In most cases, bag limits serve to keep a healthy population for the carrying capacity of the species' environment.
This is done by utilizing hunters and fishermen, to harvest only a selected number of the mature game species.
These bag limits are utilized by a multitude of Countries and Fish and Game enforcement agencies.
The penalty for first-time offenders is a fine of up to $500 and/or a maximum of 60 days imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
Also, all hunters must observe the legal alligator harvesting season which usually starts on September 1 in Florida.