Alligator

The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 LDWF WMAs, 25 public lakes and one USACE property Aug. 28-Oct. 3, 2019. […]

Bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, refuges and USACE properties for 2019-2021

The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers properties and state wildlife refuges for the 2019-2021 seasons. […]

Live frozen gators spotted at North Carolina nature park

Brian Cope

Alligators don’t often have to worry about the water freezing around them, but they don’t seem to mind it one bit. They just freeze themselves in, but keep their noses above the surface so they can breathe just fine. […]

Two men pleaded guilty earlier this month to killing an alligator out of season, and then trying to hide the carcass from game wardens.

Two plead guilty to St. Martin Parish alligator violations

Two men pleaded guilty to harvesting an alligator out of season last summer, then trying to conceal it from LDWF enforcement agents. […]

9-foot gator landed — from a ‘yak!

In the inshore kayak community, the Hobie Pro Angler 14 is a beast in the marsh, perfect for pursuing specks, reds, bass and more — and stable as a rock if standing up and sight-fishing is your thing.

Agents cite alleged alligator violators

Enforcement agents on patrol near Catahoula cited two men for alleged alligator violations in St. Martin Parish on Aug. 19.

Alligator safety tips

John Flores

Alligators are strong animals, so it’s important to use caution when harvesting them. Here are several safety tips to avoid injury.

Winning the (gator) lottery

John Flores

It’s a long boat ride down the Calumet spillway to the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area’s Wax Lake Unit. It’s also a straight run, which makes it a perfect time for reflecting. In other words, once you push your throttle forward and get your boat heading south, for the next 30 minutes or so you have time to go over mental checklists or anything else that comes to mind.

14-foot-plus gator sets new record for Mississippi

Exactly one-half inch.

Check out video of giant Florida gator

Where’s Troy Landry when you need him?

Denham Springs man accused of running illegal gator-hunting guide service

A 54-year-old Denham Springs man accused of running an illegal alligator hunting guide service on Joyce Wildlife Management Area in Tangipahoa Parish was arrested this weekend, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.