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Alligator

Yes, Texas has a gator season.

Rules split the state into 'core' coastal counties and everywhere else.

Where

Core counties along the Gulf Coast, plus all other counties under separate rules.

Daily / season limit

Non-core counties: 1 alligator per person, per year, on private land with the owner's permission.

Season(s) (2026-2027)

  • Core counties (22, mostly Gulf Coast) Sept. 10-30, 2026
  • All other (non-core) counties Apr. 1 - June 30, 2027

License & add-ons

General Hunting License plus the proper tags.

Quirks & things to watch

  • Non-core tagging: when you take a gator, attach a temporary Wildlife Resource Document. Within 72 hours, mail in the hide tag report (form PWD 304A) with a $21 fee, and TPWD mails you a permanent CITES tag for near the tail.
  • You may not take a gator with a firearm from, on, or over public water.
  • In core counties, TPWD issues tags ahead of time.

Source to confirm: TPWD Alligator

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Feral hogs (wild pigs)

Texas has millions of wild hogs, so the rules are built to make them easy to hunt.

Where: Statewide.

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Official sources

Hunting rules for alligator come from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Confirm the season, limits, and your county's rules before you hunt.

Data vintage:
Built on the 2026-2027 season
Last reviewed:
June 15, 2026

Caution: Seasons, limits, and open counties change every year. The official TPWD pages are the final word.

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