Arkansas hunters killed 162 alligators in the first weekend of the 2025 season, with two measuring 13 feet.

Arkansas hunters harvested 162 alligators in the first weekend of the 2025 season despite rainy weather, with the final weekend running September 26–29. Public and private zones remain open, but hunters should check the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s website or hotline daily, as quotas may close early. The largest gator taken was 13 feet, 1 inch, on private land; another 13-foot gator was caught in public Zone 3. The state record is 13 feet, 11.5 inches, set in 2020. Tissue sample collection for a diet study ended after reaching its goal. More info at www.agfc.com/alligator.