Stay updated with breaking news from Jeb Linscombe. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
There are more than 3 million alligators on farms and in rivers and lakes across Louisiana, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself when these creatures get too close for comfort.
HOUMA, La. -- Alligator season is underway in Louisiana, and with meat prices high, people within the industry expect a good year.
Alligators bring in an estimated $250 million to the state annually, according to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Department.
Alligator hide prices have been down because of an oversaturated market, but meat prices have risen, industry officials say.
The Times of Houma Thibodaux