Statewide Alligator Hunt Permit

A statewide alligator hunt permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order to participate in the statewide alligator hunt.  Click the Application Worksheet button at the bottom of the page for specific locations and dates.

Each year, alligator management units are established with appropriate harvest quotas to provide recreational opportunities for Floridians and non-residents to take up to 2 alligators per permit. Applicants who are awarded a permit must submit payment for two 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 hunt.

• Cost (All Sales are Final, No Refunds):
  • there is no cost to apply
  • $272 for Resident Alligator Trapping License (includes 2 CITES tags),
  • $1,022 for Non-Resident Alligator Trapping License (includes 2 CITES tags),
  • $62 for 2 CITES tags only (must have Alligator Trapping License that is valid through 11/01/12)
• Requirements: You must be 18 years old by August 15^th in order to apply.
• Issuance Method: These permits are issued by random drawing in Phase I.  Remaining permits will be issued on a first come first served basis during Phases II and III.  Phase II is open only to customers who do not already have a permit from Phase I.  Phase III is open for everyone, including those who already have permits from Phase I or II.  You may obtain additional tags during Phase III.       
• Exemptions: You must have a permit to participate in these hunts.          
• Restrictions: You may submit only one application and be awarded up to one permit in Phase I. You may obtain only one permit during Phase II (if you do not already have a permit from Phase I).  You can get multiple permits in Phase III.  No person who has been convicted of any violation of s. 379.409 or s. 379.3015 or the rules of the commission relating to the illegal taking of crocodilian species shall be eligible for issuance of a license for a period of 5 years subsequent to such conviction. In the event such violation involves the unauthorized taking of an endangered crocodilian species, no license shall be issued for 10 years subsequent to the conviction.  Any false statement will render the permit void, and will subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable law.
• Transferability: Statewide Alligator Hunt permits are NOT transferable.
• Guests: You may have as many assistants as you like, however, you must be present on the hunt and each assistant must either hold a valid Alligator Trapping License or Alligator Trapping Agent license.  An Alligator Trapping Agent license is $52 and can be purchased anywhere licenses are sold.
• Drawing Results: Drawing results are typically posted about a week after the end of the application period.  Check the status of your application. 
• Replacements: These permits can only be replaced by the FWC Office of Licensing and Permitting upon written request by the permit holder.  You will need to allow at least 10 days to receive the replacement permit and tags.  Receipts and copies of the Internet pages may not be used as a permit.
• How to Apply: You can apply online (choose “Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications”) or complete the Application Worksheet (click Application Worksheet button at bottom of page) and present it to any license agent or tax collector office and they will submit your application for you.
• How to Get Your Permit: If successful in the random drawing, you will need to pay for your permit online (choose “Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications”), at a license agent, or tax collector office by the specified deadline or the permit will be offered to the public during Phase II.  Your permit and tags will be mailed to you by FWC - your green/white copy or internet printout is only a receipt of payment.  Please allow several weeks to receive your permit and tags in the mail.
• When to Apply:

Statewide Alligator Hunt Permit Application Worksheet – 2012 Application Worksheet available now