The Louisiana State Department of Fish and
Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen,
and golfers to take extra precautions and keep
alert for alligators while in St. Tammany,
Jefferson & Orleans Parish.

They advise people to wear noise-producing devices
such as "little bells" on their clothing to
alert, but not startle the alligators,
unexpectedly.

They also advise the carrying of "pepper spray"
in case of an encounter with an alligator. It's
also a good idea to watch for fresh signs of
alligator activity and be able to recognize the
difference between young alligator and adult
alligator droppings.

Young alligator droppings are small, contain fish
bones and possibly bird feathers.

Adult alligators droppings have little bells in
them and smell like pepper.