Louisiana's alligator population has exploded in the past 50 years from fewer than 100,000 to more than 3 million.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Just last week, the state department of wildlife and fisheries released a notice of intent, extending the wild alligator hunting season, leaving some wondering if there’s an ...

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The Louisiana Wildlife Commission approved a notice of intent to extend the current 60-day alligator hunting season in both the East and West Zones. Louisiana's alligator population has exploded ...

Louisiana lawmakers say the state is overrun by alligators and are planning to extend the 2025 hunting season. The Louisiana Wildlife Commission approved a notice of intent to extend the current ...

Louisiana, which lawmakers said has become overrun with alligators, plans to extend the 2025 hunting season for the wild reptiles. The Louisiana Wildlife Commission approved a notice of intent this ...

Amid an explosion in the wild alligator population, the state wants to increase the harvest opportunity. The Louisiana ...

As a result of habitat loss and hunting, gators were listed as a government protected endangered species from 1973-1987, according to the DNR. Protection efforts helped rebuild alligator ...

Gov. Jeff Landry has been forging connections with President Donald Trump and the rest of Trumpworld since well before he was governor.  Don Jr. has been a guest at Landry’s annual alligator hunt ...

This gator at Kiawah Island was sunning itself by a golf course water hole. Sammy Fretwell/The State As interest in hunting alligators rises, state wildlife officials are concerned that too many ...