According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission alligator hunters in Florida can expect to receive $50 to $100 per alligator skin. The average alligator skin is worth $62.50. Alligator meat is also valuable with a yield of approximately 80 pounds per alligator. The meat is typically sold for $10 per pound.
How many alligators can a person harvest per season?
The statewide bag limit for alligators is two per person.
How long is an alligator hide worth?
Alligator hides usually bring $50 to $150 at auction.
How much does a baby alligator cost?
A baby alligator costs about $15.
How much does a permit to hunt alligators cost?
A non-resident alligator hunting permit costs $250.
How many alligators are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has an estimated one million alligators.
What is the average length of an alligator?
The average length of an alligator is 11 feet.
What is the maximum length of an alligator?
The maximum length of an alligator is 19.
2 feet.
What is the average weight of an alligator?
The average weight of an alligator is 790 pounds.
What is the maximum weight of an alligator?
The maximum weight of an alligator is 1320 pounds.
How long do alligators live?
Alligators can live up to 50 years in the wild.
What do alligators eat?
Alligators eat fish birds turtles and mammals.
When is the alligator hunting season?
The alligator hunting season is from September 10 to October 1.
What time of day do alligators hunt?
Alligators hunt at night.
How do alligators kill their prey?
Alligators kill their prey by grabbing them with their jaws and dragging them into the water to drown them.
How many alligators does Louisiana harvest each year?
Louisiana harvests about 6000 alligators each year.
