American alligators are mostly found in the Southeastern United States, from Great Dismal Swamp in North Carolina south to Everglades National Park in Florida and west to the southern tip of Texas. They are found in the U.S. states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Florida and Louisiana currently have the largest population of alligators. Florida has an estimated population of 1 to 1.5 million while Louisiana has an estimated population of 1.5 million. Several Florida tourist attractions have taken advantage of fears and myths about alligators, as well as the reality of their danger through a practice known as alligator wrestling.

Each state has laws and guidelines as to weapon, permits, licensing and so forth for Alligator Hunts in their area. Make sure you check the local laws when you plan your Alligator Hunts. The alligator guide or outfitter will have everything needed for safe, fun and exciting alligator hunts.

After you got your alligator, you can decide what you want to do with it! There are plenty of delicious recipes for the choice cuts of alligator, especially the tail. But if you don't plan to eat your alligator, your hunting guide may have contacts for the sale of the gator's hide and meat. Also, a mounted trophy gator may make the perfect addition to your trophy room as a treasured memento of your alligator hunt.