Hunters, the application period for 2009-2010 Quota Hunts opened July 1, 2009. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries have posted applications and information on the agency website http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/. Hunting opportunities are available for waterfowl, White-tailed deer, dove, rabbits, quail, Black bear and spring turkeys. Several hunts offer multiple species during the hunt segments.

Hunters may apply by mail (Virginia Quota Hunts, c/o CyberData, Inc. P.O. Box 9009, Hicksville, New York 11802), by telephone (1-877- 824-8687) or through the Department’s website by clicking on Hunting and then selecting Quota Hunts.

This year there are several new hunts and some changes in application deadlines.

New Quota Hunts:

* North Landing River Deer Hunts in the City of Virginia Beach (See Series # 203)

* Late Season Feral Hog Hunts at False Cape State Park in Virginia Beach (See Series # 604)

* Lone Star Lakes Deer Hunts in the City of Suffolk (See Series 212 and 213)

New Application Deadlines:

* New Kent Forestry Center Dove Hunts, Series # 601 – Applications due July 28, 2009, only by telephone or online (see information above).

* Radford Army Ammunition Plant Deer Hunts, Series # 211 – Applications due August 14, 2009.

In addition, there have been some changes made to existing quota hunts.

New for the 2009 – 2010 Quota hunt Season:

* Hunters applying for some hunts may receive additional hunt dates as a bonus if the series applied for does not fill to capacity.

* The Hog Island Wildlife Management Area muzzleloader and firearms hunts have been consolidated into one hunt. Hunters may choose to hunt with either shotgun or muzzleloaders during this hunt.

* The Hog Island Wildlife Management Area Waterfowl Hunt has changed. The hunt days have increased to Wednesdays and Saturdays. Five parties will be drawn for each day. Stand-by drawings will no longer be conducted.

The Department would like to thank the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia State Parks, Virginia Department of Forestry, City of Suffolk, Chesterfield County, U. S. Army Radford Ammunition Plant and The Nature Conservancy for providing the many quota hunting opportunities this coming year.

It is the mission of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to manage Virginia’s wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth; to provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation and to work diligently to safeguard the rights of the people to hunt, fish and harvest game as provided for in the Constitution of Virginia; to promote safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing ; to provide educational outreach programs and materials that foster an awareness of and appreciation for Virginia’s fish and wildlife resources, their habitats, and hunting, fishing and boating opportunities.

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