Article: Florida alligator hunting permits being sold

April Dudash
University Wire
06-14-2007
(Independent Florida Alligator) (U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Most mistake it for a log drifting leisurely in the water.

Then the log blinks, drawing attention to its glassy eyes. Its tail arcs gracefully, leaving ripples in the wake of its massive body.

The tables have turned and the alligator, known for taking down its victims with intimidating force, has become the prey. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, about 4,500 Florida alligator hunting permits went on sale.

Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had 448 permits remaining.

Florida residents pay $271.50 for an alligator-trapping license and hide-validation tags, whereas ...

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