The alligator hunting season in Georgia always starts in the first part of September. For 2010, hunting will start on September 4 and run through October 3 for hunters that applied and received quota permits. You must be a permit holder to hunt alligators. The alligator bag limit is one alligator per hunter and legal alligators must be greater than or equal to 48 inches (4 foot) in length as measured from end of the snout to tip of the tail.
In addition to having an alligator hunting permit, any person hunting or assisting an alligator permit holder must possess a valid Alligator Hunting License in addition to a regular hunting license. A resident Alligator License is $50 and a Non-Resident License is $200. In addition, a wildlife management area (WMA) license is required if hunting on a WMA. Disability, Honorary and Lifetime License holders are exempt from these requirements. Continue reading Alligator Hunting in Georgia