Alabama’s own version of “Swamp People” is set to take place in August, but before the gator hunters can take to the water there’s some work to be done with a keyboard and mouse.

Would-be hunters must apply for one of the 295 tags that will be issued as part of the state’s seventh regulated alligator hunting season. Registration is underway. It ends Friday at 8 a.m.

When registration closes, the 295 hunters will be randomly chosen by computer to receive one Alligator Possession Tag each. The cost is $6 to apply and hunters may register multiple times. Only Alabama residents age 16 years or older may apply. To register visit outdooralabama.com.

The alligator hunts will be held on August 16-18 and August 23- 25 in the Mobile Tensaw Delta and west central Alabama, and on August 10-26 for the southeast Alabama area.

Each person receiving an Alligator Possession Tag will be allowed to harvest one alligator 6 feet in length or longer.