Little Rock, AR -(Ammoland.com)- It was a big weekend for alligator hunters in Arkansas.
Hunters picked up several gators measuring over 11 feet, with the largest measuring just over 13 feet 2 inches. The season began 30 minutes after sunset on Friday, Sept. 19 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Monday, Sept. 22.
The final season is from 30 minutes after sunset on Friday, Sept. 26 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Monday, Sept. 29.
Successful hunters this season included:
Alligator Harvest Zone 1
Name and length
- Beau Redfern 6’8″
- Andy Chapman 8’5″
- Jim Hart 7’11”
- Ricky Hunter 13’2″
- Carter Coats 7’5″
- Larry England 7’11”
- Phillip Gilbey 12’3″
- Sandra Garrett 8’4″
- Brandon Wren 10’3″
- Brenda House 7’1″
- Eric Gonzales 8’7″
- Steve Hacker 11’7½”
- John Siems 8’3¼”
- Evelyn Smiley 10’6″
- Roderick Cooper 6’9″
- Amanda Buffington 12′
- Cody Askew 6’10½”
Alligator Harvest Zone 3
Name and length
- Eddie Scherm 11’8¾”
- Ron Miller 6’6″
- Damon Brown 8’8″
- Michael Bays 12’5″
- Dallas Smith 5’7″
- James Hill 7’5½”
- Chad Ditto 12′
- Jacob Longing 7’4″
- Earl Younger 7’7″
- Strap Brents 11’1¼”
- Ray Bradshaw 6’4″
- Andrew Hays 9’10½”
- Paul Beard 4’8½”
- Mark Medders 8’1½”
- Micah Lane 8’8½”
- John Rains 11’10½”
- Aaron Keller 8’10¾”
- Robert Bassham 6’9¼”
About The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC)
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission plays an important role in keeping The Natural State true to its name. During the last 100 years, the agency has overseen the protection, conservation and preservation of various species of fish and wildlife in Arkansas. This is done through habitat management, fish stocking, hunting and fishing regulations, and a host of other programs.