Alligator Hunting
Texas Alligator
Hunting Tags 2026
Tag requirements, draw system, fees, and season information for alligator hunting in Texas. Texas has year-round hunting of nuisance alligators on private land with landowner permission; no season. Public land alligator hunting requires a special permit. CITES tags are required for all harvested alligators.
CITES Tag Required
2026 Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Fee
$0.00
No state fee for private land harvest; CITES tags free from TPWD. Hunting license required.
Non-Resident Fee
$0.00
Per tag
Draw Required
No
No draw required for private land. Public land requires special permit.
Season
Year-round on privat...
Typical period
Step-by-Step
How to Get an Alligator Hunting Tag in Texas
1
Purchase a Texas Hunting License
A valid state hunting license is required before applying for or receiving alligator tags. Purchase through Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
2
Purchase Your Tag Directly
Texas does not require a draw for all alligator tags. Resident tag fee: $0.00. Contact Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for tag availability and purchase methods.
3
Attach CITES Tag at Harvest
Immediately upon harvesting an alligator, attach the CITES documentation tag to the carcass. The tag must remain with the hide and meat through processing and transport. Failure to tag a harvested alligator is a federal violation.
Season Information
2026 Alligator Season in Texas
Year-round on private land with landowner permission; East Texas counties.
Requirements
Texas Alligator Tag Requirements
Texas hunting license required. CITES tags must be obtained from TPWD before harvest and attached immediately.
Important Notes
Texas-Specific Information
Texas is unique in allowing year-round private land alligator harvest. CITES tag reporting required.
Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current draw dates and tag availability with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.