American Alligator (Gator)
Last Update 2014
The American Alligator, which we rednecks call "gator", was previously an endangered animal. However, now they are thriving quite well eating neighbor's dogs, sleeping on the green of golf courses, and inhabiting just about every bayou and swamp in the Southern states.
Scientists say they have been around for more than 150 million years managing to survive when all the other dino's became extinct. Gators have their largest numbers in Florida and Louisiana and have hatchlings that average 6 - 8 inches in length with yellow ("yella") and black stripes.
Avg M Body Length: 120 - 180 inches
Avg F Body Length: 117 inches
Weight: 700 - 1,000 pounds
Gators are opportunists and will munch on just about anything, which occasionally includes a human or two.
Hunting Season:
Angelina, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Galveston, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Nacagdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Refugio, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler and Victoria counties (which are all called "core" counties) open season is September 10th - 30th.
All other counties in Texas (called "Non-core"), open season is April 1st - June 30th
For more information on Texas regulation for gator hunting please see the Texas Parks and Wildlife documentation. Click Here