Louisiana to Expand Alligator Hunting Season as Reptiles Overrun Streets, Neighborhoods

By Greg Hilburn

USA Today Network

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 week to set the East Zone season from the last Wednesday in August until Dec. 31 and the West Zone season from the first Wednesday in September until Dec. 31.

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