Hunting Seasons And Regulations Guide Available in Ga.

Beginning this month, the 2015-2016 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available online and in print.

That is according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

The DNR said that this guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, quota hunts, youth opportunities and much more.

Some of the major changes to the hunting regulations this year include establishing a uniform statewide deer season, adding counties to the northern and southern zones for bear season, and increasing the alligator quota to 1,000, from 850, and extending the alligator season.

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.

Wildlife Resources Division Game Management Section Chief John Bowers said that officials know that this is an eagerly anticipated publication each year and are ready to get this into the hands of hunters so that they may make their plans for the year.

Bowers added that all hunters, new or experienced, should take some time to review the publication to stay informed on any changes in hunting regulations and opportunities.

People may view, download and print the guide at www.gohuntgeorgia.com/hunting/regulations or pick up a printed copy at Wildlife Resources Division offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.