The 2006-2007 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide now is available announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). This guide provides information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas and much more and is available on the WRD website, www.gohunt georgia.com and at over 1,000 license agents, including Bass Pro Shops, Wal-Mart, K-Mart and outdoor sporting goods stores.

"The hunting regulations guide is designed to help hunters understand the laws and regulations for hunting in Georgia," says WRD Assistant Chief John Bowers. "We recommend that even experienced hunters take a look at the new regulations to note any changes to their favorite hunting areas or activities."

Members of the Board of Natural Resources set hunting regulations by acting on recommendations made by WRD's wildlife biologists and field personnel. The Georgia General Assembly sets laws applicable to hunting in the State.

Major changes for the upcoming season include:

Online quota hunt applications: Hunters must now apply for quota hunts via the internet at wwwgo huntgeorgia.com. There are no more paper applications or notices.

Scopes on muzzleloaders: The law has been changed to allow the use of telescopic sights (scopes) on muzzleloaders during the primitive weapons season and primitive weapons hunts on wildlife management areas (WMAs).

New WMAs available: Three new WMAs are available for hunters this year, including Clayhole Swamp WMA near Brunswick, Flat Tub WMA near Douglas and Penholoway Swamp WMA near Jesup.

For more information on Georgia hunting seasons and regulations, visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com, contact a local WRD Game Management Office or call the WRD Hunter Services Office at (770) 761-3044.