Hunting

Got an alligator problem in your back yard? No need to call the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has changed the rules, and now landowners can contact a nuisance alligator hunter to come take care of the problem.

The new rule allows a permitted control hunter to contract directly with landowner or their agent, which could mean a political subdivision, governmental entity or property owner’s association for a fee or other compensation for the removal of nuisance alligators

The new protocol requires that each nuisance control hunter complete a certification process that includes an application to TPWD, a department administered course and a test on nuisance control. Reporting requirements will ensure that only approved nuisance alligators are taken by permitted control hunters. An annual permit fee is also required.

Persons interested in the nuisance alligator control program should contact Amos Cooper at 409-736-3625 (office) or 409-293-2836 (cell). You can also request the information by email at amos.cooper@tpwd.state.tx.us.

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