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Quota Hunt Applications online

Beginning June 1, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and turkey, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Interested in participating in a quota hunt this year? Be sure to take note of quota hunt deadlines and get that application in before that date,” says Tina Johannsen, Assistant Chief of the Game Management Section with the Wildlife Resources Division. “Quota hunts allow for a specific number of hunters are on a particular area and provide for excellent hunt opportunities.” A quota hunt is a scheduled event at a Wildlife Management Area or other statemanaged property where a limited number Hunter Jim Shurling with an 8-foot alligator. of hunters are allowed. Quota levels are Photo provided by GADNR based upon the sound principles of wildlife management and public desires for a quality hunt. These hunts provide a challenging and rewarding experience to hunters of all levels. Selected hunters must be properly licensed to participate in a quota hunt.

Applying for a Quota Hunt is simple. Visit www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com and select “Quota Hunts” and follow the steps to complete your application. Make sure your email is current and correct in order to receive quota updates, confirmations or any notices about quota hunts.

Application deadlines vary depending on hunt type. The first deadlines are July 15 for Alligator, August 15 for Dove (including Adult/Child hunts), and September 1 for all types of Deer Hunts (including Youth hunts). Check the complete deadline list located at http://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/quota#deadlines.

To view selection odds, based on previous years’ applicants, visit http://georgiawildlife. com/hunting/quota#odds.

For more information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/quota.

Survey on Flooding and Coastal Resilience

The GADNR Coastal Resources Division needs your help!

Please take our Flooding and Coastal Resilience Survey here: https://arcg.is/1jvaLH0.

The survey was developed as part of The Georgia Flood Literacy Project to better understand citizens’ perspectives of flooding, coastal resilience, and hazard communication.

The survey is intended for one person per household, and should take 5 minutes or less to complete. Thank you for your participation!

If you have questions, contact Meghan Angelina at meghan.angelina@dnr.ga.gov or call (912) 264-7218.

If your organization or business has news to share, please send it to: amy@southerntidesmagazine.com

“Do I know how to be found in an emergency?” That’s a question every boater should ask at the beginning of the boating season. The answer, however, is likely to go far beyond simply having a cellphone aboard. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers five tips that can potentially speed a rescuer’s response to a boater in need of emergency help. 1. File a float plan: Telling a responsible family member or friend, leaving a note (on your vehicle’s dashboard) at the launch ramp, or using a smart phone float plan app, are great ways to allow someone else to trigger the alarm if you fail to return by an appointed time. 2. Have a VHF radio aboard — but not just any old VHF radio: All VHF radios are not alike. One of the best ways to speed an on-water rescue is to have a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF radio aboard. A DSC-VHF radio does all of the things a regular VHF does, but it also has a unique press-one-button mayday feature that gives rescuers your vessel’s location — taking the “search” out of search and rescue. The newest waterproof handheld DSC-VHF radios are great for small boats. Before you install your DSC-VHF radio, be sure to get your radio’s Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number (MMSI) that is your vessel’s unique ID. BoatUS members can request one for free. 3. Label your SUP, canoe, or kayak: Adding contact information on the inside of your paddlecraft with a waterproof marker could mean less time U.S. Coast Guard and first responders need to spend chasing down false alarms. This frees up valuable resources when time really counts. And let’s face it, another benefit is that you may get your paddlecraft back after it blows down the creek or lake. It’s also a good idea to let authorities know if your paddlecraft has gone missing. 4. Do not leave shore … without a fully charged phone: Smartphones are part of life ashore and aboard. The reality, however, is that many boaters put all their safety eggs in one basket and rely solely on a cellphone to call for help. Cellphone batteries generally don’t do well after a long day of running apps, listening to music, texting, and taking photos. And for many phones, water is the enemy. Consider keeping your phone a waterproof pouch or case. If you need help for routine, nonemergency assistance, such as a tow home, battery jump, fuel delivery or soft ungrounding, download the BoatUS App that connects boaters to closest local TowBoatUS response vessel. 5. Register your EPIRB or PLB: The U.S. Coast Guard receives hundreds of false alerts each year from these critical safety devices. To free up more time for responsing to real emergencies, boaters need to properly register their Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). If you need a beacon for only a short period of time, rent one from the affordable BoatUS Foundation EPIRB/ PLB rental program.

Marine Industry Networking Event - July 22

The Georgia Marine Busineass Association (GAMBA) will host its annual Summer Social on Thursday, July 22, at Thunderbolt Marine's Crew Lounge, in Thunderbolt, Ga. The event is open to anyone in the marine industry. It will include live music, food and an open bar, drawings for door prizes, and an opportunity to network with other marine businesses in the coastal region. For more information on this even, to contribute door prizes, or to become a GAMBA member, visit: GeorgiaMarineBusiness.org or call (912) 484-3611. BLACKBIRD CHARTER CO.

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