Louisiana's alligator population has exploded in the past 50 years from fewer than 100,000 to more than 3 million.

Louisiana, which lawmakers said has become overrun with alligators, plans to extend the 2025 hunting season for the wild reptiles. The Louisiana Wildlife Commission approved a notice of intent this ...

La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries plans to extend the wild alligator hunting season. According ...

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will offer 24 alligator hunting permits for this area during May ...

This gator at Kiawah Island was sunning itself by a golf course water hole. Sammy Fretwell/The State As interest in hunting alligators rises, state wildlife officials are concerned that too many ...

Undeterred, Ronnie embarks on a solo hunt and manages to capture an 11-foot alligator in his first attempt, showcasing his strength by pulling the massive creature into his boat single-handedly.

Veteran hunter Bruce Mitchell and his partner, Anna Ribbeck have a unique challenge as they battle with the cannibal alligator. They revisit a favored hunting spot, only to discover a ...

In Florida, harvesting an alligator outside the designated hunting season or without proper permits is illegal. Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital ...