The use of bait, baited hooks, set hooks, or pole fishing is prohibited (see regulations for more information about methods). Per permit, one alligator may be taken. The length of an alligator must be at least four (4) feet. All participants, including the permittee, must hold valid South Carolina hunting licenses.

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Can you shoot an alligator in South Carolina?

To participate in any of the state’s alligator hunting programs, hunters must use a harvest tag provided by the SCDNR and immediately tag any alligators they take that are longer than four feet.

Where do you shoot an alligator when hunting?

Alligators can be killed humanely and safely by aiming directly behind their skull plates at their spinal cords. The skull plate should not be shot through. Alligators’ skulls are made of dense bone, and fragments can ricochet.

What is the fine for killing an alligator in South Carolina?

Those who violate the law are guilty of an infraction and face a fine of $500 to $1,000 or a jail sentence of up to 30 days, or both. There are fines ranging from $100 to $150 under current law.

How much does an alligator tag cost?

In order to be valid, a tag must be used on the specific piece of land designated on the hunter’s license. It is also necessary for alligator hunters to have a license in order to possess or sell wild alligator parts and skins, as well It costs $25 to purchase an alligator hunting license for a resident.