Too many alligators; Hyde County will allow hunting
People who obtain an alligator hunting license are now allowed to hunt the creatures in designated areas in Hyde County.
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According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, to reduce population, permitted alligator hunting is allowed in three designated areas of Hyde County only -- Swan Quarter, Fairfield and Engelhard.
The addendum to the Alligator Management Plan was approved on July 12.
Applications will be accepted for alligator hunting permits through Aug. 10. The permits will be valid from Sept. 1 through Oct. 1 in the designated areas only.
An alligator hunting license costs $250 for North Carolina residents and $500 for non-residents. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and there is an $8 application fee for each of the designated hunt areas. The bag limit for permit holders is one alligator per permit with a season limit of one alligator per permittee.
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