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Hunting regulations guide now available
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SOCIAL CIRCLE — The 2010-11 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available online and in print, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. The guide contains information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas and more. It is available to view, download and print at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. Print copies also are available at Wildlife Resources Game Management and Law Enforcement offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.

"The Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide publication is designed to better inform hunters on the laws and regulations for hunting in Georgia," said John Bowers, Widlife Resources Division assistant chief of game management. "We encourage all hunters to review the publication each year for any changes to their favorite hunting areas, seasons or activities."

Members of the Board of Natural Resources enact hunting regulations by acting on recommendations made by the division’s professional wildlife biologists and field personnel. Georgia’s game and fish laws are enacted by the elected members of the General Assembly.

Changes for the upcoming season include:

In an effort to encourage youth participation in hunting and enhance youth hunting opportunities, the Georgia General Assembly passed SB 474, which allows youth under 16 years of age to hunt deer during the primitive weapons season with any firearm legal for hunting deer. This includes primitive weapons hunts on wildlife management areas.

Tugaloo State Park, near Lavonia on Lake Hartwell, will host a quota archery deer hunt in December. Apply online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com.

Mistletoe State Park, near Augusta on Clarks Hill Lake, will host a quota firearms deer hunt in December. Apply online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com.

Alligator quota hunt opportunities have expanded. The number of available permits has increased from 700 to 850. Quota opportunities were increased in each of the nine zones. Details and applications may be found at www.gohuntgeorgia.com.

For more information on Georgia hunting seasons and regulations, go to www.gohuntgeorgia.com, contact a local Wildlife Resources Division Game Management Office or call hunter services at 770-761-3045.

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