Apply Now for Florida’s 2026 Alligator Hunt Program
Posted 2026-05-22 by
The first phase of applications for the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program are open for a limited time
Florida hunters can now apply for alligator permits through bot the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and the Alligator Super Hunt. Image by Nature Everyday
Applications are open for Florida’s 2026 recreational alligator hunting season.
WFLA News reports that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that hunters can now apply for permits through both the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and the Alligator Super Hunt.
These programs give hunters the opportunity to pursue alligators in designated areas across the state during established season dates.
FWC officials said the opening phase for Statewide Alligator Harvest Program applications began in May and will only remain open for a short window.
Permits are distributed through a random drawing process, with successful applicants assigned to specific counties or wildlife management areas throughout Florida.
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Each selected hunter is authorized to harvest two alligators during the season under the terms of the permit.
Applications are also being accepted for the Alligator Super Hunt, a separate opportunity that allows permit holders to hunt in a wider range of approved public areas statewide.
Wildlife officials noted that hunters may purchase multiple entries for the Super Hunt drawing, though no applicant can receive more than one permit per year.
Florida’s regular alligator season is set to open on August 15 and will run into November, while the Super Hunt remains active through December 31.
Those chosen for either hunt will be issued the necessary trapping license, harvest authorization, and tagging materials required by state law.
To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old and follow all harvest reporting rules and wildlife regulations established by the state.
According to the FWC, the annual harvest programs are designed to help maintain a healthy and controlled alligator population as part of Florida’s broader wildlife management strategy.
