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Louisiana Expands Alligator Hunt | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s alligator hunting season is expanding in a bold move to tackle a booming gator population—now estimated at three million—with deadly consequences already seen, including a child’s death and pets snatched. A lottery system lets winners hunt up to two gators each, with 5,000 spots already filled and plans for 10,000 more gators harvested. While critics worry about backyard hunts, officials stress landowner permission is mandatory. Feeding gators is strongly discouraged as it erodes their natural fear of humans. The hunt kicks off October 1st, with over 2,800 applications already in…
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