Only Alabama residents and Alabama lifetime license holders ages 16 years and older – even those who have since moved out of state – may apply for the alligator possession tags.
The state is opening online registration for alligator hunting season next week, when 260 tags will be up for grabs.
Online registration begins June 7 at 8 a.m., according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and continues until July 13 at 8 a.m.The application fee is $22; hunters can register once per zone.Only Alabama residents and Alabama lifetime license holders ages 16 years and older --even those who have since moved out of state -- may apply for tags.The random selection process uses a preference point system, which gives repeat registrants a better chance at securing a tag.
Applicants selected for the hunt are required to complete an online alligator training course before accepting their hunter or alternate status.Locations: Private and public waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties north of interstate 10, and private and public waters in Washington, Clarke and Monroe counties east of U.S. Highway 43 and south of U.S. Highway 84. 2022 Dates: Sunset on August 11, until sunrise on August 14. Sunset on August 18, until sunrise on August 21.
Hunting hours are official sunset to official sunrise in the Southwest, Coastal, Southeast and West Central Zones. For the Lake Eufaula Zone, hunting is allowed both daytime and nighttime hours. All Alabama hunting and boating regulations must be followed. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.