The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is encouraging residents to get “GatorWise” as the warm weather attracts more people outside. “It’s a great time to remind ...

The general fear of reptiles is called herpetophobia, and alligators are at the top of most people’s lists. They’re the apex predators of lakes and ponds, with both stealth and power on their side.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Applications for Florida’s Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and the Alligator Super Hunt opened on Friday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said that ...

Florida's alligator hunting season runs from August 15 to November 8, 2025. Permits are awarded via a multi-phase application process that started on May 2 and continues through June. Costs for ...

ON THE COMBAHEE RIVER — Eyes can say a lot about an individual. For hunters on the Lowcountry’s dark waters, the distinctive glow of two dots on the surface lets them know an alligator is nearby. The ...