Georgia hunters can begin applying today for a variety of quota hunts through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division.

Applications opened June 1 for most quota hunts, including select deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove, turkey, feral hog, and youth hunting opportunities held on Wildlife Management Areas and other state-managed properties across Georgia.

Wildlife officials say quota hunts help provide high-quality hunting experiences while managing wildlife populations, reducing overcrowding, and protecting natural resources.

“Having quota hunts allows us to offer a wide variety of high-quality hunts year after year,” said Tina Johannsen, Assistant Chief of the Game Management Section with the Wildlife Resources Division.

Hunters can apply online through the Go Outdoors Georgia website by selecting the “Quota Hunts” option and following the application instructions. Officials encourage applicants to make sure their email addresses are current in order to receive hunt confirmations, updates, and notifications.

The first application deadline is July 15 for alligator hunts. Dove hunt applications close August 15, while most deer hunt applications, including youth deer hunts, must be submitted by September 1. Youth applicants for youth quota hunts must be 15 years old or younger.

Additional information, hunt details, application deadlines, and selection odds are available through the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division quota hunt system.