Alligator Application

Dear Trapper:

Enclosed is the list of refuge alligator trapping qualifications and the 2-page application that you requested. The April 14th drawing will be for a permit that will be good through the 2004 -2006 alligator seasons.

You will be responsible for your alligators. You may sell whole or skinned. All proceeds from the sale of alligators must be reported and included in the share due to the government. It will be to your advantage to get several competitive bids before selling. All alligators must be sold at or above fair market value.

Selected trappers and alternates will have background checks and application information checked. If you are disqualified, you will be notified and the reason or reasons stated. False or unverifiable information will disqualify applicants.

The drawing will be held on April 14, 2004 at the Cameron Parish Police Jury Building at 10:00 am. Applicants are welcome to attend, but you do not have to be present to be selected. The number of trapping permits available are Cameron Prairie NWR - 1, Lacassine NWR - 5, and Sabine NWR - 10. You will be issued only one National Wildlife Refuge trapping permit.

Applications must be received by one of the refuges listed above by 4:00 pm, March 26, 2004 to qualify for the drawing. If you have any questions contact me at 337-598-2216 or steve_reagan@fws.gov.

Sincerely,
Steve Reagan
Complex Wildlife Biologist

 

Qualifications for Alligator Trapping Permits

• Permit applicants must demonstrate the skills necessary to take alligators in such a manner that they are of commercial quality and attractive to prospective buyers. A minimum of two (2) years experience in full-time trapping is required.
• Permit applicants must possess the equipment necessary to trap the unit assigned.
• Permit applicants must be competent, honest, and of good character. Favorable references from past employers or land owners is required.
• The permittee must trap the unit himself.
• The permittee must be in good health and be able to withstand the rigorous life of the marshland alligator trapper. Sets must be attended every day.
• Successful applicants and their licensed helpers will be subject to criminal background investigations.

 

Disqualifications

• The applicant has been convicted of any Game Law violation or other serious violations within the last five (5) years. Results of criminal background investigation could disqualify successful applicants.
• The applicant is unskilled in taking alligators.
• Unfavorable references from past employers or land owner as it relates to alligator trapping on a refuge.

Trapping Permit Will Be Terminated If:

• The trapper does not have the proper equipment and fails to demonstrate he can do an adequate job, based on normal take, marsh conditions, and workmanship.
• Violations of any refuge, federal, or state law since the permit drawing.
• The trapper fails to cooperate with refuge personnel as required by the permit.
• The trapper fails to immediately remove alligator sets and equipment as soon as either the season ends or quota is met.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southwest Louisiana Refuges Complex Alligator Trapping Application for 2004-2006

 

Notice: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 USC 3501, et seq.) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a) please be advised that:

1. The permitting of economic and public uses on lands of the National Wildlife Refuge System is authorized by the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (16 US 668dd ee) and the Refuge Recreation Act (16 USC 460k-n) implemented in regulations in 43 CFR 24.3 and 50 CFR subchapter C.

2. The application form will be used by service personnel to evaluate the qualifications and conclude the eligibility of the applicant.

3. Routine use disclosures may also be made (1) to the US Department of Justice when related to litigation or anticipated litigation; (2) of information indicating a violation of a statute, regulation, rule, order, or license to appropriate Federal, State, local or foreign agencies responsible for investigating or prosecuting the violation or for enforcing or implementing the statute, rule, regulation, order, or license; (3) from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from a Congressional office made at the request of that individual (42 FR 19083; April 11, 1977).

4. The information requested in this application form is purely voluntary, but failure to answer questions may jeopardize the eligibility of individuals to receive permits.

 

TO APPLY: Applicant must complete entire 2-page application form. NOTE: Applicant must indicate refuge preference in the blanks provided below in front of each refuge name. Write 1 for the first choice, 2 for the second choice, and 3 for the third choice.  If you do not want to trap a certain refuge, write 0 for that refuge. This decision is final and cannot be changed after the application is submitted.

 

Cameron Prairie NWR  1428 Hwy 27 Bell City, LA 70630 337-598-2216 fax 598-2492

Lacassine NWR 209 Nature Road Lake Arthur, LA 70549 337-774-5923 fax 774-9913

Sabine NWR 3000 Holly Beach Hwy. Hackberry, LA 70645 337-762-3816 fax 762-3780

 

Print Full Name_____________________________________________________Date_________________

                        First                             Middle                        Last

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip __________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_______________________________ Work Phone ______________________________

 

Cell Phone___________________________Driver’s License Number _____________________________

Social Security Number______________________ Date of Birth ________________________________

I certify that I meet all qualifying standards and that I have read, understand and agree to any special conditions associated with the refuge use for which I make application.

 

Applicants Signature__________________________________________________ Date ______________

Information provided must be verifiable. If any of the information provided can not be checked, the application will be rejected.

1. List names and telephone numbers of three individuals who are familiar with your alligator trapping experience.

2. Years of experience trapping alligators.

3. Number of alligators trapped in the past 5 years.

4. How many have you sold in the past 5 years?

5. List the names and phone numbers of the buyers that you sold your hides to.

6. If your only trapping experience is as a helper for other trappers, list their names and telephone numbers.

7. List the names and telephone numbers of the land owners that you have had trapping leases with for the past five years. If your leases were longer than 5 years ago, then list those.

I CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL OF MY STATEMENTS ARE TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE, AND MADE IN GOOD FAITH. I UNDERSTAND I MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF ANY INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION IS FOUND TO BE FALSE.

Applicants Signature_____________________________________________________ Date__________

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To be completed by Law Enforcement:

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Qualified                                            Unqualified*                                       Date/Initials

*Reason for Disqualification