http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/regulations/

Now this is interesting. I do believe some of you will want to visit this website. I could be wrong. I had reason to go the TX parks & wildlife website for a boat registration. Started exploring. Found an area called Alligator. Looked.

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http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_w7000_1011.pdf

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This is a brochure. At the top are regulations for hunting - both individually and commercial. Other things like what you can do in certain counties - weapons - etc.

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Way down the page is more and more. I didn't think the page would ever end. I was about ready to move on - I bore easily - when I hit an area showing and explaining how to skin an Alligator. It was a few pages long. In the process it is explained how to catch them - pull to shore or to boat - and hit them in the head with a club or axe. I was thinking - machine gun. But, no, there are rules against machine guns.

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Then came names of hunting guides, tanning companies, etc. Provided to you for your edification

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Next I came upon recipes for Alligator

GATOR SAUCE PIQUANT

PAPAWS GATOR MEATBALLS

ALLIGATOR STEW

ALLIGATOR CREOLE PIQUANT

ALLIGATOR BALLS

FRIED ALLIGATOR NUGGETS

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next came pages of alligator facts.

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finally a list of "dont's" like any of us need to have a list:

BE GATOR SAFE!
DON’T feed alligators.
DON’T get too close to them.
DON’T swim or wade where they are.
DON’T let your pets near them.
DON’T agitate or tease them.
DON’T try to catch one.
DON’T approach an alligator’s nest.
DO observe from a safe distance.
DO discourage others from feeding them.
DO treat them with respect as an important element of nature.
DO get additional information about alligators from your local Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department office, or contact the Alligator Program directly at
10 Parks and Wildlife Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77640, or txgator.info@tpwd.state.tx.us