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Trump Allows Alligator Hunting in Louisiana Park, 55 Sites Affected

5/9/2026

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The January order from the Trump administration permits hunters to kill alligators in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana.
The order, issued by U.S. President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, removes hunting and fishing barriers on 55 National Park Service sites.
Interior Department spokesperson Elizabeth Peace said safety-related closures will remain despite the order.

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The January order from the Trump administration permits hunters to kill alligators in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana.
The order, issued by U.S. President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, removes hunting and fishing barriers on 55 National Park Service sites.
Interior Department spokesperson Elizabeth Peace said safety-related closures will remain despite the order.