Season Dates

2023 Alligator Season

Alligator Management Zone 1 and 3 Public Land Hunts (By Drawn Permit Only)

• Sept. 15-18, 2023 
• Sept. 22-25, 2023 

Alligator Management Zone 1, 2 and 3 Private Land Hunt (By Private Land Alligator Permit Only)

• Sept. 15-18, 2023 
• Sept. 22-25, 2023 

Night Hunting (30 minutes after sunset on the first day until 30 minutes before sunrise on the last day)

Private Land Quota | Alligator Management Zone Map
The Alligator Management Zone Private Land Hunt only takes place in AMZ 1, 2 and 3 with a combined quota of 173 (AMZ 1 = 71, AMZ 2 = 7 and AMZ 3 = 95). Hunters must call the AGFC Wildlife Hotline (833-345-0398) and select option 4 (Alligator Management Zone Quota Status) to determine if the season zone quota has been met.

The season ends Sept. 25, or the night the quota is reached, whichever comes first.