Can you hunt alligators in texas

Hook-bearing lines may not be set prior to the open season and shall be removed no later than sunset on the last day of the season.

Each baited line shall be labeled with a plainly visible, permanent, and legibly marked gear tag that contains the full name and current address of the person who set the line and the hunting license number of the person who set the line. Line sets shall be inspected daily and alligators shall be killed, documented, and removed immediately upon discovery.

Alligator gig Hand-held snare with integral locking mechanism Lawful archery equipment with barbed arrow Lawful firearms. In all other counties, firearms may be used to take alligators, but only on private property.

An alligator captured on a taking device line set, lawful archery equipment, gig, or snare must be killed immediately. An alligator, in public water, caught on a taking device lawfully attached to private property, may be dispatched with a firearm. No person may employ more than one taking device at any time. A line of at least pound test must be securely attached to all taking devices other than firearms. On special properties, the core county bag limit applies.

I was drawn three times and weather hurricane got me once. One of the greatest hunts in my life and I hope to try it one more time! Good luck and God speed to all.

Pete Pistole. He pointed out that in addition to being illegal, it would help keep customers safe. Authorities told the New York Daily News that recent heavy rain may have displaced the gators bringing them in closer contact with humans. Also, they could be more territorial than usual, because they are currently in breeding season.

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