Since 1988, Florida's statewide alligator harvest has been nationally and internationally recognized as a model program for the sustainable use of a natural resource.  Each year, Alligator Harvest Management Units (delineated areas that contain sovereign waters and/or publicly-owned properties, and county-wide units) are established with appropriate harvest quotas to provide recreational opportunities for Floridians, and non-residents, to take up to 2 alligators per permit.  Only persons 18 years old and older are eligible to apply for a harvest permit.  Applicants must submit payment for 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.  A Florida hunting license is not required to participate in the Statewide Alligator Harvest.

  NEW! 2008 Statewide Alligator Harvest
Application Worksheet

2008 Statewide Alligator Harvest Program information

PLEASE NOTE:  Sales for Statewide Alligator Harvest Program permits will begin on June 3, 2008 at 10 AM eastern time. Also, alligator harvest permits will not be available for purchase using the toll-free phone number for hunting and fishing licenses.

Statewide alligator harvest data (up to 2007)

Online Alligator Harvest Report Form.  
If you transfer your alligator carcass to a commercial alligator processor, you must also complete a hard copy of the alligator harvest report form and a copy of this form must be transferred with the carcass.

How do I apply for an Alligator Trapping Agent's license?

Statewide Alligator Harvest Training Video
(high-speed Internet connection recommended)

New!  Float Plan form and Boating Safety Equipment

Internet Mapping Resources

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