Louisiana Expands Alligator Hunt for Safety | New Orleans News

Louisiana’s alligator population is exploding—nearly 3 million—and that’s leading to more dangerous encounters, including tragic deaths of kids and pets. To manage the surge, the state is expanding its recreational gator hunt, letting 10,000 more hunters snag up to two gators each via lottery, starting October 1. But with strict rules—no hunting in cities, no trespassing without landowner permission—the real solution may lie in stopping people from feeding the beasts, which erodes their natural fear of humans. Experts urge caution and point to Gator Wise for safety tips. With 2,800 applicants already signed up, officials are watching closely—and might reopen the lottery if needed. It’s a high-stakes balancing act: controlling nature while protecting people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d755bc8cf3b849e