Applications for alligator hunting tags went live Tuesday, with only 380 permits available ...

Louisiana has authorized a new recreational alligator hunting season due to a growing population. The season will likely be open to 5,000 hunters chosen by lottery, with a two-gator limit each.

Louisiana hunters soon will be able to add alligators to their trophy rooms after Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill to create a recreational season as the reptile population explodes in the state. Senate ...