Statewide Alligator Harvest Period and Reporting Deadline Extended

Dear Statewide Alligator Harvest Permit Holder,

The devastation produced by hurricanes Helene and Milton has impacted many areas of the state. While efforts to recover homes and businesses damaged by the hurricanes are ongoing, high water levels have prevented access to many boat ramps and alligator harvest units.

We understand the opportunity to participate in the statewide alligator hunt is important. To address these impactful circumstances, we have issued Executive Order 24-29 that extends the 2024 harvest season for those who possess unused CITES tags and meet the FWC’s criteria related to hunting or residing in a hurricane-impacted area.

Impacted Counties

Permit holders who still possess unused CITES tags for the AMUs that are wholly or partially in the following counties may continue to hunt from Nov. 9 until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 24. Additionally, those who were issued a 2024 statewide alligator harvest permit for any AMU and who reside in the following counties may also continue to hunt from Nov. 9 until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 24.

Alachua	DeSoto	Highlands	Martin	Sarasota
Baker	Dixie	Hillsborough	Nassau	Seminole
Bradford	Duval	Indian River	Okeechobee	St. Johns
Brevard	Flagler	Lake	Orange	St. Lucie
Broward	Gilchrist	Lafayette	Osceola	Sumter
Charlotte	Glades	Lee	Palm Beach	Suwannee
Citrus	Hamilton	Levy	Pasco	Taylor
Clay	Hardee	Madison	Pinellas	Union
Collier	Hendry	Manatee	Polk	Volusia
Columbia	Hernando	Marion	Putnam

AMUs in These Counties That Are Not Included in the Harvest Season Extension

AMU 406 STA-5/6, AMU 407 STA-1W North, AMU 408 STA-1W South, AMU 413 STA-3/4 East, AMU 414 STA-3/4 West, AMU 415 STA-2, and AMU 416 A-1 FEB – the harvest season on these areas ends at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 1.

AMU 543 T.M. Goodwin WMA – Broadmoor, and AMU 546 T.M. Goodwin WMA – Goodwin – the harvest season on these areas ends at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 8.

CITES Tag Return and Harvest Report Extension

Those permit holders eligible for this hurricane-based season extension must submit unused CITES tags and copies of completed Alligator Harvest Report Forms to the FWC's Alligator Management Program, 1239 SW 10th St., Ocala, FL 34471 no later than Dec. 8. Harvest report forms can also be submitted online. All other permit holders not subject to this hurricane-based season extension must submit unused CITES tags and copies of completed Alligator Harvest Report Forms as detailed above no later than Nov. 22.

Guidelines and Requirements

The hurricane-based extended alligator harvest season does not override any orders closing or limiting public access to these areas. In addition, all other rules associated with the statewide alligator harvest remain in effect.

If you would like to participate in this extended harvest season, print Executive Order 24-29 and attach it to your Alligator Trapping License or Statewide Alligator Harvest Permit before you go on the water.

Tools, resources, and information regarding the statewide alligator harvest program and can be found on our website. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the FWC's Alligator Management Program at AlligatorHarvest@MyFWC.com or 352-620-7729.

Thank you for supporting the FWC's Alligator Management Program.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Division of Hunting and Game Management