SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 1, 2008) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will hold a public hearing affording the public an opportunity to provide input on proposed hunting regulations for doves, wildlife management areas, and State Parks.

The purpose of the proposed regulation changes is to manage Georgia’s game birds and game animals according to sound principles of wildlife management and to meet public objectives for use of these renewable natural resources.

The public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 15, 2008, at the Harris County Middle School, 184 South College Street, in Hamilton, Ga. Those interested are encouraged to bring this meeting to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.

Any participant at a hearing 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 on arrival and notify the registering official of their intent to give a statement. Those unable to attend may submit written statements electronically through the WRD website at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or by mail prior to close of business May 2, 2008. Written statements may 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, Ga. 30025

This hearing site is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to John Bowers at 770 918-6404, no later than April 9, 2008.

For more information on this public hearing, visit the WRD website at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or contact John Bowers at 770-918-6404.

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