GEORGIA – With duck hunting season coming up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to review safety guidelines and learn about the new e-stamp.
Before waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, reviewing the rules and regulations and obtaining a license is essential.
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A new seasonal license will give hunters a digital copy of their Federal Duck Stamp.
“New this year, thanks to the Duck Stamp Modernization Act, hunters don’t have to carry a physical copy of the Federal Duck Stamp as the electronic Federal Duck Stamp, or e-stamp, is now a legal seasonal license,” said Kara Nitschke, migratory gamebird biologist.
E-stamps will be valid from the date of purchase through Monday, Jun. 30, 2025.
The e-stamp can be purchased where other recreational licenses are sold at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.
Those who opt for the e-stamp should note that they will still be mailed a physical Duck Stamp after May 10 of the purchase year.
Official duck season dates are Nov. 23-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 – Jan. 26.
Full migratory bird hunting regulations can be found at GeorgiaWildlife.com/migratory-bird-info.
For further information, please call 1-800-366-2661.