MDWFP biologists conduct annual alligator surveys along public waters

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks biologists are busy conducting annual alligator surveys along public waters. The surveys take place at night, using spotlights on predefined routes that are run each year, according to MDWFP.

During these surveys, each alligator is counted, measured for length, and its location is recorded. The data collected helps officials track population trends and assess the health of alligator populations in different areas.

The information gathered from these surveys supports wildlife management efforts and conservation strategies. For more details about the MDWFP Alligator Program, visit https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/wildlife-species-program/alligator-program.

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