Georgia hunters will soon be able to apply for a variety of quota hunts as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources prepares for the upcoming hunting season.

Beginning June 1, hunters can electronically submit applications for many quota hunts, including certain deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove, and youth hunting opportunities. The hunts are managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division and take place on Wildlife Management Areas and other state-managed properties across Georgia.

Quota hunts are designed to provide quality hunting experiences while helping wildlife managers regulate harvest numbers, reduce overcrowding, and maintain healthy game populations.

According to DNR officials, hunters selected through the quota system must have the proper licenses and permits required for participation. Applications can be submitted online through GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com by selecting the “Quota Hunts” option and following the application instructions.

Several application deadlines are scheduled throughout the summer. The first deadline is July 15 for alligator hunts, followed by August 15 for dove hunts, including Adult/Child hunts. Most deer hunt applications, including youth deer hunts, must be submitted by September 1.

Wildlife Resources Division officials encourage hunters to verify that their email addresses and account information are current in order to receive notifications and quota hunt updates. Assistance is also available by calling 1-800-366-2661.

For hunters in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, quota hunts provide opportunities to access some of the state’s most popular public hunting areas while participating in carefully managed hunts.

Additional information, application deadlines, and historical selection odds can be found at GeorgiaWildlife.com/hunting/quota.