Louisiana gears up for first recreational alligator hunt in more than 50 years
Summary
Louisiana will hold its first recreational alligator hunt in over 50 years starting October 1. The state has issued 5,000 permits for licensed hunters to catch alligators for fun, but selling the meat or skin is not allowed.Key Facts
- Alligator hunting in Louisiana was banned in 1962 to help the species recover from low numbers.
- The wild alligator population in Louisiana is now about 3 million.
- The recreational hunt will last one month and take place in eight zones across the state.
- Up to 5,000 hunters will be allowed by lottery to participate.
- Hunters must have a basic hunting license and use hook and line trapping, not poles or firearms to catch the alligator.
- Firearms can only be used to kill captured alligators, not to shoot them in the water.
- Participants cannot sell alligator meat or skins from the hunt.
- This program is similar to Florida’s regulated alligator hunting program started in 1988.
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