JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has announced the application period for the 2026 public waters alligator hunting season.
MDWFP said the draw application period will open June 1 and close June 12.
The public waters alligator season will run from noon Aug. 28 until noon Sept. 7.
Officials said all applications for the 2026 public waters season will go through the MDWFP Hunt Fish License System. Anyone who does not already have an account in the new license system is encouraged to create one before the draw period opens.
More information about public waters alligator permits is available through MDWFP.
