Swan hunt application available online

The online application for North Dakota’s 2011 tundra swan license lottery is available on the state Game and Fish Department’s website, www.gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is Aug. 17.

Paper applications will be available the week of Aug. 1 from Game and Fish offices, county auditors and license vendors. Hunters can also apply by calling 1-800-406-6409. A service fee is added for license applications made by phone.

The statewide tundra swan hunting season is Oct. 1 – Jan. 1, 2012. A total of 2,200 licenses are available. Successful applicants will receive a tag to take one swan during the season. Since swans are classified as waterfowl, non-residents may hunt them only during the period their non-resident waterfowl license is valid.

North Dakota residents and non-residents are eligible to apply.

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