Applications for the 2020 Public Waters Alligator Season will be available from 10 a.m. June 1 through 10 a.m. June 8.

There are no changes to the application and drawing process from 2019. A total of 960 permits are available within seven hunting zones for the 10-day season. The 2020 season will open at noon Aug. 28 and continue through noon Sept. 7.

Permits are limited by a random drawing and an application is required. Applicants may only apply in one alligator hunting zone of their choice.  Applications are accepted online at www.mdwfp.com or at any point of sale location where Mississippi hunting and fishing licenses are sold. There is a $2.34…