Senate Bill 244 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session has been enacted as Act No. 37. Effective May 5, 2026, it codifies legal recreational alligator hunting. Previously, the taking of Louisiana’s most famous reptile was restricted to commercial activities. However, La. R.S. 56:256 now authorizes the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to establish a recreational alligator hunting season. This adds …
