alligators

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved a rule change that will extend what had largely been nighttime alligator hunting — between 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. — to 24 hours during the season.

The alligator had been a popular curiosity among kayakers and paddleboarders in Silver Springs State Park, where it was often seen lounging in the sun along the banks of the Silver River. Wildlife officials said it was dangerous because people apparently had been feeding it.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will consider a proposal to expand, at most locations, the daily hours for the next alligator hunting season to 24 from the current 17.

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If you’ve ever wanted to trap alligators, now’s the time to apply for a hunting license.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission started…