PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2008) – The Georgia Department of Natural
Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division will hold eight public meetings
across the state to accept public input on the development of hunting
regulations for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 hunting seasons. Proposed
changes to hunting regulations will be considered by the Board of
Natural Resources in May 2009. Those interested are encouraged to bring
these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in
participating.

All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. on the following dates and at the
following locations:

-January 5: Lakeview Events Complex, Clayton County International Park,
2300 Highway 138, SE, Jonesboro

-January 6: Baxley City Hall, 282 East Parker Street, Baxley

-January 6: Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Building, 365 Riley
Road, Dahlonega

-January 7: Greene County Agricultural Extension Building, 1180 C.
Weldon Smith Drive, Greensboro

-January 7: Roquemore Conference Center, Georgia National Fairgrounds,
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry

-January 8: Goodrue Auditorium, Memorial Building, Dalton State
College, Dalton

-January 8: Terrell County Governmental Building, 955 Forrester Drive,
Dawson

-January 8: Armstrong Atlantic University Center, 13040 Abercorn
Street, Savannah

Any participant at a meeting may present data, make a statement or
comment, or offer a viewpoint or argument, either orally or in writing.
Statements should be concise to permit everyone an opportunity to speak.
Participants must register upon arrival and notify the registering
official of their intent to give a statement. Those unable to attend a
meeting may submit written statements by Jan. 16. Statements should be
mailed to:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Division
Game Management Section
Attn: John Bowers
2070 U.S. Highway 278, SE
Social Circle, Georgia 30025

These meeting sites are accessible to people with physical
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should be directed to Brandon Anderson at (770) 761-3044
no later than Dec. 31.

For more information on the scheduled public meetings, visit the
Wildlife Resources Division Web site at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or contact
the Hunter Services at (770) 761-3044.

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For more information, contact
Jennifer N. Barnes, Sr. Public Relations and Information Specialist -
770-918-6795; jennifer.barnes@gadnr.org
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Posted By:
John Stabley

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