A Mississippi woman got her first taste of alligator hunting this season on the Pascagoula River in August. Not only did she get to experience the excitement of the hunt, she got engaged to be married ...

The proposal took place at sunset on a boat on the Pascagoula River. The woman accepted the proposal, calling the unique experience unforgettable. Following the engagement, the couple successfully ...

Louisiana is home to some of the best hunting in the country, but is also infamous for alligators — especially in the southern area of the state. Given the popularity of hunting and the amount of ...

Alabama’s alligator hunting season is approaching! There are five management areas across the state of Alabama: the Southeast ...

Hunting season for Arkansas’ largest reptile is in September, but applications for the 2025 Arkansas alligator hunting season need to be submitted before July 14 at agfc.com. Like last year, hunters ...

ON THE COMBAHEE RIVER — Eyes can say a lot about an individual. For hunters on the Lowcountry’s dark waters, the distinctive glow of two dots on the surface lets them know an alligator is nearby. The ...

Applications for the 2025 Arkansas alligator hunting season will be available at agfc.com from 8 a.m. June 15 through midnight July 14. Alligator season dates will be Sept. 19-22 and Sept. 26-29.

This story, “Gators I’ve Known,” appeared in the December 1951 issue of Outdoor Life. With the possible exceptions of the rattlesnake and the bald eagle, the North American alligator has been the ...

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...