Like a lot of us, gar are often misunderstood. Be it because of their appearance, or popular myth, many misconceptions about them have been spread through the years. Let's check the Gar Facts: ✅︎ Gar are NATIVE, and have been present in our waters for centuries. They've been an awesome part of the history of our state for many years! ✅︎ Gar are an apex predator, who keep their ecosystems in check. ✅︎ Studies have shown sport fish species make up very little of their diet. ✅︎ While alligator gar eat fish, the most common fish in their diet include carp, river carpsucker, buffalo species, gizzard shad, and white bass. #GarWeek cc: solomon.r.david