Season Dates

2022 Alligator Season

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

• Sept. 16-19, 2022 
• Sept. 23-26, 2022 

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

• Sept. 16-19, 2022 
• Sept. 23-26, 2022 

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 124 (AMZ 1 = 43, AMZ 2 = 5 and AMZ 3 = 76). Hunters must call the AGFC Wildlife Hotline (1- 800-440-1477) and select option 1 (Alligator Management Zone Quota Status) to determine if the season zone quota has been met.

The season ends Sept. 26, or the night the quota is reached, whichever comes first.