TPWD Opens Nuisance Alligator Hunting to Anyone

The following is a list of helpful items, tips and recommendations to enhance your hunting experience and success. You are highly encouraged to review the Alligators in Texasmedia download(PDF 1.1 MB) informational booklet. You may download the booklet from our website or by calling the Alligator Program at (409) 736-2551, ext. 23 or 25.

Hunters’ Checklist

  • All hunters must have a valid Texas general hunting license
  • One line or one method at a time per hunter
  • Resource document needed for temporary tagging of the alligator

Means and Methods

Legal means for taking alligators in the wild are:  Read more….

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