Hunters must apply now for alligator, deer, waterfowl, turkey quota hunts
From Staff Reports

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds hunters that quota hunt applications are now being accepted for the 2007-2008 seasons. Those selected are chosen solely from the online application pool (paper applications are no longer accepted), so interested hunters must apply online on the WRD website, www.gohuntgeorgia. com .

To be eligible for quota hunt drawings, applicants must ensure that they have a valid online account and apply prior to midnight as follows: July 31 for alligator quota hunts; September 1 for deer quota hunts; October 15 for waterfowl quota hunts; and February 15, 2008 for turkey quota hunts.

Hunters who have applied in years past or those who have recently completed a hunter education course or purchased a Georgia hunting license via the WRD website may have pre-existing accounts with which to apply and must login to their accounts to begin the application process.

Interested persons without pre-existing accounts should visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com and select Hunting," then "Quota Hunts and Information" to create a new account and submit applications online.

Upon completion of the selection process, all applicants will receive a status notification e-mail and will also be able to login to their accounts to view their updated status. In addition, complete lists of chosen participants will be available at gohuntgeorgia.com .

For more information on hunting seasons or the quota hunt application process, visit gohuntgeorgia.com, contact a WRD Game Management Office or call Hunter Services at (770) 761-3045. Deadlines for Quota Hunts July 31: Alligator quota hunts September 1: Deer quota hunts October 15: Waterfowl quota hunts February 15, 2008: Turkey quota hunts