 or more sets in one place
The wider the eyes are apart the bigger he is
When you see one that looks good you motor over to him (We normally pole the boat like you are flats fishing)
The guide Will keep the light in his eyes, when you get about 6 feet away
This is the first time your heart gets pumping
SHOOT (The Muzzy gator kit works fine)
When you hit him he will go to the bottom and sulk
Your arrow has a line on it with a jug tied to it.
If the jug is not moving around you pick it up and start retrieving line
Your guide will maneuver the boat till you are over the submerged gator (usually in 8' of water or less)
When you get right over him, you will feel dead weight on the end of the line
Some times some twitching
This is the second time your heart gets pumping
You gently pull him off the bottom (He usually won't resist)
When he comes up along side the boat
This is the third time your heart gets pumping
You pop him with a bang stick (broom handle with a .44mag tip on it)
Secure your critter and go look for another one.

There are several more ways to do it but this is the most common and the safest for everybody concerned.

You will have a good time -enjoy

This one was taken in somebodys back yard 5-6 miles from here