Loosening Restrictions On Gator Hunting?

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The [alligator] population boom is prompting state wildlife officials to reconsider hunting restrictions that continued to protect the species after the American alligator came off the federal endangered list in 1987.

In December, the state government will be asked to approve proposed changes to extend the annual hunting season, currently around two-and-a-half months, and increase hunting limits.

The proposed new rules would also allow Florida property owners to take matters into their own hands if a rogue gator comes calling, and kill the reptile.

I've had alligator once, battered and fried chunks that definitely did not taste like chicken. It went OK with beer, and that is the main thing.

If alligator flesh makes its way to Northeastern grocery stoes, I'll give it another whirl.

posted by Laura. at 11:21 AM

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