Are you GatorWise? Alligator biologists say here are the GatorWise basics you need to know: “Don’t feed alligators either intentionally or unintentionally because that get’s alligators starting to ...

Georgia is home to an estimated population of around 225,000 alligators. They’re concentrated largely along and below the ...

Wildlife biologists have six GatorWise Basics to help residents and visitors stay safe while ensuring alligators remain wild.

Herpetologist Paul Crump, who oversees reptile conservation projects for TPWD, says the turtles' ability to remember and ...

Planning a visit to an N.C. beach this summer? The state's wildlife resources agency urges alligator awareness.

Wildlife agencies across 11 southeastern states, including North Carolina, are launching "GatorWise," a public outreach ...

The 2025 alligator hunting season in Florida, how to apply for an alligator hunting permit and how much it costs.

One day, while fishing a swampy Texas backwater in his kayak, Lin had a close encounter with an alligator that sparked some hard-bait creativity. Read Next: Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or ...

The most commonly used bait for alligator harvesting is chicken leg quarters. Letting them age for two to three days before using them as bait helps them become more appealing to gators.

A sweet city girl initiated into the rugged ways of the Louisiana swamp by her good-natured Cajun husband "Big T". She ends up putting her newly acquired survival skills to good use when she is ...

Get content from The Alligator delivered to your inbox “These ... Three parents called it a “bait and switch.” One IA mom who’s also a UF online student said the change was “insulting ...