Public Draw Hunt
The public alligator hunt season is from noon on the 2nd Saturday of September to noon on the 2nd Sunday of October.
Applications are open from June 1st – July 15th at 11:59pm.
To renew, purchase, & store your licenses; check your preferences points; apply for the public alligator lottery and more download the GoOutdoorsSC app or visit GoOutdoorsSC
Additional Resources
- FAQ's on Alligator Draw Hunts
- 2024 Alligator Hunting Presentation
- 2024 Alligator Hunting Guide
- Management Units and Huntable Waterways
- Alligator Public Draw Hunt Harvest Report Form
- Lottery Hunt Information for Alligators
- 2024 SC Alligator Vendor's List
- Alligator Season CITES Tag Locations
- 2023 Public Alligator Hunting Season Report
Questions about the Public Alligator Hunt? Refer to ‘FAQs on Alligator Draw Hunts’ or contact:
Jay Butfiloski
Furbearer & Alligator Program Coordinator
Office: 803-734-4024
Questions about Draw Hunt applications? Contact:
Emily Kearse
Permitting Biologist & Lottery Hunt Coordinator
Office: 803-734-3887