Also known as: Gator, American alligator
The American alligator is found in the southern and eastern portions of Arkansas, primarily in the Arkansas Delta and along the Gulf Coastal Plain. Alligators in Arkansas represent the northwestern edge of the species' range. Arkansas has offered a limited alligator hunting season since 2007, with only a few hundred permits issued annually through a random drawing. Alligators inhabit swamps, marshes, rivers, and lakes throughout their Arkansas range.
Hunting Season
Sept 19โ22 & Sept 26โ29, 2025. Nighttime only (1/2 hr after sunset โ 1/2 hr before sunrise). Season ends when quota is reached or Sept 29 at 30 min before sunrise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting American Alligator in Arkansas
Arkansas alligator hunting is by drawing permit only. The season runs two 4-day weekends in late September, with hunting allowed only at night. All harvested alligators must be at least 4 feet long. Public land hunts require a drawn permit (apply July 1โ31). Private land hunts are quota-based with a daily check-in. A USFWS CITES tag must be affixed 6 inches from the tip of the tail after check-in.
When is American Alligator hunting season in Arkansas?
Sept 19โ22 & Sept 26โ29, 2025. Nighttime only (1/2 hr after sunset โ 1/2 hr before sunrise). Season ends when quota is reached or Sept 29 at 30 min before sunrise.
What is the bag limit for American Alligator in Arkansas?
1 alligator per permit (drawing permit required).
What's another name for American Alligator?
American Alligator is also known as Gator, American alligator in Arkansas.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Sept 19โ22 & Sept 26โ29, 2025. Nighttime only (1/2 hr after sunset โ 1/2 hr before sunrise). Season ends when quota is r | Link |
| Arkansas | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Arkansas alligator hunting is by drawing permit only. The season runs two 4-day weekends in late September, with hunting | Link |
