Georgia alligator zones. Thanks to the efforts of conservationists and state wildlife agencies alligators were listed as endangered in 1967. For most of the zones the size limit is 48 inches but for zone 1a alligators must be at least 96 inches. Due to loss of habitat and unregulated market hunting alligators were reduced to low numbers by the early 1900s.
Increase wetland habitat conservation. Zone 7 includes mcintosh county altamaha river area. Alligator hunting in georgia is a very exciting sport and georgia waters are full of huntable alligators.
Hunts are safer during the day. Guided hunts offered for zone 7 and 8. Georgias alligator hunting season has been designated as a quota hunt where a limited num ber of hunters are allowed to harvest one alligator of 48 inches or greater length each from a specified hunt zone.
Ensure long term conservation of georgias alligator population. Wherever your permit and whatever your skill level we can design a unique hunting experience unlike any youve had before. Referrals for guide services can be provided for other alligator hunting zones upon request.
In order to hunt alligators you will need a georgia hunting license and an alligator harvest permit. Periodically measure alligator hunter satisfaction and. The american alligator alligator mississippiensis is a conservation success story.
Maintain a 3 year average spotlight index of 5 alligators per mile. Implement an alligator harvest strategy for each hunting zone. This allows the department to closely monitor the number of animals harvested.
Hunters are allowed a bag limit of one alligator and depending on the zone it must meet a certain size restriction. Zone 8 covers the areas of chatham bryan and effingham counties.