Nuisance alligator trapper needed for Levy County, FL - apply by April 10
Photo by The Newscaster during alligator trapping in Dunnellon, FL.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is accepting applications for a contracted nuisance alligator trapper in Levy County, Florida.
Applicants must pass a criminal history check, have no fish or wildlife law violations and possess a valid, working email address. To learn more about becoming a contracted nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online (see red "apply now" button), visit myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/snap. Applications must be received by Monday, April 10. For more information, email FWCGator@MyFWC.com.
Serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida. The FWC administers the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) and places the highest priority on public safety. The goal of SNAP is to proactively address alligator threats. Contracted nuisance alligator trappers throughout the state are used to remove alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property. The FWC also works to keep Floridians and visitors informed about living with alligators
People with concerns about an alligator should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286), and the agency will dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the situation.