Alligator Management with Andrew Arnett

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt chats with Andrew Arnett, Mississippi’s Alligator Program Coordinator. Andrew shares his journey from interning at MDWFP to managing the state’s alligator population. The conversation dives into the thrills and challenges of his role, from running survey routes on public waters to handling alligator complaints—including one memorable story about releasing a live alligator from a trap. Andrew also discusses the importance of balancing conservation, public safety, and the future of Mississippi’s wildlife resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.