Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing to extend the alligator hunting season in 22 Southeast Texas counties from 20 to 61 days, running Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, and allow nighttime hunting on private property.
Where
22 Southeast Texas counties
When
Not stated in sources
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmentproposing extended hunting season
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissionconsidering opening proposal for public comment
The facts
Annual alligator harvests fell from over 10,000 in late 1980s-early 1990s to 2,000-3,000 today1
Proposal would extend hunting season in 22 Southeast Texas counties from 20 to 61 days1
Proposal would allow nighttime hunting on private property and expand equipment hunters can use1
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