Alligators
Hunting
- 2012 SC Alligator Vendor's List (Adobe PDF - file size 221KB)
- Alligator Season CITES Tag Locations (Adobe PDF - file size 2MB)
- Draw Hunt Information for Alligators
- FAQ's on Alligator Draw Hunts
- Hunting Season Management Units for Alligators
- WMA Alligator Hunt Information
Additional Information
Alligator Hunting Guides
The use of paid guides is permitted under the WMA Alligator Special Draw Hunts on Bear Island and Santee Coastal WMAs. All guides are required to obtain a $30.00 Limited Commercial Use Permit per party for each week prior to the alligator hunt.
Applications for the Limited Commercial Use Permit will not be accepted without providing contact information for each successful WMA hunt applicant utilizing guide services. Applications will be available for download following completion of the WMA alligator drawing.
Publications
- 2011 Public Alligator Hunting Season Report (Adobe PDF - file size 650KB)
- 2011 South Carolina Alligator Hunting Guide (Adobe PDF - file size 3MB)
- 2010 Public Alligator Hunting Season Report (Adobe PDF - file size 2MB)
- 2009 Public Alligator Hunting Season Report (Adobe PDF - file size 2MB)
- 2008 Public Alligator Hunting Season Results (Adobe PDF - file size 2MB)
- Alligator Skull Cleaning and Preparation (Adobe PDF - file size 45KB)
Alligator Hunting Seminars Schedule
DNR will conduct a series of alligator hunting seminars in the month of August for the public alligator hunt participants, hunting assistants and other interested persons. These seminars will cover such topics as alligator capture and handling techniques, rules and regulations, alligator hunting equipment, processing, and other helpful information.
Interested alligator hunting equipment manufacturers and retailers are invited to attend to display and demonstrate their equipment in conjunction with the seminars. DNR does not endorse any type, brand, or make of such equipment. Any vendor should plan on bringing their own tables, set-ups, or displays as dedicated space or tables may not be available. On-premises sales are restricted at certain sites and vendor space may be limited or restricted to outside, so all interested vendors should first check and pre-register with DNR at (803) 734-3886.
There is no cost to attend an alligator hunting seminar.
Tentative Alligator Seminar dates:
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Alligator seminar dates will be announced at a later date.
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Please check back as dates and times may be subject to change.
The 2012 open season is September 8th - October 13th (2nd Saturday in September – 2nd Saturday in October).
Taking of alligators will be controlled by regulation and the instructions on permits.
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