Now is the time to apply for an Alligator hunting permit

If you’ve thought about hunting an alligator, now is the time to apply for the highly coveted permits.

The state will issue more than 5000 alligator hunting permits this year.

The application process is conducted in three phases and begins by submitting a no-cost application at any tax collector’s office, license agent or through the Internet at License.MyFWC.com.

During the first phase of the process the permits will be distributed through a random drawing.

If selected, applicants have until June 3rd to pay the cost of the permit.

Otherwise, the permit will be placed back into the system, with the other remaining permits, to be sold in Phase II on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 7th.

Any permits remaining after June 12th will be issued during Phase III on a first-come, first-served basis beginning. June 14th until all are sold.

Anyone can apply during Phase III – despite having already bought a permit in Phase I or Phase II.

Applying for a permit is free; but if you are chosen you’ll have to shell out 272 dollars for a resident alligator trapping license and alligator harvest tags.

If you don’t live in Florida the cost is $1,022.

If you happen to buy an additional permit during Phase III, it will cost $62, regardless of whether you are a resident or not.

No other hunting license or permits are required to participate in the hunts.

The 11-week alligator season runs August 15th through November 1^st.

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