Person holding a large alligator at night.
Person holding a large alligator on a street at night

Book Your Florida Alligator hunt

Experience the thrill of a true Florida alligator hunt with Captain Twigg. Whether its your first time, or you're a seasoned hunter, we provide a hands-on, guided experience on some of the best waters in South Florida.

No Experience Needed -- we'll guide you every step of the way!

Fill out our new Booking Request Form:

Booking Request Form

What's Included?

  • Fully Guided Alligator Hunt
  • Boat, Fuel, and all equipment
  • Professional Guidance from Captain Twigg
  • Hands-on Harvest Experience
  • Photos with your catch
  • Optional Processing and Taxidermy Services

Boat & Equipment

You'll be hunting from a stable, purpose-built mud boat designed for navigating shallow waters and getting you right where the gators are!

We Provide all Necessary gear, including:

  • Spot lights for night hunting
  • Snatch hooks, Lines, Rods
  • Dispatch Equipment (Bang Stick)

Everything is set up for a safe, exciting, and authentic experience.

Pricing

Guided 8-hour Hunt: $1,599

a Non-Refundable deposit of $400 is due at booking

Second Day included at no charge if no alligators are harvested the first day.

What To Expect

  1. Meet at your designated launch location
  2. Quick safety briefing and gear overview
  3. Head out and spot alligators with binoculars (Daytime) or spotlights (Nighttime)
  4. Snag or Bait, Fight, and Harvest your alligators
  5. Celebrate and take LOTS of video and photos!
  6. Discuss Processing and Taxidermy options
  7. Get well deserved rest!

Every Hunt is different -- thats what makes it unforgettable!

Time and place

Our hunts are booked seasonally on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on availability within the areas we cover:

Counties: Okeechobee (847), Martin (843), Palm Beach (850), Hendry (826), Highlands (828), and Glades (822)

Water Bodies: Kissimmee River (106, 105, 103), Lake Okeechobee (601, 602, 603, 604), Lake Hicpochee (409)

Other areas may be covered upon request, Please Reach Out!!

Florida's Statewide Alligator Harvest Program operates through a lottery permit system:

  • Applications are submitted in May every year
  • Permits are issued for specific areas and time phases for the season.
  • The first 3 digits of your permit number represent the area
  • The last digit (1-4) represents your hunting time phase.

See Captain Twigg's Guide to applying for Gator Tags here:

How To ApplyApplication Advice Request

What You Need To Bring

Required Documents:

  • Signed Alligator Permit Paper, and tags issued by FWC
  • We Recommend using the Fish Hunt Florida App for quick display of your licenses
  • For Non-Hunters: need to purchase a $52 Alligator Trapping Agent License

Clothing & Gear:

  • Light Rain Jacket
  • Long Sleeve SPF shirt
  • Pants or Jeans, and a pair of shorts
  • Non Slip Shoes

(it may be hot during the day, but at niht on the water it can get chilly and buggy)

You may bring your own equipment (fishing rods, snag hooks etc) if you would like, but we provide all necessary equipment.

Attitude:

  • Be ready for a hands-on experience
  • Patience is key -- every hunt is different
  • Respect your guide and the process

Fill out our new Booking Request Form to let Captain Twigg know how we can help you fill your tags!

Booking Request Form

Ask us about hunting public land alligators!