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162 Hunters Tag Massive Alligators in Arkansas Season Opener

9/25/2025

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162 hunters tagged alligators during the first weekend of the 2025 season, per the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC).
The second and final weekend runs September 26–29, with quotas that may fill quickly in some zones.
The largest alligator measured 13 ft 1 in and came from private land. A similarly sized gator was harvested on public land.

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Story summary

162 hunters tagged alligators during the first weekend of the 2025 season, per the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC).
The second and final weekend runs September 26–29, with quotas that may fill quickly in some zones.
The largest alligator measured 13 ft 1 in and came from private land. A similarly sized gator was harvested on public land.