The Private Lands Alligator Management Program allows the harvest of non-hatchling alligators (those greater than about 18 inches in total length) on private landholdings and government owned or leased lands with a documented, harvestable alligator population. In addition, this program allows collection of alligator eggs and/or hatchlings with a documented minimum number of alligator nests or hatchling pods. Sovereign submerged lands are not eligible for this program.

Download a copy of our information package  or, if you prefer, a copy of the application only (pdf or Word format).

Program participants are required to verify alligator habitat and population data using certified wildlife biologists, or, for habitat only, certified ecologists, certified fisheries scientists or certified foresters.

The application requires an inventory of alligator habitats.  Descriptions of wetland habitats can be found here.

New! Private Lands permittees can now submit their
Alligator Harvest Report Forms online.

Private Lands Program Forms:

Private Lands Alligator Survey Form

Private Lands Habitat Inventory Form

Private Lands Comparable Survey Certification Form

Private Lands Nest Survey Form

Private Lands Hatchling Pod Survey Form

Private Lands Alligator Egg & Hatchling Transfer Document (FWC Form 1003AF)

Private lands trappers can now license their agents over the Internet, using the toll-free phone number, 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA (1-888-486-8356), or by going to a tax collector's office or license agent (retail outlet that sells hunting and fishing licenses).