Introduction & History

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt gives an introduction to the alligator hunting training course and the history of alligator hunting in Mississippi.

Alligator Biology

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt details the biology of the American alligator.

Nuisance Alligators and Tagging Program

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt describes how nuisance alligators are assessed and Mississippi's alligator tagging program.

Locating Alligators and Capture Methods

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt explains where to locate alligators and methods for capturing alligators.

Dispatching Methods

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt explains how to properly and safely dispatch an alligator when hunting in Mississippi.

Preventing Accidents and First Aid

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt explains how to prevent accidents when hunting alligators and beneficial first aid knowledge if an alligator hunting accident were to occur.

Proper Tagging

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt explains how to properly tag a harvested alligator.

Where You Can Hunt Alligators

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt explains when and where you can hunt alligators in Mississippi.

Boating Safety for Alligator Hunting

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt and Conservation Officer Tracy Tullos explain boating safety regulations you need to abide by when on an alligator hunt.

Alligator Hunting FAQ

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Alligator Program Coordinator Ricky Flynt answers frequently asked questions about alligator hunting in Mississippi.

How to Safely Release an Alligator from a Boat

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks successfully relocated this mother alligator and her hatchlings from Pelahatchie Bay at the Ross Barnett Reservoir to the Pearl River in 2016.