wildlife management area Quota Hunt Information -- pages 55-57 2009-2010 GEORGIA HUNTING SEASONS& REGULATIONS Invest in the Future of Conservation and Save Up To $200 page 15 BUY A LICENSE NOW! Phone. Online. Agent. 1.800.366.2661 www.georgiawildlife.com www.gohuntgeorgia.com A Publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management Section New Apprentice Hunting License page 6 contents 20092010 GEORGIA HUNTING SEASONS& REGULATIONS Sonny Perdue, Governor Chris Clark, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Dan Forster, Director, Wildlife Resources Division board of natural resources William A. Carruth, Chair Mabel C. Jenkins Jenny Lynn Bradley, Vice Chair Ray P. Lambert, Jr. Earl D. Barrs, Secretary Phyllis T. Johnson J. David Allen Robert J. Rutland William C. Archer, III Loyce W. Turner Eugene M. Bishop James W. Tysinger Warren C. Budd, Jr. James A. Walters Joseph M. Hatfield Philip C. Watt Walter A. Hudson Thomas W. Wheeler, Jr. About this Publication Welcome to Georgia's 20092010 Hunting Seasons and Regulations. Hunting regulations are set by the Board of Natural Resources, acting on the recommendations of the Department's professional wildlife biologists and other field personnel. Laws are set by the elected members of the General Assembly. This guide is designed to help you understand seasons and regulations for hunting in Georgia. For complete rules and exact wording, refer to the Game and Fish Code (Title 27) and the current copy of the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's regulations (Chapter 391) on file with the Secretary of State. This publication is paid for through the sale of advertising space. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources neither endorses the products or services listed nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed. Editor: Brandon C. Anderson, Senior Wildlife Biologist, GA DNR Layout: Erin Murphy, Senior Designer, J.F. Griffin Publishing Advertising: J.F. Griffin Publishing (413)884-1001 On The Cover People from all around the world come to hunt for alligators in Georgia. Photo by Glen Lau. Game Management Offices.........................................................4 Law Enforcement Offices............................................................4 Major Changes............................................................................6 License Fees & Sales....................................................................8 Hunter Education Requirements...............................................12 License Requirements.......................................................... 1213 Legal Archery Equipment & Firearms...................................... 13 Unlawful Activities.................................................................... 14 Training Dogs........................................................................... 14 Required Clothing.................................................................... 14 Legal Hours............................................................................... 14 Protected Species....................................................................... 14 Statewide Seasons & Regulations Deer.................................................................................... 1617 Northern Zone Firearms Map................................................... 18 Southern Zone Firearms Map................................................... 19 Bear...........................................................................................22 Turkey.......................................................................................22 Feral Hog..................................................................................22 Alligator....................................................................................22 Small Game...............................................................................22 Falconry....................................................................................22 Trapping....................................................................................22 Migratory Bird Hunting............................................................23 One Page Season Summary.................................................2425 Hunters for the Hungry.................................................... 21 WMA Regulations Recreational Opportunities.......................................................26 Unlawful Activities....................................................................28 Dogs & Dog Training...............................................................28 Horses, Vehicles, ATVs.............................................................28 Adult/Child Hunts....................................................................29 Deer. ......................................................................................... 29 Bear........................................................................................... 29 Turkey....................................................................................... 29 Feral Hog..................................................................................29 Migratory Birds.........................................................................29 Small Game & Furbearers.........................................................29 Specialty Hunt Listings.............................................................30 Dog Training Areas................................................................... 31 Shooting Ranges.......................................................................32 Areas Open for Hunting Area Locator Map.....................................................................34 Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities...............................3453 Federal Areas...................................................................... 5860 Quota Hunt Information State Park Quota Deer Hunts....................................................56 WMA Quota Deer Hunts.........................................................56 WMA Quota Turkey Hunts...................................................... 57 WMA Quota Waterfowl Hunts................................................ 57 Instructions for Special Mail-In Quota Hunts.......................... 55 Sunrise/Sunset Table.......................................................... 61 Page 2 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations contents Use this coupon and save 10% on a purchase of $75 or more. 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Statewide or General Offices Wildlife Resources Division State Headquarters 2070 US Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025 Main Number................................................770-918-6400 Game Management........................................770-918-6404 Fisheries Management....................................770-918-6406 Law Enforcement...........................................770-918-6408 Nongame Conservation..................................770-761-3035 Wildlife Resources Conservation Center 2065 US Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025 Boating Registration.......................................800-366-2661 Hunting & Fishing Licenses...........................800-366-2661 Boating Education..........................................770-761-3010 Hunter Education.......................................770-761-3010 Special Permits Unit...................................770-761-3044 Hunter Services..............................................770-761-3045 Private Lands Program................................478-994-7583 Coastal Resources Division Headquarters One Conservation Way, Suite 300, Brunswick, GA 31520 Main Number................................................912-264-7218 Coastal Law Enforcement..............................912-264-7237 Turn in Poachers (T.I.P.) Statewide.....800-241-4113 Game Management Region Map Game Management Region Office 1 2 Wildlife Resource Division Headquarters 3 4 6 5 7 Region Offices Northwest Region Office (Region 1) 2592 Floyd Springs Road, Armuchee, GA 30105 Game Management (Armuchee)....................706-295-6041 Law Enforcement (Calhoun)..........................706-624-1367 Law Enforcement (Atlanta)............................770-769-9680 Northeast Region Office (Region 2) 2150 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501 Game Management (Gainesville)...................770-535-5700 Law Enforcement (Gainesville)......................770-535-5499 East Central Region Office (Region 3) 142 Bob Kirk Road NW, Thomson, GA 30824 Game Management (Thomson)......................706-595-4222 Game Management (Social Circle).................770-918-6416 Law Enforcement (Thomson).........................706-595-4211 West Central Region Office (Region 4) 1014 MLK Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Game Management (Fort Valley)...................478-825-6354 Law Enforcement (Macon).............................478-751-6415 Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center........................770-784-3059 Southwest Region Office (Region 5) 2024 Newton Road, Albany, GA 31701 Game Management (Albany).........................229-430-4254 Law Enforcement (Albany).............................229-430-4252 South Central Region Office (Region 6) 1773-A Bowens Mill Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 Game Management (Fitzgerald).....................229-426-5267 Law Enforcement (Metter).............................912-685-2145 Coastal Region Office (Region 7) 1 Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520 Game Management (Brunswick)...................912-262-3173 Law Enforcement (Brunswick).......................912-264-7237 Law Enforcement Region Map PLEASE NOTE: the Law Enforcement regions and offices differ slightly from those in the Game Management map above. 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Optional equipment may be shown. Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2009 introduction Commissioner's Message Greetings. My name is Chris Clark and I am Georgia's newly appointed Commissioner of Natural Resources. Like you, I have always had a great love for the outdoors and an appreciation for our state's diverse natural resources. I grew up fishing the creeks, ponds and lakes of south Georgia and hunting the dove fields around my home in Fitzgerald. I appreciate the more than one million acres of land available for public hunting and fishing through our diverse system of wildlife management areas and other public lands. Hunters and anglers spend an average of $5 million per day in Georgia, and hunting and fishing create an economic impact of more than $3 billion each year for local communities. Georgia is the top destination in the United States for non-resident hunters, so it's not surprising that hunting remains a great outdoor tradition in our state, a tradition that I'm committed to protecting and expanding. I was raised on the principle that sportsmen are the original conservationists. We consider you our partners as you help support the operation and management of state WMAs, as you volunteer with our hunter education training, and as together we provide technical assistance to landowners. Your financial help also allows us to purchase land for public hunting and fishing, and for shooting ranges. We now have a computer-based hunting and fishing license sales system that offers many customer service benefits. Licenses are available seven days a week by phone (1-800-366-2661), on-line (www.georgiawildlife.com), and through retail license agents (list of agents available at www.georgiawildlife.com). Most customers find that purchasing a license over the Internet or by phone is easiest, doing it from home, cell phone, or even on the way to a hunting destination. We are working with vendors to ensure that there are license agents in each county and will continue to look for ways to improve our service. This year, we have many new customer service conveniences for you, including a $2.75 discount for all customers who renew their license before it expires, special pricing for multiple-year licenses, special hunting/fishing combination licenses, and cost savings from eliminating some licensing requirements. (Please see page 8 for a detailed description of the new conveniences.) We will continue to make more services available to make this system as user-friendly as possible. Hunting, fishing and trapping are a valued part of the cultural heritage of the state of Georgia. Want to do more? There are many ways you can work for wildlife. Give someone special a lifetime hunting and fishing license as a gift. Put a wildlife license plate on your car. Donate to the Wildlife Conservation Fund Tax Checkoff on your state income tax form. Volunteer your time--there are great conservation groups with which to be involved. Thank you for your continued support of conservation in our state. New Apprentice Hunting License Available In an effort to better serve you, Wildlife Resources Division is pleased to offer the Apprentice Hunting License. This three-day license is available to those residents interested in hunting but have not yet completed hunter education. This license is an opportunity for you to give hunting a try at the bargain price of $3.50 for residents and $20 for non-residents! MAJOR CHANGES FOR 20092010 Electronic calls (on WMAs) for coyote: Hunters may use electronic calls when hunting coyote on WMAs. Alligator Zones & Seasons changes: The opportunity to hunt alligators has been expanded. There are now nine (9) zones and 700 permits (last season there were 550 permits). Please refer to page 22 or visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com for more information. License Availability & changes: Hunting licenses are available by phone (1-800-366-2661), online at www.georgiawildlife.com or from retail license agents (license agent listing available by previously noted phone number or website). There are many new license opportunities, including early renewal discount, multi-year licenses and an apprentice license. See page 8 for more on available licenses. Beginning this season the Deer Harvest Record will expire at the end of January and the HIP Permit will expire at the end of February. The Primitive Weapons license is no longer required to hunt during Archery and Primitive Weapons seasons. However a valid Hunting license is required. Hunters possessing a Primitive Weapons license that has not yet expired may use it until it expires. Placement of hunting structures (on WMAs): For opening day of dove season, no hunter will be allowed to enter or place a hunting structure on a managed dove field on any WMA prior to 10 a.m. For big game and feral hog hunts, hunting structures may be placed one day prior to the hunt and must be removed from the WMA no later than 12 noon the day after the hunt ends. Please refer to page 28 for more information. State Park quota hunts: A WMA license is no longer required when participating in a State Park quota hunt. Either-Sex Deer Days: Either-sex deer hunting opportunities have expanded in the Northern Zone for private lands (refer to page 18 for more information) while either-sex deer opportunities have been limited on Chattahoochee National Forest (refer to page 38 for more information). Northern Bear Zone expansion: Barrow, Franklin, Hart, Jackson, and Madison Counties are now open for bear hunting during the Northern Bear Zone season. Firing Ranges (on WMAs): .50 caliber handguns and ballistic polymer targets are now permissible on firing ranges. Silenced weapons are permissible on firing ranges for persons that have registered the silencer as required by the National Firearms Act and are in compliance with OCGA 16-11-124. Adult Supervision of Children on WMAs: Adult supervision means uninterrupted, unaided visual contact and auditory communication between a supervising adult and a child. On WMAs, all children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult. Please refer to page 29 for more information. Apprentice Hunting License: This license is a three-day hunting and fishing privilege that does not require completion of a hunter education course. It is available to residents for $3.50 and nonresidents for $20. See box on this page. Page 6 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations license information 2009-2010 Hunting License Information LICENSE FEES TERM RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Hunting license Annual $10.00 n/a Two-year $18.00 n/a Annual $17.00 $100.00 Hunting & Fishing license Two-year $31.00 n/a Three-day $3.50 $20.00 Apprentice Hunting license* Three-day $3.50 $20.00 Annual $9.00 $195.00 Big Game license Two-year $16.00 n/a Three-day n/a $90.00 Deer-Dog Hunting license Annual $5.00 $5.00 Deer Harvest Record** (expires 1/31/2010) Annual FREE FREE Waterfowl Conservation license Annual Two-year $5.50 $11.00 $5.50 $11.00 Migratory Bird Hunting license (H.I.P. Permit) (expires 2/28/2010) Annual FREE FREE Sportsman's license Annual $55.00 n/a Two-year $105.00 n/a Alligator Hunting license Annual $50.00 $200.00 Trapping license Annual $30.00 $295.00 Wildlife Management Area license Annual Two-year $19.00 $38.00 $73.00 n/a Shooting Preserve License Two-year $12.00 $12.00 Lifetime Licenses*** Under 2 years old $200.00 n/a Ages 215 $350.00 n/a Ages 16 and older $500.00 n/a Ages 6064 $95.00 n/a Ages 65 and older FREE n/a Veteran $400.00 n/a Non-Resident Grandchild n/a $1,000.00 *The Apprentice Hunting license is a three day hunting and fishing privilege that does not require completion of hunter education. ** A Deer Harvest Record is required for anyone hunting deer and must be replaced each season. *** Restrictions apply. Go to gohuntgeorgia.com for details and application instructions. A Lifetime of Hunting and Fishing! Lifetime licenses are available for hunters of all ages. The Lifetime license satisfies all state license requirements for the life of the purchaser. Infants under age 2............... $200 Youth ages 215..................... $350 Adult ages 1659................... $500 Veterans**............................. $400 Senior (6064)....................... $95 Senior (65+)........................... $0* Non-resident under 16**...........$1,000 * $10 for a plastic, permanent card **Special restrictions apply For a one-time price, you can enjoy a lifetime of great Georgia hunting and fishing opportunities! Visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call 800-366-2661 for information on purchasing a Lifetime License. You may be eligible for a discount if you renew your license before it expires. Visit gohuntgeorgia.com for details. Service Charges for License Purchases Service charge for a telephone license sale is $4.00 Service charge for an Internet license sale is $2.75 Service charge at a retail license dealer is $3.25 WHERE TO BUY your LICENSE Internet: gohuntgeorgia.com By Phone: 1-800-366-2661 In Person: License dealers statewide. Check the list of vendors at gohuntgeorgia.com Federal Duck Stamp: 1-800-STAMP24 or www.usps.com Social Security Number (SSN): Anyone buying any commercial, professional or recreational licenses and permits must furnish their SSN. No hunting, fishing or other wildlife-related license can be issued to anyone who possesses a valid SSN, but refuses to provide it to an authorized license agent. No dissemination of the SSN to any entity other than the Department of Human Resources is permitted, unless required by law. HOW TO REPLACE LOST HUNTING LICENSES Anyone who has lost their valid hunting or fishing license may replace the license free of charge by accessing the Electronic Georgia Licensing System at gohuntgeorgia.com: Proceed through to "Step 2: License Selection" of the license purchasing procedure. Select "Replace all current licenses on file" at bottom of page. Select "Add License & Checkout." Select "Checkout." Select "Complete Transaction." Total should be "$0.00." Select "Print License Document." You may also replace a license by calling 1-800-366-2661 or visiting a license agent. Page 8 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations WHO: Andy Thompson Jr. (left) and his dad Andy Thompson harvested: Lake Seminole, 2008 Size: 13' Georgia Gators Hunters from near and far come to Georgia for a fantastic alligator hunting experience. A selection of successful hunters is pictured here with their quarry. For more information about alligator hunting, visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com. WHO: Mark Land harvested: Stewart County on Lake Eaufaula, 9/1/07 size: 12' 6", approximately 720739 lbs. WHO: Belinda Jo Wilkerson harvested: Altamaha River, 2006 Size: 11' WHO: Danny Leigh, hunter (right) and Ellis Leigh, assistant (left) harvested: Altamaha River, 9/23/07 Size: 8.5' Page 10 WHO: Shane Wilson harvested: Lake Blackshear, 2008 Size: 13' 7" Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations WHO: (from left to right) Gary Moore, John Adams, Brandon Horne, James Coolie, Ben Cunningham, Starr Cunningham, Chris Moore harvested: Lake Seminole, 2008 Size: 11' 8" WHO: Marc & Melonie Godby harvested: Lake Seminole, 2008 size: 13' 4.5" WHO: Matthew Mixon harvested: Champney River, 9/17/05 Size: 9'3" www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 11 hunter education, license requirements & legal hunting equipment duty who list Georgia as their home of record in their official military files or who are stationed at a military base located in Georgia and the dependents of such military personnel. Residents also include out-of-state college students living in Georgia. Students may use a current Georgia student ID as documentation. Resident hunters under age 16 are not required to possess any of the following: Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Area, Georgia Waterfowl Conservation, Deer-Dog Hunting, Alligator Hunting licenses or Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. HUNTER EDUCATION AND AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR HUNTING Resident and non-resident hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete a hunter education course prior to purchasing a hunting license. Hunter education courses certified or mandated by any state wildlife agency or Canadian province are accepted. Hunter education is not required to purchase an Apprentice Hunting License or a Three-day Hunting & Fishing license. Hunter education is not required to hunt on one's own land or land of a parent or guardian (blood or dependent relationship) residing in the same household. Contact your local DNR Law Enforcement Office or (770) 761-3010 for course information or register at gohuntgeorgia.com. Replacement cards: Anyone who completed a Georgia hunter education course can obtain a replacement card online at gohuntgeorgia.com or call 800-864-7275 (outside Atlanta) or 770-389-7275 (in Atlanta) MondayFriday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for information. Hunters under age 16 are not required to complete a hunter education course; however no one under age 16 may hunt unless under direct adult supervision, i.e. within sight or hearing of a licensed adult (at least 18 years old). It is unlawful for an adult to permit their child or ward (under age 16) to hunt without adult supervision. Exception: Hunters 1215 years old may hunt unsupervised after successfully completing a hunter education course. Special restrictions may apply: see page 29 for WMAs and NWRs and pages 29322 for other Federal Areas. Hunters age 1625 must present a Hunter Education Card when purchasing a season hunting license and must possess the card while hunting. Hunters over age 25 and born after Jan. 1, 1961 must meet hunter education course requirements but need not present their Hunter Education Card when buying a season hunting license or possess it while hunting. Apprentice Hunter is any person who has not successfully completed a hunter education course or does not possess a hunter education certificate. Apprentice hunters may purchase an Apprentice Hunting License for the privilege to hunt and fish in Georgia. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Reliable identification and a Social Security Number (SSN) are required to purchase a license (see page 8; OCGA 19-11-9.1). Conservation rangers may require positive identification when checking licenses. All required hunting licenses and stamps must be in possession while hunting. Any person hunting or providing assistance to another hunter must meet applicable licensing requirements as specified below. Resident means any citizen of the United States who has been domiciled within the State of Georgia for a period of at least three months. Residents include full-time military personnel on active Honorary license for senior citizens: Georgia residents 65 years old or older may obtain an Honorary License free of charge from any license dealer, or a permanent Lifetime License card for $10. See page 8 for details. Honorary license for disabled Georgians: Georgia residents who are permanently, totally disabled may obtain an Honorary License by applying to the License Unit, 2065 US Hwy 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025, 1-800-366-2661. A qualifying disability is an impairment of a permanent and total nature, which prevents gainful employment and is certified as such by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Medicaid, Medicare, or Railroad Retirement System. Honorary License for disabled Georgians must be renewed every 3 years. Honorary license for returning veterans: A one-year (from date of issuance) Honorary License is available to returning veterans, that were on active duty for 90 or more consecutive days, and who were discharged on or after July 1, 2005. Such veterans may obtain this license by providing a copy of their DD Form 214, and a completed DNR application. Applications for this license may be obtained at any WRD office, on the web at gohuntgeorgia.com, or by contacting the License Unit, 2065 US Hwy 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025, 1-800-366-2661. Resident Hunting or Hunting & Fishing License is required for all resident hunters 16 years old or older except when hunting on land owned by them or their immediate family (blood or dependent relationship) residing in the same household. Non-Resident Hunting & Fishing License is required for all nonresident hunters, except non-resident small game hunters under 16. Additionally, non-resident big game hunters (deer, turkey, or bear) 16 years of age and older must possess a valid Big Game License. When hunting big game, non-residents under age 16 must possess a valid non-resident Hunting License, but are exempt from the Big Game License requirement. All non-resident deer hunters must possess a deer harvest record regardless of age. Alligator hunting license is required, in addition to a valid Hunting License, for anyone 16 years of age or older hunting alligator or assisting an alligator permit holder. This privilege is not covered by the Sportsman License. However, Lifetime and Honorary License holders do not need an Alligator Hunting License. Big game license is required for hunting deer, turkey, or bear, in addition to a regular Hunting License. The Big Game License requirement is met by residents who possess a Lifetime, Honorary, or Sportsman License. Everyone else who hunts big game must purchase a Big Game License except non-residents under age 16. It is unlawful to purchase or possess multiple Big Game Licenses. Deer dog hunting license is required for all hunters participating in a dog deer hunt. Hunters who possess a valid Honorary, Lifetime, or Sportsman's License can obtain the deer-dog license at no cost. Page 12 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations hunter education, license requirements & legal hunting equipment Deer harvest record is required for any Deer Dog license. Lifetime License applica- TURKEY FIREARMS: Shotguns with No. 2 or person, regardless of age, who hunts tions can be obtained at gohuntgeorgia.com, smaller shot and any muzzleloading firearm. deer. Deer hunters who are not required to Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) offices, purchase a Big Game License (Youth under or by mail. For identification and proof of FERAL HOG FIREARMS: Any deer, bear, turkey or 16, Honorary & Lifetime License holders) residency requirements see information on small game firearms. must obtain a free Deer Harvest Record at page 12. gohuntgeorgia.com or from any license agent. SMALL GAME & FURBEARER FIREARMS The Deer Harvest Record is valid only for Rifles and Handguns: Any .22-cal. or a single deer hunting season and expires LEGAL FIREARMS & ARCHERY EQUIPMENT smaller rimfire, air rifle, or any muzzle- at the end of January each year. All deer CONVICTED FELONS may not possess any fire- loading firearm. hunters must obtain new Deer Harvest arm while hunting unless that individual's Shotguns: Any having shot shell size 3.5 Record each deer season. It is unlawful to right to carry has been restored (OCGA inches or smaller in length with No. 2 or possess multiple Deer Harvest Records. 16-11-131). This does not apply to archery smaller shot. equipment. Shotguns (Waterfowl): Any 10-gauge WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) LICENSE or smaller loaded with federally approved is required for any person 16 years old or ARCHERY: Longbows, recurve bows, and com- nontoxic shot of size "F" or smaller. Lead older, who does not possess a valid Honorary, pound bows are allowed for hunting any shot may not be in possession while hunt- Sportsman, or Lifetime License, when hunt- game or feral hog. Crossbows are allowed for ing waterfowl. ing on a WMA, NA, PFA or State Park (ex- hunting feral hog and any game except water- cept that any person hunting on a State Park fowl. Arrows for hunting deer, bear or feral hog SPECIAL FIREARM RESTRICTIONS quota hunt is exempt from this requirement). must be broadhead type. Plugged Shotguns: Shotguns must be plugged to a maximum capacity of 3 shells MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING LICENSE or Har- LOADED FIREARM: A firearm is considered (magazine and chamber combined) ex- vest Information Program (H.I.P.) Permit loaded if a shell is in the chamber or maga- cept for deer, bear and feral hog shotguns, is required for any person who possesses a zine; a percussion cap is on the nipple; or which are limited to maximum capacity license and hunts migratory birds (doves, powder is present on the frizzen pan. of 5 shells. Plugs must be one piece and ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, incapable of being removed through the or gallinules). This license is free. This license DEER & BEAR FIREARMS loading end of the magazine. is valid only for a single hunting season and Modern Rifles and Handguns: Centerfire Silencers: Silencers may not be used for expires at the end of February each year. Only, .22-cal. or larger with expanding hunting. bullets. GEORGIA WATERFOWL CONSERVATION LICENSE Shotguns: 20-gauge or larger loaded with ALLIGATOR EQUIPMENT: Hand-held ropes or is required for hunting waterfowl, except for slugs or buckshot. Buckshot is not allowed snares, snatch hooks, harpoons, gigs, or ar- hunters with a valid Honorary, Sportsman, on WMAs, unless otherwise specified. rows with restraining line attached. Lawfully or Lifetime License or children under the age Muzzleloaders: .44-cal. or larger, or muz- restrained alligators may be killed with any of 16. Waterfowl hunters must also obtain a zleloading shotguns 20 gauge or larger. caliber handgun or bangstick. free Migratory Bird Hunting License (H.I.P. Scopes are legal. permit) in addition to other required licenses Primitive Weapons: Legal weapons during NONGAME FIREARMS: For unprotected species and stamps. primitive weapons season include crossbows, only--any firearm. bow and arrow, and muzzleloading firearm. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP is required for all Scopes are legal. waterfowl hunters 16 years old or older and is available after July 1 from U.S. Post Offices. The stamp is valid from July 1June Attention Youth Quail Hunters 30 and must be signed in ink across the face. The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp is available at US Post Offices, 1-800-STAMP24 or usps.com. As part of the WRD Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI), quota youth quail hunts will be conducted on private farmland during the quail season. Youth hunters ages 1017 may apply. Hunt dates, locations & rules will be advertised at www.gohuntgeorgia.com beginning August 15, with an application deadline of October 15, 2009. SPORTSMAN LICENSE is a license that covers all hunting and fishing privileges excluding: Deer Dog License (free of charge for Sportsman License holders), Alligator License, and Federal Duck Stamp. This license specifically includes the H.I.P Permit and Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Conservation, Fishing and Trout Licenses. LIFETIME LICENSES are valid for the life of the person and cover all hunting and fishing privileges (except Federal Duck Stamp). This specifically includes Alligator, Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Conservation, Fishing, and Trout Licenses. Migratory bird hunters must obtain a H.I.P. permit. Deer hunters must obtain a deer harvest record. Deer Dog hunters must obtain a Les Howard www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 13 unlawful activities Someone's Stealing Georgia's Wildlife Poaching is the illegal taking of wildlife. Poachers rob you of hunting opportunities. Poachers steal everyone's wildlife. Poachers give ethical hunters a bad name. Rewards are paid if an arrest is made. Anonymity is respected. UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES Importation of any whole cervid (deer species) carcass or cervid carcass part from any state having a documented case of a cervid infected with CWD, except that the following may be imported: 1) boned-out meat; 2) commercially processed cuts of meat; 3) meat with no part of spinal column or head attached; 4) clean skull plates w/antlers attached; 5) clean antlers; 6) finished taxidermy heads; 7) clean upper canines (buglers, whistlers, ivories). Hunting while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Use of any pitfall, deadfall, snare, catch, trap, net, exposed salt or minerals, live decoy, or baited hook to take game species. Hunting within 200 yards of bait unless bait has been completely removed for 10 days. Hunting within sight of bait, regardless of distance. Hunting or shooting from or across a public road. Discharging a firearm within 50 yards of a public road. Hunting from a vehicle, plane, or boat under power. Hunting without landowners' permission, including power line, gas line, railroad and other rights-of-way. Written permission must be obtained if land is so posted. Use of drugs, poisons, chemicals, smoke, gas, or explosives, or electronically-amplified sounds to hunt any game species. Use of electronic communications equipment to aid in the pursuit of game. Use of a computer or any other device to remotely discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting. Selling or purchasing any game species or parts thereof, except antlers, hides, and tails of legally taken deer, tails of legally taken squirrels, and legally taken alligator products. Disturbing wildlife dens, holes, or homes, or driving wildlife, except venomous snakes, from their dens, holes, or homes. Blinding wildlife with lights. Killing or crippling game without reasonable efforts to retrieve. Holding, possessing, releasing, or importing wildlife without a permit from the DNR. Concealing the taking or possession of wildlife (or parts) which the person in possession reasonably should have known was obtained illegally. Go Ahead and Make Their Day-- Turn In Poachers TurnInPoachers@dnr.state.ga.us 1-800-241-4113 We Are Available 247365 On National Forest Lands, dogs may not be trained from June 1 Aug. 14, or as otherwise provided, and pen-raised birds may not be used at any time. Persons training dogs for hunting must have a valid Hunting License unless they are on their own land or land of an immediate relative. For specific rules regarding WMAs see page 28. REQUIRED CLOTHING: A hunter, and anyone accompanying the hunter, must at all times wear as an outer garment at least 500 square inches of hunter orange above the waist (which may include a head covering) when hunting: deer during the primitive weapons or firearms deer season bear during the primitive weapons or firearms bear seasons feral hogs during the primitive weapons or firearms deer season Hunter orange is not required on WMA or Corps of Engineers tracts designated archery-only, unless otherwise indicated. LEGAL HOURS for hunting are 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset, except that alligators, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes, bobcats and feral hogs may be hunted at night. Any light used to hunt raccoons, opossums, foxes, or bobcats shall be carried on the person of a hunter, affixed to a helmet or hat worn by a hunter, or be part of a belt system worn by a hunter. Legal hours for migratory bird hunting conform to federal regulations (see page 29). CLOSED AREAS: Hunting for all species of wildlife is prohibited on that portion of Morgan Falls Lake (Bull Sluice) lying within Fulton Co. and in Willeo Creek. Counties or parts of counties not specifically open by law or regulation are closed to hunting. Counties open for hunting do not include lands lying within WMAs, PFAs, State Parks, or other State/Federal lands except when such lands are specifically opened. TRAINING DOGS: There is no closed season for training dogs on private lands. It is unlawful to possess firearms (except handguns with blank or shot cartridges), axes, climbers, or other equipment for taking game while training hunting dogs except that shotguns with number six or smaller shot may be used while training pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs using pen raised quail and pigeons provided that the dog trainer maintains proof of purchase of pen raised quail. It is unlawful to run deer with dogs, except during open seasons for hunting deer with dogs, or to take game by any means while training hunting dogs, except during open seasons for such game. PROTECTED SPECIES: It is unlawful to take nongame wildlife except fiddler crabs, coyotes, armadillos, groundhogs, beavers, starlings, English sparrows, pigeons, and venomous snakes. Additionally, rats, mice, frogs, spring lizards, freshwater crayfish, freshwater turtles, and freshwater mussels may be taken except for species on Georgia's Protected Species List. The taking of freshwater mussels requires a Fishing License or Commercial Fishing License. For more information on the commercial taking of freshwater mussels, consult your local state fisheries office or visit gofishgeorgia.com. Page 14 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations Wildlife Violator Compact Georgia, along with 30 other states, is a member of the Wildlife Violator Compact (WVC). This allows Wildlife Officers to treat non-residents hunting in WVC member states (shown below in red) as if they were a resident of that state in regards to wildlife violations. All wildlife law violators will be held more responsible due to the fact that their illegal activities in one state can affect their hunting privileges in all WVC member states. unlawful activities WILDLIFE COMPACT MEMBER STATES For more information visit gohuntgeorgia.com. MEMBER STATES In Process (2) NO (12) Passed Legislation (5) Yes (31) Invest in the Future of Conservation and Save Up to $200 Georgia seniors ages 6064 have a golden opportunity to ensure a lasting contribution to conservation and continuation of our sporting heritage by purchasing a $95 Senior Discount Lifetime License. Purchasing this license now can save you up to $200 in license costs before age 65 and confirms your status as a PAID sportsman for the rest of your life. Did you know that once you become 65 and receive an honorary license the state can no longer count you as a PAID license holder? As a result, Georgia's hunting and wildlife conservation programs are losing money! Georgia can only count PAID license holders for the purpose of obtaining critical Federal Sportfish and Wildlife Restoration dollars, which are derived from taxes placed on fishing gear and sporting arms and ammunition. In Georgia, this means we do not get to count at least 270,000 honorary license holders that represent an annual loss of at least $4 million in Federal Sportfish and Wildlife Restoration funds. Secure your investment in the continuation of hunting and fishing for the next generation, ensure your fishing and sporting arms and ammunition tax dollars are returned to Georgia, and save money now by purchasing the Senior Discount Lifetime License for $95 online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or by visiting a Wildlife Resources Division office. Taurus "The Judge" Holster #1185 Belt #145 Made in USA #1190 Taurus Judge Magnum #1195 Ruger LCR #1125 Ruger LCP #2500-2 www.huntercompany.com Call or write for a FREE catalog of all Hunter Holsters and Accessories. 3300 W. 71st Ave., Westminster, CO 80030-5303303-427-4626 FAX: 303-428-3980 www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 15 deer hunting seasons & regulations The Primitive Weapons license is no longer required to hunt during Archery and Primitive Weapons seasons. However a valid Hunting license is required. ARCHERY SEASON Either Sex Statewide: Sept. 12Oct. 9; Archery Only Counties: Fulton (north of GA Hwy 92) and all of Clayton, Cobb, and DeKalb Counties): Sept. 12Jan. 1 in accordance with statewide bag limits, county-wide antler restrictions and other regulations. Extended Archery Season: Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Rockdale Counties only; Jan. 231 in accordance with statewide bag limits. Additional Archery Season Information: Archers may not possess any centerfire, rimfire, or muzzleloading firearm while hunting during the archery deer season , except that any person possessing a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject to the limitations of OCGA 16-11-126 and 16-11-127 except where prohibited by federal law. Archery hunting is allowed during firearms deer seasons and deer of either sex may be taken except as otherwise specified on WMAs. Archery hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange during primitive weapons and firearms deer seasons except in Archery-Only Counties. PRIMITIVE WEAPONS SEASON Either Sex: Oct. 1016; Statewide, except in archery-only counties and in accordance with bag limits, county-wide antler restrictions and other regulations. Primitive weapons hunters may not possess any centerfire or rimfire firearm while hunting during the primitive weapons season for deer, except that any person possessing a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject to the limitations of OCGA 16-11-126 and 16-11-127 except where prohibited by federal law. Scopes may be used. FIREARMS SEASON See pages 18 and 19 for firearms deer season, dog deer seasons and either-sex dates. DEER HUNTING WITH DOGS Deer may be hunted with dogs only within authorized seasons and localities (see page 19). Additionally, deer may be hunted with dogs only on leased properties of at least 1,000 contiguous acres or privately-owned properties of at least 250 contiguous acres that are permitted by DNR. Permits are specific to a piece of property. Only one annual permit application per property should be submitted. Applications for a permit must be received at least 30 days prior to hunting deer with dogs. Applicants wishing to hunt on opening day must submit an application by September 17, 2009. Applications for a permit may be obtained by contacting any WRD office. To legally hunt deer with dogs, each hunter 16 years and older must possess a deer dog hunting license in addition to all other required licenses and permits. The fee for this license is $5 except that Honorary, Sportsmen's and Lifetime license holders may obtain the license at no charge. Dogs used for hunting deer on such properties must be marked with the assigned permit number during a hunt. The permit number also must be clearly displayed on all vehicles being used during a dog deer hunt. For more information call (770) 761-3044 or visit gohuntgeorgia.com. Season Limit is 10 antlerless deer and 2 antlered deer. One of the two antlered deer must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 inch or longer, on one side of the antlers except in counties with special antler restrictions (see pages 1719). There are no antler restrictions for the other antlered buck except in counties with special antler restrictions (see pages 1719). Deer killed on WMAs, NWRs, or State Parks requiring check-out of harvested deer will be tagged with a special tag and do not count toward the season limit unless otherwise specified. Deer killed on WMA sign-in hunts and all other deer killed in Georgia shall be recorded on the hunter's deer harvest record and count against the hunter's season limit. Failure to record harvested deer on the deer harvest record is a violation of state law. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) While no evidence currently exists to indicate that CWD is present in Georgia's quality deer herd, discoveries of the disease in 15 states, including most recently in Michigan and West Virginia, indicates that no state should consider itself immune. Since 2002, Georgia has tested over 4,255 deer and no positive tests have been confirmed. Also, the importation of any cervid (deer) into Georgia is prohibited. Violators may lose their hunting privileges for at least 3 years. Further, the importation of any whole cervid (deer) carcass or cervid carcass part from any state having a documented case of a cervid infected with CWD is prohibited, except that the following may be imported: 1. boned-out meat; 2. commercially processed cuts of meat; 3. meat with no part of spinal column or head attached; 4. clean skull plates w/antlers attached; 5. clean antlers; 6. finished taxidermy heads; 7. clean upper canines (buglers, whistlers, ivories). Tolerating illegal activity or behavior threatens your hunting tradition. You can proactively protect Georgia's deer herd by reporting illegal importation and hunters illegally hunting over bait or supplemental feed by calling 1-800-241-4113 or contact a regional WRD Law Enforcement office. For more information visit www.cwd-info.org/ or call (770) 761-3045. Page 16 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations deer hunting seasons & regulations Archery-Only Counties: Deer may be IMPORTATION: It is unlawful to import or cause Meat with no part of spinal column or head hunted only with legal archery equipment to be imported any live cervid (deer species) attached in Clayton, Cobb, and DeKalb Cos., and into Georgia. Violators are subject to fines, Clean skull plates w/antlers attached; that portion of Fulton Co. lying north of imprisonment, and loss of hunting privileges Clean antlers GA Hwy 92. Hunter orange is not required for at least three years. Also, it is unlawful to Finished taxidermy heads in archery-only counties or portions thereof. import any whole cervid carcass or carcass Clean upper canines (buglers, whistlers, ivo- part from any state having a documented case ries). Visit cwd-info.org for a list of states/prov- County-wide Antler Restrictions: Antlered of a cervid infected with CWD, except that inces where CWD has been documented. In- bucks may be harvested in Dooly and Macon the following may be imported: dividuals with information concerning the Cos. only if they have a minimum outside Boned-out meat importation of cervids are encouraged to re- antler spread of 15 inches. In Hancock, Commercially processed cuts of meat port this activity to DNR at (770) 761-3044. Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot, and Troup Cos., antlered bucks may be taken only if they have a minimum of 4 antler points, 1 inch or longer, on one side of the antlers. Antlers: It is unlawful to kill a deer unless it has antlers (bone) visible above the hair, except during either-sex or antlerless seasons or hunts. Recording Deer Harvest: Except for WMA, State Park and NWR hunts requiring hunter check-out of harvested deer, hunters may not remove a deer from the place of kill until the deer harvest record has been permanently marked. Hunters may not possess multiple deer harvest records. All deer hunters regardless of age or residency must obtain a deer harvest record and must record all deer harvest information. Transporting Deer Harvested by Another Hunter: Persons transporting deer harvested by another hunter must possess, in writing, the complete name, address, telephone and hunting license number of the person who harvested the deer. Cooler Lockers: Whole or field dressed deer received by a cold storage or processing facility must be marked by the facility operator with hunter's name, county of kill, sex of deer, and date of kill. A list of processors is available at gohuntgeorgia.com. See Importation section below for restrictions on importation of deer carcasses. Head of Deer: It is unlawful to remove the head of a deer until the deer is self-processed or surrendered to a storage facility for storage or processing. Rights-of-Way/Transmission Towers: Transmission towers are property of the utility company. Hunting from a stand or platform attached to a transmission tower is trespassing and is prohibited. Written permission must be obtained from the landowner to hunt on power line, gas line, railroad, or other rights-of-way. See Hunting on an Electric Utility Right-of-Way on page 42. Lakes, Streams & Ponds: It is unlawful to take a deer by any means while it is in a lake, stream, or pond. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 17 either sex days--northern zone northern zone firearms deer season (Oct 17 Jan 1) Buck only except during either sex days. Fulton (north of GA Hwy 92) and all of Clayton, Cobb, and DeKalb Counties are CLOSED to firearms deer hunting. In the portion of Forsyth County lying south of GA Hwy 20, archery equipment, shotguns and muzzleloading firearms only (no other firearms allowed). Antler restrictions in Hancock, Meriwether and Troup Counties: ONLY bucks with at least four points (one inch or longer) on one side of antlers are legal. Chattahoochee & Oconee National Forests Either sex days on national Forest lands may differ from county regulations. please refer to the Hunting Opportunities on Federal Lands In Georgia section on pages 5860 for details. Oct 1718, Oct 31Nov 1, Nov 21Dec 6, Dec 26Jan 1 Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Stephens, White, Whitfield Dade Whitfield Murray Habersham Catoosa Walker Chattooga Floyd Gordon Bartow Polk Haralson Paulding Douglas Fannin Towns Union Rabun Gilmer Pickens Cherokee Dawson Lumpkin White Hall Banks Forsyth Jackson Stephens Franklin Madison Hart Elbert Cobb Gwinnett Barrow DeKalb Walton Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Wilkes Lincoln Fulton Rockdale Carroll Heard Troup Coweta Meriwether McDuffie Clayton Fayette Newton Morgan Greene Taliaferro Henry Warren Spalding Butts Jasper Putnam Hancock Pike Lamar Monroe Jones Baldwin Glascock Columbia Richmond Upson Bibb Crawford northern zone Either Sex Days Map Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 2629, Dec 26, Jan 1 Fannin, Rabun, Towns, Union Oct 17Jan 1 Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, Elbert, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Glascock, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock*, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lincoln, Madison, McDuffie, Meriwether*, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Taliaferro, Troup*, Upson, Walker, Walton, Warren, Wilkes. *Antler restrictions apply Landowner Liability & Hunting Legal liability has been identified as a major concern among landowners when considering whether or not to grant access to hunters to hunt their property. Legal liability has also been offered as a reason some landowners have stopped allowing hunter access to their property. This is an important issue of concern with the increasing need of improving deer management and hunting access. To encourage landowners to make their lands available to the public for recreational purposes, including hunting and fishing, Georgia law (OCGA 51-3-20 through 51-3-26) explicitly shields landowners from civil liability for injuries to persons who use their land for recreational purposes without charge unless the landowner willfully or maliciously fails to guard against or warn of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity. Landowners will not be liable unless they violate this standard of care. Georgia Courts have interpreted this reasonable standard of care as the "duty of slight care", which is lower than that of ordinary care. Georgia law (OCGA 27-3-1) further extends this same protection to landowners, lessees of land, or lessees of hunting or fishing rights who give permission to another to hunt or fish on their property with or without charge. Extended Archery Season Jefferson Burke Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, GwinnWeatshtin,gtaonnd Rockdale Cos. Only; Jan. 231 in accordance with sWtilkaintsoenwide bag limits. Harris Talbot Johnson Twiggs Jenkins Screven Muscogee ShotTagyloruns anPeacdh Muzzleloaders Emanuel ShotguChnattsahoaochnee d Mmarioun zzleloaMdacoenrs Houston may be Bleckley used in Laurens Forsyth CTreuotleun nty Candler Bulloch Montgomery Toombs south of GA HwySc2hle0y . Pulaski Webster Stewart Dooly Sumter Dodge Wheeler Evans B Tattnall Quitman More Bucks, Bigger Bucks, Randolph Terrell Lee Clay Better BucksTM Calhoun Dougherty Crisp Wilcox Telfair Turner Worth Tift Ben Hill Irwin Jeff Davis Appling Coffee Bacon L Long Wayne Early Baker Pierce Miller Mitchell Berrien Atkinson Colquitt Cook Ware Brantley G Seminole Lanier Clinch Decatur Grady Thomas Brooks Lowndes Charlton Camden Echols (662) 295-5702 www.sportsmanscondo.com Page 18 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations Upson Bibb Crawford either sex days--southern zone southern zone firearms deer season (Oct 17 Jan 15) Jefferson Burke Either-sex entire season except that portion of Washington Glynn County lying within Jekyll Island. Dooly and Macon Counties ONLY antlered bucks with a minimum outside spread of 15 inches are legal. Harris, Montgomery, Randolph, and Talbot Counties ONLY bucks with at least four Harris Talbot Muscogee Chattahoochee Marion Wilkinson Taylor Macon Peach Houston Twiggs Bleckley Laurens Johnson Emanuel Jenkins Screven Treutlen Candler Bulloch Effingham points (one inch or longer) on one side of the antlers are legal. Stewart Oct 17Jan 15 Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Ben Hill, Quitman Randolph Webster Schley Sumter Terrell Lee Montgomery Toombs Pulaski Dooly Dodge Wheeler Crisp Wilcox Telfair Turner Ben Hill Jeff Davis Evans Bryan Tattnall Appling Liberty Long Chatham Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Clay Calhoun Dougherty Burke, Calhoun, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Chattahoochee, Clay, Clinch, Coffee, Early Baker Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly*, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Effingham, Emanuel, Miller Mitchell Seminole Evans, Glynn, Grady, Harris*, Houston, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Decatur Grady Lee, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, Macon*, Marion, McIntosh, Miller, Mitchell, Montgomery*, Muscogee, Irwin Coffee Worth Tift Berrien Atkinson Colquitt Cook Lanier Clinch Thomas Brooks Lowndes Echols Bacon Wayne Pierce Ware Brantley McIntosh Glynn Charlton Camden Peach, Pierce, Pulaski, Quitman, Randolph*, Schley, Screven, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot*, Tattnall, Taylor, Telfair, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Ware, southern zone Either Sex Days Map Washington, Wayne, Webster, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson, Worth. *Antler restrictions apply DOG HUNTING (OCT 17JAN 15) Baker, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Calhoun, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Glynn, Grady, Jenkins, Lanier (east of the Alapaha River and southeast of US Hwy 221), Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce (southeast of US Hwy 84 and portion lying northwest of US Hwy 84 and northeast of Pleasant Hill Rd.), Screven, Seminole, Tattnall, Thomas, Ware (that portion lying south of US Hwy 82; and that portion lying north of US Hwy 82 and southeast of US Hwy 84), Washington (north of GA Hwy 24), Wayne (north of US Hwy 341 and west of Beard's Bluff Rd; north of GA Hwy 169; and southeast of US Hwy 84) DOG HUNTING (NOV 26JAN 15) Atkinson (south of US Hwy 82), Jefferson, Johnson (east of GA Hwy 15) HuHnutnerte'srP'saPraardaidseise EExxcclulsuivseivDeeeDrecelrubC, ltuhbo,mTahsvoilmlea,sgvaille, GA 1133,,500000a+craescroefsWoofrlwd Corlalsds cDleaesrsHduenetirnhgunting TGrroeapthFyismhinagnaged deer herd 99 BBeeddroromomLoldogdege LLiimmiitteeddMmemembebrsehrisphs ips U(Sntairqtiuneg oatp$p1o2r,0tu00nipteyr fyoearr) RtheefuqnudaablliefiIenditiSatpioonrtFseme an DOG HUNTING (DEC 5JAN 15) Colquitt, Marion, Stewart, Terrell, Webster www.gohuntgerogia.com Now Forming THomAsvillE sPorTsmAN's Club 229-227-5824 502 SOUTH BROAD STREET, THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 229-227-5824 GMOONEY@SILAND.NET 502 SOUTH BROAD STREET THOMASVILLE, GA 31792 GMOONEY@SILAND.NET Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 19 Help Feed Hungry Georgians Through Georgia Hunters for the Hungry Since 1993, Georgia hunters have donated more than 1.25 million meals of venison. Donate a field-dressed deer at a location listed below or commercially processed venison at our participating processors through the "Drop Back a Pack" program. More information at: gohuntgeorgia.com and gwf.org Opportunities To Donate: September 12, 2009 January 15, 2010 (during business hours) Remember to ask these processors about the "Drop Back a Pack" program. Lee's Meat Processing: 461 Dove Ln, Axson, 912.422.3079 JJ's Deer Processing: 974 GA Hwy 105, Baldwin, 706.776.2819 Mitch's Archery and Deer Cooler: 115 Longview Rd, Canton, 770.479.7004 Daffin Meat Processing: 4100 River Rd, Columbus, 706.322.8848 Mossy Creek Outdoors: 2788 Americus Hwy, Dawson, 229.995.4109 Barlow's Meat Processing: 1692 Milan-Eastman Rd, Eastman, 478.374.5614 Pine Log Processing, LLC: 137 Cagle Rd NE, Fairmount, 770.382.6328 Starley's Deer Processing: 190 George Hatcher Rd, Irwinton, 478.946.8976 Sealey's Deer Cooler: 5675 South Apple Valley Rd, Jefferson, 706.335.9304 Country Jacks: 148 Coston Rd, Leesburg, 229.883.6017 Wright's Deer and Wild Hog Processing: 126 Wright Dr NE, Milledgville, 478.452.4228 K&K Deer and Wild Hog Processing: 6749 Good Hope Rd, Naylor, 229.269.5557 Garner's Grinder: 18630 Hwy 16, Sparta, 706.444.9228 Fire Tower #2 Meat Processing: 47 Sam Woods Rd, Stephens, 706.743.3766 Stewart's Quality Meats, Inc.: 204 Washington St, Vidalia, 912.537.9888 November 78, 2009 (9 a.m.8 p.m.) Newnan: Royal Baptist Church; Hwy 34 Bypass N to Royal Mayo Rd. 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NATIONAL FOREST & CORPS OF ENGINEERS LANDS Zone 7 (Q=110) Appling, Glynn, Long, (outside of WMAs) Hogs may be taken with McIntosh, Tattnall, Toombs, and Wayne Cos. archery equipment during archery deer season, Zone 8 (Q=90) Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, with deer weapons during firearms deer season, Chatham, Effingham, Evans and Liberty Cos. BEAR with turkey weapons during turkey season and Zone 9 (Q=60) Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Restriction Killing of females with cub(s) or with small game weapons during small game Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Richmond, a cub under 75 pounds is prohibited. season from Aug. 15 through the last day of Screven, and Washington Cos. Northern Zone In Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Feb. Pursuing, catching or hunting hogs with On WMAs in the open zones, alligators Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, dogs is prohibited during firearms deer season. may be taken during open small game dates Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, No limit. No night hunting. No hunting over that coincide with the open season for alliga- Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, bait. Hunting license requirements must be tor (unless otherwise specified) by valid permit Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, met. Hunter orange is required during fire- holders only. WMA license required. No alli- Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, arms and primitive weapons deer seasons. gator hunting on National Wildlife Refuges. Walker, White, Whitfield Cos.: STOCKING Relocating feral hogs is illegal un- For detailed information see the special Alli- Archery: Sept. 12Oct.9 less they have tested negative for brucellosis gator Hunting Season brochure available on the Primitive Weapons: Oct. 1016 and pseudorabies within 30 days prior to be- internet at gohuntgeorgia.com or at WRD of- Firearms: Oct. 17Dec. 6 ing moved. Individuals who relocate hogs in fices. Interested hunters must apply online for No dogs or bait allowed. Bears must be re- violation of laws and regulations are subject Alligator Quota hunts at gohuntgeorgia.com. ported to personnel of the Wildlife Resources to prosecution by the Dept. of Agriculture. It Division, Gainesville Office (770) 535-5700 is illegal to release hogs on public or private SMALL GAME or Armuchee Office (706) 295-6041 with- lands without permission of the landowner. BOBCAT & FOX Dec. 1Feb. 28. No limit. Dog in 24 hours of harvest. After hours, call WARNING Feral hogs can carry diseases that are hunting allowed. Bobcats and foxes may be 1-800-241-4113. At a minimum, the hide transmissible to people. To avoid possible ex- hunted with small game firearms by hunters and skull must be taken to the Gainesville posure, wear plastic gloves when field-dressing using manual calls. or Armuchee office within 3 business days of feral hogs; wash hands with soap and hot water GROUSE Oct. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit: 3. harvest for tagging. Bears may also be checked immediately afterwards; avoid direct contact OPOSSUM Oct. 15Feb. 28; No limit. at any WMA check station in the counties with blood and reproductive organs; cook QUAIL Nov. 14Feb. 28; Daily limit: 12. listed above that are open for a managed deer/ thoroughly. Properly dispose of all waste. RABBIT Nov. 14Feb. 28; Daily limit: 12. bear/hog hunt between 8 a.m.8 p.m. during PROCESSING Any facility that processes hogs SQUIRREL Aug. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit: 12. the bear season. for a fee must be licensed as a red meat estab- COYOTES, ARMADILLOS, GROUNDHOGS, BEAVERS, Southern Zone In Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, lishment by the Dept. of Agriculture. Deer STARLINGS, PIGEONS & ENGLISH SPARROWS No Echols and Ware Cos. processors can obtain a Custom Feral Hog Ex- closed season. No limit. Electronic calls may Firearms: Sept. 2426; Oct. 13; Oct. 810 empt license from the GA Dept. of Agriculture, be used for hunting coyotes. Dog hunting allowed; No baiting. Bears must Meat Inspection Section for $10. Contact the RACCOON Northern Zone (Area north of be checked and tagged at the GA Forestry Meat Inspection Section at (404) 656-3673 for and including Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Commission Offices in Fargo, Folkston or more information. This licensing requirement Gwinnett, Barrow, Jackson, Madison and Homerville between 12 noon and 9 p.m. on does not apply to anyone processing a feral hog Elbert Cos.): Oct. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit 1. days of hunts. for their own use. Southern Zone (Area south of Carroll, Statewide Season Limit One (1) Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Barrow, Jackson, ALLIGATOR Madison and Elbert Cos.): Oct. 15Feb. 28; TURKEY Sept. 5 Oct. 4 for quota permit holders only. Daily limit 3. Mar. 20May 15, 2010, statewide. Season limit of 1 per quota permit holder. Season Limit 3 Gobblers. Legal alligators must be 48 inches or longer TRAPPING from end of snout to tip of tail. Participants Dec. 1Feb. 28 for mink, otter, fox, opos- FERAL HOG must be at least 12 years of age. Areas open sum, muskrat, skunk, bobcat, and weasel. Rac- PRIVATE LANDS No closed season; no limit. Fe- for the harvest of alligators are limited to 9 coons may be trapped only in the Southern ral hogs may be hunted at night with a light, zones with zone specific quotas as follows: Raccoon Zone. There is no closed season for which is carried, on the person, affixed to a Zone 1 (Q=55) Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, trapping beavers and coyotes. Complete trap- helmet or hat, or part of a belt system worn by Early, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Ran- ping regulations can be obtained on the web at a hunter. No hunting over bait or from a ve- dolph, Stewart, Terrell, and Webster Cos. gohuntgeorgia.com or from any WRD office. hicle. A resident Hunting License is required Zone 2 (Q=115) Baker, Decatur, Grady, to hunt feral hogs for all resident hunters 16 Miller, Mitchell, and Seminole Cos. FALCONRY years old or older, except when hunting on Zone 3 (Q=50) Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Valid falconry permit required. land owned by them or their immediate fam- Dougherty, Houston, Lee, Macon, Peach, Quail (Daily limit: 12), grouse (Daily limit: 3), ily (blood or dependent relationship) residing Schley, Sumter, Taylor, and Worth Cos. and rabbit (Daily limit: 12); Oct. 1Mar. 15. in the same household. Non-residents must Zone 4 (Q=75) Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Squirrel (Daily limit: 12); Aug. 15Mar. 15. meet non-resident license requirements. Con- Cook, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Thomas, See Late-Season Migratory Bird brochure for tact the Game Management office nearest you Tift, and Turner Cos. falconry waterfowl season information. for more information (see page 4). Zone 5 (Q=60) Ben Hill, Bibb, Bleckley, Page 22 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations federally regulated migratory birds For information on planting and manag- ing a legal dove field obtain the brochure Dove hunting and agricultural practices in Georgia from gohuntgeorgia.com or contact your local WRD office. A separate publication with hunting regulations for ducks, geese, and other late-season migrants is distributed by the DNR, available on the web at gohuntgeorgia.com, and at major license dealers in early September. MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING LICENSE (H.I.P. permit) is required for any person who purchases a license and hunts migratory birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, or gallinules). This license is free and can be obtained by completing a migratory bird hunter questionnaire when purchasing a hunting license. CROWS Nov. 7Feb. 28; No Limit; Electronic calls may be used. Crows may be taken outside of these dates only when causing agricultural damage. Land for all seasons. Deer. Duck. Turkey. Bass. Land is land. Unless it's MeadWestvaco land. find yours now. to learn more about mwv land in the southeast, call 1-888-4-MWV-LAND (1-888-469-8526). MWVLandSales.com MARSH HENS (Rails) Sept. 19Oct. 21; Oct. 31 Dec. 6. Daily limit: 15. Attention Duck Hunters 5620-01 StateHuntingMag_f.indd 1 5/28/09 2:46:24 PM MOURNING DOVE Sept. 520; Oct. 1018; Nov. 26Jan. 9; Daily Limit: 15. Eurasian collared doves may be taken at any time; No limit. SNIPE Nov. 15Feb. 28; Daily Limit: 8. WOODCOCK Dec. 19Jan. 17; Daily Limit: 3. Avian Influenza Surveillance Continues This Season The Georgia Department of Natural Resources would like to thank you for your support of the avian influenza monitoring program we have conducted for the last three seasons. With your cooperation, Georgia DNR staff collected samples from many hunter-harvested ducks and geese from across Georgia. These samples, along with additional samples from our partner agency, the United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services, were tested for the presence of the Asian H5N1 strain of avian influenza. No Georgia samples (or any samples from across the country) tested positive for this virus. LEGAL HOURS Dove: 12 noon until sunset on opening day of September season, and hour before sunrise to sunset for the remainder of the season. Other Migratory Birds: hour before sunrise to sunset. FEDERAL YOUTH WATERFOWL DAY Only youth 15 years of age or younger may hunt waterfowl or geese on this day. An adult at least 18 years of age must accompany the youth into the field but may not hunt. BANDED BIRDS Hunters harvesting any banded migratory bird should call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bird Banding Laboratory at 1-800-327-BAND. Once again this fall, we will be conducting more avian influenza monitoring across Georgia, and we would appreciate your assistance. Wild birds, in particular certain species of waterfowl and shorebirds, are considered to be the natural reservoirs for avian influenza viruses. One type of avian influenza virus, Asian H5N1 strain, has caused mortality among poultry, wild waterfowl, and even humans in the recent past. This strain of avian influenza is not currently known to exist in the United States or even in North America. However, because of its potential impact on wild birds, domestic poultry, and human health should it be introduced into the United States, the USDA has funded a monitoring program to assist in the early detection of the Asian H5N1 strain. As part of this monitoring program, associates with both the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture will be collecting cloacal and tracheal swabs from hunter-harvested ducks during the 200910 hunting season. If you are a duck hunter, and you see one of our associates in the field this fall (most likely at a boat ramp or other public-access area) please allow us to take a sample from your duck so it can be tested for the presence of avian influenza viruses. The sample collection process will take only a few seconds, and you will be allowed to keep your ducks. possession of migratory birds Harvested by Another Persons possessing migratory birds harvested by another hunter must possess, in writing, the hunter's signature, address, total number of birds harvested by species and dates of harvest. For further information on avian influenza viruses, see the following websites: USGS National Wildlife Health Center: nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/avian_influenza/index.jsp Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study: uga.edu/scwds/avianinfluenzainformation.html Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov/flu/avian/ www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 23 200910 georgia hunting seasons, dates & limits Big Game SPECIES SEASON Archery, Either sex Extended Archery--Either Sex (ONLY for Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett & Rockdale Counties) Deer Primitive Weapons--Either Sex Firearms--Northern Zone Firearms--Southern Zone DATES LIMIT Sept. 12 Oct. 9, Statewide Jan. 231 Oct. 1016, Statewide Oct. 17 Jan. 1 Oct. 17 Jan. 15 12 per season, Statewide. No more than 10 may be antlerless and no more than 2 may be antlered. One (1) of the 2 antlered deer must have at least 4 points, one inch or longer, on one side of the antlers. Firearms deer hunting is not allowed in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton (north of GA Hwy. 92), and that portion of Glynn county lying within Jekyll Island. In the portion of Forsyth county south of GA Hwy. 20, only shotguns and muzzleloaders may be used (no other firearms allowed). In Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot and Troup counties, only antlered bucks with at least 4 points on either side are legal. In Dooly and Macon counties, antlered bucks must have a minimum 15-inch outside spread. Bear Turkey Northern Zone Southern Zone Statewide Archery: Sept. 12 Oct. 9 Primitive Weapons: Oct. 1016 Firearms: Oct. 17 Dec. 6 1 per season, Statewide Firearms: Sept. 2426; Oct. 13 & 810 March 20 May 15, 2010 3 Gobblers per season Big Branch Canoes Hand Crafted, Heirloom Quality Wooden Canoes Customize a quality canoe for your cabin, camp or home waters Hand laid gunwales, by master artisans using century old techniques Over 100 hours of workmanship in each individual canoe Stable and easy to handle, built with a focus on stability and smooth tracking Delivery is available across eastern US Call for an appointment with the craftsman who will custom build your boat 413-884-2573 NWTF GA State Convention January 1516, 2009 Calling Contests/Seminars/Banquet/Auction Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, GA South GA J.A.K.E.S. Day September 26, 2008 Paradise PFA Tifton, GA Annual J.A.K.E.S. 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For more information, contact Greg Brown at (478) 862-3237 or gastatenwtf@pstel.net Page 24 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations 200910 georgia hunting seasons, dates & limits SMALL GAME SPECIES Alligator Crows SEASON Zone & Quota Limited Statewide Dove Statewide Fox & Bobcat Grouse Statewide Statewide Marsh Hens Statewide Opossum Quail Rabbit Raccoon Squirrel Woodcock Statewide Statewide Statewide Northern Zone Southern Zone Statewide Statewide Mink, Otter, Fox, Opossum, Muskrat, Skunk, Bobcat, Weasel 13250 GA_NJ hunting.ai 7/8/09 Statewide 8:16:18 AM DATES Sept. 5 Oct. 4 Nov. 7 Feb. 28 Sept. 520; Oct. 1018; Nov. 26 Jan. 9 Dec. 1 Feb. 28 Oct. 15 Feb. 28 Sept. 19 Oct. 21; Oct. 31 Dec. 6 Oct. 15 Feb. 28 Nov. 14 Feb. 28 Nov. 14 Feb. 28 Oct. 15 Feb. 28 Oct. 15 Feb. 28 Aug. 15 Feb. 28 Dec. 19 Jan. 17 Dec. 1 Feb. 28 LIMIT 1 per quota permit holder No limit 15 per day, 30 in possession No limit 3 per day 15 per day No limit 12 per day 12 per day 1 per day 3 per day 12 per day 3 per day No limit TRAPPING The Evolution of the Gun Rack Proliner Series 3-Ply Waders Innovative Construction 100% Waterproof of Stretchable, Stretch Nylon Jersey C Light-weight & Durable Stretch M 3-Ply Material (Nylon Jersey/Rubber/NylonJersey) Rubber Stretch Nylon Jersey Y Sleek design of one 100% Waterproof piece construction Rubber Bottom CM Stretchable, Ozone light-weight and durable Resistant MY 200 grams ThinsulateTM Insulation in Special Rubber Polyurethane Foam boot ThinsulateTM CY Molded rubber Stretch or felt out sole Nylon Jersey Stretch Rubber CMY Stretch Nylon Jersey K Thinsulate is a trademark of 3M WIN61605MOB Gametrax 100% waterproof construction with Proline waterproof system 600 grams of ThinsulateTM Ultra Insulation Premium oil nubuck leather and nylon upper Black rubber toe and heel reinforcement Camo wrapped EVA midsole and rubber outsole Removable insole Pro Line Manufacturing Co. 186 Parish Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 Phone: 1-800-334-4612 Fax: 1-973-692-0999 www.prolineboots.com Tree Stands Duck Blinds www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 UTVs Golf Cars Page 25 wildlife management areas outdoor recreational opportunities GENERAL: Camping, hiking and other recreational uses are allowed year-round, unless otherwise posted at the WMA check station or at a specific recreation site. All WMA visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during the hunting seasons. Specific recreation sites may be closed as needed for management purposes by posting at the site. CAMPING: All camps must be in designated campgrounds, unless otherwise indicated or posted at the WMA check station. Camping is allowed anywhere on WMAs on National Forest Lands, except where posted otherwise. Forest Service regulations govern outdoor recreation on WMAs located on National Forest Lands. Camping or driving motor vehicles on managed wildlife openings is prohibited. Carving, cutting, chopping or damaging of live trees is prohibited. Camping or establishment of a campsite shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed 14 consecutive days after which the campsite shall be vacated and all personally owned property is removed for a period of not less than 7 days. During that 7 day period, a new campsite may not be established within 1 mile of the vacated campsite by the same person(s). Loaded firearms are prohibited in camping areas, except that any person possessing a license to carry a concealed firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject to the limitations of OCGA. 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by federal law. Campers are responsible for their own trash. No person shall unreasonably disturb or annoy others through abrasive, insulting, or threatening words or actions, or disobey any lawful order of a law enforcement official, or act in a manner resulting in a breach of the peace. No generators, musical instruments, radios, televisions, or other noise-making devices may be used after 10 p.m. or before 7 a.m., in such a manner that they may be heard by other WMA visitors. HORSES AND BICYCLES are restricted to open improved roads, designated trails, or designated areas. Bicycles may be used on closed improved roads for hunter access. Horses may be used off roads and trails during permitted field trials. Horses and bicycles may be used on National Forest Lands not otherwise closed. Horses and bicycles are prohibited on the Appalachian Trail. FIREWOOD: Only trees that are dead and down may be cut and used for firewood by visitors while staying on WMAs. FISHING: Unless otherwise posted, fishing is allowed on WMAs according to statewide regulations. When fishing on a WMA, only a Fishing License is required. However, a Fish- You Give, They Live. Buy A Tag! Georgia residents who purchase a wildlife license plate for their vehicle help support the conservation of many plant and animal species in the state. These tags are available at any county tag office (or by checking the wildlife license plate box on your mail-in registration form) and they can be purchased for a one-time fee of $25. The Bobwhite Quail and deer plate supports the Bobwhite Quail Initiative. ing License and a WMA License is required to fish on state Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) and Waters Creek Trophy Trout Stream on Chestatee WMA (see fishing regulations). Anglers possessing a One-Day Fishing, Honorary, Disability, Sportsmen's, or Lifetime License are not required to have a WMA License. ORGANIZED GROUPS: Any organization or individual sponsoring an event (field trials, etc.) involving more than 10 persons on a WMA may be required to obtain a "Right of Entry" agreement from the DNR. The appropriate Game Management office (see page 4) should be contacted for details. Events which conflict with primary uses of a WMA may be prohibited. For WMAs on National Forest Lands, special use permits issued by the U.S. Forest Service shall satisfy the requirements for a "Right of Entry" agreement. SHOOTING RANGES: DNR provides shooting ranges on several WMAs statewide. Please refer to page 32 for more information. Protecting Georgia Game & Fish! In September 2008, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) established a policy providing a process to monitor those who habitually violate game and fish laws and regulations. Habitual violators of Georgia game and fish laws and regulations and those found guilty of violating laws on hunting bears, hunting alligators, night hunting deer and computer assisted remote hunting may have their licenses and/or permits revoked or suspended and may be denied or refused renewal of any future licenses and/or permits for a period of up to two years. For more information: Visit www.georgiawildlife.com and click on "News." The Trout Unlimited tag benefits the Fisheries Management trout conservation and management program. The bald eagle and hummingbird plates support the Nongame Conservation Section. This section works to conserve Georgia's nongame and endangered wildlife. Learn more at www.georgiawildlife.com Page 26 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations general wma regulations All WMA laws, rules and regulations, un- hunter's possession while hunting on all DESIGNATED BIRD DOG TRAINING AREAS: See less otherwise specified, must be followed check-in hunts. Some firearms deer hunts page 31. Bird dog training is allowed year on Natural Areas, Heritage Preserves, Public only require sign-in prior to hunting. Sign-in round, only during daylight hours or as Fishing Areas, and State Parks open for hunt- prior to hunting is required on archery hunts otherwise specified, only pen-raised quail ing. WMA license is required except for State and turkey hunts unless otherwise specified. and pigeons may be released and harvested Park Quota Hunts. Sign-In is required only once per season. using shotguns with number six or smaller Check-out or sign-out (on day of kill) is shot while training pointing, flushing, and GENERAL required on big game hunts only if a deer, retrieving dogs provided that the dog trainer UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES: bear, hog or turkey is killed. Deer harvested maintains proof of purchase of pen-raised Placing bait or wildlife food. on Sign-In hunts must be recorded on your quail. Hunting within a posted safety zone. Deer Harvest Record. Deer harvested on Hunting within 50 yards of any road Check-In hunts receive special tags and are DESIGNATED FURBEARER DOG TRAINING AREAS: opened for vehicular access. not recorded on your Deer Harvest Record. See page 31. No furbearer dog training is Shooting from a motor vehicle. allowed unless otherwise specified in the Possessing a cocked crossbow in a motor Quota Hunts are hunting opportunities lim- WMA listings on pages 3031 of this book- vehicle. ited to selected applicants only unless speci- let. Where specified in the WMA listings, Possessing a firearm during a closed hunt- fied otherwise. Hunters must apply by the furbearer dog training is allowed during ing season for an area, except on designated deadline and be selected for a specific quota WMA small game dates and Aug. 114 and shooting ranges, unless such a firearm is hunt to participate. March 119. unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as to not be readily accessible, except that TREE STANDS & OTHER HUNTING STRUCTURES: DESIGNATED ARCHERY ONLY AREAS: In desig- any person possessing a license to carry a "Hunting Structure" means any portable tree nated archery only areas, only archery equip- concealed firearm that is valid in this state stand, ground blind, stool, chair, bucket, wa- ment may be used to hunt. This restriction pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) or terfowl blind, or other similar device used for applies to all species unless specified other- 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject the purpose of hunting. Hunters may not wise (see page 32). to the limitations of OCGA 16-11-126 construct or hunt from any tree stand that is and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by not portable or natural. Tree stands may not HORSES AND BICYCLES are restricted to federal law. be placed on utility poles or other structures open improved roads, designated trails, Possessing a loaded firearm (a gun is con- supporting utility lines. For big game and fe- or designated areas. Bicycles may be used sidered loaded if a shell is in the chamber or ral hog hunts, hunting structures shall not be on closed improved roads for the purpose magazine, a percussion cap is on the nipple, placed any sooner than one day prior to the of hunter access. Horses may be used off or powder is present on the frizzen pan) hunt and shall be removed from the WMA roads and trails during permitted field in a motor vehicle, except that any person no later than 12 noon the day following the trials. Horses and bicycles may be used on possessing a license to carry a concealed hunt. For small game hunts, hunting struc- National Forest Lands not otherwise closed. firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to tures may be placed and shall be removed Horses and bicycles are prohibited on the OCGA 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may from the WMA only on the day of the hunt, Appalachian Trail. carry such firearm subject to the limitations except that on opening day of dove season of OCGA 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, ex- hunters shall not enter a managed dove field VEHICLES: ATVs are allowed on open, im- cept where prohibited by federal law. and hunting structures shall not be placed on proved roads and designated trails only dur- Camping or operating a motor vehicle a managed dove field prior to 10 a.m. ing the period between 2 hours before sunrise upon any permanent wildlife opening. and 2 hours after sunset one day prior to and Driving a vehicle around any gate, sign, DOGS must be confined or kept on a leash during big game and special hog only hunts earth berm, or similar device intended to except when hunting or training during by hunters actively participating in the hunt, prevent vehicular access. designated seasons or on designated areas. except where otherwise specified. However, Consuming alcohol except at camp sites Persons training dogs must have a valid on National Forest Lands including WMAs (this regulation does not apply on National Hunting and WMA License. Bulldogs and on the National Forest, ATVs are restricted Forest Lands). Airedales are not allowed on WMAs for to designated trails unless posted otherwise. Possessing alcohol while hunting on hunting any species. Dogs are not allowed Roads may be closed at the discretion of the National Forest lands. for pursuing or catching feral hogs. Hunters DNR. Vehicles may not be parked in such a Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. must remove their dogs upon departure. way as to block an open or closed roadway. Taking or possessing any wildlife except Trail dogs for rabbits are limited to Beagles, All motor vehicles are restricted to improved during an open season for that species. Basset hounds and Dachshunds. Hunters roads open for vehicular access. "Improved Trapping. are allowed to hunt raccoons with trail dogs Roads" are roads that receive maintenance Target practicing except on an authorized only. Owners are responsible for their dogs for the purpose of hunter access, and "Open shooting range. and any damage they may do to wildlife Roads" are roads not closed with a gate, sign, Possessing or using buckshot except on other than raccoon, fox, opossum or bobcat. earthen berm or similar device intended to dog-deer hunts. It is unlawful to run deer with dogs unless prevent vehicular access. Motor vehicles (in- Using metal detectors or collecting artifacts. otherwise specified (see Dixon Memorial, cluding ATVs, dirt bikes, utility vehicles, golf Using paintball equipment (this regulation Paulks Pasture, Rogers, and Townsend carts, and other off-road vehicles) must meet does not apply on National Forest Lands). WMAs). Hunters whose dogs are found applicable safety, licensing, insurance and chasing deer may be appropriately charged. registration requirements for use on public Check-In versus Sign-In hunts: Check-in is Anyone wishing to pursue any game animal roads. Vehicle and ATV operators must be required prior to hunting during managed or furbearer for the purpose of training at least 16 years old. firearms deer, bear and hog hunts except as dogs may do so only during hunting dates otherwise specified. Hunters may check- for that species listed for each WMA unless FEES ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS: Fees in starting at 12 noon the day before the otherwise specified. may be charged for camping, ATV/ORV hunt. Check-in permits must remain in the trails, shooting ranges, and boat ramps Page 28 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations general wma regulations on the National Forest. These fees apply as killed. If check station is unmanned, kills SMALL GAME, FURBEARERS, to all users. For more information, visit must be listed on sign-out forms provided at FALCONRY & COYOTES www.fs.fed.us/conf or contact any US Forest check station and reported to personnel of ALLIGATORS are small game species and may Service Office. the Wildlife Resources Division within 24 be taken on small game dates during statehours: Armuchee (706) 295-6041, Gainesville wide alligator season by quota permit holders CHILDREN (770) 535-5700, Fort Valley (478) 825-6354, only, unless otherwise specified in the WMA "Direct supervision" or "directly supervised" or Fitzgerald (229) 426-5267. After hours, call listings on pages 3453. See page 22 for more means uninterrupted, unaided visual contact 1-800-241-4113. For bear tagging require- information. and auditory communication of a child by an ments, see page 22. adult. All children under sixteen (16) years of age shall be accompanied by and under TURKEY COYOTES may be taken during deer, bear, turkey and small game hunts. Weapons direct supervision of an adult eighteen (18) Turkey hunting on some WMAs is by are restricted to legal firearms and archery years of age or older when hunting. quota application. See page 55 for informa- equipment for the game species specified for tion. Otherwise, turkey hunting is allowed a particular hunt in the WMA listings on ADULT/CHILD HUNTS ON WMAs, State Parks & Mar. 20May 15 and hunters must sign-in pages 3453 of this booklet. Electronic calls NWRs: (Hunts for those under age 18) On at check station and sign-out any harvested may be used. Adult/Child Hunts for big game, all children birds. Season limit is 3 gobblers. (17 years old and under) shall be accompanied and directly supervised by a responsible FERAL HOG FALCONRY: All WMAs are open for falconry during listed small game dates for a specific adult; an adult shall supervise no more than May be hunted with archery equipment dur- area see pages 3453. Field trial areas and one child. On Adult/Child Hunts for small ing archery deer hunts, with deer firearms dur- archery-only hunting areas on WMAs are also game, one adult may directly supervise no ing firearms deer hunts, with turkey weapons open for small game hunting by means of falmore than two (2) children (17 years old during turkey hunts and with small game conry during the statewide falconry season. and under). Adults and children may pos- weapons during small game dates on most sess firearms and hunt on small game and WMAs or as otherwise specified in the WMA FURBEARERS: Raccoons, opossum, foxes and non-quota big game Adult/Child Hunts pro- listings on pages 3453. On special hog hunts, bobcats may be hunted within statewide seavided that an adult hunting on such hunts specified in the WMA listings on pages 3453, sons during small game and furbearer dates, shall be directly supervising a child who is big game weapons may be used and hunter unless otherwise specified in the WMA listactively participating in the hunt. During orange may be required. Pursuing, catching ings on pages 3453. Furbearers may not be Adult/Child big game quota hunts, only one or hunting hogs with dogs is not allowed. No hunted during firearms deer hunts. Night firearm is allowed and only the child may limit unless otherwise specified. Hunting and hunting is allowed, unless otherwise speci- hunt. All Adult/Child big game hunts are WMA Licenses are required. Electronic calls fied, between 6 p.m. and 12 noon the folfirearms hunts unless specified otherwise. may be used any time feral hog hunting is lowing day. Hunters must pick up their dogs permitted. No night hunting. by 12 noon on the day following the hunt. DEER Electronic calls are prohibited. Two (2) deer may be harvested on any one MIGRATORY BIRDS (1) managed hunt (sign-in hunts less than CROWS, SNIPE & WOODCOCK may be taken on SMALL GAME: Unless otherwise specified, one (1) week in length or any hunt requir- small game dates during the statewide sea- hunters are allowed to hunt any small game ing hunter check-in). However, on managed sons unless otherwise specified. Electronic with an open state season (see page 25) dur- hunts having quality buck antler restrictions, calls may be used for crows. No limit on ing the small game dates specified in the only one (1) of the two (2) deer harvested crows. WMA listings on pages 3453. No small may be an antlered buck. Bag limits on sign- game or furbearer hunting is allowed dur- in hunts lasting one (1) week or longer are DUCK hunting on managed impoundments ing managed deer hunts except that migra- the same as the statewide limit. On check-in at Altamaha, Arrowhead, Cordele Hatchery, tory birds may be hunted during archery hunts, hunters must obtain a permit at Evans PFA, Oconee & Rum Creek WMAs deer hunts during open state season unless the WMA check station prior to hunting is by quota only. Hunters must hunt from otherwise specified. and are required to check-out harvested assigned areas or ponds. Shooting hours deer. Hunters should not record the deer end at 12 noon, except the last Saturday of UNPROTECTED NONGAME SPECIES may be taken on their deer harvest record. The deer the season, when hunting is allowed until only during small game dates. should be taken to the WMA check station sunset. See page 57 for quota hunt informa- where DNR personnel will provide a special tion for Altamaha & Oconee (Dan Denton deer tag. On all other deer hunts, hunters must Waterfowl Area). For Arrowhead PFA, Evans complete their deer harvest record at the site PFA, Rum Creek WMA, Flat Creek PFA and of the kill and sign-out the deer on the date of Cordele Fish Hatchery see area listings on kill at the WMA check station. No small game pages 3553. Waterfowl hunting can take or furbearer hunting is allowed during man- place only during specified waterfowl hunt- aged deer hunts, unless otherwise specified. On ing dates. Waterfowl on all other WMA loca- hunts with quality buck regulations requiring a tions may be hunted any day of the waterfowl minimum of 4 points on one side, points must season that the area is open for small game be at least one inch long. On hunts requiring hunting or as otherwise specified. a 15-inch antler spread, spread is greatest width measured from the outside edges of GOOSE hunting is allowed on WMAs except the antler beams. on managed waterfowl impoundments. On managed waterfowl impoundments, geese BEAR may be taken only during managed water- All bears killed during open seasons must be fowl hunts during the state goose season. checked at the check station on same date www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 29 specialty hunts on wmas & federal areas ADULT/CHILD HUNTS Review specific listings in Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities for details. No. Location 3 Allatoona WMA 5 Arrowhead WMA 6 B. F. Grant WMA 7 Beaverdam WMA 8 Berry College WMA 10 Big Hammock WMA 11 Big Lazer Creek WMA 12 Blanton Creek WMA 16 Bullard Creek WMA 17 Cedar Creek WMA 19 Chattahoochee Bend SP 21 Chickasawhatchee WMA 22 Clarks Hill WMA 23 Clayhole Swamp WMA 24 Clybel WMA 26 Coopers Creek WMA 27 Coosawattee WMA 29 Cordele Hatchery 30 CrockfordPigeon Mtn WMA * Cumberland Island NS 31 Dawson Forest WMA 32 DiLane WMA 36 Dukes Creek CA * Eufaula NWR 40 Evans County PFA 49 Grand Bay WMA 50 Griffin Ridge WMA 56 J. L. Lester WMA 57 Joe Kurz WMA 58 John's Mountain WMA 60 Lake Russell WMA 68 Mead Farm WMA 70 Moody Forest NA 71 Oaky Woods WMA 72 Ocmulgee WMA 73 Oconee WMA 76 Ossabaw Island WMA 78 Paradise PFA 80 Paulks Pasture WMA 81 Penholoway Swamp WMA 84 Redlands WMA 88 River Bend WMA 89 River Creek WMA 92 Rum Creek WMA 93 Sansavilla WMA * Savannah NWR 96 Silver Lake WMA 103 Tuckahoe WMA 104 Walton Public Dove Field WMA 107 Wilson Shoals WMA Type Deer Waterfowl Turkey Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Turkey Deer Deer Waterfowl Deer Deer Deer Quail Dove Deer Deer Waterfowl Deer Turkey Deer Turkey Deer Dove Turkey Deer Deer Waterfowl Squirrel Turkey Deer Deer Waterfowl Deer Dove Deer Deer Dove Deer Deer Dove Turkey Waterfowl Turkey Waterfowl Deer Deer Waterfowl Turkey Deer Dove Dove Date Oct. 1617 Dec. 12, Jan. 9 March 2027 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Jan. 1618 Nov. 2729 Oct. 34 Oct. 1011 Nov. 68 Dec. 2628 Nov. 2124 Dec. 2628 Oct. 2325 Sept. 1820 Oct. 911, Dec. 1820 Mar. 2028, Apr. 311, May 1015 Oct. 23 Nov. 1315 Nov. 28, Jan. 2 Oct. 1618 Dec. 2022 Oct. 910 Feb. 6 Sept. 5 Oct. 2324 Oct. 10, 17, 24 Nov. 28, Dec. 12 Sept. 1920 Mar. 2728, Apr. 34 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Mar. 2021 Oct. 1011 Sept. 5, 12, 19 May 815 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Oct. 1012 Nov. 21, 28 Dec. 1920, 2627 Mar. 2021 Oct. 1016 Oct. 1016 Nov. 28 Nov. 2628 Sept. 5, 12, 19 Sept. 1820 Sept. 2527 Sept. 5 Oct. 2425 Dec. 2628 Sept. 5, 12 Mar. 2628, Apr. 911 Dec. 19, Jan. 9 Mar. 2028, Apr. 311, May 1015 See details in area listing Sept. 2527 Oct. 131 Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 Apr. 311 Sept. 1820 Sept. 5 Sept. 5 ladies HUNTS No. Location 3 Allatoona WMA 11 Big Lazer Creek WMA 30 Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA 58 John's Mountain WMA 60 Lake Russell WMA 92 Rum Creek WMA Type Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Date Oct. 1718 Nov. 2425 Oct. 1618 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 68 Oct. 13 honorary license holders hunts No. Location 3 Allatoona WMA 11 Big Lazer Creek WMA 22 Clarks Hill WMA 24 Clybel WMA 30 Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA 36 Dukes Creek CA 55 Horse Creek WMA 58 John's Mountain WMA 60 Lake Russell WMA 92 Rum Creek WMA 106 West Point WMA Type Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Date Oct. 1718 Nov. 2425 Oct. 2325 Dec. 1012 Oct. 1618 Oct. 2324 Oct. 1011 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 68 Oct. 910 Oct. 1617 WHEELCHAIR HUNTERS-ONLY HUNTS No. Location 1 Albany Nursery WMA 28 Coosawattee-Carter's Lake WMA 45 Flint River WMA * Okefenokee NWR * Piedmont NWR 85 R. B. Russell SP 88 River Bend WMA * Savannah NWR Type Deer Turkey Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Date Nov. 1215, Dec. 36 Mar. 2728, Apr. 1011, Apr. 2425 Nov. 68 Oct. 2324 Oct. 2324 Oct. 1617 Dec. 89 Oct. 34 Nov. 1718 *Denotes a Specialty Hunt opportunity on a Federal area. See Federal Hunting Opportunities in Georgia (page 5860) for details. Page 30 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations dog training areas on wmas & federal areas bird dog training areas Review specific area listing for seasons and restrictions. No. Location 1 Albany Nursery WMA 2 Alexander WMA 3 Allatoona WMA 7 Beaverdam WMA 8 Berry College WMA 27 Coosawattee WMA 30 C rockfo rd - Pigeon Mountain WMA 39 Elmodel WMA 49 Grand Bay WMA 53 Hart County WMA No. Location 55 Horse Creek WMA 56 J. L. Lester WMA 68 Mead Farm WMA 72 Ocmulgee WMA -- Gum Swamp Creek Tract 79 Paulding Forest WMA 81 Penholoway Swamp WMA 87 Richmond Hill WMA 104 Walton Public Dove Field WMA furbearer dog training areas (outside of take season) Review specific area listing for seasons and restrictions. No. Location 8 Berry College WMA 14 Broad River WMA 21 Chickasawhatchee WMA 27 Coosawattee WMA 30 C rockfo rd - Pigeon Mountain WMA 38 Elbert County WMA 42 Fishing Creek WMA 48 Germany Creek WMA 53 Hart County WMA 55 Horse Creek WMA 59 Keg Creek WMA No. Location 61 Lake Seminole WMA 63 Little Satilla WMA 77 Otting WMA 84 Redlands WMA 87 Richmond Hill WMA 91 Rogers WMA 94 Sapelo Island WMA 95 Sheffield WMA 97 Soap Creek WMA 98 Sprewell Bluff NA 106 West Point WMA 108 Yuchi WMA OUTDOORS INSURANCE OUTDOORSINSURANCE.COM, INC. Call a Sportsman About Insurance General Liability Director's & Officer's Liability Excess/Umbrella Liability Property (Building & Contents) (3-D Targets - Equipment) Hunting Clubs (Owned and Leased) Sportsman's Clubs Rod & Gun Clubs Sporting Clays & Wing Shooting Archery & Bowhunting Clubs Guides & Outfitters Hunting Preserves Pro Shops 3-D Ranges National & State Organizations P.O. Box 6336 Wheeling,WV 26003 866-695-9040 or 800-552-9925 (Evening) Fax: 740-695-9053 www.outdoorsinsurance.com Acknowledgment of Landowners The Department would like to acknowledge the following private landowners, companies, and governmental agencies owning properties leased as Wildlife Management Areas: Aubrey Corporation Berry College, Inc. Billy Wayne Sellers Blum, Frederick Bowater Timber-4 LLC Burch, Jane Malone Forest Resources Consultants Forestar Georgia Power Company Girl Scouts of USA Houston Co. Commission Jones Company Ltd. K. B. Coleman McCranie Land Company, Inc. Oaky Woods Properties, LLC Plum Creek Timberlands LLC Rayoneir Forest Resources, L.P. Springbank, LLC Stanley, Coleman Temple-Inland Forest, LLC The Campbell Group, LLC The Langdale Company Thomason, Mrs. Margaret Timbervest Partners, LLC University of Georgia VZ Timberland, LLC Wildlwood Timberlands, LLC www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 31 shooting ranges on wmas & federal areas DNR provides archery and firearms shooting range opportunities around the state. Hours and days of operation vary. Range rules are posted at all ranges. Hearing and eye protection are required at all firearms ranges. Clay targets are prohibited. Most ranges are not staffed. Use ranges at your own risk. Please visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call the appropriate Game Management office for hours, complete rules, and specific range information. WMAs with archery ranges No. Location 22 Clarks Hill WMA 24 Clybel WMA 56 J. L. Lester WMA 66 McDuffie PFA 86 Rich Mountain WMA -- Cartecay Tract 90 Rocky Mountain PFA 101 Tallulah Gorge State Park 104 Walton Public Dove Field WMAs with firearms shooting ranges No. Location 7 Beaverdam WMA Range Hours Daylight hours 10 Big Hammock WMA Daylight hours 11 Big Lazer Creek WMA MondaySunday: sunrise to sunset 16 Bullard Creek WMA Daylight hours TuesdaySaturday: 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. 21 Chickasawhatchee WMA Sunday: 12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. Monday: CLOSED 24 Clybel WMA MondaySaturday: 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED 25 Cohutta WMA Sunrise to sunset daily. $5.00 parking fee. 34 Dixon Memorial WMA Daylight hours 51 Hannahatchee WMA TuesdaySunday: sunrise to sunset Monday: CLOSED 58 John's Mountain WMA May 1Aug. 31: 9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Sept. 1April 30: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED. $5.00 parking fee. 65 Mayhaw WMA TuesdaySunday: sunrise to sunset Monday: CLOSED 72 Ocmulgee WMA TuesdaySaturday: sunrise to sunset SundayMonday: 1:00 p.m. to sunset 87 Richmond Hill WMA WednesdayMonday: 8:00 a.m. sunset Tuesday: CLOSED 106 West Point WMA MondaySaturday: 9:00 a.m. sunset Sunday: 12:00 p.m. sunset 107 Wilson Shoals WMA Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earliest Tuesday: 12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earliest Sunday: 12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. 108 Yuchi WMA TuesdaySunday: 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Mondays: CLOSED Can You Handle the Challenge? The Hunter Education Skills Challenge offers participants an opportunity to advance their outdoor education skills through competition. The program includes events that simulate realistic conditions in order to reinforce and test a young hunter's skills. Who Can Compete? This program is open to any youth age 18 years old or younger that has completed their hunter education course. Competitions include two divisions: Junior (age 14 and younger) and Senior (age 1518). How Does it Work? Youth compete first in a local Challenge. Each Challenge is an organized competition containing up to six components (archery, air rifle, safety trail challenge, orienteering, wildlife identification and responsibility exam). Participants earn points at each component with a maximum score of 500. The top 10 scoring participants are eligible for the State Challenge (scheduled for January 16, 2010). For more information--such as practice tests or local Challenge locations--visit www.georgiawildlife.com and select "Education" and "Programs and Events." ThisprogramismadepossiblethroughWildlifeRestorationfundsandtheGeorgiaDepartment of Natural Resources. Page 32 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations wildlife management area locator The numbers on this map correspond with the alphabetical listing of Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities on the following pages. Region 1 (706) 295-6041 Region 2 (770) 535-5700 Region 3 (706) 595-4222 Region 4 (478) 825-6354 Region 5 (229) 430-4254 Region 6 (229) 426-5267 Region 7 (912) 262-3173 25 100 105 109 30 58 25 86 27 86 28 26 13 18 20 36 101 60 77 5 90 8 56 83 3 95 79 31 67 64 107 15 46 53 85 38 14 42 97 N W E S 19 106 57 47 98 12 11 99 41 69 104 52 84 24 6 73 48 59 22 82 66 17 92 37 43 71 72 72 7 88 68 32 2 108 9 54 33 103 74 75 51 62 1 21 39 65 45 29 35 61 96 89 55 44 78 49 40 16 70 10 50 87 76 102 81 91 93 23 94 63 4 80 34 Page 34 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities All of the following Wildlife Management hunting on Sept. 5 for quota permit holders (20), maximum of 3 hunters per blind area; Areas, Natural Areas, Conservation Areas, only in designated fields only. General Hunt: Check-In no later than 5:00 a.m. EST. State Parks, Public Fishing Areas, and Fish Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Jan. 9. Feral Hog May be hunted on Butler, Hatcheries are open for hunting. Please note SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. Champney, and Rhetts Islands during ar- that the numbers following the acreage in DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take GA chery deer season and after the last Saturday the heading for each listing represents the Hwy 24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison of waterfowl season. See page 29. Special Game Management Region office to contact Rd.; go 1.5 miles to Sign-In board. Hog Hunt: Mar. 110, on lands west of for additional information. All youth hunt- Butler and Champney Island only; hunter ing opportunities are highlighted in green. 3 ALLATOONA WMA (6,818 acres) 1 orange required, no dogs allowed [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Access to Rhetts Island 1 ALBANY NURSERY WMA (300 acres) 5 Deer & Bear at designated sites only. Boats are restricted to one motor of no more than 25 hp as deter- Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. 15 mined by manufacturer's plate. Refuges will be Deer [Sign-In]; closed to firearms at all times, but open to hog Archery/Either Sex: Dec. 12Jan. 15 Firearms/Adult/Child, Honorary License and deer hunting during archery deer season [Sign-In]; Holders & Ladies/Either Sex & Bear: and to rabbit hunting with bow and arrow af- Firearms/Either Sex/Wheelchair Hunters Oct. 1718 [Check-In]; ter last Saturday of waterfowl season. Firearms Only: Nov. 1215, Dec. 36; No Quota; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 19Dec. 6, and primitive weapons deer hunting allowed Shotgun Only [Sign-In]. Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. only on islands west of Butler and Champney. Turkey Wheelchair Hunters Only: Mar. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. All blinds, decoys, and other personal property 2728, April 1011, 2425; Quota 2 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15 must be removed immediately after hunt. Air- [Sign-In]. Apply between Feb. 15Mar. 10. Sept. 11, Dec. 725, Jan. 2Feb. 28. Pigeons boats are prohibited inside managed waterfowl Small Game & Furbearers Pigeons and and pen-raised quail may be used for train- impoundments. All roads and dikes are closed pen-raised quail may be used for training ing pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in to motorized traffic unless otherwise specified. pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in des- designated areas Aug. 1Oct. 16, Dec. 725, Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping, ignated areas except during scheduled hunts Jan. 2Mar. 19 (see page 28). Rabbit dogs and crabbing from Sept. 1530 and during the (see page 28). No furbearer season. may be used on the bird dog training area. statewide waterfowl season. Quail Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13; Quota 1 party/ Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1016, DIRECTIONS FROM DARIEN Take U.S. Hwy 17 hunt, maximum 3 persons/party [Sign-In]. Nov. 26Jan. 9. south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right. Bag limit: 6 quail/person and 12 quail/party. Waterfowl State season. Rayonier Natural Area (McIntosh, Long, Apply by Dec. 15; see quota hunt application SPECIAL REGULATIONS No firearms allowed and Wayne Cos.; 1330 acres), which consists instructions (page 55). in U.S. Corps of Engineers developed camp- of a 300 ft. wide section of non-contiguous Rabbit Saturdays and State holidays only: sites. Horse and bicycle facilities are closed all property including both sides of the Altama- Jan. 16Feb. 27; Shotgun Only. day Oct. 1718 and before 10:00 a.m. EST ha River extending from river mile 61 (Doe Squirrel Saturdays and State holidays only: during all other deer and turkey seasons. Eddy) to 1 mile east of Sansavilla Powerline Aug. 15Nov. 7, Jan. 16Feb. 27; Shotgun ATVs prohibited. Crossing (river mile 36). WMA stamp re- Only. DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE Take Hwy quired to hunt. Boundaries are posted with Dove Sept. 5; Quota 35 [Sign-In]. Apply by 20 east from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. WMA signs and paint. Rayonier NA is open Aug. 15; see quota hunt application instruc- for all statewide seasons. tions (page 55). General Hunt: Sept. 7, 12, 19, Oct. 10, 12, 17, Nov. 2628, Dec. 12, 19, 4 ALTAMAHA WMA (29,300 acres) 7 2426, Jan. 1, 2, 9. 5 ARROWHEAD WMA (400 acres) 1 Waterfowl (Saturdays and State holidays Deer only): Jan. 16 through end of statewide sea- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 Deer & Bear Archery: Dec. 24Jan. 3 son. [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM ALBANY Take GA Hwy Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Waterfowl Adult/Child (only child 234 west 11 miles; turn right on Tallahassee [Sign-In]; can hunt): Dec. 12 and Jan. 9; Quota 30 Rd.; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right. Firearms/EitherSex:Oct.17Nov.1,Nov.23 [Check-In]. Apply by Oct. 15. See quota hunt Dec. 6, Dec. 28Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. application instructions (page 55). Shooting 2 ALEXANDER WMA (1,300 acres) 3 Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. hours until 12 noon for waterfowl. Small Game & Furbearers (except snipe) Small Game Sept. 57, Oct. 1718, 2425, Aug. 15Feb. 28, except on Butler Island, Nov. 2629, Jan. 1618. Deer which is open after last Saturday of waterfowl Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 season. Snipe hunting is allowed Wed.Sun. [Sign-In]; during state season, except on Butler Island 3D Buck Bag Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Nov. 30 which opens after last Saturday of Water- Rain Activated Mineral Filtration Bag [Sign-In]. fowl Season. Furbearers may only be hunted Deposits fresh minerals Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. on lands west of Butler and Champney Is- with each rain Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. lands. Long lasting Furbearer dog training allowed. Pigeons and Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26 Refillable pen-raised quail may be used for training Jan. 9. No dove hunting on Butler Island Hang year-round pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in during waterfowl season. Saves time and money designated areas. See page 28. Waterfowl Wed., Sat., Sun. and State holi- For The Serious Hunter Dove Sept. 5; Quota 50; Apply between Aug. days during State Season except Butler Island, Lick the habit! 115; see quota hunt application instructions which is Sat. only; shooting hours are morn(page 55). A self-addressed stamped envelope ings until 12 noon and until sunset on the must be included to receive permit. Dove last day of the season; Butler Island: Quota 229-567-0751 www.3dbuckbag.com www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 35 georgia public hunting opportunities DIRECTIONS FROM ROME Take U.S. Hwy 27 north 9 miles to GA Hwy 156; turn right (east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd Springs Rd; 8 BERRY COLLEGE WMA (15,585 acres) 1 10 BIG HAMMOCK WMA & NATURAL AREA (6,900 acres) 6 turn left and go 2 miles to area. Deer & Bear Deer Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Nov. 2, Natural Area (Archery Only): Sept. 12Jan. 6 B. F. GRANT WMA (12,000 acres) 4 Nov. 813 [Sign-In]; 15 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1222, Sept. 27 Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 47; Quota Oct. 16 [Sign-In]; Deer 1,000 [Check-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 2426 Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Firearms/Either Sex & Bear: Dec. 25; [Check-In]; Sept. 1920, Sept. 2627 [Sign-In]; Quota 1,000 [Check-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2124 Firearms/Antlerless: Nov. 47, Dec. 25; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Jan. 16 [Sign-In]; Quota 400 [Check-In]; 18; Quota 750 [Check-In]. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Nov. Primitive Weapons/Quality Buck & Ant- Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. 2729 [Sign-In]; lerless: Dec. 1719 [Sign-In]. Small Game Aug. 15Nov. 2, Nov. 830, Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 67, Dec. 912 Turkey Dec. 6Jan. 14, Jan. 19Feb. 28. No fur- [Sign-In]. Adult/Child: Mar. 2027 [Sign-In]; bearer season. Pigeons and pen-raised quail Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. General Hunt: Mar. 28May 15 [Sign-In]. may be used for training pointing, flushing Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 17, and retrieving dogs in designated areas (see Oct. 1719, Oct. 25Nov. 4, Nov. 825, Sept. 2124, Sept. 28Nov. 2, Nov. 830, page 28). Rabbit dogs may be used on the Nov. 30Dec. 7, Dec. 13Feb. 28; Natural Dec. 615, Dec. 20Feb. 28. bird dog training area. Bird dog training area Area: Aug. 15Sept. 11, Jan. 16Feb. 28. Waterfowl State season during small game open only from Aug. 1Nov. 2, Nov. 830, Alligators May be hunted during open dates. No hunting on MARSH ponds. Dec. 6Jan. 14, Jan. 19Mar. 19. archery dates concurrent with the alligator SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only bucks with Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26 season in accordance with rules and regula- 15"outside spread or 16" main beams are 30, Dec. 6Jan. 9. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. legal. No hunting on pastures. SPECIAL REGULATIONS There is no open sea- SPECIAL REGULATIONS If the river stage DIRECTIONS FROM EATONTON Take Hwy 16 son for the taking of any wildlife on Berry is 9 feet or higher, measured at the west 0.7 miles; turn right on Hwy 441 By- College Refuge. Firearms and archery equip- Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be pass; go 1.5 miles to Godfrey Rd.; turn left ment are prohibited on refuge. Hunters may closed. No firearms deer hunting allowed and go 6 miles to Check-In station. not use the main campus for gaining access. in Natural Area and hunters may not hunt Horse, bicycle and foot trails and areas are within 50 feet of the nature trail. Dogs pro- 7 BEAVERDAM WMA (5,500 acres) 6 closed all day during deer firearms season hibited on Natural Area from Mar. 1Nov. and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery 1. Foot traffic only in Natural Area. Hunter and turkey season. ATVs prohibited. orange is not required on Natural Area. Deer DIRECTIONS FROM ROME Take U.S. 27 north DIRECTIONS FROM GLENNVILLE Take Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1225, Oct. 316 to jct. of Old Summerville Rd.; turn left on Hwy 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. [Sign-In]; Old Summerville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to jct. Area lies on both sides of Hwy 144. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. 26 with CCC Rd. at check station. Oct. 2 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2931 [Check-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 2628, Dec. 16 9 BIG DUKES POND NATURAL AREA (1,692 acres) 3 11 BIG LAZER CREEK WMA (7,200 acres) 4 Deer 19 [Sign-In]. Deer Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 Sept. 12Oct. 1, Oct. 59 [Sign-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck & 11, Oct. 1727, Nov. 124, Nov. 29Dec. 14, Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Antlerless: Oct. 34 [Sign-In]; Dec. 20Feb. 28. Pigeons and pen-raised [Sign-In]; Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: quail may be used for training pointing, Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Nov. 30 Oct. 2124, Nov. 1114 [Check-In]; flushing and retrieving dogs in designated [Sign-In]. Honorary License Holders & Ladies/ areas (see page 28). Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 2425 Alligators May be hunted during open Small Game & Waterfowl Wed. and Sat. [Sign-In]; archery dates concurrent with the alligator only during state waterfowl season. Water- Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: season in accordance with rules and regula- fowl hunting allowed until 12 noon. No Dec. 45 [Sign-In]; tions pursuant to alligator hunting. furbearer season. Turkey Mar. 2026, Mar. 27Apr. 2, DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN Take U.S. 441 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping, horses Apr. 39; Quota 50 [Check-In]. Apr. 10 north 4.5 miles; turn right on Old Toomsboro and ATVs prohibited. Note safety zone on May 15 [Sign-In]. Rd., go 7.5 miles to WMA sign; turn right map--access prohibited between Feb. 1 and Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, on Oconee Church Rd., turn at WMA sign. Jul. 15. Oct. 1019, Oct. 25Nov. 9, Nov. 1522, DIRECTIONS FROM MILLEN Take Hwy 17 Nov. 26Dec. 2, Dec. 6Feb. 28. North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks Mountain Creek Duck Club Visit us and see what duck hunting is really about! 1269 Short Cut Road Molena, GA 30258 770-884-0262 or 770-550-3048 GeorgiaDuckHunt.com Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left. with at least four (4) points (1 inch long or longer) on either side are legal. DIRECTIONS FROM TALBOTTON Take U.S. 80 east 4 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go 6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkum Rd. and go 1.2 miles to check station. Page 36 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 12 BLANTON CREEK WMA (4,800 acres) 4 15 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 2528, Dec. 16 BROAD RIVER NATURAL AREA (440 acres) 2 19 [Check-In]. Deer Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Dec. 6. Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Turkey Mar. 20May 15. 12Oct. 8 [Sign-In]; Oct. 11Nov. 23, Nov. 29Dec. 14, Dec. 20 Small Game Aug.15Sept.11,Dec.7Feb.28. Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck & Feb. 28. No furbearer season. Antlerless: Oct. 1011 [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM DAHLONEGA Take GA 60 DIRECTIONS FROM DANIELSVILLE Go north Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. north for 28 miles to jct. with USFS Road on U.S. 29 for 2 miles; turn right on Hwy 47, Nov. 1821; Quota 200 [Check-In]. #69; turn left and go 1 mile to the check 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; go 0.3 Turkey Mar. 2026, Mar. 27Apr. 2, station. mile; area is on right. Apr. 39; Quota 40 [Check-In]. April 10 14 May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, BROAD RIVER WMA (1,500 acres) 3 16 BULLARD CREEK WMA (13,900 acres) 6 Oct. 12Nov. 2, Nov. 816, Nov. 22Feb. 28. Dove Sept. 5; Quota 90. Dove hunters must Deer Deer call (478) 825-6354 between Aug. 115 to Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1229, Oct. 416 apply for quota dove hunt. Sept. 12, 19, Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 [Sign-In]. Ocmulgee Tract open for Archery Oct. 1218, Nov. 26Jan. 9. [Sign-In]; deer hunting only: Sept. 12Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; Waterfowl No Hunting on MARSH Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 1 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 13 Pond. [Sign-In]. [Check-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 2124 with at least four (4) points (1 inch long or Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. [Sign-In]; longer) on either side are legal. Furbearer dog training allowed (see page 28). Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Nov. 68 DIRECTIONS FROM WEST POINT Take Dove [Sign-In]; Hwy 103 south 10 miles to mile marker 6, Sept. 5; Quota 30. Apply Aug. 115. See Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 2528 turn right to check station. quota hunt application instructions (page [Sign-In]. 13 BLUE RIDGE WMA-- CHATTAHOOCHEE NF (20,900 acres) 2 55). A self-addressed stamped envelope must Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. be included to receive a permit. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, General Hunt: Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. Oct. 1719, Oct. 25Nov. 4, Nov. 923, 26Jan. 9. Nov. 29Feb. 28; Ocmulgee Tract: Jan. Deer & Bear SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. 16Feb. 28. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. 6 DIRECTIONS FROM ELBERTON Take Hwy 72 Alligators May be hunted during open ar- [Sign-In]; east 11 miles. Turn right on Hwy 79; go 7.3 chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator Primitive Weapons/Either Sex & Bear: miles to River Rd., turn right. Go 0.75 miles season in accordance with rules and regula- Oct. 810 [Check-In]; to Sign-In board on left. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 37 georgia public hunting opportunities SPECIAL REGULATIONS Montgomery County Tract access is limited to foot or boat travel only and is quality buck which means bucks 19 CHATTAHOOCHEE BEND STATE PARK (Adult/Child Only) (2,910 acres) 4 Turkey Mar. 2026, Mar. 27Apr. 2; Quota 50 [Sign-In]. Apr. 3May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15 must have a minimum of four (4) points Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Nov. 21 Sept. 11, Oct. 25Nov. 3, Nov. 817, Nov. (1 inch or longer) on one side. No firearms 24; Quota 75 [Sign-In]. 22Dec. 1, Dec. 624, Dec. 29Feb. 28 deer hunting within designated archery-only SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunt is open to select- [Sign-In]. Furbearer dog training allowed areas (Ocmulgee and Towns Bluff Tracts) but ed Adult/Child applicants only. To apply, visit (see page 28). legal firearms permitted for turkey and small gohuntgeorgia.com before Sept 1. When apply- Dove Sept. 5; Quota 40; Quota on desig- game hunting. ing for this hunt, only the child should appear nated field only (all other areas are open to DIRECTIONS FROM HAZELHURST Take U.S. on the application because only the child may public) [Sign-In]; see quota hunt application 221 north 7 miles; turn left at entrance sign; hunt. Apply online at gohuntgeorgia.com. Any instructions (page 55). General Hunt: Sept. go to check station. child selected for this hunt must be accompa- 620, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Jan. 9. nied by an adult. Please refer to the Instruc- Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: 17 CEDAR CREEK WMA (OCONEE NF) tions for Online Quota Hunt Applications on Aug. 49 (2009), Mar. 27, May 2530, (40,570 acres) 4 page 55. Hunt participants will be charged a June 813, 2227, Aug. 38 (2010); hunter $30 non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt orange required; no dogs allowed [Sign-In]. Deer fee. Selected hunters may reserve cabins and DIRECTIONS FROM ALBANY Take Hwy 91 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 12 campsites at John Tanner State Park by calling south 4 miles to jct. with Hwy 62; turn [Sign-In]; the park office at (770) 830-2222. Camping right and go 15 miles; follow signs to check Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Deer Last prohibited on Chattahoochee Bend State Park. station. Day: Oct. 1417 [Check-In]; Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be closed 22 Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1214 [Check-In]; to the general public from Nov. 2124. ATVs Dec. 1619 [Sign-In]; prohibited. CLARKS HILL WMA (12,700 acres) 3 Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 2129 DIRECTIONS FROM NEWNAN Take U.S. 27 [Sign-In]; Alt north 6.4 miles to Wagers Mill Rd.; turn Deer Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Dec. 26 left, go 3.3 miles to Boone Rd.; turn right, go Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1223, Sept. 28 28 [Sign-In]. 1.5 miles to Payton Rd.; go right 2.1 miles Oct. 9 [Sign-In]; Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. to kiosk. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, [Sign-In]; Oct. 18Nov. 10, Nov. 1520, Nov. 30Dec. 14, Dec. 2024, Dec. 29Feb. 28. Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 18, Nov. 20 CHESTATEE WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (25,000 acres) 2 Firearms/Either Sex: Sept. 2527 [Check-In]; Nov. 929 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child & Honorary License 30Dec. 14, Dec. 2024, Dec. 29Jan. 9. Deer & Bear Holders/Either Sex: Oct. 2325 [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM MONTICELLO Take Hwy 12Oct. 16 [Sign-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 16 east mile; take right fork on Hwy 212; Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either 11, Oct. 17 22, Oct. 26Nov. 8, Nov. 30 go 12 miles to check station sign; follow ar- Sex Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 47 Feb. 28. Sign-In is mandatory. row 0.5 mile to check station. [Check-In]; Dove Sept. 5; Quota 30. Apply Aug. 115. 18 CHATTAHOOCHEE WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (25,150 acres) 2 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Dec. 912 See quota hunt application instructions (page [Check-In]; 55). A self-addressed stamped envelope must Firearms/Either Sex & Bear: Dec. 31Jan. 2 be included to receive permit. Dove hunting [Check-In]. on Sept. 5 for quota permit holders only in Deer & Bear Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. designated fields only. General Hunt: Sept. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, 12, 19, Oct. 1718, Nov. 30Jan. 9. 12Oct. 16 [Sign-In]; Oct. 17Nov. 2, Nov. 8Dec. 7, Dec. 1329, Waterfowl State seasons. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Jan. 3Feb. 28. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Areas west of U.S. Deer Last Day: Oct. 2831 [Check-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM CLEVELAND Take U.S. 129 Hwy 78/GA Hwy 17 are open for hunting Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either north 10.5 miles to Turner's Corner; turn during statewide seasons only. Camping in Sex Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 1821 left on U.S. 19; go 0.5 mile; turn right on designated sites only. [Check-In]; Dick's Creek Rd.; go 1 mile to check station DIRECTIONS FROM THOMSON Take U.S. 78 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Dec. 25 driveway on left. north 10 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd. [Check-In]. at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Oct. 1726, Nov. 116, Nov. 2230, 21 CHICKASAWHATCHEE WMA (19,700 acres) 5 23 CLAYHOLE SWAMP WMA (5,242 acres) 7 Dec. 6Feb. 28. Deer DIRECTIONS FROM HELEN Take Hwy 75 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9, Deer north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. Hwy Dec. 31Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1216, Sept. 21 75; cross bridge; turn right, go 2.8 miles to Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 29, Oct. 4-8, Oct. 17-Nov. 13, Dec. 28Jan. check station. [Sign-In]; 15 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 2224, Nov. 57 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. [Sign-In]; 1820 [Check-In]; Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Days: Nov. 1921; Quota 350 [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 1420 [Sign-In]; Days: Dec. 35; Quota 350 [Check-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 13 [Check-In]; Adult/Child/Either Sex: Dec. 2628 [Sign-In]. Nov. 2122, Dec. 2127 [Sign-In]. Page 38 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Nov. 23Dec. 20, Dec. 28Feb. 28. 25 COHUTTA WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (96,503 acres) 1 DIRECTIONS FROM DAHLONEGA Take GA Hwy 60 north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers Creek Rd.; turn right and go 0.5 mile to jct. Alligators May be hunted during open ar- Deer & Bear of USFS Road #236; turn left and go 4 miles chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. to jct. of USFS Road #4; turn right and go season in accordance with rules and regula- 6, Oct. 1216 [Sign-In]. 0.5 mile to check station. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Oct. 811, DIRECTIONS FROM BLAIRSVILLE Take Old Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunt: Dec. 26 [Check-In]. Blue Ridge Hwy west 5 miles to Mulkey Mar. 110; hunter orange required; no dogs Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Gap Rd.; turn left and travel 8.5 miles to allowed [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, check station. ARCHERY-ONLY AREA Oct. 17Nov. 30, Dec. 7Feb. 28. 27 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15. Feral Hog See page 28. Special Hog Hunt: Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Feb. 511; hunter orange required; no dogs COOSAWATTEE WMA (7,450 acres) 1 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. allowed [Sign-In]. 11, Jan. 16Feb. 28. DIRECTIONS FROM ELLIJAY Take Hwy 52 west Deer & Bear SPECIAL REGULATIONS Area west of Firebreak 9.2 miles; turn right at Conasauga Lake sign; Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. along Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all go 3.5 miles; turn right on USFS Road #68, 16, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; species. Horseback riding prohibited during go 2.0 miles to check station. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex & Bear: deer hunts. DIRECTIONS FROM CHATSWORTH Take U.S. Nov. 1315 [Check-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM STERLING Take Hwy 341 Hwy 411 North to Eton; turn right at traffic Firearms/Either Sex & Bear: Dec. 1719 north 0.5 mile; turn right on Old Jesup Rd.; light and follow Holly Creek Rd. 11.6 miles [Check-In]. go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. on right; WMA is to check station. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. 6 miles down Pennick Rd. on right. DIRECTIONS FROM CISCO Take GA Hwy 2; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. go 3 miles to jct. with West Cowpen Rd.; 11, Oct. 17Nov. 11, Nov. 16Dec. 15, Dec. 24 Deer CLYBEL WMA (CHARLIE ELLIOTT WILDLIFE CENTER) (6,400 acres) 4 check station at jct. 26 COOPERS CREEK WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) 20Feb. 28. Pigeons and pen-raised quail may be used for training pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Rabbit dogs may be used on the Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 2, Nov. (30,000 acres) 2 bird dog training area. Bird dog training 2329 [Sign-In]; Deer & Bear area open only from Aug. 1Nov. 11, Nov. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 1230, 16Dec. 15, Dec. 20Mar. 19. 911; Quota 150 [Sign-In]; Apply by Sept. Oct. 416 [Sign-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. 10; Dec. 1820 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex & Bear: DIRECTIONS FROM CHATSWORTH Hunt- Firearms/Honorary License Holders/Ei- Oct. 23 [Check-In]; ers must Sign-In/Check-In and Sign-Out/ ther Sex: Dec. 1012 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex & Bear: Check-Out harvested big game at the Coo- Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2831, Nov. Nov. 1114 [Check-In]; sawattee Carter's Lake Archery Area check 1821; Quota 150 [Check-In]. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Dec. 912 station (see below). Turkey [Check-In]. Adult/Child: Mar. 2028, Apr. 311; Quota Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. 25 [Check-In]; Apply between Feb. 128. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. May 1015 [Sign-In]; 11, Oct. 17Nov. 9, Nov. 15Dec. 7, Dec. General Hunt: Apr. 1723, May 17; Quota 13Feb. 28. 25 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Oct. 37, Oct. 1226, Nov. 116, Nov. 22, Nov. 30Dec. 8, Dec. 1316, Dec. 21 Feb. 28. Daily limit: 3 rabbits/person and 6 quail/person or 12 quail/party. Dove Sept. 5, Quota 200; Dove hunters must call (478) 825-6354 between Aug. 115 to apply for quota dove hunt. General Hunt: Sept. 12 & 19, Oct. 1218, Nov. 30Dec. 8, Dec. 1316, Dec. 21Jan. 9. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Multi-use trails and ar- eas are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Rules are posted at trailhead. DIRECTIONS FROM MANSFIELD Take Hwy 11 south 2.7 miles; turn left at WMA Sign; fol- low signs 2 miles to check station. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 39 georgia public hunting opportunities 28 COOSAWATTEE CARTER'S LAKE WMA (3,600 acres) 1 Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19,Oct. 1014, Nov. 26 General Hunt: Dec. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, Dec. 7, Dec. 13Jan. 9. 30, Feb. 10; Quota: 8 parties per hunt; per- SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. sons selected may bring up to 2 guests; limit Deer & Bear Horse, bicycle, caving, hiking, rock climb- 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party [Sign-In]. Ap- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 16, Nov. ing, parasailing and hang-gliding trails and ply between Oct. 115. Hunters including 9Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; areas are closed all day during firearms deer a non-selection notice from previous ap- Firearms/Wheelchair Hunters Only/Ei- seasons. Additionally, horse and bicycle trails plications will receive priority. List hunts ther Sex & Bear: Nov. 68; Quota 40 and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during dates in order of preference on application. [Check-In]. archery deer and turkey season. Firearms re- Quail hunters may take woodcock, snipe, Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. strictions apply to certain portions of WMA. and other game birds with an open season. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Consult WMA map for specific locations. See quota hunt application instructions 11, Oct. 17Nov. 4 , Jan. 2Feb. 28. DIRECTIONS FROM LAFAYETTE Take Hwy 193 (page 55). A self-addressed stamped enve- Waterfowl State waterfowl season. west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd.; turn left lope must be included to receive permit. An SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. Quo- and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd.; turn right Adult/Child party consists of one adult and ta hunters must apply by letter to U.S. Army and go 0.3 mile to check station. up to two children. Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 96, Oakman, Small Game & Furbearers (except quail) 31 GA 30732 between Aug. 15 and Sept. 10. DIRECTIONS FROM CHATSWORTH Go 11 miles DAWSON FOREST WMA (25,000 acres) 2 Aug. 15Sept. 11, Oct. 1119, Oct. 25Nov. 10, Nov. 15Dec. 1, Dec. 34, 68, 1011, south on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters 1315, 1718, 2022, 2429, 31, Feb. 15, 79, Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check Deer & Bear 1128. Squirrel hunting area-wide during state station. Archery/Quality Buck, Antlerless & Bear: season on dates open for small game. Other DIRECTIONS FROM ELLIJAY Take Hwy 282 Sept. 12Oct. 7, Oct. 1116, Dec. 613 small game and furbearers on area South of west to old U.S. 411; go south 3.8 miles; turn [Sign-In]; Rocky Creek from Jan. 131 (2010). left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck, Ant- Dove mile to check station. lerless & Bear: Oct. 910 [Check-In]; Sept. 5; Dove Field 1: Quota 100; Adult/ Firearms/Quality Buck, Antlerless & Bear: Child/Dove Field 2: Quota 100 parties. Ap- 29 CORDELE FISH HATCHERY (40 acres) 5 Oct. 2931 [Check-In]; ply Aug. 115; Firearms/Quality Buck & Bear: Nov. 1114, General Hunt: Sept. 12 & 19, Oct. 17, Nov. Dec. 25 [Check-In]. 26Dec. 1 (2009); Jan. 19, South of Rocky Waterfowl Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Creek only. Designated fields only. Adult/Child: Nov. 28, Jan. 2; Quota 3 parties. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. See quota hunt application instructions General Hunt: Dec. 19, Jan. 16; Quota 3 11, Oct. 1727, Nov. 19, Nov. 1530, Dec. (page 55). A self-addressed stamped enve- parties. Apply by Oct. 15 for all hunts. 6Feb. 28. lope must be included to receive permit. An See quota hunt application instructions Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1718, Nov. 26 Adult/Child party consists of one adult and (page 55). Shooting hours end at noon. 30, Dec. 6Jan. 9. up to two children. Maximum of 3 persons/party including Waterfowl State season during small game Waterfowl Hunting area-wide during state permit holder for Adult/Child hunts and dates. No hunting on managed waterfowl season on dates open for small game the three persons listed in party for general impoundment behind horse camp. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks hunts. Designated Pond Only. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only bucks with 4 or with at least four (4) points (1 inch long DIRECTIONS FROM CORDELE Take U.S. more points (1 inch long or longer) on one or longer) on either side are legal. For in- Hwy 280 west 0.5 miles. Turn right on Fish side of the antlers are legal. Horse and bi- formation on bird dog field trials call Hatchery Rd., go 1.4 miles. cycle trails and areas are closed all day during (706) 595-4222. Bird dog training allowed firearms deer seasons and before 10:00 a.m. Oct. 1618, 2009. CROCKFORD-PIGEON 30 MOUNTAIN WMA (19,951 acres) 1 during archery and turkey seasons. Special DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take Hwy rules apply to horse and bicycle use; rules 25 South to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th are posted at trailhead. Roads on the City Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9 miles. Follow Deer & Bear of Atlanta tract are closed to vehicles daily signs to check station. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. from 10:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. except for indi- 33 14, Oct. 19Nov. 9 [Sign-In]; viduals legally camping, hunting, or fishing Firearms/Adult/Child, Honorary License on the area. DIXON BAY WMA (300 acres) 3 Holders & Ladies/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. DIRECTIONS FROM DAWSONVILLE Take GA 1618 [Check-In]; Hwy 53 west 6 miles; turn right onto drive- Deer Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex way at kiosk; check station is at top of hill. Archery/Either Sex: Sept 12Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; Deer Last Day: Nov. 1114; Dec. 912 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 14 [Check-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. 32 DI-LANE WMA (8,100 acres) 3 Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28. Furbearer 14, Oct. 19Nov. 9, Nov. 15Dec. 7, Dec. Deer and alligator hunting prohibited. 13Feb. 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person. Pigeons Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. DIRECTIONS FROM SYLVANIA Take E. and pen-raised quail may be used for train- 12Oct. 5 [Sign-In]; Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek ing pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. and Brannen's Bridge Rd., take Brannen's designated areas (see page 28). Rabbit dogs 710, Oct. 2124; Quota 400 [Check-In]; Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA Hwy 24, may be used on the bird dog training area. Nov. 1214 [Check-In]. continue on Brannen's Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles Bird dog training area open only from Aug. Turkey Mar. 2026, Mar. 27Apr. 2; Quota to stop sign, turn left on Pine Grove Inn Rd. 1Oct. 14, Oct. 19Nov. 9, Nov. 15Dec. 7, 30 [Sign-In]. Apr. 3May 15 [Sign-In]. and go 6 miles; turn right on Sweetheart Rd., Dec. 13Mar. 19. Quail go 1.6 miles. Area is on right. Adult/Child: Feb. 6. Page 40 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 34 DIXON MEMORIAL WMA (35,559 acres) 6 36 DUKES CREEK-SMITHGALL WOODS CONSERVATION AREA (4,500 acres) 2 DIRECTIONS FROM HELEN Take Hwy 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. GA 75; go 2.2 miles, turn left into Smithgall Woods at Deer Deer & Bear Stone Pillars; follow signs to check station. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1228, Oct. 415 Archery/Quality Buck, Antlerless & Bear: [Sign-In]; Sept. 1719, Oct. 13 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 30 Firearms/Adult/Child or Honorary Li- Oct. 3 [Check-In]; cense Holders/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. ECHECONEE CREEK NA 37 (490 acres) 4 ARCHERY ONLY AREA Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 1718, Oct. 2324 [Check-In]; Deer Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 2427, Nov. 2329 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Quality Buck, Antler- [Sign-In]. Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 57 [Check-In]. less & Bear: Nov. 47 [Check-In]; Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Dec. 58, 1215 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Quality Buck & Bear/Either Sex SPECIAL REGULATIONS Public access to Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 1821, Dec. 25 Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. Buckshot Only: Jan. 8, 15; Quota 60 [Check-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM BONAIRE (to Ocmulgee [Sign-In]. Apply by Sept. 1. See quota hunt Turkey Mar. 2022, Apr. 24, 1618; River tract) Take GA 96 east for 3.3 miles application instructions (page 55). Maxi- Quota 20 [Check-In]. to boat ramp on Ocmulgee River; go north mum of 10 individuals/deer-dog hunt ap- Small Game & Furbearers Sept. 1112, Oct. by boat on river approximately 10.5 miles. plication. All deer-dogs must be marked 1617, Oct. 3031, Nov. 1314, Jan. 12, Tract is on west bank of the river. with the selected hunter's name and phone. 89, 1516, 2223, 2930, Feb. 56. All DIRECTIONS FROM WARNER ROBINS (to Eche- All vehicles must display deer-dog permit in small game and furbearer hunting (day and connee Creek tract) From intersection of windshield. All hunters must carry deer-dog night) by reservation only. All hunters must Hwy 247C and Hwy 247, take Hwy 247 permit during hunt. Hunting from ditch Sign-In and Sign-Out. Maximum 25 hunters north 3.9 miles; turn right on Feagin Rd.; line into woods on WMA roads during per hunt period for small game. Maximum turn right on Santa Clara Dr.; tract is 0.2 deer-dog hunts permitted. Hunting from 10 hunters per hunt period for furbearers. miles on the right and left side of road. County roads and drivable surface of WMA Reservations must be made beginning Sept. roads is prohibited. 1 for small game and beginning Dec. 1 for Bear furbearer by calling (706) 878-3087. Archery: Sept. 2426, Oct. 810 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks [Sign-In]; with at least four (4) points (1 inch long or Primitive Weapons: Oct. 13 [Check-In]; longer) on either side are legal. Firearms: Nov. 57 [Check-In]. Note: Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 28, Oct. 4Nov. 3, Nov. 8Feb. 28. Alligators May be hunted during open ar- chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with rules and regula- tions pursuant to alligator hunting. Alliga- tors may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island or Laura S. Walker State Park. Airboats prohibited. DIRECTIONS FROM WAYCROSS Take U.S. 1 south 6 miles to Hwy 177, turn north and follow signs to check station. 35 DOERUN PITCHERPLANT BOG NATURAL AREA (600 acres) 5 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Nov. 1Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Jan. 16Feb. 28 [Sign-In]. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. Special Regulations Doerun Pitcherplant Bog contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to entrance road and parking area. ATVs and horses prohibited. Directions from Doerun Take Hwy 133 south two (2) miles; turn left at Natural Area sign. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 41 georgia public hunting opportunities 38 ELBERT COUNTY WMA (2,500 acres) 3 40 EVANS COUNTY PFA (400 acres) 6 3 people per blind. Parties must stay in designated spots, must stay together, and must stay within 100 feet of blind marker except Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9; Beverly Tract (a designated Archery Only Area): Sept. 12Jan. 1; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 1. Turkey Mar. 20May 15. Waterfowl Adult/Child: Nov. 28, Dec. 12; Quota 3 [Sign-In]; General Hunt: Jan. 9; Quota 3 [Sign-In]. Apply by 4 p.m., Oct. 14. Hunting allowed in waterfowl impoundments only. No boats allowed. Maximum of when retrieving game. Shooting hours until 12 noon. Apply by letter to: DNR Fisheries, 360 Cedar Street, Metter, GA 30439. DIRECTIONS FROM CLAXTON Take U.S. Hwy 280 east for 8.5 miles; turn right on Old Sunbury Rd.; go 1 mile and turn left on Area Line Rd.; go 0.3 miles, PFA on right. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer season; furbearer dog training allowed (see page 28). Hunting on an Electric Utility Right of Way SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping allowed. Sign-In required for deer and turkey only on Structures such as deer stands or shooting houses for hunting purposes may be Vaughter Tract. dangerous if improperly located on or near electrical facilities. In most cases, DIRECTIONS FROM ELBERTON This WMA Georgia Power will allow certain types of hunting structures to be placed on the consists of 5 separate tracts in Elbert Co. outer edge of its rights of way. However, any temporary or permanent structures Beverly Tract: Take GA Hwy 72 east 5 that are attached to a transmission tower or other power poles, block access or miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; go 1.5 are near facilities, or are located underneath a high voltage line are prohibited and miles to area. Elbert Tract: Take GA Hwy may be subject to immediate removal or relocation by Georgia Power. 72 east 10 miles to Bobby Brown State Park Rd.; turn south, area is east of road. Heardmont Tract: Take GA Hwy 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; bear right on Heardmont Rd.; turn right on Johnsontown If you have any questions about the proper placement of hunting structures on a Georgia Power right of way, please call our Customer Care Center at 1-888-660-5890 and ask to speak to a right of way specialist. The safety of the public, our customers and employees is our No. 1 concern. Rd.; follow to area. Pickens Tract: Take GA Hwy 77 north 1.5 miles; turn right on Ruck- ersville Rd.; go 10 miles; turn right on Turner Hill Rd.; continue to entrance sign. Vaughter Tract: Take GA Hwy 77 north 3 miles and veer right onto Hwy 368; go 3 miles to Har- mony Rd.; turn left and continue to entrance sign on right. 39 ELMODEL WMA (1,600 acres) 5 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28 [Sign-In]. No furbearer season. Pigeons and pen-raised quail may be used for training pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in designated areas. Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Jan. 9. Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: Aug. 12 (2009), Mar. 67, May 2930, Jun. 1920, Jul. 1011, Aug. 78 (2010); hunter orange required; no dogs allowed [Sign-In]. Special Regulations Archery-only for deer and feral hog except that legal firearms may be used during Special Hog Hunts. DIRECTIONS FROM NEWTON Take Hwy 37 north 8 miles; turn left on Jericho Rd.; area is on right. Page 42 This safety message is brought to you by Georgia Power. Please be safe this hunting season. Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations general hunting 41 FALL LINE SANDHILLS NA (1576 acres) 4 DIRECTIONS FROM BUTLER To East Tract: From the intersection of Hwy 96 and Hwy 19, go west 2.6 miles to Taylor County Industrial 42 FISHING CREEK WMA (2,900 acres) 3 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15. Park; turn right; kiosk is immediately on the Deer Turkey Mar. 20May 15. left side of the road. To West Tract: From the Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. intersection of Hwy 96 and Hwy 19, go west [Sign-In]; 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. 10.7 miles; turn left on Kel Foster Rd. At fork, Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Special Regulations No camping. bear right. Entrance is 1/4 mile on the left. [Sign-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training we're so you can be. allowed (see page 28). Waterfowl Wed. and Sat. only during State Season on waterfowl impoundments; Shoot- ing hours until 12 noon. DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON Take Hwy 44 East 12.8 miles to O'Hara-Standard Rd.; turn right; at end turn left on Jones Chapel and continue to area. DIRECTIONS TO WATERFOWL AREA FROM LINCOLNTON Take Hwy 79 eight miles to Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go 1.5 miles to sign on right. 43 FLAT CREEK PFA AND STATE PARK (850 acres) 4 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during deer hunts. Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19; Oct. 1018; Nov. 26Jan. 9. Waterfowl Nov. 21, 28; Quota 3 parties; Wed. and Sat. only during state season except during quota waterfowl hunts. Shooting hours until 12 noon. Apply by letter for quota waterfowl hunts by Oct. 15 to: Flat Creek Waterfowl Hunt, Fort Valley Game Mgmt., 1014 MLK Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030. Maximum of 3 persons per party on quota waterfowl hunts. DIRECTIONS FROM PERRY Take U.S. Hwy 41 south across Flat Creek. Park is on left. envir ment. Few places on earth match Georgia for natural beauty, and we plan to keep it that way. 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Park entrance on left. 2122, 2829, Dec. 56, 1213, 1920, Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 [Sign-In]; 47 FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT STATE PARK (9,049 acres) 4 2627, Jan. 23, 910, 1617, 2324, 3031, Feb. 67, 1314, 2021, 2728. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. Pigeons and pen-reared quail may be used for training pointing, Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Nov. 22, Dec. Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 89; Quota flushing and retrieving dogs in designated 26Jan. 10 [Sign-In]. 200 [Check-In]. Hunters must harvest one areas only (see page 28). No furbearer season. Turkey Mar. 20May 15, [Sign-In]. antlerless deer before they are allowed to Alligators Sept. 56, 1213, 1920, 2627, Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. harvest a buck on the first day. No limit. and Oct. 34 in accordance with rules and SPECIAL REGULATIONS No ATVs allowed Feral hogs may be taken; no limit. regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. on WMA. Small game hunters are required SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend Waterfowl Sat. and Sun. only during state to wear hunter orange during firearms deer pre-hunt meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 7. season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. hunts. No camping on WMA. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Harvested deer must DIRECTIONS FROM DOUGLAS Take Hwy 441 non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee be removed from the area whole (no field- north 20 miles; turn right onto Hwy 107; go and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins dressing). Outboard motors in waterfowl 8 miles to WMA sign on left. and campsites may be reserved by calling the impoundments limited to 10 hp or less. park office at (706) 663-4858. Applicable No firearms hunting, except for doves and 45 FLINT RIVER WMA (2,300 acres) 5 fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be small game, within designated archery only closed to the general public Dec. 89. ATVs areas. No ATVs or motorcycles allowed on prohibited. area. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunt- Deer DIRECTIONS FROM PINE MOUNTAIN Take U.S. ing and Fishing Permit may be substituted Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 27 south to GA 354; turn left, go 2.9 miles for WMA license. Hiking trail from check 12Oct. 11, Nov. 28Dec. 20 [Sign-In]; to park. station closed to hikers during firearms deer Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless/ hunts. Federal lands within WMA may be 48 Wheelchair Hunters Only: Oct. 2324 [Sign-In]; GERMANY CREEK WMA (1,200 acres) 3 closed for military training. DIRECTIONS FROM VALDOSTA Take U.S. 221 Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. north 8 miles; turn left on Knights Academy 57, 1921; Quota 35 [Check-In]. Deer Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on right; follow Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9; signs to check station. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016; 11, Oct. 1221, Oct. 25Nov. 3, Nov. 817, Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 1. Nov. 2226, Dec. 21Feb. 28. Turkey Mar. 20May 15. 50 GRIFFIN RIDGE WMA (5,600 acres) 7 Quail Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State holi- Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. days during small game dates after Nov. 13. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during Deer Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1218, Nov. 26, firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 6, Oct. Dec. 21Jan. 9. allowed (see page 28). 1116 [Sign-In]; Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping on area. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 810; Aug. 49 (2009), Mar. 27, 914, May 1823, Access by boat only. Unauthorized motor Quota 100 [Sign-In]; Jun. 1520, Aug. 38 (2010); hunter orange vehicles prohibited on area. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. required; no dogs allowed [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM THOMSON Access only by 30Nov. 1 [Check-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks boat (nearest boat ramp is Raysville Bridge Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1214; Quota 100 with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams on GA Hwy 43 approximately 12 miles [Sign-In]. Dec. 1012; Quota 100 [Check-In]. are legal. Each wheelchair hunter may bring north of Thomson). The area is to the east an attendant (if needed) who may provide of bridge access. assistance but not hunt. 49 DIRECTIONS FROM VIENNA Take Hwy 27 to Hwy 230, turn right; go 1 mile; veer left on GRAND BAY WMA (8,700 acres) 6 River Rd. and go 6 miles to entrance sign. Deer 46 FORT YARGO STATE PARK (1,814 acres) 2 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1213, 2627, Oct. 34, 2425, Nov. 78, 2122, 2829, Dec. 1213, 2627 [Sign-In]; Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 12; Quota Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. 65 [Check-In]. No limit. Feral hogs may be 1920 [Sign-In]; taken; no limit. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1011 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend [Check-In]; pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 30. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1718 [Check-In]; Hunt participants will be charged a $30 Oct. 31Nov. 1, Nov. 1415, Dec. 56, 19 non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee 20, Jan. 23 [Sign-In]. and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins Turkey and campsites may be reserved by calling the Adult/Child: Mar. 2728, Apr. 34 park office at (770) 867-3489. Applicable fees [Check-In]. will apply. All other Park facilities will be General Hunt: Apr. 1011 [Sign-In]. Page 44 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities Turkey DIRECTIONS FROM I-20 From Exit 105 turn season in accordance with rules and regula- Adult/Child: Mar. 2021; Quota 25 north on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to Rut- tions pursuant to alligator hunting. [Check-In]; Apply by Feb. 1. ledge, follow signs. DIRECTIONS FROM JACKSONVILLE Take Hwy General Hunt: Mar. 27Apr. 2, Apr. 1016, 117 east 6 miles; turn right at sign; then turn 53 2430; Quota 25 [Check-In]. Small Game Aug. 15Sept. 11, Oct. 1728, HART COUNTY WMA (1,000 acres) 2 right at information board; follow road to check station. Nov. 210, Nov. 15Dec. 8, Dec. 13Feb. 28. No furbearer season. Deer Alligators Sept. 12Oct. 4 in accordance Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9; 56 J. L. LESTER WMA (477 acres) 1 with rules and regulations pursuant to al- Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016; ligator hunting. Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 17Nov. 18; Deer SPECIAL REGULATIONS No ATVs or horses Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1922. Archery/Either Sex: Nov. 2127, Dec. 24 allowed on area. No vehicles allowed beyond Turkey Mar. 20May 15. Jan. 6 [Sign-In]; designated parking areas. River access al- Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. lowed. Check-In and camping only at Foun- 11, Nov. 23Feb. 28. Furbearer dog train- 1011; Quota 20 [Check-In]. Apply by tain Hole Camping Area. See quota hunt ing allowed (see page 28). Pigeons and pen- Sept. 10. application instructions (page 55). reared quail may be used to train pointing, Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM LUDOWICI Take U.S. 301 flushing and retrieving dogs in designated Small Game & Furbearers south 2 miles. The area is on the right (north) area (see page 28). Rabbit Hunts: Jan. 8, Feb. 27; Quota 5 par- of highway. First road south of DOT weigh Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Nov. 26Jan. 9. ties. Maximum of 3 hunters/party. Limit 3 station. DIRECTIONS FROM HARTWELL Take Hwy 77 rabbits/person and 8 rabbits/party. south 1.5 miles; turn left onto Liberty Rd.; Quail Hunts: Jan. 9, Feb. 26; Quota 7 par- 51 HANNAHATCHEE WMA (5,600 acres) 5 go 4 miles to the end of the pavement at ties. Maximum of 2 hunters/party. Limit 6 Cedar Creek; the area lies to the south. quail/person and 12 quail/party. Apply by Oct. 15 for rabbit and quail hunts. 54 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 HILTONIA TRACT (500 acres) 3 See quota hunt application instructions (page 55). Pigeons and pen-reared quail may used [Sign-In]; for training pointing, flushing and retriev- Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016, Deer ing dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Dec. 28Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 Rabbit dogs may be used on the bird dog Firearms/Bucks Only: Oct. 19Nov. 1, Nov. [Sign-In]; training area. Training Season: Aug. 1Oct. 1629 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 14Jan. 8, Oct. 12Nov. 19, Nov. 28Dec. 22, Jan. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1718, Nov. 15 [Sign-In]. 7, Jan. 10Feb. 25, Feb. 28Mar. 19 except 1415, Dec. 1927 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. during scheduled field trials. Field trial Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28. No furbearer schedule is posted at check station or call Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. season. (706) 295-6041. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Jan. Dove Adult/Child: Sept. 5, 12, 19. firearms deer hunts. 9. Waterfowl State season except Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. DIRECTIONS FROM HILTONIA Take GA Hwy during field trials and deer hunts. 26Jan. 9. 24 west 2.7 miles to Hurst Church Rd.; turn SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: left and go 0.7 mile to Sandy Church Rd. DIRECTIONS FROM CEDARTOWN South of Ce- Aug. 49 (2009), Mar. 27, 914, May 25 Take Sandy Ridge Rd. 1.2 miles to Mt. Pleas- dartown at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S. 27, 30, June 1520, Aug. 38 (2010); hunter ant Rd. to enter area. go north mile on U.S. 27 to Cason Rd.; orange required; no dogs allowed [Sign-In]. turn right and go 4.3 miles to check station. 55 DIRECTIONS FROM RICHLAND Take Hwy 27 west toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to first HORSE CREEK WMA (8,100 acres) 6 paved road; turn right and go 3 miles; turn left and go 1 mile to first dirt road on right; Deer turn right and proceed to check station. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1222, Sept. 52 HARD LABOR CREEK STATE PARK (5,804 acres) 3 27Oct. 8, Oct. 17Nov. 2 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 2426 [Check-In]; Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct. Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 34: Quota 1011 [Sign-In]; 250 [Check-In]. Hunters must harvest one Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 47 [Sign-In]; antlerless deer before they are allowed to Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1214 [Check-In]; harvest a buck on first hunt day. Feral hogs Dec. 1012 [Sign-In]. may be taken; no limit. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 2. 11, Oct. 1216, Nov. 810, Nov. 15Dec. 8, Hunt participants will be charged a $30 non- Dec. 13Feb. 28. Pigeons and pen-reared refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee and quail may be used for training pointing, a $3 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and flushing and retrieving dogs in designated campsites may be reserved by calling the park areas (see page 28). Furbearer dog training office at (706) 557-3001. Applicable fees will allowed (see page 28). apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to Alligator May be hunted during open ar- the general public Nov. 34. ATVs prohibited. chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 45 georgia public hunting opportunities 57 JOE KURZ WMA (3,700 acres) 4 60 LAKE RUSSELL WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (17,300 acres) 2 National Wildlife Refuge have separate regulations. DIRECTIONS FROM FT. GAINES This WMA Deer Deer & Bear consists of 5 different tracts of land that can Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. be found at various points along the lake shore. 1227, Nov. 1522 [Sign-In]; 8, Oct. 1316 [Sign-In]; Directions to and maps of the various tracts Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex & Bear: can be obtained from: the Albany Game 2831, Nov. 1114; Quota 100 [Check-In]. Oct. 1012 [Check-In]; Management Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Al- Turkey Firearms/Ladies & Honorary License bany, GA 31701; (229) 430-4254 and maps Mar. 2028, Apr. 311; Quota 25 Holders Only/Either Sex & Bear: Nov. may be printed from gohuntgeorgia.com. [Check-In]; 68 [Check-In]; 63 Adult/Child: May 815; Quota 25 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Nov. 2528 [Check-In]. Apply between Feb. 128. See [Check-In]; LITTLE SATILLA WMA (18,920 acres) 7 quota hunt application instructions (page Primitive Weapons/Either Sex & Bear: 55). Dec. 31Jan. 2 [Check-In]. Deer Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 11, Sept. 28Oct. 26, Nov. 19, Nov. 23 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. [Sign-In]; Feb. 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person/day. Limit 6 11, Oct. 17Nov. 4, Nov. 923, Nov. 29 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 quail/person/day or 12 quail/party/day. Dec. 29, Jan. 3Feb. 28. [Sign-In]; Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. DIRECTIONS FROM GAINESVILLE Take Hwy Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 15 26Jan. 9. 365 north; take Toccoa/Lavonia exit, stay [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks on Hwy 365; go 1.8 miles, turn right on Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams Rock Rd.; go 0.7 mile, turn left on Dicks Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. are legal. Hill Pkwy.; go 2.4 miles, turn right on Ayers- 28. Furbearers dog training allowed (see DIRECTIONS FROM WOODBURY Take Hwy 85 ville Rd. by the Milliken plant; go 0.9 mile, page 28). north for 7.5 miles to Gay; turn right at red turn left on Check Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Jan. light; check station is 2.7 miles on left. to check station on left. 9. 58 JOHN'S MOUNTAIN WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (24,849 acres) 1 61 LAKE SEMINOLE WMA (15,680 acres) 5 DIRECTIONS FROM PATTERSON Take U.S. Hwy 32 east 8 miles; turn left at check station sign. Deer & Bear Deer Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9; 64 LULA BRIDGE TRACT (513 acres) 2 16 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 10 Firearms/Adult/Child, Honorary License 16; Waterfowl Only Statewide Season. Holders & Ladies/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 15. DIRECTIONS FROM GAINESVILLE Take U.S. 30Nov. 1 [Check-In]; Turkey Mar. 20May 15. Hwy 365 north 7 miles from Exit 24; turn Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. left on GA Hwy 52; go 3 miles; cross Chat- Sex Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 2428 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during tahoochee River; turn right into boat ramp [Check-In]. firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training parking lot. Turkey Mar. 2026, Mar. 27Apr. 2; Quota allowed (see page 28). 65 75 [Sign-In]; General Hunt: Apr. 3May 15 SPECIAL REGULATIONS No hunting within [Sign-In]. 200 yards of a house, dock, building, or other MAYHAW WMA (4,700 acres) 5 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, structure, or a developed recreation area (i.e. Oct. 1728, Nov. 222, Nov. 29Feb. 28. beach, campground, boat ramp, etc.). Deer SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. DIRECTIONS Contact the Albany Game Man- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 DIRECTIONS FROM CALHOUN Take Hwy agement Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, [Sign-In]; 136C north 6 miles to Sugar Valley; turn GA 31701, (229) 430-4254. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 left and go 6 miles to Lake Marvin; check [Sign-In]; station is at The Pocket. 59 KEG CREEK WMA (800 acres) 3 62 LAKE WALTER F. GEORGE WMA Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 1722, Oct. 26 (1,200 acres) 5 Nov. 12, Nov. 16Dec. 3, Dec. 717, Dec. 21Jan. 7, Jan. 1115 [Sign-In]; Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2325, Nov. 15. 1315, Dec. 46, Dec. 1820, Jan. 810 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1 Turkey Mar. 20May 15. [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers (shotguns & Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. archery only) Aug. 15Feb. 28. Feral hogs Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. may be taken with shotgun only during 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during Furbearer dog training allowed (see page 28). small-game season. firearms deer hunts. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping on area. Alligator May be hunted during open ar- SPECIAL REGULATIONS No waterfowl hunt- DIRECTIONS FROM POLLARDS CORNER Take chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator ing on MARSH pond on north end of Wil- Hwy 47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side season in accordance with rules and regula- loughby tract. of Hwy. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. DIRECTIONS FROM COLQUITT Firetower Tract Waterfowl Waterfowl hunting permitted is 1 mile west of Colquitt on Hwy 91. Wil- on portions of lake in Georgia, except within loughby and Oldhouse tracts: From Colquitt 200 yards of a public park, road, cabin, or take U.S. 27 North to first paved road; turn other developed areas. Areas within Eufaula left and go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and Page 46 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check station is are legal. Montezuma Bluff Natural Area DIRECTIONS FROM PERRY Take Hwy 127 east located near entrance to Willoughby tract. contains rare species and sensitive habitats. 8 miles to Hwy 247; turn right; go 1 mile; To protect these resources, vehicular access turn left on Oaky Woods Rd. At fork veer 66 MCDUFFIE PFA (600 acres) 3 Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 10, 17. Waterfowl Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26. Designated is limited to boat landing road. No ATVs or horses allowed. DIRECTIONS FROM MONTEZUMA Take Hwy 49 north 1 mile to boat landing road; turn left; area lies along river bluff north and south right and go 1.7 miles to check station. 72 OCMULGEE WMA (22,343 acres) 4 ponds only. Shooting hours until 12 noon. of Boat Landing Road. Deer SPECIAL REGULATIONS Waterfowl hunters Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 70 must check kiosk at entrance gate for infor- mation on which ponds are open. MOODY FOREST NATURAL AREA [Sign-In]; (3,500 acres) 6 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. DIRECTIONS FROM THOMSON Take U.S. Hwy 1016; Quota 300 [Sign-In]. Apply by Sept. 278 east for 5.6 miles; turn right on Ellington Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1Dec. 15 10; See quota hunt application instructions Airline Rd.; go 2.8 miles and turn right on [Sign-In]. (page 55); Fish Hatchery Rd. Turkey Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 713, Dec. 67 MCGRAW FORD WMA Waterfowl Statewide Season (2,255 acres) 1 Adult/Child: Mar. 2021 [Sign-In]; 1218 [Sign-In]; General Hunt: Mar. 2228, Apr. 35, 10 Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two 12, 1719 [Sign-In]. Days: Nov. 2528 [Check-In]. Squirrel Adult/Child: Dec. 1920, 2627 Bear Firearms: Oct. 24 [Check-In]. Deer & Bear Archery/Either Sex & Bear: [Sign-In]. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Sept. 12Dec. 6, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Check for prescribed burn info and Sign-In 11, Oct. 1722, Oct. 25Nov. 5, Nov. 1423, Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. at kiosk on East River Road. Parking allowed Nov. 29Dec. 10, Dec. 19Feb. 28. 11, Dec. 725, Jan. 2Feb. 28. only in designated parking areas. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Bear hunters must Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Jan. DIRECTIONS FROM BAXLEY Go 7 miles north wear 500 square inches of hunter orange. 9. on U.S. 1. Turn right on Lenox Rd, go 4.2 No hog hunting during bear hunts. Westlake SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. No miles. Turn left on Davis Landing Rd., go Tract is archery equipment only for managed horse or bicycle use before 10:00 a.m. during 2.3 miles. Turn left on East River Rd., go 0.8 deer hunt dates. deer archery and turkey season. No camping. miles to kiosk. DIRECTIONS FROM COCHRAN Take U.S. 23 DIRECTIONS FROM BALLGROUND From jct. of north, turn left on Red Dog Farm Road; go Bus. Hwy 5 and Hwy 372 travel 2.1 miles east to Sign-In on right across from intersection with Conns Creek Rd. 71 OAKY WOODS WMA (19,401 acres) 4 4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right and follow signs to check station. G UM SWAMP CREEK TRACT (475 acres) Deer Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. 68 MEAD FARM (200 acres) 3 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. 12Oct. 9 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 1016; Quota 300 [Sign-In]. Apply by Sept. Sept. 11, Oct. 10Feb. 28. Pigeons and [Sign-In]. 10; see quota hunt application instructions pen-reared quail may be used to train Turkey Mar. 20May 15. (page 55); pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28. Pigeons and Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 1420, Jan. 28 open fields (see page 28). Dog training pen-raised quail may be used for training [Sign-In]; allowed only in open fields July 1Aug. pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two 31, Nov. 1Mar. 15. designated areas (see page 28). No furbearer Days: Dec. 25 [Check-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No bear hunting. hunting. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM COCHRAN Take Hwy Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 26 to Hwy 126 (Airport Rd.); go 5.9 Jan. 9. 11, Oct. 17Nov. 13, Nov. 2130, Dec 6.Jan. miles; turn left onto Rebie Rd.; go 0.3 Waterfowl Wed. and Sat. during state 1, Jan. 9Feb. 28. miles; turn left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd.; season; Shooting hours until 12 noon. go 0.5 miles, entrance on left. November dates are adult/child only. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Foot traffic only. DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take Hwy CELEBRATE NATIONAL HUNTING & FISHING DAY 56 north 3.5 miles, turn right on Cates Mead Saturday, September 26, 2009 Rd.; go 3.8 miles, trun left on Seven Oaks Rd.; entrance is 0.8 mile on left. The U.S. Congress and President Nixon established National Hunting 69 MONTEZUMA BLUFFS NATURAL AREA (500 acres) 5 & Fishing (NHF) Day 35 years ago to recognize hunters and anglers for the time and money, more than a billion Deer Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: dollars each year, they donate to wild- Nov. 1Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. life conservation programs. Turkey Archery Only: May 115 [Sign-In]. Small Game Aug. 15Oct. 31, Jan. 16Feb. 28. No furbearer season. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams NHF Day events provide opportunities for outdoor-oriented people and urbanites alike to learn more about outdoor skills and activities. To find out about Georgia events visit gohuntgeorgia.com www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 47 georgia public hunting opportunities 73 OCONEE WMA (4,800 acres) 3 74 OHOOPEE DUNES NATURAL AREA (2,500 acres) 6 ted. Hunters may Check-In at 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to the hunt; camps must be removed by 12 noon on the day following Deer Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 the hunt; no motorized vehicles or bicycles Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9, Nov. [Sign-In]. allowed; only permitted activities allowed; 16Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. hunters are required to pack out all trash. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28. No furbearer DIRECTIONS Access only by boat; nearest [Sign-In]; season. ramp is at Ft. McAllister State Park, approxi- Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Nov. 15 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Ohoopee Dunes Nat- mately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill. [Sign-In]. ural Area contains rare species and sensitive 77 Turkey habitats. To protect these resources vehicu- Mar. 2026, Mar. 27Apr. 2; Quota 30 lar access is limited. No ATVs or horses are OTTING TRACT WMA (700 acres) 1 [Sign-In]; allowed on the area. Dogs prohibited from General Hunt: Apr. 3May 15 [Sign-In]. Mar. 1Nov. 1. Deer & Bear Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. DIRECTIONS FROM SWAINSBORO From jct. of Sept. 12Dec. 6, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. 9, Nov. 16Feb. 28. U.S. 1 and U.S. 80, take U.S. 80 west 6 miles Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Dove Sept. 5; Quota 40. See quota hunt ap- to kiosk on north side of Hwy. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. plication instructions (page 55). A self-ad- 11, Dec. 725, Jan. 2Feb. 28. Furbearer dog 75 dressed stamped envelope must be included to receive permit. General Hunt: Sept. 12, OLIVER BRIDGE WMA (1,560 acres) 6 19, Nov. 26Jan. 9. training allowed (see page 28). DIRECTIONS FROM CLOUDLAND Take Hwy 157 north 2.1 miles. The property is north Waterfowl (Dan Denton Waterfowl Area) Deer of Hwy 157. Federal Youth Waterfowl Saturday (only Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 78 Youth under 16 years of age can hunt). [Sign-In]; Adult/Child: Nov. 28--both adult and Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 PARADISE PFA (1,300 acres) 6 youth (under 18 years of age) may hunt; [Sign-In]; Quota 3 parties for Impoundment 1 Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 24Nov. 1, Nov. Dove [Sign-In]. No Quota for Impoundment 3 2129 [Sign-In]. Adult/Child: Sept. 5, 12, 19 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]. Apply between Oct. 115. See Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. General Hunt: Oct. 10, 14, 17, Nov. 28, quota hunt application instructions (page Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. Dec. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Jan. 55). 23, Nov. 220, Nov. 30Feb. 28. 2, 6, 9. General Waterfowl Hunt: Sat. only during SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs and camping Waterfowl Dec. 17, Jan. 7, 21 [Sign-In]. State Duck Season after Nov. 30; Quota 3 prohibited. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Dove hunting in parties/hunt for Impoundment 1. No Quota DIRECTIONS FROM STATESBORO From Veter- designated fields only; shooting hours fol- for Impoundment 3 [Sign-In]. No hunting an's Memorial Pkwy. and GA 24 intersection low state regulations. Waterfowl hunting in on Herndon Pond. go east on GA 24 toward Oliver for approxi- designated areas only, shooting hours until SPECIAL REGULATIONS Waterfowl Sign-In mately 12.5 miles to the WMA entrance on 12 noon. is located on the west side of the Oconee right. DIRECTIONS FROM TIFTON Take U.S. Hwy River on the north side of GA Hwy 16. No fishing or hunting (other than ducks, geese and archery deer hunting during statewide archery and Primitive weapons season) on OSSABAW ISLAND 76 HERITAGE PRESERVE (9,000 acres) 7 82 east for 8 miles to Brookfield. Turn right on Whitley Rd.; take first left on BrookfieldNashville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to entrance on left. managed waterfowl impoundments. Water- Deer 79 fowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee Archery/Either Sex: Oct. 2224; Quota 100 River between Wallace Dam and GA Hwy [Check-In]; PAULDING FOREST WMA (25,707 acres) 1 16. Wheelchair accessible blind on Pond 1 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 57; may be reserved by calling (770) 918-6416. Quota 100 [Check-In]; Deer DIRECTIONS FROM GREENSBORO Turn south Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Nov. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 16 from Hwy 278 onto Walnut St. (Veazey Rd.) 2628; Quota 75 [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. [Sign-In]; at caution light; go 7.1 miles and turn right 15; see quota hunt application instructions Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two on Liberty Church Rd.; go 7.5 miles to check (page 55); Days: Nov. 1922, Dec. 1720 [Check-In]. station. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 810, Dec. 10 Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM EATONTON Go east 14.7 12; Quota 100 [Check-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. miles on GA Hwy 16 to the Oconee River; Feral Hog Jan. 2123, Feb. 2527; Quota 11, Oct. 17Nov. 17, Nov. 23Dec. 15, Dec. continue 1.3 miles to Georgia Power Co. Rd.; 100 [Check-In]. Apply by Dec. 1. Hunters and 21Feb. 28. Pigeons and pen-raised quail turn left and follow signs for 3 miles to check any person accompanying hunters must wear may be used for training pointing, flushing station. at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as and retrieving dogs in designated areas (see an outer garment above the waist. See quota page 28). Rabbit dogs may be used on the hunt application instructions (page 55). bird dog training area. Bird dog training area SPECIAL REGULATIONS Party limited to 5 open from Aug. 1Nov. 17, Nov. 23Dec. 15, persons. Limited cooler space may be avail- Dec. 21Mar. 19. able during hog hunts. Hunters are required SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. to furnish their own transportation; limited DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS At jct. of U.S. 278 docking space is available; some boats may and Hwy 61, take U.S. 278 west 7 miles to have to stream anchor; hunter access allowed check station. only at Newell Creek on south end of is- land; absolutely no other access is permit- Page 48 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 80 PAULKS PASTURE WMA (16,600 acres) 7 Nov. 30Dec. 6 [Sign-In]. ing deer archery and turkey season. ATVs Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. prohibited. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE Take U.S. Deer 24, Sept. 28Oct. 7, Oct. 11Feb. 28. Pi- 411 north to White; turn right on Stamp Creek Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1216, Sept. geons and pen-reared quail may be used for Rd.; go 3.6 miles; check station on left. 2129, Oct. 48 [Sign-In]; training pointing, flushing and retrieving 84 Archery Only Area/Either Sex: Sept. 12 dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Bird Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; dogs may be trained in the areas off of Red- REDLANDS WMA (OCONEE NF) (37,500 acres) 3 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 man and Deadend Rds. [Sign-In]; Archery Only Area Area north of Paradise Deer Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. Park Rd. Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 1820 [Check-In]; Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: [Sign-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 13 [Check In]; Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters must wear at Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Nov. 2122, Dec. 2025 [Sign In]; least 500 square inches of hunter orange as [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 1420, Dec. an outer garment above the waist. No dogs Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Dec. 6, Dec. 26Jan. 15 [Sign In]; allowed. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with DIRECTIONS FROM MT. PLEASANT Take Hwy Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Buckshot Only: Dec. 1112, Dec. 1819; 341 north 2 miles to Akin Rd.; turn right; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Quota 50 [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. 1. See go to end of Akin Rd.; turn left onto River 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during quota hunt application instructions (page 55) Rd. Entrance to WMA is 3.5 miles on right firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training to apply for dog deer hunts Maximum of 10 just before Paradise Park Rd. allowed (see page 28). individuals per application letter. List hunt Dove 82 dates in preference order. Dog deer hunting allowed in designated area only. Dog deer PHINIZY SWAMP WMA (1,500 acres) 3 Adult/Child: Sept. 5; Quota 100 parties; Apply between Aug115; see quota hunt hunters must check-in at Paulks Pasture application instructions (page 55). A self- check station prior to hunt. All dogs used in Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1 addressed stamp envelope must be included the dog deer hunt must be marked with the [Sign-In]. to receive permit. A party consists of one selected hunter's name and phone number. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. adult and up to 2 children; All vehicles used in the dog deer hunt must Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. General hunt: Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 1018, display permit in the windshield or on vehicle 28. Nov. 26Jan. 9. dash. A copy of the permit must be carried Waterfowl Wed. and Sat. during state sea- WATSON'S SPRING AREA on person while hunting. The WMA will son. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. be closed to all users during dog deer hunts SPECIAL REGULATION Camping prohibited. 12Dec. 6, Dec. 26Jan. 1. except to hunters with a valid quota permit. DIRECTIONS FROM AUGUSTA From I-520 Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. exit south on Hwy 56 spur (Doug Barnard Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA entrance sign 28. Furbearers dog training allowed (see 11, Oct. 17Nov. 11, Nov. 23Dec. 10, Dec. adjacent to Augusta Wastewater Treatment page 28). 1317, Jan. 16Feb. 28. Facility; or from I-520, exit north on Hwy SPECIAL REGULATIONS No hunting on Dyars Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: 56 spur (D. Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 miles Pasture MARSH pond. Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters and any person and turn right on Gravel Pit Rd. WMA at DIRECTIONS FROM GREENSBORO Take GA accompanying hunters must wear at least 500 end of road. Hwy 15 north 9 miles; check station on left. square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. Dove Sept. 517, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Dec. 10, Dec. 1317, Dec. 20Jan. 9. PINE LOG WMA 83 Waterfowl Statewide Season (14,054 acres) 1 85 RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK (2,508 acres) 3 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping prohibited Deer & Bear Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 89; Gen- on area. Horseback riding is prohibited dur- Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. eral Quota 60, Wheelchair-Only Quota 20 ing deer hunts. 16 [Sign-In]; [Check-In]. Feral hogs may be taken; no Archery Only Area Area east of U.S. Hwy Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex limit. 341. Deer Last Day: Nov. 1821; Quota 750 SPECIAL REGULATIONS All hunters must at- DIRECTIONS FROM BRUNSWICK Take U.S. [Check-In]; tend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Hwy 341 north 8 miles to check station on left. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Dec. 1013 Dec. 7. All hunters will be charged a $30 [Check-In]. non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee. 81 PENHOLOWAY SWAMP WMA (4,269 acres) 7 Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Wheelchair hunters only must apply by let- Small Game Aug. 15Sept. 11, Oct. 17Nov. ter by Oct. 20 to: Wheelchair Hunt, RBR 16, Nov. 22Dec. 8, Dec. 14Feb. 28. No State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Rd., El- Deer furbearer season. berton, GA 30635. Cabins and campsites Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1224, Sept. 28 Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26Dec. may be reserved by calling the park office Oct. 7, Oct. 18Nov. 29, Dec. 7Jan. 15 9, Dec. 14Jan. 9. at (706) 213-2045. Applicable fees will ap- [Sign In]; Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: ply. ATVs prohibited except for wheelchair Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 12 Jan. 810, Feb. 1214 [Sign-In]. Hunters must hunters. Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange DIRECTIONS FROM ELBERTON Take Hwy 77 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1117 as an outer garment above the waist. No dogs north 1.5 miles. Turn right on Ruckersville [Sign-In]; allowed. Rd., go 8 miles; park entrance on right. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Horse and bicycle 2527 [Check-In]; trails and areas are closed all day during deer Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 810 [Check-In]; firearms season and before 10:00 a.m. dur- www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 49 georgia public hunting opportunities RICH MOUNTAIN WMA 86 (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (22,097 acres) 1 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Waterfowl 11, Oct. 1022, Oct. 26Nov. 3, Nov. 8Dec. Antioch Lake: Statewide season, Mon.Sat. 8, Dec. 13Feb. 28. during January only [Sign-In]; Deer & Bear Alligators May be hunted during open ar- Heath Lake (Angler Haven Dr.): Statewide Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator season [Sign-In]. 14 [Sign-In]; season in accordance with rules and regula- SPECIAL REGULATIONS Daily use fee (per ve- Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex tions pursuant to alligator hunting. hicle) required for all users. Waterfowl hunt- Deer Last Two Days: Oct. 1618, Nov. Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 1018, Nov. 26 ers only may use firearms. 2528 [Check-In]. Dec. 8, Dec. 13Jan. 9. DIRECTIONS FROM ROME Take U.S. 27 north Turkey (including Cartecay Tract) Mar. Waterfowl Waterfowl may be hunted on 10.4 miles; turn left on Sikes Storey Rd.; go 20May 15 [Sign-In]. impoundment and its surrounding roads/ 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas Valley Rd.; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. dikes until noon only on Wed., Sat., and go 5.4 miles to entrance. 11, Oct. 19Nov. 23, Nov. 29Feb. 28. Sun. during statewide season. CARTECAY TRACT SPECIAL REGULATIONS No WMA access from Deer & BEAR Archery/Either Sex & Bear: I-16. 91 ROGERS WMA (3,500 ac) 7 Sept. 12Dec. 6, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN Take I-16 east to Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Exit 58 (Hwy 199); turn south and go 0.3 Deer 11, Dec. 725, Jan. 2Feb. 28. miles; road to check station is on right. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 Archery Only Area Archery restriction for deer and bear only. No camping. Special Regulations On Cartecay Tract, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed 89 RIVER CREEK, The Rolf & Alexandra Kauka WMA (2,437 acres) 5 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 17Nov. 26, before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear and Deer Nov. 29Dec. 15 [Sign-In]; Still hunting turkey seasons. ATVs prohibited on all Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. only; tracts. 2127, Oct. 1925 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 2728 [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM ELLIJAY Take Hwy 515 Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. Still hunting only; north 7 miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, go 1114, Dec. 912; Quota 30 [Check-In]; Dog Hunting/Either Sex: Dec. 16 & 19 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station. Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck & [Sign-In]; Antlerless: Dec. 2628; Quota 30 [Sign-In]. Dog Hunting/Buck Only: Dec. 23 & 26 87 RICHMOND HILL WMA (7,400 acres) 7 Apply by Dec. 1. See quota hunt application [Sign-In]. instructions (page 55). Turkey Mar. 21May 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Deer Adult/Child: Mar. 2628; Apr. 911; Quota 28. Furbearers dog training allowed (see Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 5 [Sign-In]. Apply by Mar. 1; See quota hunt page 28). [Sign-In]; application instructions (page 55). SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. All dogs Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 12 General Quota Hunt: Apr. 30May 2; used during dog-deer hunts must be marked Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; Quota 5 [Sign-In]. Apply by Mar. 1. with dog hunter's name, address, telephone. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Rabbit/Squirrel/Quail Jan. 23Feb. 7 DIRECTIONS FROM HORTENSE Take Hwy [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]. 301 north to McKinnon. Turn left at Rogers Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 15 Dove Adult/Child: Sept. 5, 12; Quota 15 Tract sign and cross over railroad tracks. [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]. Apply by Aug. 15. See quota hunt 92 Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. application instructions (page 55). Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Waterfowl Adult/Child: Dec. 19, Jan. RUM CREEK WMA (5,739 acres) 4 Furbearers dog training allowed (see page 28). 9; Quota 3 parties, Max 3 persons/party Pigeons and pen-reared quail may be used [Sign-In]. Apply by Dec. 1. See quota hunt Deer for training pointing, flushing and retrieving application instructions (page 55). Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1229, Oct. 47 dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Furbearers No season. [Sign-In]; Archery Only Areas Tracts 8, 9, 10 & 17. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Fox squirrel hunting Ladies Only/Either Sex: Oct. 13 [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM RICHMOND HILL Take prohibited. Only Quality Bucks with four Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct. Hwy 144 east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny (4) or more points (1 inch or longer) on one 910 [Sign-In]; Rd. and follow signs. side of the antlers are legal. Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 47, Nov. 1821; DIRECTIONS FROM THOMASVILLE Take U.S. Quota 200 [Check-In]. 88 RIVER BEND WMA (3,500 acres) 6 Hwy 84 west approx. 4 miles. WMA en- Turkey trance is on left approx. 0.9 mile after cross- Adult/Child: Mar. 2028, Apr. 311; Quota ing the Ochlocknee River Bridge. 25 [Check-In]; Apply between Feb. 128. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 1, Oct. 59 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either 90 ROCKY MOUNTAIN PFA (3,000 acres) 1 ARCHERY ONLY AREA May 1015 [Sign-In]; see quota hunt application instructions (page55); General Quota Hunt: Apr. 1723, May 17; Quota 25 [Sign-In]. Sex: Oct. 34 [Check-In]; Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. 12 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. Oct. 11Nov. 2, Nov. 816, Nov. 22Feb. 28. 2425 [Check-In]; Turkey Archery Only: Mar. 20May 15 Dove Sept. 5, 12; Quota 90. Dove hunters Firearms /Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two [Sign-In]. must call (478) 825-6354 between Aug. 115 Days: Nov. 57 [Check-In]. Dec. 1012 Small Game Archery Only: Aug. 15Feb. 28. to apply for a dove hunting permit. General [Sign-In]. Feral Hogs may be taken during deer hunts Hunt: Sept. 19, Oct. 1118, Nov. 26Jan. 9. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. only. Page 50 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 94 Waterfowl Shooting hours are until 12 noon on all areas. SAPELO ISLAND WMA (9,000 acres) 7 Lake Juliette & Youth Area: Youth Wa- 95 SHEFFIELD WMA (3,299 acres) 1 terfowl Day and Wed.Sun. during State Deer Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. 12 Season. Archery/Either Sex/North End: Sept. Dec. 6, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; MARSH pond/Adult/Child (only youth 12Oct. 6, Oct. 1116, Dec. 7Jan. 15 Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. can hunt): Dec. 12 and Jan. 9; Quota 3. [Sign-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Apply between Oct. 115. See quota hunt Archery/Either Sex/South End: Nov. 11, Dec. 725, Jan. 2Feb. 28. Furbearer dog application instructions (page 55). 57, Dec. 35; Quota 125 [Check-In]; training allowed (see page 28). ARCHERY ONLY AREA: BERRY CREEK Dec. 7Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Maps of open DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE Take Hwy (Acreage has been reduced. Updated maps hunting areas available at the Sapelo WMA 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell Mountain available at the check station.) Sign-In kiosks, Brunswick DNR office, and Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn Deer Sept. 12Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. gohuntgeorgia.com; right and proceed 1.2 miles to area. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 810; DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS Take Hwy 61 SPECIAL REGULATIONS No motor in excess of Quota 125 [Check-In]; north 6.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; 25 hp may be operated on Lake Juliette. No Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2224, Nov. turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right waterfowl hunting west of Ebenezer Rd. ex- 1921; Quota 125 [Check-In]. and proceed 1.2 miles to area. cept that youth area is all between Ebenezer Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. and Juliette Roads. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. DIRECTIONS FROM FORSYTH Take Hwy 18 6, Oct. 1720, Oct. 25Nov. 3, Nov. 817, east 7 miles to Check Station. Nov. 22Dec. 1, Dec. 6Feb. 28. Furbearer 96 SILVER LAKE WMA (9,200 acres) 5 dog training allowed (see page 28). Deer 93 SANSAVILLA WMA (16,867 acres) 7 Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters and any person [Sign-In]; accompanying hunters must wear at least 500 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Deer square inches of hunter orange as an outer [Sign-In]; Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1224, Sept. 28 garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 47, Dec. 30 Oct. 6 [Sign In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Reservations for trans- Jan. 2; Quota 160 [Sign-In]; Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 12 portation on state boat for Check-In hunts Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 21Dec. 6, Jan. Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; must be made through the Sapelo Island Visi- 615 [Sign-In]. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1117 tor Center (912) 437-3224. No reservations Turkey [Sign-In]; will be accepted until you receive your selection Mar. 2028; Quota 35 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Adult/Child: Sept. notice; Visitor Center Hours: Tues.Fri. 7:30 Adult/Child: Apr. 311; Quota 35 [Sign-In]; 2527 [Check-In]; a.m.5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Sun. Apply by Mar. 1; see quota hunt application Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 810 [Check-In]. 1:305:00 p.m.; closed Mon. Stream anchorage instructions (page 55); Dec. 56, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; may be required for hunters using their own General Hunt: Apr. 17May 15 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Bucks Only: Nov. 14Dec. 4 boats. Hunter access is allowed only at Moses Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Nov. [Sign-In]. Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. No 2, Nov. 819, Dec. 728, Jan. 34, Jan. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. motorized vehicles allowed on island. Hunters 16Feb. 28. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. may Check-In starting at 9:00 a.m. EST one Alligator May be hunted during statewide 11, Oct. 18Nov. 13, Dec. 7Dec. 25, Jan. day prior to hunt. Camps must be removed by alligator season in accordance with rules and 2Feb. 28. Furbearer dog training allowed 12 noon on the day following each hunt. De- regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. Aug. 1Sept. 5. partures and returns from deer hunting must SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping prohibited Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1118, Nov. 26Jan. 9. be made from Moses Hammock campsite. except during quota deer hunts. FERAL HOG See page 29. Hunters are required to stay outside the bound- DIRECTIONS FROM BAINBRIDGE Take Hwy Special Hog Hunts: Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. aries of the safety zones. Hunting is restricted 253 south 2.7 miles; go left on Ten Mile Still Hunters and any person accompanying to the north end of Greater Sapelo Island and Rd.; travel 6 miles; turn right on Silver Lake hunters must wear at least 500 square inches Little Sapelo Island unless otherwise indicated. Rd.; travel 2.9 miles; turn left onto WMA of hunter orange as an outer garment above FERRY RESTRICTIONS There is limited space on access road. Check station is 0.8 miles on the waist. No dogs allowed. the ferry, so please limit the amount and size the right. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. of your gear; propane fuel only; Guns must be Archery Only Areas Archery equipment unloaded and cased for transport on ferry; No restriction for deer only. folding chairs or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, DIRECTIONS FROM BRUNSWICK Take U.S. or excessively large boxes; Climbing stands 341 north to Mt. Pleasant, south of Jesup; are OK; Coolers are limited to one 48 qt. per Turn right on Howard Rd.; Check Station guest or one 96 qt. per two guests. SAUSAGE & JERKY MAKING is on left (17 miles from Brunswick). DIRECTIONS FROM SAVANNAH Take I-95 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT south to Exit 58; turn left on GA Hwy 57; go 1 mile to flashing light; continue straight on Hwy 99, go 9.1 mi. to Landing Rd. (in Meridian); turn left and proceed to Sapelo Island Visitors Center. Free Catalog Call 800-356-5189 Or visit our website www.alliedkenco.com www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 51 georgia public hunting opportunities 97 SOAP CREEK WMA (1,000 acres) 3 regulation promulgated pursuant to hunting Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. or trespass on or from Standing Boy Creek Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Tract, the Commissioner may revoke, sus- 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during Deer pend, deny, or refuse to renew any license firearms deer hunts. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 or permit, or both, required by this title SPECIAL REGULATIONS Mandatory Daily [Sign-In]; which is held by or has been applied for by Sign-In. ATVs prohibited. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 the person, for a period of up to two years DIRECTIONS FROM TALLULAH FALLS Take [Sign-In]; following the determination of such viola- U.S. 441 north; turn right onto Jane Hurt Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 1 tion. Harvested deer will not be tagged with Yarn Dr.; go mile past campground, follow [Sign-In]. Department tags and must be recorded on WMA signs. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. the hunter's deer harvest record. Camping 102 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. prohibited. ATVs prohibited. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during DIRECTIONS FROM COLUMBUS Take Hwy 219 TOWNSEND WMA (10,876 acres) 7 firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training north. Turn left on Old River Rd., go 1.5 allowed (see page 28). miles. Tract on left. Deer SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping prohibited. DIRECTIONS FROM LINCOLNTON Take Hwy 79 north 2 miles. Turn right on New Petersburg Rd. Sign-In board is on left. 100 SWALLOW CREEK WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (19,000 acres) 2 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 [Sign-In]; Deer & Bear Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Nov. 22, Dec. SPREWELL BLUFF 98 NATURAL AREA (1,734 acres) 4 Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. 727, Jan. 815 [Sign-In]. 16 [Sign-In]; Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Buckshot Only: Dec. 2-3, Jan. 6-7; Quota Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1. Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 1822, Dec. 50; [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. 1. See quota Turkey Mar. 20May 15. 1620 [Check-In]. hunt application instructions (page 55) to ap- Small Game & Furbearers Jan. 2Feb. 28. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. ply for dog deer hunts. Maximum of 10 indi- Furbearer dog training allowed. See page 28. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. viduals per application letter. List hunt dates SPECIAL REGULATIONS Includes Pigeon Creek 11, Oct. 17 Nov. 16, Nov. 23Dec. 14, Dec. in preference order. Dog deer hunters must and Nichols Tracts. No hunting in park day- 21Feb. 28. check-in at kiosk on Middleton Lake Road use area. Pigeon Creek Tract closed to all DIRECTIONS FROM CLEVELAND Take Hwy prior to hunt. Dog deer hunting allowed in vehicular access. 75 north 20 miles to GA 180; continue on designated area only. All dogs used in the dog DIRECTIONS FROM THOMASTON TO SPREWELL Hwy 75 for 1 mile and turn left at check deer hunt must be marked with the selected BLUFF TRACT Take Hwy 36 west 6 miles to station sign. hunter's name and phone number. All ve- Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.; turn left and follow paved road to area. DIRECTIONS FROM MANCHESTER TO NICHOLS AND PIGEON CREEK TRACTS Take Hwy 190 TALLULAH GORGE 101 STATE PARK (2,689 acres) 2 hicles used in the dog deer hunt must display permit in the windshield or on vehicle dash. A copy of the permit must be carried on person while hunting. The WMA will be closed to all east 3.9 miles; turn left on paved road; go 0.1 Deer users during dog deer hunts except to hunters mile to fork; turn left; go 1.8 miles to fork Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1 with a valid quota permit. in road; right fork to Nichols Tract; left to [Sign-In]; Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Pigeon Creek Tract. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Dec. [Sign-In]; 1, Dec. 4Jan. 5, Jan. 8Feb. 28. 99 STANDING BOY CREEK TRACT (1,580 acres) 4 Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 17Jan. 1 Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: [Sign-In]; Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters and any per- Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. son accompanying hunters must wear at least Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15; 26 [Sign-In]. 500 in2 of hunter orange as an outer garment Mandatory Weekly Check-In. Bear above the waist. No dogs allowed. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Upon determination Archery: Sept. 12Oct. 9 [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM LUDOWICI Take Hwy 57 by the Commissioner that a person has vio- Primitive Weapons: Oct. 1016 [Sign-In]; South 4.2 miles; turn right onto Old Bar- lated this title (OCGA 27) or any rule or Firearms: Oct. 17Dec. 6 [Sign-In]. rington Road; go 3.2 miles; Townsend WMA will be on the right along the power line. 2008 Forestry for Wildlife Partners The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, proudly honors the 2008 Forestry for Wildlife Partners for incorporating wildlife conservation practices into their land management goals. 103 TUCKAHOE WMA (15,100 acres) 3 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1216, Sept. 2129, Oct. 4Nov. 3 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 13 [Check-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. 1820 [Sign-In]; General Hunt: Nov. 57, Jan. 79 [Check-In]. Nov. 26Dec. 6 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Page 52 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 106 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 11, Nov. 825, Dec. 7Jan. 5, Jan. 10Feb. WEST POINT WMA (10,000 acres) 4 28. Feral hogs may be taken during small Dove Adult/Child: Sept. 5; Quota 25. Adult/ Child dove hunters must call (770) 535-5700 game dates after Oct. 31. Alligator hunting Deer between Aug. 115 to apply for permit. A allowed on open archery deer hunting dates Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. party consists of one adult and up to two concurrent with the alligator season. 1218, Sept. 26Oct. 14, Nov. 1422 children. Dove Sept. 511, Dec. 7Jan. 5. [Sign-In]; General Hunt: Sept. 12, 19, Nov. 26Jan. 9. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping in desig- Honorary License Holders/Quality Buck DIRECTIONS FROM GAINESVILLE Take Hwy nated sites only. & Antlerless: Oct. 1617 [Sign-In]; 365 north 11 miles; turn right on Mud Creed DIRECTIONS FROM SYLVANIA Take E. Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. Rd; go 1 mile, turn left; go 0.1 mile, turn Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek 2831 [Check-In]; right on Yonah Rd.; go 2.1 miles, area on left. and Brannen's Bridge Rd., take Brannen's Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 108 Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA Hwy 24, 35 [Sign-In]; continue on Brannen's Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles Primitive Weapons/Quality Buck & Ant- YUCHI WMA (7,800 acres) 3 to check station on left. lerless: Dec. 1819 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. Deer 104 WALTON PUBLIC DOVE FIELD Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9 (200 acres) 3 11, Sept. 1925, Oct. 1826, Nov. 113, Nov. [Sign-In]; 23Dec. 1, Dec. 616, Dec. 20Feb 28. Fur- Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1 bearer dog training allowed. See page 28. [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]. Dove Sept. 5, 12, 19, Oct. 18, Nov. 26Dec. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1725, Nov. 13 Small Game Oct. 15Feb. 28. 1, Dec. 616, Dec. 20Jan. 9. 15 [Sign-In]; Nov. 2022 [Check-In]; Dove Waterfowl Glovers Creek Area, Daniels Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 26Nov. 12; Adult/Child: Sept. 5; Quota 80 parties. Pond & Pond 1: Youth Waterfowl Saturday Nov. 1619; Nov. 23Dec. 6; and Dec. Apply between Aug. 115; see quota hunt and Sat. only during State Season except 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. application instructions (page 55). A self-ad- during firearms and primitive weapons deer Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. dressed stamped envelope must be included hunts. Shooting hours until 12 noon. The Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. to receive permit. A party consists of one remainder of the WMA is open for waterfowl 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during adult and up to 2 children. hunting during small game dates concurrent firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training General Hunt: Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 1518, with state waterfowl season. allowed (see page 28). Nov. 26Jan. 9. DIXIE CREEK AREA Dove Sept. 520, Oct. 1018; Nov. 26Jan. Bird Dog Training Oct. 15Aug. 1; Pigeons Deer Archery/Quality Buck & Antler- 9. and pen-reared quail may be used for train- less: Sept. 12Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Sign-In at Check Sta- ing pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]; tion on Ebenezer Church Rd. Camping in (see page 28). Small Game & Furbearers Jan. 2Feb. designated sites only. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No unleashed dogs 28. Furbearer Dog Training Allowed (See 109 except for bird dog training and dove hunt- page 28). ing purposes. No rifles or muzzleloaders (ex- SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only archery deer and ZAHND NATURAL AREA (1,400 acres) 1 cept muzzleloading shotguns) of any caliber waterfowl hunting allowed in Glovers Creek allowed. Waterfowl Area. No gasoline outboards al- Deer & Bear Archery/Either Sex & Bear: DIRECTIONS FROM I-20 At Exit 101, take lowed on waterfowl ponds; only hand held Sept. 12Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. Hwy 278 north 1.7 miles. Area is on left lights 6 volts or less allowed; Only Quality Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. across from Wildlife Resources Headquarters Bucks with at least four (4) points (1 inch Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. adjacent to the Wildlife Resources Conserva- long or longer) on either side are legal. No 11, Jan. 2Feb. 28. tion Center. Additional parking on Willow fishing on managed waterfowl impound- DIRECTIONS FROM CLOUDLAND Take Hwy Springs Church Rd. ments. 157 north 8.2 miles; turn right on Dough- WARWOMAN WMA 105 (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (15,800 acres) 2 DIRECTIONS FROM LaGRANGE Take GA Hwy erty Gap Rd. and go 3.5 miles; Dougherty 219 north 0.5 miles past Chattahoochee Riv- Gap Rd. becomes West Cove Rd.; Continue er Bridge; turn right on Old Whitley Rd. Fol- straight for 3.5 miles; Turn left on S. Cedar low signs to check station and kiosk. Lane to end of road. Deer & Bear 107 Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 12Oct. 16 [Sign-In]; WILSON SHOALS WMA (2,800 acres) 2 Special Bear Hunt: Oct. 2125 [Sign-In]; Only bear and feral hog may be taken. Deer Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. 330 Deer Last Day: Dec. 1013, Jan. 710 [Sign-In]; [Check-In]. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Oct. 31Nov. Turkey Mar. 20May 15 [Sign-In]. 12 [Sign-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Firearms/Either Sex & Bear: Nov. 1315 11, Oct. 1720, Oct. 26Dec. 8, Dec. 14 [Sign-In]. Jan. 5, Jan. 11Feb. 28. Turkey Mar. 2026; Quota 15 [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM CLAYTON Take U.S. 441 Mar. 27May 15 [Sign-In]. north; turn right on Warwoman Rd.; go 3.5 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. miles to Finney Creek Rd.; turn left and go 2, Nov. 16Feb. 28. 0.2 miles to check station. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 53 "The official seed of Team Realtree." 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When applying as a party, each member of the party must allocate an equal number of priority points. The party can only allocate priority points equal to the party member's total who has the least number of points (i.e. if one party member has a priority of two, then the maximum number of points that the whole party may allocate is two). Maximum party size is as follows: Deer (WMA & State Park) -- 5 Turkey & Alligator -- 3 Waterfowl -- no party applications (However, a selected water- fowl applicant may bring two additional hunters). CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS: You may already have an account in our system. The most common reason being that you completed a hunter education course. You can determine if you have an existing account by using the "Create An Account" feature located on the "Apply for Quota Hunts" page at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. Any person who does not have an existing account must set up an account prior to applying for an online quota hunt. Once you have set up an account you can apply through the "Manage Quota Hunt Applications" link on your account home page. Please be sure to keep your email current because all selection/rejection notices will be sent via email. PRIORITIES: Priority points are accrued from past rejections for a specific type of hunt. All priorities will be maintained in your customer account by quota hunt type: alligator, WMA deer, STATE PARK deer, turkey, and waterfowl. When you apply there will be a drop down box for priority points from which you can choose from zero up to the maximum number of priority points you have acquired. If you have outstanding priority cards from years before 2005 then you must send those in to receive credit. To receive credit, you will first have to establish a customer account if you don't already have one. Please send any rejection cards issued prior to 2005, to: ATTN: Quota Hunts 2065 US Hwy. 278, SE Social Circle, GA 30025 You should expect 23 weeks before the account will be updated. HOW TO APPLY: Applying for alligator, deer (including WMA & State Park), turkey, and waterfowl quota hunts is done through the "Quota Hunt" link found in the brown "Permits & Services" box on any page at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. Once you have accessed your account, to complete an application click on the "Manage Quota Hunt Applications" link to the left of your account information. You will be taken to the "Quota Hunt Application Information" page, which will display a list of hunt types, the status of any applications, actions, and deadlines. To apply, click "Add" under the action header. Choose the specific hunts for your choices from a drop down menu. Choose the number of priority points to allocate to your application and finally click "Save." At this point the application has been submitted. You may now exit the system or use the "Add A Friend" feature to create an party application. It is very important to click "Save" after making any changes to your application before you exit the system. You may enter a new application or edit an existing one at any time during the application period until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date. LOST USERNAME AND/OR PASSWORD: If you have forgotten that information, then you can send an email from the site to have this information emailed to you (If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, then contact us at (770) 918-6416). Please verify all account information and correct any errors prior to applying for a quota hunt. Please be sure to keep your email current. PARTY APPLICATIONS: One applicant must serve as the party application administrator and will be responsible for managing the application. DEADLINES: To be eligible for drawings, applicants must apply prior to midnight as follows: July 31 for Alligator September 1 for Deer (including WMA & State Parks) October 15 for Waterfowl; February 15 for Turkey NOTIFICATION: Applicants for quota hunts can check their status at anytime by accessing their account. If you have an application the STATUS for that hunt type will be "Pending" and ACTION will be "Details." You may click "Details" at any time prior to the deadline and modify or delete and re-enter your application. Also, by providing an email address in your account (and ensuring it is kept current), the system will automatically inform you when you apply for a quota hunt, remove your application, add or delete a person, your status after the selection process, and other important information. You do not need to bring your selection email to the quota hunt. WRD personnel will have a roster of selected hunters for each hunt. Specialty WMA Quota Hunt Instructions Specialty WMA Quota Hunt applications are not available through the online application system. These include: Adult/Child Quota hunts (except the Chattahoochee Bend Adult/Child hunt), dog deer quota hunts, quail quota hunts, rabbit quota hunts, feral hog quota hunts, and some dove and waterfowl quota hunts. These hunts require that applications be submitted by mail. Applications must be sent to the Game Management region office responsible for the WMA where the hunt is to be held. Application periods and deadlines are listed next to the respective hunts in the WMA section of this publication. Applications should include: full name, address, phone number, and SSN for each member of the party. If there are multiple hunt dates, then list hunt dates in priority order. A separate application is required for each hunt. The responsible region may be determined by looking at the heading for the area where the hunt is to be held in the Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities section of this publication. The number that appears after the acreage in the heading for an area is the Game Management region responsible for its management. Applications must be addressed in the following manner: example: River Creek Adult/Child Dove Hunt......................................Name of hunt Albany Game Management............... Region office responsible for hunt 2024 Newton Rd. Albany, GA 31701......... Address for region office where hunt is held (See the region office addresses listed the next page.) Please Note: Additional application requirements may apply for certain specialty quota hunts. Refer to the listing where the hunt will take place in the Hunting Opportunities section of this guide for additional instructions. All general WMA & State Park deer, turkey, and most waterfowl quota hunts and all alligator quota hunts are only available through the Online Quota Hunt Application System at gohuntgeorgia.com. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 55 2009-2010 quota hunts The hunt numbers within the following tables correspond to the Hunt Choices provided in the Quota Hunt Application Dropdown Menus at gohuntgeorgia.com. Selection odds for alligator, deer, turkey, and waterfowl quota hunts are available at gohuntgeorgia.com. 20092010 Deer quota Hunts Application Deadline: Sept. 1 No. WMA Type 01 B.F. Grant Quality Buck/Antlerless 02 B.F. Grant Quality Buck/Antlerless 03 Berry College Either Sex Last 2 Days 04 Berry College Either Sex 05 Blanton Creek Quality Buck/Antlerless 06 Blanton Creek Quality Buck/Antlerless 07 Chickasawhatchee Either Sex Last 2 Days 08 Chickasawhatchee Either Sex Last 2 Days 09 Clybel Either Sex 10 Clybel Either Sex 11 DiLane Quality Buck/Antlerless 12 DiLane Quality Buck/Antlerless 13 Flint River Quality Buck/Antlerless 14 Flint River Quality Buck/Antlerless 15 Griffin Ridge (PW) Either Sex 16 Griffin Ridge Either Sex 17 Griffin Ridge Either Sex 18 Joe Kurz Quality Buck/Antlerless 19 Joe Kurz Quality Buck/Antlerless 20 Ossabaw Either Sex 21 Ossabaw (A) Either Sex 22 Ossabaw (PW) Either Sex 23 Ossabaw Either Sex 24 Pine Log Either Sex Last 2 Days 25 River Creek Quality Buck/Antlerless 26 River Creek Quality Buck/Antlerless 27 Rum Creek Either Sex 28 Rum Creek Either Sex 29 Sapelo (PW) Either Sex 30 Sapelo Either Sex 31 Sapelo (A) Either Sex 32 Sapelo Either Sex 33 Sapelo (A) Either Sex 34 Silver Lake Either Sex 35 Silver Lake Either Sex PW = Primitive Weapons; A = Archery Date Nov. 47 Dec. 25 Nov. 47 Dec. 25 Nov. 47 Nov. 1821 Nov. 1921 Dec. 35 Oct. 2831 Nov. 1821 Oct. 710 Oct. 2124 Nov. 57 Nov. 1921 Oct. 810 Nov. 1214 Dec. 1012 Oct. 2831 Nov. 1114 Oct. 810 Oct. 2224 Nov. 57 Dec. 1012 Nov. 1821 Nov. 1114 Dec. 912 Nov. 47 Nov. 1821 Oct. 810 Oct. 2224 Nov. 57 Nov. 1921 Dec. 35 Nov. 47 Dec. 30 Jan. 2 Quota 400 400 1,000 1,000 200 200 350 350 150 150 400 400 35 35 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 750 30 30 200 200 125 125 125 125 125 160 160 20092010 state park Deer quota Hunts Application Deadline: Sept. 1 No. State Park 01 Chattahoochee Bend 02 Fort Yargo 03 F.D. Roosevelt 04 Hard Labor Creek 05 R. B. Russell Type Adult/Child Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Date Nov. 21-24 Dec. 12 Dec. 89 Nov. 34 Dec. 89 Quota 75 65 200 250 60 Regional Offices Northwest Regional Office (Region 1) 2592 Floyd Springs Rd. Armuchee, GA 30105 (706) 295-6041 Northeast Regional Office (Region 2) 2150 Dawsonville Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 535-5700 East Central Regional Office (Region 3) 142 Bob Kirk Rd. NW Thomson, GA 30824 (706) 595-4222 West Central Regional Office (Region 4) 1014 MLK Blvd. Fort Valley, GA 31030 (478) 825-6354 Southwest Regional Office (Region 5) 2024 Newton Rd. Albany, GA 31701 (229) 430-4256 South Central Regional Office (Region 6) 1773-A Bowens Mill Hwy. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 (229) 426-5267 Coastal Regional Office (Region 7) 1 Conservation Way Brunswick, GA 31520 (912) 262-3173 SOUTH CAROLINA BOSTICK PLANTATION Swamps of S. 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Missouri 20092010 Waterfowl quota hunts Application Deadline: Oct. 15 No. WMA Date Quota 01 Altamaha-Butler Island 02 Altamaha -Butler Island 03 Altamaha-Butler Island 04 Altamaha-Butler Island 05 Altamaha-Butler Island 06 Altamaha-Butler Island 07 Altamaha-Butler Island 08 Altamaha-Butler Island 09 Altamaha-Butler Island 10 Altamaha-Butler Island 11 Oconee-Dan Denton 12 Oconee-Dan Denton 13 Oconee-Dan Denton 14 Oconee-Dan Denton 15 Oconee-Dan Denton 16 Oconee-Dan Denton 17 Oconee-Dan Denton 18 Oconee-Dan Denton Nov. 21 20 Nov. 28 20 Dec. 12 20 Dec. 19 20 Dec. 26 20 Jan. 2 20 Jan. 9 20 Jan. 16 20 Jan. 23 20 Jan. 30 20 Dec. 12 3 Dec. 19 3 Dec. 26 3 Jan. 2 3 Jan. 9 3 Jan. 16 3 Jan. 23 3 Jan. 30 3 This information corresponds to the Hunt Choices provided in the online Waterfowl Quota Hunt Application dropdown menu at gohuntgeorgia.com. Selection odds for alligator, deer, turkey, and waterfowl quota hunts are available at gohuntgeorgia.com. Hunters selected for waterfowl quota hunts may bring up to two additional hunters for a maximum party size of three. Waterfowl quota hunt dates are subject to US Fish & Wildlife approval. If the dates you choose change, your application will automatically be changed to the closest available date for that particular WMA Georgia's New License and Boat Registration System: Faster, Friendlier, Easier Come experience some of the finest whitetail hunting in the country. Yes you can! Ray: 786-319-1367 John: 786-394-3536 www.randjoutfitters.com New System Available NOW! Hunting and Fishing Licenses: * Online: gohuntgeorgia.com * Phone: 1-800-366-2661 * Participating License Vendors Boat Registrations: * Online: goboatgeorgia.com * Phone: 1-800-366-2661 * Mail-in: Print application from website (goboatgeorgia.com) www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 57 hunting opportunities on federal lands in georgia Quick Reference Use the contact information below for detailed information on hunting these Federal lands. US Army Corps of Engineers Lands Lake Allatoona Carters Lake (678) 721-6700 (706) 334-2248 http://allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil/ http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/ Lake Hartwell Lake Sidney Lanier Lake Richard B. Russell Walter F. George Lake George W. Andrews Lake West Point Lake J. Strom Thurmond Lake (Clarks Hill) Lake Seminole National Wildlife Refuges & National Seashore Blackbeard Island NWR Bond Swamp NWR Eufaula NWR Harris Neck NWR Okefenokee NWR Piedmont NWR Savannah NWR (888) 893-0678 (770) 945-9531 (800) 944-7207 (229) 768-2516 (229) 768-2516 (706) 645-2937 (800) 533-3478 (229) 662-2001 (912) 652-4415 (478) 986-5441 (334) 687-4065 (912) 652-4415 (912) 496-7366 (478) 986-5441 (912) 652-4415 http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/ http://lanier.sam.usace.army.mil/ http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/ http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/wfg/ http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/wfg/ http://westpt.sam.usace.army.mil/ http://www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/ http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/seminole/ http://www.fws.gov/savannah/huntpubs.htm http://www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/bond_swamp_hunt.pdf http://www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/eflhnt.pdf http://www.fws.gov/savannah/huntpubs.htm http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/ http://www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/pdmhnt.pdf http://www.fws.gov/savannah/huntpubs.htm Wassaw NWR Cumberland Island NS National Forests (lands outside of WMAs) Chattahoochee NF Oconee NF U. S. Army Lands Fort Gordon Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield (912) 652-4415 (912) 882-4336 Ext. 258 (770) 297-3000 (706) 485-1776 (706) 791-5033 (912) 767-4354 http://www.fws.gov/savannah/huntpubs.htm http://www.nps.gov/cuis/ http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/ http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/ http://www.gordon.army.mil/dptm/huntfish.htm http://www.stewart.army.mil/dpw/wildlife/default.htm Page 58 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations hunting opportunities on federal lands in georgia BLACKBEARD ISLAND NWR Feral Hog Jan. 1113, 2527; Quota 100 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Deer & Feral Hog Archery/Either Sex: Oct. [Check-In]. 28; Any small game or furbearer with an open 2224, Dec. 35 [Check-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Still Hunting only in season may be taken; Quota [Check-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Bag limit: 5 deer designated areas; the Cumberland Ferry will SPECIAL REGULATIONS All hunting subject (bonus tags for two); no limit on hogs. No be available for access to and from the island to Post regulations. All hunters subject to crossbows. Hunters under 16 years of age for a fee; boat dock space for unloading only; background checks. Firearms deer hunt- must possess a Hunter Education Certificate. private boats must stream anchor; all hunting ing limited to shotguns with slugs only or Youth hunters must be supervised by an adult access must be by the Plum Orchard hunter primitive weapons. Hunters not associated 21 years of age or older. One youth per adult. station on the Brick Hill River; buckshot with the Military Installation may apply Permits issued at dock. Island closed to gen- and motor vehicles prohibited; wheeled carts for permits for all species by letter between eral public Oct. 2125 and Dec. 26. and bicycles prohibited in Wilderness Area; May 115, to WRD-Game Management, check-in starts 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior 142 Bob Kirk Rd. NW, Thomson, GA 30824. BOND SWAMP NWR to hunt; camps must be removed by 12 noon Include full name, address, SSN, date of Deer & Feral Hog Archery/Either Sex: Sept. on the day following each hunt; on Adult- birth, and telephone number in letter. No 12Oct. 4; [Sign-In]. Child hunts, hunting is restricted to chil- more than 3 applicants per letter. You must Feral Hog Firearms: Dec. 320, Jan. 21 dren ages 1216 only; adults must be with be at least 16 years old to apply. Apply only Feb. 7 [Sign-In]. child at all times; all National Park Service once; duplicates will be rejected. Permit SPECIAL REGULATIONS Refuge permits re- regulations also apply to hunting areas; on required to hunt. Access may be restricted quired for all hunters. Sign-In required for primitive weapons hunts, modern handguns due to training requirements. All hunters all hunters. Any animal harvested must be which meet State regulations may be used. must possess a Hunter Education Certificate. checked out. Deer must be marked on Deer Hunting fee is $35. No standby hunters. Ap- For more information, call Fort Gordon at Harvest Record. ply after August 2 at www.pay.gov. (706) 791-2397. CHATTAHOOCHEE NF EUFAULA NWR FORT STEWART & (Lands outside of WMAs) Deer & Feral Hog HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 15 [No Deer & Feral Hog Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Jan. 1; Check-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 2; Quota Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016; Area between Bustahatchee and Rood [Check-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 17Jan. 1; Creeks: Nov. 1Jan. 15 [No Check-In]; Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 12 Firearms/Either Sex (except as noted in Youth Only/Either Sex: Oct. 10, 17; Quota Jan. 15; Quota [Check-In]; Special Regulations below): Oct. 31, Nov. 10 [Check-In]. Shotgun Only Areas/Either Sex: Oct. 17 28, Dec. 26. Waterfowl Saturdays only during state- Jan. 15; Quota [Check-In]; Bear wide season; Quota (15 blinds), maximum Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 316; Archery: Sept. 12Oct. 9; of 3 hunters per blind [Check-In]; 25 shell Bag limit: 2 deer (no more than 1 antlered Primitive Weapons: Oct. 1016; limit. Youth Waterfowl Day and an Adult/ buck); Quota [Check-In]; Firearms: Oct. 17Dec. 6. Child hunt: check with Refuge for specific Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 17Jan. 15; Turkey Mar. 20May 15. dates (334) 687-4065. Quota [Check-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Archery hunters are Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1718, 2425, SPECIAL REGULATIONS Either Sex days for deer required to report their harvest at either Oct. 31Nov. 1, 78, 1415, 2122, 2629, on National Forest lands in Catoosa, Chat- of the self check stations in AL or GA or Dec. 56, 1213, 1920, 2631; Quota tooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker, and Whitfield call the Refuge Office within 24 hours. No [Check-In]. Counties in accordance with County either alligator hunting allowed on Refuge. The Turkey Mar. 20May 15; Quota [Check-In]. sex dates. No dog training June 1Aug. 14. Chattahoochee River & Walter F. George Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait Reservoir within boundaries of Eufaula Any small game or furbearer with an open or garbage in a manner likely to attract or con- NWR are closed to waterfowl hunting. Ap- season may be taken. Quota [Check-In]. centrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of ply July 9Aug. 15 for youth deer hunts and Feral Hog (weapons limited by hunting hunting or viewing animals is prohibited. It is Aug. 1Sept. 15 for waterfowl hunts. All area restrictions) May 16Mar. 20. also prohibited to fail to properly store food or selected youth deer and waterfowl hunters SPECIAL REGULATIONS Quality buck regula- refuse to prevent access by wildlife. (1015 years old) will be charged a $20 per- tions apply in zones E 1216 & E 2022, Prohibited Transportation of any loaded mit fee. All selected adult waterfowl hunters antlered bucks must have at least four (4) weapon in a motor vehicle. Possession of al- will be charged a $60 permit fee and may points (one inch or longer) on one side of cohol while hunting. bring up to two guests. Contact: Eufaula the antlers. Hog Hunting allowed in Archery NOTE The Appalachian Trail (AT) is heavily NWR, 367 Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027 Only Areas during Turkey Season. All hunt- used in all months for camping and by day- (334) 687-4065 for applications and addi- ing subject to post regulations. Access may hikers & backpackers through its length in tional information. be restricted due to training requirements. Georgia. Please be aware of their presence Managed firearms either-sex hunts may be and exercise caution when hunting near the FORT GORDON allowed any time throughout the Southern AT and other heavily used trails. Deer Zone firearms deer season at Wright Army Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9. Airfield, Hunter Army Airfield, Red Cloud CUMBERLAND ISLAND NS Archery Only Area: Sept. 12Jan. 15; Quo- Range Complex and Small Arms Impact Deer & Feral Hog ta [Check-In]; Area as authorized by the Installation Com- Archery/Either Sex: Oct. 2628; Quota 125 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016; mander. All deer & turkey, and feral hogs [Check-In]; Quota [Check-In]; harvested during deer season must be report- Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 1618, Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 17Jan. 15; ed on harvest card before moving animal. All Dec. 1416; Quota 100 [Check-In]; Quota [Check-In}. deer must be checked in at the check station Adult/Child/Either Sex: Dec. 2022; Quo- Turkey Mar. 20May 15; Quota [Check-In]. during posted hours of operation. ta 50 [Check-In]. www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 59 hunting opportunities on federal lands in georgia HARRIS NECK NWR OKEFENOKEE NWR turkey harvest. For deer gun hunts, a special Deer & Feral Hog Deer & Feral Hog refuge tag will be provided. (478) 986-5441. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1618; No Quota Archery/Either Sex/Cowhouse Unit: Sept. [Check-In]. Crossbows prohibited; 1228, Oct. 415 [Sign-In]. SAVANNAH NWR Firearms/Either Sex: Shotguns with slugs Archery/Either Sex/Pocket Unit: Sept. Deer & Feral Hog only; Nov. 20; Quota 150 [Check-In]. 12Oct. 9 [Sign-In/Out]; Archery/Either Sex: Oct. 131. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Bag limit: 3 deer Primitive Weapons/Either Sex/Cowhouse Youth Only archery hunt in designated (bonus tags for two); no limit on hogs. No Unit: Sept. 30Oct. 3 [Check-In]; areas: Oct. 131; crossbows. Hunters under 16 years of age Firearms/Buck Only/Cowhouse Unit: Oct. Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 130; must possess a Hunter Education Certificate. 1718, Oct. 2427, Nov. 2329 [Sign-In]; Wheelchair Hunters Only/Designated Ar- Youth hunters must be supervised by an adult Firearms/Either Sex/Cowhouse Unit: Nov. eas/Either Sex: Nov. 1718; Quota. 21 years of age or older. One youth per adult. 57 [Check-In]; Dec. 58, 1215 [Sign-In]; Small Game Nov. 130. Apply by Aug. 31 for quota hunts. All quota Suwanee Canal Unit: Oct. 2324; Quota Turkey Apr. 323. hunters will be charged a $15 permit fee. Ref- 30 [Check-In]; Waterfowl Youth hunts: Nov. 28, Dec. uge closed to general public Sept. 1618 and Suwanee Canal Unit/Wheelchair Hunters 5, 12; Quota. General hunt: In accordance Nov. 20. (912) 652-4415. Only: Oct. 2324; Quota 10 [Check-In]. with state season; Designated areas only; Turkey Cowhouse Unit: Mar. 20May 15. Non-quota; Permit required. Lake Sidney Lanier In accordance with Dixon Memorial WMA Feral Hogs Mar. 1321; Shotguns with Deer regulations. Sign-In at Dixon Memorial slugs only. Archery (Islands only): Nov. 1922; Dec. WMA. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No crossbows. Bag 36; and Dec. 1720, Quota. One deer per Small Game (Quail, Squirrel & Rabbit) limit is 5 deer (no more than 3 antlerless day limit, either sex. Hunting areas acces- Cowhouse Unit: Aug. 15Sept. 28, Oct. and 2 antlered). No bag limit for feral hogs. sible by boat only; 4Nov. 3, Nov. 8Feb. 28 (In accordance Non-quota hunt permits issued by mail or Archery (Buford Dam): Jan. 56, Quota. with Dixon Memorial WMA regulations). printed on-line. Rifles permitted north of Preference for Disabled Veterans. Limit: 1 Alligator hunting is prohibited. I-95 only. Only .22 caliber rimfire rifles or Buck, 1 Antlerless. Hunters must harvest SPECIAL REGULATIONS No dogs allowed shotguns with #2 shot or smaller for squirrels. an antlerless deer before harvesting an ant- except pointing dogs for quail hunting on A $15 permit fee required for all quota hunts. lered deer. Selected hunters must attend a Cowhouse Island Unit. Suwanee Canal Wheelchair hunter apply by Oct. 1. Hunters pre-hunt meeting on Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. All Unit: Chesser Island for wheelchair hunters under 16 years of age must possess a Hunter facilities will be closed to the general public only. Shotguns with slugs or muzzleloaders Education Certificate. Youth hunters must during the hunt. only; Shooting hours close at noon. Permit be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or Special Regulations Hunters must ap- required; Apply by Aug. 31. All selected older. One youth per adult; two youth per ply by letter containing full name, address, hunters will be charged a $12.50 permit fee. adult on waterfowl hunts. Apply by Aug. 31 phone number, and email address (if avail- Upon check-out, a special refuge tag will be for youth waterfowl hunts. (912) 652-4415. able) to Operations Project Manager's Of- provided for up to two harvested deer per day. fice, Attn: Jeff Emmert, P.O. Box 567, Bu- All hunters must check-out. Pocket Unit: WASSAW ISLAND NWR ford, GA 30518-0567 no later than Dec. 1, Foot traffic only off paved road; Sign-In/Out Deer & Feral Hog 4:30 p.m. One hunter per letter. Indicate required. Cowhouse Island Unit: Foot travel Archery/Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: specific hunt(s) applied for in the letter. only; Check-In/Sign-In at Dixon Memorial Nov. 57 [Check-In]; More information is available online at WMA. (912) 496-7836. Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 1012; [Check- http://lanier.usace.army.mil/hunting.htm. In]. PIEDMONT NWR SPECIAL REGULATIONS No crossbows. Bag OCONEE NF Deer limit: 5 deer (bonus tags for two). No bag (Lands outside of WMAs) Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 4. Har- limit for feral ogs. Permits for hunts will Deer vested deer must be recorded on hunter's be issued at the dock. Buckshot prohibited. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12Oct. 9; harvest record and count toward season Hunters under 16 years of age must possess Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016; limit; a Hunter Education Certificate. Youth hunt- Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 17Nov. 7; Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. ers must be supervised by an adult 21 years Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 830, Dec. 1617 [Check-In]; Call (478) 986-5441 by of age or older. One youth per adult. Island 26Jan. 1. Oct. 1 for permit; closed Nov. 59, Dec. 1014 to the general Turkey Mar. 20May 15. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 57; public. (912) 652-4415. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Quota 1250; 28. Any small game or furbearer with an Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2931, Nov. NOTE Fort Benning, Kings Bay Submarine open season may be taken. 1214, Dec. 35; Quota 1250. Base, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moody SPECIAL REGULATIONS No night hunting for Turkey Mar. 2327, Apr. 610, 2024; Air Force Base, and Robins Air Force Base feral hogs. No feral hog hunting with dogs Quota 300. are open only to military personnel and their Oct. 17Jan. 1. No dog training June 1Aug. Small Game guests. Contact base for hunting seasons and 14. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, Quail, Squirrel, and Rabbit: Aug. 15Sept. regulations. bait or refuse in a manner likely to attract 11, Oct. 515, 1828, Nov. 14, 811, Nov. or concentrate any wildlife, whether for 15Dec. 2, Dec. 6Feb. 28; purposes of hunting or viewing animals is Raccoon and Opossum: Jan. 89, 1516, prohibited. It is also prohibited to fail to 2223, 2930. properly store food or refuse to prevent ac- SPECIAL REGULATIONS Refuge permits re- cess by wildlife. quired for all hunts. Apply by Aug. 26 for Prohibited Transportation of any loaded deer and Feb. 24 for turkey hunts. For quota weapon in a motor vehicle and possession of hunts, all selected hunters will be charged a alcohol while hunting. (706) 485-1776. permit fee. Checkout required with deer or Page 60 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20092010 Hunting Seasons & Regulations sunrise & sunset times zone A--Eastern Standard Time for 20092010 Season September October November December January February March April May Day Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM 1 700 1848 718 609 741 634 707 520 725 531 718 558 652 622 713 744 638 805 2 700 647 719 608 642 533 708 520 725 532 717 559 651 623 712 745 637 806 3 701 646 720 606 643 533 709 520 725 533 717 600 649 624 710 745 637 806 4 702 644 720 605 644 532 710 520 726 533 716 601 648 624 709 746 636 807 5 702 643 721 604 645 531 711 520 726 534 715 602 647 625 708 747 635 808 6 703 642 722 603 646 530 711 520 726 535 714 603 646 626 706 748 634 808 7 703 641 722 601 646 529 712 520 726 536 714 604 645 627 705 748 633 809 8 704 639 723 600 647 529 713 520 726 537 713 605 643 627 704 749 632 810 9 705 638 724 559 648 528 714 520 726 537 712 605 642 628 703 750 631 811 10 705 637 724 558 649 527 714 520 726 538 711 606 641 629 702 750 631 811 11 706 635 725 556 650 527 715 520 726 539 710 607 640 630 700 751 630 812 12 707 634 726 555 651 526 716 521 726 540 709 608 638 630 659 752 629 813 13 707 633 727 554 652 525 716 521 726 541 708 609 637 631 658 752 628 813 14 708 631 727 553 652 525 717 521 725 542 708 610 736 732 657 753 628 814 15 708 630 728 552 653 524 718 522 725 543 707 611 735 732 656 754 627 815 16 709 629 729 551 654 524 718 522 725 544 706 612 733 733 654 754 626 816 17 710 627 729 549 655 523 719 522 725 544 705 612 732 734 653 755 626 816 18 710 626 730 548 656 523 719 523 725 545 704 613 731 735 652 756 625 817 19 711 625 731 547 657 522 720 523 724 546 703 614 729 735 651 756 624 818 20 711 623 732 546 658 522 721 524 724 547 702 615 728 736 650 757 624 818 21 712 622 733 545 659 522 721 524 724 548 701 616 727 737 649 758 623 819 22 713 621 733 544 700 521 722 525 723 549 700 617 726 737 648 759 623 820 23 713 619 734 543 700 521 722 525 723 550 658 617 724 738 647 759 622 820 24 714 618 735 542 701 521 722 526 722 551 657 618 723 739 645 800 622 821 25 715 617 736 541 702 521 723 526 722 552 656 619 722 739 644 801 621 821 26 715 615 736 540 703 520 723 527 721 553 655 620 720 740 643 801 621 822 27 716 614 737 539 704 520 724 528 721 554 654 621 719 741 642 802 621 823 28 717 613 738 538 705 520 724 528 720 555 653 621 718 741 641 803 620 823 29 717 611 739 537 706 520 724 529 720 556 -- -- 717 742 640 803 620 824 30 718 610 740 536 706 520 725 530 719 556 -- -- 715 743 639 804 620 825 31 -- -- 740 535 -- -- 725 530 719 557 -- -- 714 743 -- -- 619 825 Times provided here have already been adjusted to reflect daylight savings time. Sunrise and sunset times are also available at gohuntgeorgia.com. Time Zones in Georgia The "Time Zones in Georgia" map shows five zones for our state. Sunrise and sunset times for Zone A are shown in the Zone A table above. To find the approximate sunrise and sunset time for zones B, C, D, and E, add the minutes shown for each zone on the map to the time in the Zone A table. Please check local newspaper and other sources for official sunrise and sunset times in your area. These times are provided as a general guideline only. FOR EXAMPLE: November 1st, Zone A sunrise = 7:41 a.m. For Zone D sunrise, add 12 minutes = 7:53 a.m. Zone E Zone D Zone C Zone B +16 minutes +12 minutes +8 minutes +4 minutes Zone A See Table www.gohuntgerogia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 61 hunter's showcase NEW SPORTS TECHNOLOGY New electronic lure may catch too many fish; one state bans it. A bass every seven minutes. by Mike Butler Blinks blood red YALESVILLE, CT A new fishing technology that set a record for catching C bass in Mexico is now M showing its stuff in the U. S. It has out-fished shrimp bait in Washington State and beat top-selling U. S. lures U.S. and international Y patents pending CM three to one in Florida. The new technology is so effective one state, Wyoming, has banned its use. MY New Bite Light lure uses a blinking red light to create appearance of a live, bleeding prey. CY Triggers strikes. CMY The breakthrough is a K tiny, battery-powered electrical system probably empty a lake with it." that flashes a blood-red light down a I told him three almost did. lure's tail when its moved in water. Fish think it's an injured prey and strike. Some fishing authorities, like those in Wyoming, think that gives fishermen too much of an advantage. They may be right. Three fishermen using a flashing lure in Mexico caught 650 large-mouth bass in just 25 hours. That's a bass every seven minutes for each person, and a record for the lake they were fishing. They said the bass struck with such ferocity they hardly lost a strike. In Florida two professionals fished for four hours from the same boat. One used a flashing-red lure; the other used some top-selling U. S. lures. The new, "bleeding" lure caught three times as many fish. Works when others don't Different presentations Because the technology reacts to movement, every retrieval generates a different kind of flash; so if a fish passes on your first cast, it sees a new presentation on your next one, and so on. The technology is so new I could find only one distributor in the U. S. that offers a finished product. It's called Bite Light and has several international patents pending. It comes in a kit of three. There is a lure for shallow water, deep water (up to 12 feet) and a sinker that retrieves at the depth you choose. They work in fresh or salt water, contain rattle attractants inside and last 100 hours in the water. The battery is replaceable. I suggest you cast one near some structure. If there's a largemouth dozing Before reporting this, I asked a veter- there, based on what I've seen and heard, an fisherman in my office for his opin- it's a sure catch. ion. Monday morning he charged into One kit of three Bite Lights costs my office yelling "I caught six monster $29.95, two or more kits cost $25.00 fish in an hour with this thing! Where each. Each kit has the same three mod- did you get it?" els, but in different colors: S/h is only Then I phoned an ichthyologist (fish $7.00 no matter how many kits you buy. expert) for his opinion. To order, go to www.ngcsports.com "Predators - lions, sharks," he said, /gear or call 1-800-873-4415 anytime or "will always go for the most vulnerable day and ask for the Bite Light lure prey. Fish are predators, so if a fish sees (Item # kbl). 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