American alligator population reached its lowest numbers in the 19 fifties. Once they were added to the endangered species list and hunting was banned. In 19 79, a spokesman for the louisiana wild life and fisherie service told the new york times, we're up to our ears and alligators. To day, they're no longer considered endangered. And do you ever eat alligator meat? Absolutely. I hear it's really good. It can be a little bit tough. Just cook it on the grill like chickens. Season it italian dressing, just let it marinaten. That's good.