Overall Goal of Alligator Management: Manage Florida's alligator population for its long-term well-being and the benefits of users.
Nuisance Alligator Hotline:
1-866-FWC-GATOR
Program News
Apply now for an alligator hunting permit for the 2012 season!
New! The FWC is looking for Crocodile Response Agents (CRA) in Monroe County. CRAs assist FWC’s Crocodile Response Coordinator with issues involving American crocodiles. The position is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly (OPS) position. Hours will vary with season and calls. CRAs must furnish their own vehicles and equipment. They are involved in site visits, carcass recoveries, and capture and translocations of American crocodiles. Preference will be given to individuals with experience capturing and handling crocodilians, place of residence in relation to work area, availability to respond to calls, and experience in customer service. Applicants must have a clean criminal history and be held in good standing with FWC Division of Law Enforcement staff. Interested applicants should email SNAP@MyFWC.com with questions and to request an application. Include “Crocodile Response Agent” in the subject line of the e-mail. Completed applications should be submitted along with a resume, if applicable.
If you haven't submitted your alligator harvest report for the 2011 season, please use the online form. The deadline to submit completed copies of alligator harvest report forms and return unused CITES tags was November 15, 2011. If paper forms are used or if you have unused CITES tags, they must be mailed to the address below. The best way to submit alligator harvest reports is by using our online form. Please return unused CITES tags in a padded or cardboard envelope to prevent loss during shipping. You also should consider using a traceable mail service when returning paper forms or unused CITES tags. Please mail completed forms and unused CITES tags to:
FWC Alligator Management Program
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
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