Hunters may apply individually or as a group with no more than five applications per group. Group applications should be stapled together. Grouped applications will be drawn as a group and successful applicants will be notified by mail.

A $5 administrative fee will be charged for each applicant, regardless of age. Applications must be accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The administrative fee is non-refundable. The deadline for returning the applications to the address listed on the application is July 8, 2005. Winners will be notified by mail.

Region I Wildlife Division Biologist Manager, Steve Hebert, said, "During the lottery hunt held last year 69 of the 75 hunters selected by lottery harvested 488 doves. The most satisfying part of last year's hunt was that it provided a quality hunting experience. There were several youth hunters accompanied by family members who got to enjoy dove hunting for the first time. I hope this year's hunt matches or exceeds last year's. The wheat fields are ripening and the sunflowers are flowering. If the weather continues to cooperate, the fields should be in excellent shape come opening day."