5,000 gator permits available

Posted on May 3, 2013

By TONY YOUNG
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Have you ever wondered how it would be to catch and bring into the boat a 10-foot gator? Well, here’s your chance. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has more than 5,000 permits available to participate in the 11-week alligator season, which runs Aug. 15 – Nov. 1.

The application process is conducted in three phases and begins by submitting a no-cost application at any tax collector’s office, license agent or online at http://license.myfwc.com.

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