Louisiana reports results from its first-ever sport alligator hunting season

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 366

Last Updated: 2 hours, 44 minutes ago

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Sport hunters bagged more than 1,800 alligators during Louisiana’s new recreational hunting season, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Monday.

The monthlong season, which the Louisiana Legislature established during its spring session, ended Oct. 31. Gov. Jeff Landry lauded the campaign, in which 3,600 hunters participated, as a wild success.

“With more than 3 million alligators in our state, this was an exciting opportunity for families to …

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