Wow...I read this whole thing.

You really should read the law before you get into a debate about it.

Here, I'll help you out:

Code of Alabama 1975
(emphasis added)

ofwolfandman,





For someone who isn't interested, you've sure had a lot to say, but not much of what you have said has been on the subject.

Have I made any accusations that aren't true? If I have, then point them out for us.

Otherwise, please move on and allow this discussion to get back on track.

220-2-.143 Alligator Hunting Season and Regulations

A hunting season for American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) will be open in three areas of Alabama. The first hunt will be in Baldwin and Mobile Counties and portions of Washington, Clarke, and Monroe Counties. The second hunt will include: Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Russell Counties including the portions of Henry, Barbour and Russell counties included in the Walter F. George Reservoir. The third hunt area will be in Dallas, Wilcox and the portion of Monroe north of U.S. Highway 84. The rules will govern according to the following restrictions and regulations:

Regulations and Application Instructions

Alligator Hunting Season

Registration for the 2013 alligator hunts will begin at 8:00 AM on June 4, 2013 and continue through 8:00 AM on July 12, 2013.

ATTENTION: Carefully read the regulation described below before submitting applications. Please consider the special requirements that must be met in order to participate in the Alligator Hunting Season. Please do not submit an application if you cannot meet these requirements.



N. Gunter Guy, Jr.

220-2-.143 Alligator Hunting Season and Regulations

A hunting season for American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) will be open in three areas of Alabama. The first hunt will be in Baldwin and Mobile Counties and portions of Washington, Clarke, and Monroe Counties. The second hunt will include: Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Russell Counties including the portions of Henry, Barbour and Russell counties included in the Walter F. George Reservoir. The third hunt area will be in Dallas, Wilcox and the portion of Monroe north of U.S. Highway 84. The rules will govern according to the following restrictions and regulations:


Locations:

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA - The private and public waters in Baldwin and Mobile Counties and private and public waters in Washington, Clarke, and Monroe Counties that lie east of U.S. Highway 43 and south of U.S. Highway 84.

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA - Includes private and public waters in Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Russell Counties.

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA - Includes private and public waters in Monroe (north of U.S. Highway 84), Wilcox, and Dallas Counties.

Dates:

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA- From 8:00 p.m. August 15, 2013 until 6:00 a.m. August 18, 2013 and from 8:00 p.m. August 22, 2013 until 6:00 a.m. August 25, 2013

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA – From 8:00 p.m. August 9, 2013 until 6:00 a.m. August 25, 2013

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA - From 8:00 p.m. August 15, 2013 until 6:00 a.m. August 18, 2013 and from 8:00 p.m. August 22, 2013 until 6:00 a.m. August 25, 2013

Hunting Hours:

8:00 PM till 6:00 AM for all venues.

Permits:

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

One hundred and fifty (150) people will be randomly drawn by computer to be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag. Possession permits are non-transferable.

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA

Seventy five (75) people will be randomly drawn by computer to be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag. Possession permits are non-transferable.

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA

Fifty (50) people will be randomly drawn by computer to be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag. Possession permits are non-transferable.



If a person is selected for an Alligator Possession Tag at two or more locations they will be allowed to choose which location they would like to hunt. The other spot(s) not chosen will be filled from the Alternates list.

Bag Limit:

Each person receiving an Alligator Possession Tag will be allowed to harvest one (1) alligator.

Persons Eligible:

Only residents and Lifetime License holders of the State of Alabama who are sixteen (16) years of age or older may apply for an Alligator Possession Tag (see License Requirements). Non-residents may only participate as alligator hunting assistants (see License Requirements). All persons in the boat must have a hunting license.

Applications:

Applications for Tags will be accepted only at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Web-Site at www.outdooralabama.com beginning June 4th , 2013 at 8:00AM. Registration will end July 12th at 8:00AM. The drawings for each area will be held on July 12th. All applicants will be able to check for their results on the same web-site that they registered on. Selected applicant’s acceptance is required by 8:00AM July 16th . If a tag is not accepted the next name on the list will be notified and given 24 hours to respond. These notifications will continue until all vacancies have been obligated.

Mandatory Training Course:

For the Southeast Alabama hunt venue all successful applicants will be required to attend and complete the Alligator Training Course provided by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries staff offered in Eufaula. If you are selected for the Southwest Alabama hunt and have attended the course at Five Rivers, as the permittee, in prior years, you may be exempted from this requirement. All others will be required to attend this year’s class at Five Rivers in Spanish Fort. If you are selected for the West Central Alabama hunt and have attended the course at the Alabama Farmer’s Coop in Selma, as the permittee, in prior years, you may be exempted from this requirement. All others will be required to attend and complete this year’s class at Alabama Farmers Coop in Selma.

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

The course will be held twice on July 27th at the Five Rivers complex in Spanish Fort, AL. The first class will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The second class will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Upon completion of the course, drawn applicants will be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag.

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA

The course will be held on August 3rd at the Chamber of Commerce Office in Eufaula, AL. The class will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Upon completion of the course, drawn applicants will be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag.

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA

The course will be held on July 27th at the Alabama Farmers COOP in Selma, Alabama. The class will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Upon completion of the course, drawn applicants will be issued a temporary Alligator Possession Tag.

Capture and Dispatch Methods:

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA AND WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA HUNTS

Alligators must be captured and brought adjacent to the boat prior to shooting or otherwise dispatching the animal. It is unlawful to shoot at or kill an unrestrained alligator. Restrained is defined as an alligator that has a noose or snare secured around the neck or leg in a manner that the alligator is controlled. Capture methods are restricted to hand-held snares, snatch hooks (hand-held or rod/reel), harpoons (with attached line), and bowfishing equipment with line attached from arrow to bow. No use of bait is allowed.

All alligators must be dispatched immediately after capture or released. Firearms used for dispatching an alligator are restricted to shotguns with shot size no larger than #4 and bangsticks chambered in .38 caliber or larger. All shotguns and bangsticks must be cased and unloaded at all times until a restraining line has been attached to the alligator. No other firearm or ammunition may be in possession of the permittee or hunting party. No firearm or bangstick may be discharged within 100 yards of any residence, building, boat ramp, or occupied campsite in Mobile/Baldwin Counties and on the Alabama River, Claiborne Lake, and William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir. A Temporary Alligator Possession Tag, supplied by Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, must be attached to the alligator’s tail, as demonstrated in training course, immediately after being dispatched and prior to moving or transporting.

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA HUNTS

Alligators must be captured and brought adjacent to the boat, bank, or dock prior to shooting or otherwise dispatching the animal. It is unlawful to shoot at or kill an unrestrained alligator. Restrained is defined as an alligator that has a noose or snare secured around the neck or leg in a manner that the alligator is controlled. Capture methods are restricted to hand-held snares, snatch hooks (hand-held or rod/reel), harpoons with attached line, and bowfishing equipment with line attached from arrow to bow. No use of bait is allowed.

All alligators must be dispatched immediately after capture or released. Firearms used for dispatching an alligator are restricted to shotguns with shot size no larger than #4 and bangsticks chambered in .38 caliber or larger. All shotguns and bangsticks must be cased and unloaded at all times until a restraining line has been attached to the alligator. No other firearm or ammunition may be in possession of the permittee or hunting party.No firearm or bangstick may be discharged within 100 yards of any residence, building, boat ramp, or occupied campsite on Lake Walter F. George.

Mandatory Check Station:

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

All participating permittees must register at the checking station located at the District 5 office prior to hunting. All permitted hunters must have on their person a valid Alabama Hunting License. Each permittee selected to receive an Alligator Possession Tag will be issued a Temporary Alligator Possession Tag on the first day of their hunt. The permanent Alligator Possession Tag will be affixed to the harvested alligator by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries personnel at the checking station. The check station will be open from 8:00 PM till 7:00 AM.

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA

All permitted hunters must have on their person a valid Alabama Hunting License. Each permittee selected to receive an Alligator Possession Tag will be pre-registered and issued a Temporary Alligator Possession Permit at the training session prior to the hunt. The permanent Alligator Possession Tag must be obtained from a Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries district office within 10 business days of the conclusion of the hunt. Hunters must bring alligator hides, their Temporary Alligator Possession Permit, and information regarding length, weight, girth, and sex in order to receive their permanent Alligator Possession Tag. Alligator harvest record sheets detailing the required information will be issued at the training session on August 3rd. Upon validation of alligator harvest data, a Federal CITES tag will be attached to the alligator by WFF personnel.

WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA

All permitted hunters must have on their person a valid Alabama Hunting License. Each permittee selected to receive an Alligator Possession Tag will be pre-registered and issued a Temporary Alligator Possession Permit at the training session prior to the hunt. The permanent Alligator Possession Tag will be affixed to the harvested alligator by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries personnel at the checking station. The check station will be open from 8:00 PM till 7:00 AM.

Harvest Reporting and Tagging:

SOUTHWEST ALABAMA and WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA

All harvested alligators must be validated at the designated check station by posted closing time. The Temporary Alligator Possession Tag must be attached to the alligator immediately after being dispatched and prior to moving. Upon validation at the check station, a Federal CITES tag will be attached to the alligator.

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA

The permanent Alligator Possession Tag must be obtained from a Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries district office within 10 business days of the conclusion of the hunt. Hunters must bring alligator hides, their Temporary Alligator Possession Permit, and information regarding length, weight, girth, and sex in order to receive their permanent Alligator Possession Tag. Alligator harvest record sheets detailing the required information will be issued at the training session on August 3rd. Upon validation of alligator harvest data, a Federal CITES tag will be attached to the alligator by WFF personnel.

License Requirements:

Alligator Hunting Permittee: All Alligator Hunting Permittees must have a government issued picture identification and a resident hunting license as required by Alabama law. If Mobile-Tensaw / W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area properties are to be hunted, a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) license is also required. A Temporary Alligator Possession Tag will be issued at registration.

Alligator Hunting Assistant: All assistants in the hunting party sixteen (16) years of age or older are required to purchase and have on their person a valid Alabama hunting license as required by Alabama law. Any non-residents in the hunting party sixteen (16) years of age or older are required to have a valid Alabama hunting license. All persons in the boat are considered Hunt Permittees or Hunting Assistants and are required to have a WMA license if on the WMA. All funds are non-refundable.



ALL ALABAMA BOATING AND HUNTING REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.

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"Alligators and Snakes: What You Need to Know"

Wouldn't it be even more fun if it was all done within the law?

Couldn't you just as well argue that people who rant about other people who poach deer at night are just trying to suck the fun out of it?

The commissioner's rules cannot conflict with the statutes he is charged with enforcing:




… The provisions of a statute will prevail in any case of a conflict between a statute and an agency regulation. Ex parte State Dep't of Human Resources, 548 So.2d 176 (Ala.1988).
An administrative regulation must be consistent with the statutes under which its promulgation is authorized. Ex parte City of Florence, 417 So.2d 191 (Ala.1982).
An administrative agency cannot usurp legislative powers or contravene a statute. Alabama State Milk Control Bd. v. Graham, 250 Ala. 49, 33 So.2d 11 (1947).
A regulation cannot subvert or enlarge upon statutory policy.Jefferson County Bd. of Ed. v. Alabama Bd. of Cosmetology, 380 So.2d 913 (Ala.Civ.App.1980). Regulation 810-3-15-.05(10) therefore cannot override Ala. Code 1975, § 40-18-8(j).
Ex parte Jones Mfg. Co., Inc., 589 So. 2d 208 - Ala: Supreme Court 1991

See also:
Overnite Transp. Co. v. McDuffie, 933 So. 2d 1092 - Ala: Court of Civil Appeals 2005



… "The provisions of a statute will prevail in any case of a conflict between a statute and an agency regulation." Ex parte Jones Mfg. Co., 589 So. 2d 208, 210 (Ala. 1991).
"It is axiomatic that administrative rules and regulations must be consistent with the constitutional or statutory authority by which their promulgation is authorized. See C. Sands, Sutherland Statutory Construction § 31.02 (4th ed. 1973). `A regulation ... which operates to create a rule out of harmony with the statute, is a mere nullity.' Lynch v. Tilden Produce Co., 265 U.S. 315, 44 S. Ct. 488, 68 L. Ed. 1034 (1924).

This is because an administrative board or agency is purely a creature of the legislature, and has only those powers conferred upon it by its creator. Woodruff v. Beeland, 220 Ala. 652, 127 So. 235 (1930)."
Ex parte City of Florence, 417 So. 2d 191, 193-94 (Ala. 1982). Therefore, because it conflicts with § 20-2-53, the provision in Rule 540-X-5-.04 providing for an appeal from a decision of the Board directly to this court is a nullity.
Cressman v. ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, Ala: Court of Civil Appeals 2010

..."The provisions of a statute will prevail in any case of a conflict between a statute and an agency regulation." Ex parte Jones Mfg. Co., 589 So.2d 208, 210 (Ala.1991).See also Ex parte Crestwood Hosp. & Nursing Home, Inc., 670 So.2d 45 (Ala.1995) (accord); Ex parte City of Birmingham, 992 So.2d 30, 32 (Ala.Civ. App.2008) (accord); Kids' Klub, Inc. v. State Dep't of Hum. Res., 874 So.2d 1075 (Ala.Civ.App.2003) (accord); and 1A N. Singer, Sutherland Statutory Construction § 31.02 (4th ed. 1985) (accord).
"It is axiomatic that administrative rules and regulations must be consistent with the constitutional or statutory authority by which their promulgation is authorized. See C. Sands, Sutherland Statutory Construction § 31.02 (4th ed. 1973). `A regulation ... which operates to create a rule out of harmony with the statute, is a mere nullity.'Lynch v. Tilden Produce Co., 265 U.S. 315, 44 S.Ct. 488, 68 L.Ed. 1034 (1924). This is because an administrative board or agency is purely a creature of the legislature, and has only those powers conferred upon it by its creator. Woodruff v. Beeland, 220 Ala. 652, 127 So. 235 (1930)."

Good stats on the drawing here

http://outdooralabama.com/images/file/Registration%20Summary.pdf

Where is the authority to charge $6 per chance found on all those rules?

The law sets the price of hunting and fishing licenses. The $6 extra ain't in the law. I don't see it in the rules either.

Smdmfh....Retarded.

Well I see you just need to read the rules and regs for alligator hunting and you can quit your bitching and whining.

Tfd you gonna get bitch slapped because your answer is not in the rules of the constitution of the United States of the talladega national forest rules of 49er.

220-2-.97 Alligator Protection Regulation. Except to the extent otherwise provided by Act No. 89-874, H. 17, 1989 Regular Session, Rule 220-2-.95, Rule 220-2-.96, or any other law or regulation enacted or adopted by the Alabama Legislature or Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, it shall be unlawful to possess, take, capture, or kill, or attempt to possess, take, capture, or kill any alligator, or the skins, meat, eggs, or parts thereof.
Author: James D. Martin
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12. History: Effective March 20, 1990.
PENALTY: As provided by law.

Lol

I'll be a son of a gun, I'm about to write someone about this bull crap.

220-2-.90 1985-86 Starling And Squirrel Emergency Regulation For Wildlife Management Areas.
Author:
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975,
History: Emergency adoption effective September 30, 1985. No permanent adoption.

220-2-.82.16ER Use Of Airboats Restricted.
Author:
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975
History: Emergency adoption effective November 14, 1984. No permanent adoption.

Did you notice that there is no aligator season rule for 2013 that has been published in the Administrative Code of Alabama? If you're going to research the law and administrative rules, it's important to get them right. Here's the latest aligator season that has been published in the Code. It was updated on June 30, 2013.

Administrative Code of Alabama ... Chapter 220 *** click here ***

220-2-.143 Alligator Hunting Season And Regulations.
(1) A hunting season for American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) will be open in three areas of Alabama. The first hunt will be in portions of Baldwin and Mobile counties. The second hunt will include: Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Russell Counties including the portions of Henry, Barbour and Russell counties included in the Walter F. George Reservoir. The third hunt area will be in Dallas, Wilcox and the portion of Monroe north of U.S. Highway 84. The rules will govern according to the following restrictions and regulations:
Locations:
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES

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The private and public waters of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta south of the Washington, Clarke and Monroe Counties lines, west of Alabama Highway 59 to intersection of 225 south to U.S. 31 , north of U.S. 31, north and east of U.S. Truck Route 90 to intersection of U.S. Highway 43, and east of U.S. Highway 43 to the Mobile Washington County line.
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA, includes Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Russell Counties.
WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA, includes Monroe (north of U.S. Highway 84), Wilcox, and Dallas Counties.
Dates:
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES - From 8:00 p.m. August 16, 2012 until 6:00 a.m. August 19, 2012 and from 8:00 p.m. August 23, 2012 until 6:00 a.m. August 26, 2012.
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA – From 8:00 p.m. August 10, 2012 until 6:00 a.m. August 26, 2012
WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA – From 8:00 p.m. August 16, 2012 until 6:00 a.m. August 19, 2012 and from 8:00 p.m. August 23, 2012 until 6:00 a.m. August 26, 2012
Hunting Hours:
8:00 PM till 6:00 AM for all venues.
Permits:
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES
One hundred and twenty-five (125) people will be randomly drawn by computer to be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag. Possession permits are non-transferable.
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA
One hundred and twenty (120) people will be randomly drawn by computer to be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag. Possession permits are non-transferable.
WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA
Fifty (50) people will be randomly drawn by computer to be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag. Possession permits are non-transferable.
If a person is selected for an Alligator Possession Tag at two or more locations they will be allowed to choose which location

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they would like to hunt. The other spot(s) not chosen will be filled from the Alternates list.
Bag Limit:
Each person receiving an Alligator Possession Tag will be allowed to harvest one (1) alligator six (6) feet in length or longer.
Persons Eligible:
Only residents of the State of Alabama who are sixteen (16) years of age or older may apply for an Alligator Possession Tag (see License Requirements). Non-residents may only participate as alligator hunting assistants (see License Requirements).
Applications:
Applications for Tags will be accepted only at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Web-Site at www.outdooralabama.com beginning June 1st, 2011 at 8:00AM. Registration will end July 11th at 8:00AM. The drawings for each area will be held on July 11th. All applicants will be able to check for their results on the same web-site that they registered on. Selected applicant’s acceptance is required by 5:00PM July 13th. If a tag is not accepted the next name on the list will be notified and given 24 hours to respond. These notifications will continue until all vacancies have been obligated.
Mandatory Training Course:
For the Southeast Alabama hunt venue all successful applicants will be required to attend and complete the Alligator Training Course provided by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries staff offered in Eufaula. If you are selected for the Mobile/Baldwin Counties hunt and have attended the course at Five Rivers, as the permittee, in prior years, you may be exempted from this requirement. All others will be required to attend this year’s class at Five Rivers in Spanish Fort. If selected for the West Central Alabama hunt all hunters will be required to attend and complete this year’s class at Alabama Farmers Coop in Selma Alabama.
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES
The course will be held twice on July 30st at the Five Rivers complex in Spanish Fort, AL. The first class will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The second class will be from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Upon completion of the course, drawn applicants will be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag.

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SOUTHEAST ALABAMA:
The course will be held once on August 6th at the Chamber of Commerce Office in Eufaula, AL. The class will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Upon completion of the course, drawn applicants will be eligible for an Alligator Possession Tag.
WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA
The course will be held on July 30, 2011 at the Alabama Farmers COOP in Selma, Alabama. The class will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Upon completion of the course, drawn applicants will be issued a temporary Alligator Possession Tag.
Capture and Dispatch Methods:
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES AND WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA HUNTS
Alligators must be captured and brought adjacent to the boat prior to shooting or otherwise dispatching the animal. It is unlawful to shoot at or kill an unrestrained alligator. Restrained is defined as an alligator that has a noose or snare secured around the neck or leg in a manner that the alligator is controlled. Capture methods are restricted to hand-held snares, snatch hooks (hand-held or rod/reel), harpoons (with attached line), and bowfishing equipment (with line attached from arrow to bow). No use of bait is allowed.
All alligators, if legal, must be dispatched immediately after capture or released. Firearms used for dispatching an alligator are restricted to shotguns with shot size no larger than #4 and bangsticks chambered in .38 caliber or larger. All shotguns and bangsticks must be cased and unloaded at all times until a restraining line has been attached to the alligator. No other firearm or ammunition may be in possession of the permittee or hunting party. No firearm or bangstick may be discharged within 100 yards of any residence, building, boat ramp, or occupied campsite in Mobile/Baldwin Counties and on the Alabama River, Claiborne Lake, and William “Bill” Dannelly Reservoir. A Temporary Alligator Possession Tag, supplied by Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, must be attached to the alligator’s tail, as demonstrated in training course, immediately after being dispatched and prior to moving or transporting.
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA
Alligators must be captured and brought adjacent to the boat, bank, or dock prior to shooting or otherwise dispatching the animal. It is unlawful to shoot at or kill an unrestrained alligator. Restrained is defined as an alligator that has a noose or snare secured around the neck or leg in a manner that the alligator is controlled. Capture methods are restricted to

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hand-held snares, snatch hooks (hand-held or rod/reel), harpoons (with attached line), and bowfishing equipment (with line attached from arrow to bow). No use of bait is allowed.
All alligators, if legal, must be dispatched immediately after capture or released. Firearms used for dispatching an alligator are restricted to shotguns with shot size no larger than #4 and bangsticks chambered in .38 caliber or larger. All shotguns and bangsticks must be cased and unloaded at all times until a restraining line has been attached to the alligator. No other firearm or ammunition may be in possession of the permittee or hunting party. No firearm or bangstick may be discharged within 100 yards of any residence, building, boat ramp, or occupied campsite on Lake Walter F. George.
Mandatory Check Station:
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES
All participating permittees must register at the checking station located at the District 5 office prior to hunting. All permitted hunters must have on their person a valid Alabama Hunting License. Each permittee selected to receive an Alligator Possession Tag will be issued a Temporary Alligator Possession Tag on the first day of their hunt. The permanent Alligator Possession Tag will be affixed to the harvested alligator by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries personnel at the checking station. The check station will be open from 8:00 PM till 7:00 AM.
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA
All permitted hunters must have on their person a valid Alabama Hunting License. Each permittee selected to receive an Alligator Possession Tag will be pre-registered and issued a Temporary Alligator Possession Permit at the training session prior to the hunt. The permanent Alligator Possession Tag must be obtained from a Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries district office within 10 business days of the conclusion of the hunt. Hunters must bring alligator hides, their Temporary Alligator Possession Permit, and information regarding length, weight, girth, and sex in order to receive their permanent Alligator Possession Tag. Alligator harvest record sheets detailing the required information will be issued at the training session on August 6th. Upon validation of alligator harvest data, a Federal CITES tag will be attached to the alligator by WFF personnel.
WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA
All permitted hunters must have on their person a valid Alabama Hunting License. Each permittee selected to receive an Alligator

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Possession Tag will be pre-registered and issued a Temporary Alligator Possession Permit at the training session prior to the hunt. The permanent Alligator Possession Tag will be affixed to the harvested alligator by Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries personnel at the checking station. The check station will be open from 8:00 PM till 7:00 AM.
Harvest Reporting and Tagging:
MOBILE/BALDWIN COUNTIES AND WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA
All harvested alligators must be validated at the designated check station by posted closing time. The Temporary Alligator Possession Tag must be attached to the alligator immediately after being dispatched and prior to moving. Upon validation at the check station, a Federal CITES tag will be attached to the alligator.
SOUTH ALABAMA
The permanent Alligator Possession Tag must be obtained from a Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries district office within 10 business days of the conclusion of the hunt. Hunters must bring alligator hides, their Temporary Alligator Possession Permit, and information regarding length, weight, girth, and sex in order to receive their permanent Alligator Possession Tag. Alligator harvest record sheets detailing the required information will be issued at the training session on August 6th. Upon validation of alligator harvest data, a Federal CITES tag will be attached to the alligator by WFF personnel.
License Requirements:
Alligator Hunting Permittee: All Alligator Hunting Permittees must have a government issued picture identification and a resident hunting license as required by Alabama law. If Mobile-Tensaw / W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area properties are to be hunted, a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) license is also required. A Temporary Alligator Possession Tag will be issued at registration.
Alligator Hunting Assistant: All assistants in the hunting party sixteen (16) years of age or older are required to purchase and have on their person a valid Alabama hunting license as required by Alabama law. Any non-residents in the hunting party sixteen (16) years of age or older are required to have a valid Alabama hunting license. All persons in the boat are considered Hunt Permittees or Hunting Assistants and are required to have a WMA license if on the WMA. All funds are non-refundable.
ALL ALABAMA BOATING AND HUNTING REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.

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Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr.
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-2-7, 9-2-8, 9-2-12.
History: New Rule: Filed August 10, 2006; effective September 14, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 9, 2009; effective October 14, 2009. Amended: Filed August 26, 2011; effective September 30, 2011. Amended: Filed August 20, 2012; effective September 24, 2012.
PENALTY: As provided by law.

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Look for the new rule for 2013 to be advertised as required by law around the first of August. It's not even a rule yet. It still can't contradict the the law though.

Love me some grilled pink heel splitters. Little bit of grated parmesan cheese and a cold shiner bock and you have some fine eating.


220-2-.104 Legal Species Of Freshwater Mussels To Be Taken
For Commercial Purposes.
(1) The following species shall be the only species
of freshwater mussels permitted to be legally taken for
commercial purposes in the State of Alabama:
Washboard (Megalonaias nervosa)
Threeridge (Amblema plicata)
Pistol Grip (Tritogonia verrucosa)
Elephant Ear (Elliptio crassidens)
Mapleleaf (Quadrula quadrula)
Ebony Shell (Fusconaia ebenus)
Pink Heel Splitter (Potamilus alatus)
Three Horn (Obliquaria reflexa)
Southern Mapleleaf (Quadrula apiculata)
Bankclimber (Plectomerus dombeyanus)
Bleufer (Potamilus purpuratus)
(2) It shall be unlawful to take any other species of
freshwater mussel for commercial purposes in the State of
Alabama.

Have you found the $6 per chance rule yet??


They may be just putting that money in their own pockets. How about that?