You can find alligator regulations on the wildlife resources division website. Sep, 2019 alligator hunting season in georgia georgia is a lesser known state for alligator hunting, but there are approximately 250,000 of these ancient reptiles living in the peach state according to the georgia department of natural resources. Jun 15, 2018 by day, corporal josh swain with the department of natural resources patrols parks. Wherever your permit and whatever your skill level we can design a. Applicants who are awarded a statewide alligator hunt permit will be charged automatically. Troys sons, jacob, chase and brandon, may also be a part of your memorable experience. Alligator hunting is the capture and killing of gators. Several corrections have been made to the 20192020 hunting regulations guide.
My girlfriend heather and i will be embarking on our alligator hunting season in 2011 and we want to make sure everybodys ready to go. The average gator taken on this hunt is in the 7ft range with many large gators taken every year. A fatherdaughter duo from georgia were recently thrilled to nab a 14foot, 700pound alligator during the girls first gator hunting excursion and smash a state record with their monster. We are one of the few guides that works outside of a single state or local area.
Alligator hunting is not permitted on the savannah national wildlife refuge. These trophy gator hunts are three days or two nights. The states of florida, georgia, alabama, arkansas, mississippi, louisiana, north carolina, south carolina, and texas all distribute alligator hunting licenses. We are located 45 minutes southeast of orlando, florida, and serve guests from all over the world. Mar 01, 2019 if youre out hunting and you see an alligator with a yellow tag, you should call the dnr at 229 4304254. Georgia hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Regulations season dates hunter resources find a processor management alligator management plan basic biology alligator fact sheet. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Nov 07, 2019 the hunting season runs each year from august 15 to november 1 and is a way to control the population of roughly 1. Alligator hunting season applications close monday wsavtv. Last season opportunity at shots were 100% on legal gators.
Experience the thrilling and challenging florida alligator hunting during your stay at florida wildlife adventure. Subscribe to email updates about alabamas alligator hunting season restoration of the american alligator is a national conservation success story in which alabama played a lead role. The statewide alligator hunting season begins on august 15 and ends on the morning of november 1. The first alligator hunting season was held in september 2003. Often hunting by airboat these hunts generally start around 5pm and run into the evening taking the excitement to another level. Fatherdaughter catch georgia state record alligator weighing. Georgias 17th alligator season is now in the books, and according to dnr. I took my g3 boat down south to gator country with my buddies from outdoor militia with the goal of filling jamess tag. Gator trophy florida gator hunting by get bit outdoors. Offered during the ga alligator hunting season typically the first week of september through the first few days of october. Over 7,000 alligator harvest permits are available this season. Upon purchase these licenses can be used immediately. Georgia alligator hunts and education a professional guide service with your memorable experience and success as our. Alligators can be taken with rifles, bows or harpoons night.
All our florida gator hunts are conducted on high population private or public land. However, hunters who have been successfully drawn to participate in a state alligator hunt ga or sc may hunt within certain designated navigable waterways within the refuge boundaries. With over 60,000 acres of private land to hunt on, we will help you find the gator and the adventure youre looking for. Aug 15, 2018 nearly all of georgia s hunting seasons begin in autumn, with a few kicking off in late summer. The 2018 georgia alligator season saw more than 23,000 applicants compete for a chance at one of the 1,000 available permits. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Wsav the last day to apply for alligator hunting season in georgia is monday, july 15 at 11. Georgia gator guides alligator hunting, georgia hunting. The first four weeks of the season are divided into four quota weeks, and each permit is assigned one of those weeks. Gator hunting season this year started on august 16 and is scheduled to end on. Applicants who are awarded a permit must pay for two cites tags and an alligator trapping license, or provide proof of possession of an alligator trapping license valid through the end of the alligator harvest season.
Georgia hunting seasons, 20192020 heading down to georgia will offer chances to snag large and small game. Alligator hunting in florida florida wildlife adventure. Cwd is a fatal neurological disease found in deer and elk. A florida hunting license is not required to participate in the statewide alligator hunt. Additionally, you will need to obtain a valid alligator hunting license. Call for information and rates on guide service in georgia.
This 14foot alligator may be the biggest one ever caught in. And hunting is a way to naturally keep the gator population from getting too high. Georgia s largest gator of the 2009 season going 6 taken by jeff mcdaniels and guided by capt. The georgia department of natural resources is seeking hunters for a quota hunt for alligators between aug. We cater to your hunting dreams, daytime, nighttime, on land, water, with bow, rifle, fishing pole, or harpoon. Our 20192020 hunting regulations contains rules, seasons, limits and other information. We tend to bookup early and there is only one month of gator hunting in georgia. Alligator hunting, research, and management louisiana. Georgia is a lesser known state for alligator hunting, but there are approximately 250,000 of these ancient reptiles living in the peach state according to the. Alligator hunting season in the state runs from august. Georgia dad, daughter catch 14foot, 700pound monster. From deer, bear, turkey and even alligators, georgia hunting seasons provide several opportunities to bag the harvest of your choice. However, come opening night of gator hunting season on august 17, swain will be patrolling the georgia waterways. So, the framework for an alligator season was born.
In 2001, georgia held public meetings to gauge public interest in opening a gator hunting season. Big o hunts is a local provider of guided alligator hunts for both beginner and experienced hunters alike owned and operated by casey ward, a south florida native whose family has hunted in the glades for generations. Comprised of three alligator farmers, three coastal landowners, and three alligator hunters, the council works within ldwf to promote sustainable use of louisianas alligator resource and to ensure wise management of the species and its habitat. This first season was a success and paved the way for future seasons. Gator hunting season coming soon for central georgia. September 2003 marked the first alligator season and 184 quota permits were made available in a drawing. The largest alligator ever recorded during georgias alligator hunting season was 14 feet long. Georgia dnr opening limited alligator hunting season next month. Alligator hunting adventure florida hunting seasons.
Massive alligator weighing about 700 pounds found in georgia. How gator hunting came to georgia georgia wildlife blog. The states of florida, georgia, alabama, arkansas, mississippi, louisiana, north carolina, south carolina, and. Massive 700pound alligator found in georgia cbs news. Bowers said the hunting season also helps the state keep the alligator population in check. Regulatory proposals included capture techniques, dispatch methods, hunt locations and seasons. The georgia department of natural resources recently released season dates for 201819, and we have a summary for you here. Whether you snag your gator on a fishing rod or run up and harpoon one from the airboat, this is an action packed hunt. Mar 02, 2019 georgia s alligator hunting season lasts from august 17 to october 8 and can be trapped by nuisance alligator trappers contracted through the state, so most alligators wont live long enough to. If you manage to get drawn for a gator tag in georgia or alabama consider booking with us. Unregulated alligator harvest throughout the south in the 1920s, 30s and 40s threatened the species with extinction. Over 21 years of experience as a nuisance alligator trapper in the state of ga. Ga man likely breaks record for largest gator captured in.
Georgia hunters lured by the thrill of bagging a gator news. On sunday in lake seminole, in the states southwest corner, hunters killed a foot, 9inch gator that weighed 680 pounds. The season for this year began at sunset on august 16 and runs until sunrise on october 7. Alligator hunting season in georgia georgia is a lesser known state for alligator hunting, but there are approximately 250,000 of these ancient reptiles living in the peach state according to the georgia department of natural resources. It was the longest taken since georgia s alligator hunting season began. Just like bowfishing, you will have a great time and a night to remember note. To get in touch with gary for your next hunt here is his info. Welcome to gator guides and ratworks alligator hunting. Wmas in the legal zones are open to alligator hunting provided that the wma has open small game dates that coincide with the open season for alligators unless otherwise specified. Applicants for these permits came from across the nation, showing georgia s quota hunt is now considered one of the top alligator hunting opportunities in the country. Huge 360pound alligator captured after chasing kayaker in. There are fewer reports of nuisance gators than before the program started, he said.
Wrd believes the alligator hunting season is integral to the continued conservation of the american alligator in georgia, adds to the value of alligators and. Contact us to find out more about our alligator hunting packages. Our season is only one month in september and by lottery. Initially, regulations only allowed the targeted removal of individual nuisance alligators that. The 2020 season opens at sunset on friday, august 14, 2020 and closes at sunrise on monday, october 5, 2020. Mar 04, 2019 despite its immense size, the alligator is not the largest to be found in georgia as the dnr told us a 14foot oneinch alligator captured in 2015 during alligator hunting season holds the. If so, you wont want to miss the opportunity to go on a guided alligator hunt with troy landry, the star of the show. September 2003 marked the first alligator season and. Were you one of the lucky ones to get selected to participate in the 2015 georgia alligator hunting season. This by far, is the most exciting action packed way to hunt wild florida alligators. The previous biggest gator was a 14footer caught in 2015.
Aug 20, 2017 yall ready to see my first ever gator hunt in ga. Welcome to georgia gator guides where your launch to fun and adventure is just a click away alligator hunting in georgia is a very exciting sport and georgia waters are full of huntable alligators. Phil walters using ratworks gator hunting products 2010 south carolina monster 4 gator weighing almost 1100 lbs taken by mary ellen christian and guided by blacks camps kevin davis using ratworks gator hunting products. Hunting in georgia department of natural resources division. We are thrilled to announce that randy has been given the all clear from the doctors to get back to doing the. Georgia has an official alligator hunting season to help manage the states flourishing gator population. With the appropriate licenses and tags, the american alligator can legally be hunted in the southeastern united states. A lot of the equipment for gator hunting gets pretty expensive really fast so were offering the same equipment we use when we hunt at a much cheaper price than most of the competition. Sep 06, 2010 georgia outdoor news 4331 seven islands rd madison, ga 30650 706 3430001 800 4384663. You should possess a regular hunting license if you want to harvest alligators in georgia. While the state of georgia doesnt maintain an official record system for the largest alligator from their hunting season, they have been keeping track of catches since 2003 and this was the biggest gator caught to date. Alligator weighing 700lbs found in georgia the independent. Applicants who are awarded a statewide alligator hunt permit will. Alligator hunting season in alabama outdoor alabama.
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