HYDE COUNTY, NC (WITN) – Those wanting to hunt alligators in one Eastern Carolina county will soon get their chance.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission last week approved adding three designated areas in Hyde County to its Alligator Management Plan.

Earlier this year, the commission okayed alligator hunting in ten coastal counties in cities, towns, and villages that request them.

On Thursday, they okayed counties the ability to request a population reduction hunt for unincorporated areas as well.

Those areas in Hyde County are in Swan Quarter, Fairfield, and Engelhard and came after frequent alligator conflicts, according to a news release.

Five permits will be issued in both Swan Quarter and Fairfield, while 10 permits issued in Engelhard.

The commission says the bag limit for permit holders is one alligator per permit, and the hunting license will be $250 for in-state and $500…