Wildlife - Alligator Draw Hunt Information - SCDNR

Public Draw Hunt Alligator

The public alligator hunt season is from noon on the 2nd Saturday of September to noon on the 2nd Saturday of October.

Applications are open from June 1st – July 15th at 11:59pm.

To renew, purchase, & store your licenses; check your preferences points; apply for the public alligator lottery and more download the GoOutdoorsSC app or visit GoOutdoorsSC

Additional Resources

  • FAQ's on Alligator Draw Hunts
  • 2025 Alligator Hunting Presentation
  • 2025 Alligator Hunting Guide
  • Management Units and Huntable Waterways
  • Alligator Public Draw Hunt Harvest Report Form
  • Lottery Hunt Information for Alligators
  • 2025 SC Alligator Vendor's List
  • Alligator Season CITES Tag Locations
  • 2024 Public Alligator Hunting Season Report

Questions about the Public Alligator Hunt? Refer to ‘FAQs on Alligator Draw Hunts’ or contact:Jay ButfiloskiFurbearer & Alligator Program CoordinatorOffice: 803-734-4024

Questions about Draw Hunt applications? Contact:Emily KearsePermitting Biologist & Lottery Hunt CoordinatorOffice: 803-734-3887

Tag » How Much Is An Alligator Worth