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Can You Own an Alligator in Wisconsin? What State Law Actually Allows
Ask someone whether you can legally keep an alligator in your backyard, and most people assume the answer is an automatic no.
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Alligator Hunting Season in Louisiana: Dates, Zones, Licenses, and Rules
Louisiana is home to one of the most storied alligator hunting traditions in North America, and with good reason — the state’s vast coastal marshes, river basins, and swamplands support a massive wild alligator population.
Alligator Hunting Season in Arkansas: Dates, Permits, and Rules You Need to Know
Arkansas is one of a handful of states where you can legally hunt an American alligator, and the experience is unlike anything else the Natural State’s hunting calendar has to offer.
Alligator Hunting Season in Alabama: Dates, Permits, and Regulations You Need to Know
Alabama is home to one of the most tightly regulated — and genuinely thrilling — alligator hunts in the Southeast.
Alligator Hunting Season in South Carolina: Dates, Permits, and What You Need to Know
South Carolina is one of only a handful of states where you can legally hunt the American alligator, and the experience is unlike any other hunt in the Southeast.
Georgia Alligator Hunting Season: Dates, Permits, Zones, and Regulations
Georgia is one of the few states where you can legally chase a prehistoric reptile through blackwater swamps and coastal marshes — and the experience is unlike anything else the Peach State’s hunting calendar offers.
Alligator Hunting Season in Mississippi: Dates, Permits, and Regulations
Mississippi is one of the few states in the South where you can legally pursue one of North America’s most formidable reptiles, and the opportunity draws hunters from across the region every fall.
Alligator Hunting Season in Texas: Dates, Licenses, and What You Need to Know
Texas is home to one of the most active alligator hunting programs in the country, with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department estimating over 250,000 wild alligators residing in the state.
Alligator Hunting Season in Florida: Dates, Permits, and Regulations
Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million wild alligators, making it one of the most prolific gator hunting destinations in the country.
Alligator Hunting Season in North Carolina: What Hunters Need to Know
North Carolina sits at the northern edge of the American alligator’s natural range, and hunting these reptiles here is one of the most tightly regulated outdoor pursuits in the state.
Found a Baby Alligator? Here’s Exactly What to Do (and What to Avoid)
Stumbling across a baby alligator — whether in your backyard, near a pond, or along a trail — can stop you in your tracks.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Georgia
If you’ve spent any time near Georgia’s wetlands, swamps, or coastal waterways, you’ve probably wondered where the alligators go in the colder months — and, more importantly, when they come back.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Arkansas?
If you’ve ever wondered whether the waterways of southern Arkansas are truly quiet during winter, the answer is: not entirely.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Brumation in North Carolina?
Alligators have been part of North Carolina’s coastal landscape for thousands of years, yet many residents are surprised to learn these ancient reptiles are even here — let alone that they go through a seasonal dormancy period each winter.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Alabama?
If you spend time near Alabama’s wetlands, rivers, or coastal marshes, you’ve probably noticed that alligators seem to vanish each winter — only to reappear once the temperatures climb back up.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Texas? What to Know Before Spring
You might be surprised to learn that alligators in Texas don’t truly hibernate — and that distinction matters a great deal when it comes to knowing when they’ll show up near your favorite trail, pond, or backyard waterway.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Brumation in South Carolina?
South Carolina is home to one of the most fascinating — and misunderstood — wildlife behaviors in the Southeast.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Mississippi?
Mississippi is home to tens of thousands of alligators, and if you spend time near the state’s waterways, you’ve probably wondered where they go when temperatures drop — and when exactly they come back.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Louisiana?
If you spend time near Louisiana’s bayous, swamps, or coastal marshes, you’ve probably wondered where all the alligators go when winter rolls in — and more importantly, when they come back.
When Do Alligators Come Out of Hibernation in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma might not be the first place you picture when you think of alligators, but the Sooner State is home to a small, fascinating population of American alligators — and every spring, they wake back up.
