002.01.20 Ark. Code R. § 047 - 12.03 Methods of Taking Alligator Restricted
It is unlawful to take, hunt, or possess an alligator except during the open alligator season (Addendum A1.10), or to use any method other than the following:
A. Alligator must
be captured alive and securely restrained using handheld snares or harpoons
before dispatching. Hand-held snares must be constructed of steel cable with a
sliding locking device and harpoon heads must be attached to a steel-cable
leader.
B. Only shotguns or
shotgun-caliber bangsticks using shot size no larger than No. 4 common shot may
be used to dispatch a securely restrained alligator.
C. All shotguns and bangsticks must be cased
and unloaded at all times until an alligator has been securely restrained. No
other firearms or ammunition may be in possession of the permittee or hunting
assistant.
D. No firearm or
bangstick may be discharged within 150 yards of any residence, building, boat
ramp, or occupied campsite.
E. All
harvested alligators must be reported to the AGFC Radio Dispatch room upon
harvest and checked online within 12 hours of harvest. CITES tags will be
mailed to successful hunters upon verification of online checking. The
permittee's assigned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service CITES tag must be attached
to the alligator approximately 6 inches from the tip of the tail immediately
upon receipt of the tag and before moving the alligator or alligator parts out
of state.
F. Hunting hours during
the alligator season will be from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes
before sunrise. The use of artificial lights is permitted during legal hunting
hours.
G. All harvested alligators
must be at least 4 feet long as measured from the tip of the snout to the end
of the tail.
H. No electronic calls
or calling devices are permitted to attract alligators.
EXCEPTION: In compliance with Codes 05.19, Chapter 33.00.
PENALTY: Class 2
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