Alligator Hunting And Hunting Permits

The 2007 Permits will be available on July 6, 2007. Hunters interested should contact us no later than August 1, 2007.

ALLIGATOR hunting in Florida takes place during the public waters harvest season which runs from September 1st through October 8th of the current year. The state of Florida sets regulations just like any other type of game. Alligators are hunted from sunset to sunrise, (yes, at night), and they are harpooned with a harpoon or arrow, rather than shot with a rifle. The American Alligator is currently still a protected species, which makes the State regulations more stringent than other types of game. These regulations make hiring an experienced guide a wise decision, both for first timers and non-residents.

We have the experience necessary to make your hunt a success. Orlando AIRBOAT Rides will outfit your hunt completely, and furnish all equipment needed to hunt your Alligator Trophy. We also offer processing of the meat and hide, and taxidermy of your gator.

Your Guide will be Captain Brent Sloan, a USCG licensed captain with over 25 years of boating experience. Captain Brent has harvested quite a few GATORS in his life time. "I am a true Florida boy  catching and trapping most anything that swims walks, crawls or flyes and will assist you in harvesting yours." During the off season, we run Airboat tours all over central Florida, this also gives us a scouting advantage when the hunting season arrives.