Here Are Facts Regarding Hunting For Alligators

By Frank Stone


Hunting is the activity of capturing and killing of wildlife. It is an activity that human beings have engaged in for a very long time. Its history is almost as long as the history of human beings. People engaged in this activity as a means of livelihood because it gave them food and other animals products such as leather. Leather was used to make clothing and sleeping material. These are tips for hunting for alligators.

To date, there are still people who go hunting especially in the Western countries. An example of such is the United States whereby a license is issued to the person who wants to hunt any kind of wildlife and of course alligators are included. This proves the fact that though hunting is practiced, the activity is more regulated and possesses advanced technology. Gator hunting is the most prominent in the southeaster states of the U. S. A.

The states have a high number of alligators that without controlling their population, they would pose a serious threat to human safety. Some of thee states include Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, and Arkansas. In these states, the state governments issue people with permits to hunt the reptiles. The hunting window is usually open for about a month before it closes.

Of all the southeaster states, North Carolina is the only state that prohibits the killing of alligators. In this state, it is illegal for anyone who is not an employee of the wildlife service to kill or hunt gators. The reptile is considered a protected species. When one comes across these animals they are required by law to inform the appropriate authorities so that they can take care of the problem. One may be fined or jailed if they hunt gators.

Like any other application there are requirements that are needed for the person applying for the license. These details which are personal may include name, date of birth and social security number. They are filled in an application form which is accompanied by a fee. The fee varies from different states.

The hunter is issued with a license indicating the span of the area they are allowed to carry their activities. Also indicated on the permit is the number of alligators a hunter is allowed to catch within a specific period. Fines and other measures may be imposed on a hunter who strays from their specified area. The measures are taken because straying is considered illegal. When the permit expires hunting is also supposed to stop immediately. The expiry date of permit is usually indicated.

Alligators are very dangerous animals, which can pose a serious threat to animal and human life. To make it worse, the reptile lays tens of eggs every season as opposed to most mammals or birds that only produce one or two offspring during every season. As such, the population of gators is always high, something that makes them to sometimes stray into human space, causing conflict.

Reptiles are being hunted for their skin. This is used to make various products like watch handles, bags, shoes, jackets and hats among others. The annual hunting culture was triggered by the increasing healthy population of the gators.




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