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A last minute change makes alligator application free.

Alligator applicants get surprise — it’s free

June 3, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

When people began logging into MDWFP.com today to apply for Mississippi’s 2013 public alligator hunting season, they received a nice surprise. […]

Canadians Eric Halfnights (holding head) and Dave Novak, both of British Columbia, enjoyed a Mississippi trophy gator hunt, helping catch this 12-foot, 600-pound-plus gator in the lower Pearl River near Pearlington. Novak called it the only hunt that matches the adrenalin rush of chasing grizzly bears.

Mississippi’s giant gators match adrenalin rush of ‘Griz’

September 27, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

A conversation over drinks aboard an 80-foot luxury fishing boat off British Columbia led to a Mississippi adventure that landed a Canadian big game hunter one of his most exciting trophies — a 12-foot alligator that weighed over 600 pounds. […]

Tim Taylor of Ridgeland steadies his bow for a shot on a 10-foot alligator in this unique photo taken by Conservation Officer Rob Heflin of Isola, who happened up on the hunters Saturday night on the Sunflower River. The shot was needed after the original hook and line had fallen out of the gator, and only the snare around its tail, held by Woodie Reaves (stooping) of Jackson, remained.

Luck of the draw

September 13, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Tim Taylor didn’t get drawn for the Mississippi public lands alligator hunt, but he ended up with a trophy that will soon be hanging on his wall just the same. “Great photo isn’t it?” said Taylor, who works for the City of Ridgeland Parks Department […]

Brittani Downey, Scott Lemmons, Todd Downey, Danny Lynn and Angie Roberts with the monster gator.

Brandon hunter kills 12-foot, 600-pound alligator

September 12, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Nearly two hours into the battle, Scott Lemmons of Brandon had the cane pole and hoop snare in his hand, ready to put the clincher on what he thought was a pretty good alligator. […]

Hunters from the 2011 season pull in a monster gator at Barnett Reservoir. The 2012 season starts Friday.

Higher river levels could help alligator hunters

September 5, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

As far as alligator season in Mississippi, which opens at noon on Friday in most areas of the state, Hurricane Isaac brought both good and bad news for hunters. And, Mother Nature was fair — she did just the same for the gators. […]

Mississippi residents will get another chance to apply for the 2012 public alligator hunt.

Hunters have one more day to apply for alligator permits

June 21, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

A special one-day extension to apply for the 2012 public alligator hunt has been set for Monday by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, due to a website glitch on the final day of the original application period. […]

As many as 810 alligator hunters will be looking to take a giant gator like this 12-footer seen sunning on a bank behind a sandbar at Barnett Reservoir. The season, divided into six zones, will be Sept. 7-17, but the application process is underway and ends Friday (June 15).

Apply now for chance to hunt gators

June 11, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

More Mississippians than ever have an opportunity to hunt alligators in 2012, but it requires more than just a brave soul to be in that number. Right now, haste and good luck are more important traits. This is the final week of the application period. Friday (June 15) is the last day to apply for the 810 tags available for the expanded September season. […]

Alligator hunting has been greatly expanded by the MDWFP, providing more permits and opening all public waters in six regions.

Alligator hunting opportunities expanded

March 28, 2012 Rob Hays

More Mississippians will get the opportunity to hunt alligators on more waters under an expansion plan approved by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks on March 20. A total of 810 permits will be issued, representing a 40 percent increase over 2011. […]

The team of Clinton Sennett (left), Jody Fortenberry (center) and Jake Ponder (right) and Brian Jackson (not shown) spent all night long Sept. 16 to land the state-record alligator.

Foursome take state-record alligator

September 29, 2011 Rob Hays

Duck hunters and some deer hunters at Bell Island Hunting Club north of Vicksburg were well aware of the giant alligator that made a 500-acre lake its home at the hunting camp. […]

The first segment of the Pearl River alligator hunt has been postponed because of hazardous river conditions, the MDWFP said.

Pearl River alligator hunt postponed for two weeks

September 8, 2011 MDWFP news release

The scheduled alligator hunt in the Pearl River zone has been postponed for two weeks due to “hazardous conditions: on the river, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced today (Sept. 8). The hunt, originally slated for this weekend, will take place on Sept. 23-24, the MDWFP said.

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Alligator hunting will be held in two public zones, along with private land in 25 counties across the state.

Alligator hunting begins Sept. 9

September 7, 2011 MDWFP news release

The seventh Mississippi alligator hunting season kicks off Friday (Sept. 9), the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced. Hunting on private lands will continue through Oct. 3 on the 83 permitted tracts of land in 25 counties, the MDWFP said. […]

Four arrested for alleged illegal alligator killing

August 31, 2011 MDWFP news release

Four people were arrested Saturday (Aug. 27) for allegedly killing an alligator on the Pearl River, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said today (Aug. 31).

Arrested were Spencer Allan Pell of Vicksburg, Johnny B. Dow of Crystal Springs, Michael Dwayne Easterling, and Christian Collins both from Wesson, the MDWFP said. […]