It will be the 15th year of alligator hunting in mississippi, growing from 50 weekendonly permits on barnett reservoir in 2005 to a statewide 10day season aug. Mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries and parks spokesman jim walker has seen the popularity rise in huge numbers. The american alligator alligator mississippiensis is a conservation success story. Results in for mississippi alligator season news mississippi. Mississippi announces 2014 alligator hunting seasons. Alligator hunting, research, and management louisiana. Purchase alligator application from may 31st to june 6th. It is one of two extant species in the genus alligator within the family alligatoridae. Properties in the open counties must contain a minimum of 20 acres of privately owned permanent surface water to qualify for an alligator harvest voucher. Because it was the fifth recordsetting catch during mississippis 10day annual alligator season, and because of the menacing place alligators hold in our minds, the news spread far and fast.
Paul must decide if they will move or close forever. A resident alligator hunter must either own land or have permission to hunt alligators on land that is classified as wetland habitat in order to qualify for alligator harvest tags. Alligator hunting applications will be accepted from june 3 17 for persons interested in hunting during the 20 alligator season on public waterways. Today, louisiana has the largest population of alligators in the u. Alligator hunting is one of mississippi s most challenging pursuits, and among some hunters its the most exciting. The season will open for ten days and will close at noon on monday, september 9th. The alligator is the largest reptile in north america. Fishing bluefin tuna 2day bluefin trip onboard the liberty fishing san clemente island duration. New mississippi record alligator, 2 days into season. Mississippis public waters alligator season comes to a close at noon today, but for mississippis only resident instate buyer, his work is still in full swing. Deer, turkey, and small game are expected, but alligator can also be found in the southern state for occasional hunting. Mullen, mississippi state look to get to atlanta in 2014.
The bag limit in noncore counties is one alligator per person per license year. Jackson the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries and parks says theres a. Ap mississippis 2019 alligator season officially opens friday at noon. The application process for mississippis 2019 alligator hunting season will begin may 31 at 10 a.
Watch gator boys episodes online season 5 2014 tv guide. There were 84, 115, 95, and 117 alligators harvested on private lands from 20142017, respectively. State record male gator of 756 pounds harvested on first. Alligator harvest reports mississippi department of. Ct july 24, 2014 a young alligator takes a swim on the ross barnett. Mississippis 2014 alligator hunting season begins news. Alligator harvest report year public water alligator harvest summary. Alligator hunting season opens friday in mississippi. Applicants who are awarded a statewide alligator hunt permit will. An alligator of recordbreaking size was caught in mississippi on sunday, on the first weekend of the alligator hunting season. Jimmy finds a gator ranch in mississippi, but paul is reluctant to move and work for someone else.
The state of mississippi had another solid alligator hunting season. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Alligator is a town in bolivar county, mississippi, united states. Mississippi hunting seasons, 20192020 mississippi hunting seasons offer some standard and not so standard game options. Apply online by logging in at and choosing apply for limited entryquota. Due to loss of habitat and unregulated market hunting, alligators were reduced to low numbers by the early 1900s. A total of 960 permits in seven hunting zones in public waterways across the state were offered in two random drawings. Ct july 24, 2014 a young alligator takes a swim on the ross barnett reservoir during warm temperatures along the. Alligator hunting is one of mississippis most challenging pursuits, and among some hunters its the most exciting. Thanks to the efforts of conservationists and state wildlife agencies, alligators were listed as endangered in 1967. This year 920 permits were issued to hunters throughout the states seven geographical zones. Alligators may be harvested between official sunrise and sunset only. While on the road, the boys remove an aggressive alligator from a muddy mississippi ditch. We used treble hooks on rod and reels to snag the gator and snares to secure him.
According to the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks, participation among permitted hunters remained high. In noncore counties, the open season for alligators is apr 1 jun 30. The phase i application period for the alligator harvest permit random drawing begins may 8 and runs through may 18 how to apply. You can purchase your alligator application and choose the zone you wish to hunt online, at any location that sells ms huntingfishing licenses, and by phone 18005gohunt. Alligator hunting season remains strong in mississippi.
In mississippi, theyll rescue a supersized alligator before hunting season. Posted on august 29, 2014 august 29, 2014 by kim photo. A call about an 11foot gator puts paul and jimmy on high alert, but they begin to wonder if its a good idea to bring along. The gator boys tackle nuisance calls and donate gators to a wildlife preserve. The gator boys take a dangerous swim in uncharted waters off mexico with the dodgy cousins of their floridian friends crocodiles.
These 7 zones have remained unchanged through 2019. Training includes information on alligator history, biology, mdwfp alligator program, all alligator hunting regulations, capture methods, capture gear, harvest methods, respect weapons, all safety precautions, and processing meat and hides. Louisiana alligators, alligator season, alligator hunting. The first four weeks of the season are divided into four quota weeks, and each permit is assigned one of those weeks. Mississippis 15th annual alligator hunting season opens. Mississippis statewide alligator hunting season on public waterways began friday august 29 at noon. Mississippis 2019 alligator season kicked off friday. In 2012, mississippi expanded sport hunting opportunities on public waters to over twothirds of the state and in 20 alligator hunting on public waters was opened statewide. Alligator season dates in louisiana east zone opens last wednesday in august season lasts 30 calendar days west zone opens first wednesday of september season lasts 30 calendar days alligator prices. The state was divided into 7 geographical zones with a 10day season total of 920 available in a webbased applicationdrawing and permit sales process. Alligator season, regulations set mississippi sportsman. According to ricky flynt, alligator program coordinator for the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks, alligators are very visible right now, but they arent very active, yet.
There are no size restrictions on wild alligators taken during the general open season. Alligator hunt regulations, application instructions, mandatory training class and additional information registration begins at 8. Upon killing an alligator in a noncore county, a person must. Alligator season catches on in mississippi grand view. This year, a total of 930 permits throughout 7 hunting zones across the state were offered during two random drawings. Please check back on june 12 th and june 24 th to see if you were selected for the alligator drawing. An alligator hunting manual, the 2014 mississippi alligator hunting guide, will be provided at the course. The daily and season quota is equal to the number of alligator tags that a licensed alligator hunter possesses. Ldwf issues harvest tags for property containing sufficient alligator habitat capable of sustaining an alligator harvest. Alligators may not be taken during this season on any property where alligators were taken during the september season. But those challenges can lead to a frustrating season for some. Watch gator boys episodes online season 4 2014 tv guide. Wlbttv reports the season will open for 10 days and will close at noon on monday, sept.
Mississippi hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. The season, which is in its 15th year, runs through sept. Restoration of the american alligator is a national conservation success story in which alabama played a lead role. The town takes its name from alligator lake, a lake in the town which once had a large alligator population.
Over 4,000 people sent in their applicants through. When dan mullen was hired at mississippi state following a disastrous 48 season under former head coach sylverster croom, the expectations were low. And some hunters were out on the water for the start of the season right at noon. Alligator season catches on in mississippi the sun herald published 9. Its the 15th season and several teams are hopeful they can bring in a. Other changes beginning with the 2014 season include implementation of a system that will award preference points in.
Or complete the 2020 statewide alligator harvest application worksheet and present it to a. Jimmys road trip with his gatorwrestling show includes a visit with his old boss in mississippi and an opportunity to. Participants applied for permits back in june and they were selected randomly by a computer. Jackson, mississippi the missississippi department of wildlife, fisheries and parks today certified a state record male alligator taken by a hunter. More than 840 alligators were harvested during the 2018 season, wildlife officials said. The statewide alligator hunting season begins on august 15 and ends on the morning of november 1. The 2019 public waters alligator hunting season officially opens in mississippi friday at noon. I get more media requests and hits on alligators than anything else, walker said.
The alligator weighing 756 pounds and stretching feet, 1. Mississippi s statewide alligator hunting season on public waterways began friday august 29 at noon. In 2009, tommie tomaso brown was elected alligators first black mayor. A total of 960 permits in seven hunting zones across the state were offered in two random drawings. In 20, there were 7 alligator hunting zones, which initiated the first ever statewide public water alligator hunting season in mississippi. The statewide public waters season will include opportunities in specific public waterways. Subscribe to email updates about alabamas alligator hunting season. The american alligator alligator mississippiensis, sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern united states. Additional vouchers are issued for each additional 100 acres. Alligator hunting season in alabama outdoor alabama. Alligator hunting season in mississippi is officially over and according to the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries and parks the current total of alligators harvested is 856. This status, combined with proactive management and law enforcement efforts by. After years building their alligator rescue program, the gator boys must leave everglades holiday park.
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