‘Choot ‘em!’ Louisiana considers separate alligator season for sport hunters

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 623

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Members of the Louisiana Legislature are sinking their teeth into a proposal to open up a new recreational alligator hunting season in the state.

Sport hunters can currently pursue alligators in Louisiana’s public waters and wildlife management areas only if they have access to tags from a state-licensed hunter or helper, who typically harvest the reptiles to sell their hides and meat. Their season usually runs from late summer through Dec. 31, and the …

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