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Apply for public alligator permit drawing by June 7

Apply for public alligator permit drawing by June 7

By Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is accepting applications for the 2018 public alligator season through June 7. The season runs from August 31 through September 10.

A total of 930 permits will be available within 7 hunting zones across the state for the 10-day season. Permits are limited by a random drawing, and an application is required. The application is free, but there is a $2.34 processing fee.

Applicants may only apply in one alligator hunting zone of their choice. Applications will be accepted at any point of sale location where Mississippi hunting and fishing licenses are sold, and online.

The first drawing will take place on or about June 13. Drawn applicants will be notified by email with a link to purchase their permit with a 48-hour deadline. Upon the purchase deadline, any unpurchased permits from the first drawing will be entered into a second drawing of available applicants.

Drawn applicants from the second drawing will also be notified by email with a link to purchase their permit with a 48-hour deadline. A credit card or debit card is required to complete the online permit purchase.

Hunters must be a resident of Mississippi at least 16 years of age at the time of application to be eligible to apply for an alligator hunting permit.

Nonresidents with a Mississippi Lifetime License are eligible.

Applicants must have one of the following licenses to be eligible to apply: a valid Mississippi Sportsman License, All-Game Hunting/FishiMacBook Prong License, Small Game Hunting/Fishing License, Apprentice Sportsman License, Apprentice All Game License, Apprentice Small Game License, Senior Exempt License, Disabled Exempt License or Lifetime License.

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