Demie Johnson,Brittany Caldwell

Sat, August 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM·1 min read

https://news.yahoo.com/central-florida-activists-protest-hunting-000015880.html?utm_source=ourcommunitynow&utm_medium=web

Alligator season has officially begun in Florida and hunters have already headed to the water this week.

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This year, they are able to hunt for 24 hours a day. But for some, the concept is controversial.

One group held a protest in Sanford Saturday to address their concerns and rally for alligator rights.

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Protesters from the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida said people should not be allowed to hunt alligators at all.

Gator hunters at the Black Hammock in Oviedo have a different opinion.

Hunter Harry Austin said gator hunting is just what people do in Florida.

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