COMPLETE WMA INFORMATION INCLUDING MAPS GO TO WWW.GOHUNTGEORGIA.COM 2010-2011 GEORGIA HUNTING SEASONS& REGULATIONS Wildlife Management Area Quota Hunt Information page 32 BUY A LICENSE NOW! Phone. Online. Agent. 1.800.366.2661 www.georgiawildlife.com A publication of Hunter Education Courses Now Online! page 26 www.gohuntgeorgia.com contents 2010 2011 GEORGIA HUNTING SEASONS& REGULATIONS Sonny Perdue, Governor Chris Clark, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Dan Forster, Director, Wildlife Resources Division Board of natural resources Jenny Lynn Bradley, Chairman Walter Hudson Earl Barrs, Vice Chairman Mabel Jenkins Warren Budd, Secretary Phyllis Johnson Bill Archer Ray Lambert Dennis Billew Loyce Turner Gene Bishop Jim Walters Bill Carruth Philip Watt Dwight Davis Tom Wheeler Joe Hatfield Steven Woodruff About this Publication Welcome to Georgia's 20102011 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; Evelyn Haddad, Assistant Designer; J.F. Griffin Publishing. Advertising: J.F. Griffin Publishing (413)884-1001 On The Cover Here he comes! Photo by Mike Barlow. 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 WMA Turkey Harvest....................................................1011 Statewide Seasons & Regulations Deer.................................................................................... 1617 Northern Zone Firearms Map...................................................20 Southern Zone Firearms Map................................................... 21 Bear...........................................................................................22 Turkey.......................................................................................22 Feral Hog..................................................................................22 Alligator....................................................................................22 Small Game...............................................................................23 Falconr y. ................................................................................... 23 Trapping.................................................................................... 23 Migratory Bird Hunting............................................................23 One Page Season Summary.................................................2425 Hunters for the Hungry.................................................... 18 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.......................................................3031 Dog Training Areas................................................................... 31 Shooting Ranges....................................................................... 33 Areas Open for Hunting Area Locator Map.....................................................................34 Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities............................... 3553 Federal Areas.......................................................................5658 Quota Hunt Information Instructions for Special Mail-In Quota Hunts..........................32 WMA Quota Deer Hunts.........................................................54 State Park Quota Deer Hunts....................................................54 WMA Quota Turkey Hunts...................................................... 55 WMA Quota Waterfowl Hunts................................................ 55 Sunrise/Sunset Table.......................................................... 59 Page 2 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations contact information & offices Contact Information & Offices Refer to the map for color coding of Game Management regions. Color codes correspond to the region listings below. 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. Law Enforcement Region Office 2 Wildlife Resource Division Headquarters 1 3 4 6 5 7 Page 4 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations introduction MAJOR CHANGES FOR 20102011 In an effort to encourage youth participation in hunting and en- hance youth hunting opportunities, the Georgia General Assembly passed SB 474. is legislation included language that establishes a special youth hunting opportunity that allows youth under 16 years of age to hunt deer during the primitive weapons season with any firearm legal for hunting deer. is includes primitive weapons hunts on WMAs. Tugaloo State Park, near Lavonia on Lake Hartwell, hosts a quota archery deer hunt in December 2010. Apply online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. Mistletoe State Park, near Augusta on Clarks Hill Lake, hosts a quota firearms deer hunt in December 2010. Apply online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. Alligator quota hunt opportunities have expanded. e number of available permits has increased from 700 to 850. Quota opportunities were increased in each of the nine zones. Details and applications may be found at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. When you're hunting for property, the details make all the difference. >OLU`V\I\`4>=SHUK`V\SSILUL[MYVT WYVMLZZPVUHSS`THUHNLKSHUKHUKPUKLW[O SVUN[LYTTHUHNLTLU[YLJVYKZ*HSSVULVM V\Y3HUK:WLJPHSPZ[ZH[4>=3(5+ HUKSL[\ZOLSWUK`V\YPKLHSWYVWLY[` THE MWV DIFFERENCE KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING. 4>=3HUK:HSLZJVT Commissioner's Message On behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, I want to thank all of the sportsmen who support wildlife and wildlife conservation in Georgia. Hunting, fishing and trapping are a valued part of the cultural heritage of our state, which is something I experienced first-hand as I grew up fishing the creeks, ponds and lakes of South Georgia and hunting the dove fields around my home in Fitzgerald. ese are traditions that I'm committed to protecting. As an adult, I realized that not only are hunting and fishing great outdoor activities, they also are of enormous economic importance. Hunters and anglers spend an average of $5 million per day in Georgia, with a total economic impact of more than $3 billion each year for local communities. Georgia not only provides great opportunities for residents, it also is the top destination in the United States for non-resident hunters. 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 we together provide technical assistance to landowners. Your financial support in the form of license sales and buying outdoor recreational equipment allows us to purchase and manage land for a variety of public hunting and fishing opportunities. 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), online (www.georgiawildlife.com), and through retail license agents (list of agents available at www.georgiawildlife.com). We also have many customer service conveniences for you, including a $2.75 discount for those who renew their license before it expires, special pricing for multiple-year licenses and special hunting/fishing combination licenses. How else can you support 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 Check-off on your state income tax form. Or, volunteer your time-- there are great conservation groups with which to be involved. ank you for your continued support, and now let's get out there and enjoy all that Georgia has to offer! CHRIS CLARK Commissioner of Natural Resources 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! Page 6 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations license information 20102011 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 1/31/2011) 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 2/28/2011) 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 * e 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 Lifetime License holders will need to renew and print a Deer Harvest Record and HIP permit after March 1st of each year. 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. Transaction Charges for License Purchases Transaction charge for a telephone license sale is $4.00 Transaction charge for an Internet license sale is $2.75 Transaction charge at a retail license dealer is $3.25 Fees subject to change. "MMJHBUPS)VOUJOH&RVJQNFOU 8F4QFDJBMJ[FJO &RVJQNFOUGPS /JHIU4QPSU)VOUJOH 'JTIJOH 8F"DDFQU 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 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations :0$7XUNH\+DUYHVW Georgia has an exceptional turkey population and fantastic hunting opportunities are available within our Wildlife Management Area system. A selection of successful hunters is pictured here with their quarry. For more information about turkey hunting on WMAs in Georgia, visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com. DAVID MARVETS Blanton Creek WMA 3 GENERATIONS OF HUNTERS ON OPENING DAY Beaverdam WMA JACOB FRANKLIN Rum Creek WMA Page 10 MARTY R. MARTIN & JEREMY L. MCDADE Cedar Creek WMA Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS ON PLANET EARTH TYLER BRIGGS Big Lazer Creek WMA BUCK HAWKINS Clybel WMA 1-800-966-3458 Made in U.S.A. 2010 Gorilla Glue Company HANNAH BRADLEY Clybel WMA www.gohuntgeorgia.com JASON WORLEY Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 NWTF GA State Convention January 1416, 2011 Calling Contests/Seminars/ Banquet/Auction Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain, GA South GA J.A.K.E.S. Day September 25, 2010 Paradise PFA Tifton, GA North GA J.A.K.E.S. Day May 14, 2011 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Mansfield, GA Teach your kid to hunt and you'll never have to hunt your kid! For more information, contact Greg Brown at (478) 862-3237 or gastatenwtf@pstel.net Page 11 hunter education, license requirements & legal hunting equipment HUNTER EDUCATION & 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 5658 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 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. 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 Georgia 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. Page 12 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations hunter education, license requirements & legal hunting equipment DEER DOG HUNTING LICENSE is required for LIFETIME LICENSES are valid for the life of the Primitive Weapons: Legal weapons dur- all hunters participating in a dog deer hunt. person and cover all hunting and fishing ing primitive weapons season include cross- Hunters who possess a valid Honorary, Life- privileges (except Federal Duck Stamp). is bows, bow and arrow, and muzzleloading time, or Sportsman's License can obtain the specifically includes Alligator, Hunting, Big firearm. Scopes are legal. deer-dog license at no cost. Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Conserva- tion, Fishing, and Trout Licenses. Migratory TURKEY FIREARMS: Shotguns with No. 2 or DEER HARVEST RECORD is required for any bird hunters must obtain a H.I.P. license. smaller shot and any muzzleloading firearm. person, regardless of age, who hunts Deer hunters must obtain a deer harvest deer. Deer hunters who are not required to record. Deer Dog hunters must obtain FERAL HOG FIREARMS: Any deer, bear, turkey purchase a Big Game License (Youth under a Deer Dog license (free of charge). Life- or small game firearms. 16, Honorary & Lifetime License holders) time License applications can be obtained at must obtain a free Deer Harvest Record at gohuntgeorgia.com, Wildlife Resources Divi- SMALL GAME & FURBEARER FIREARMS gohuntgeorgia.com or from any license agent. sion (WRD) offices, or by mail. For identifica- Rifles and Handguns: Any .22-cal. or e Deer Harvest Record is valid only for tion and proof of residency requirements see smaller rimfire, air rifle, or any muzzle- a single deer hunting season and expires information on page 12. loading firearm. at the end of January each year. All deer Shotguns: Any having shot shell size 3.5 hunters must obtain new Deer Harvest inches or smaller in length with No. 2 or Record each deer season. It is unlawful to LEGAL FIREARMS & ARCHERY EQUIPMENT smaller shot. possess multiple Deer Harvest Records. CONVICTED FELONS may not possess any firearm Shotguns (Waterfowl): Any 10-gauge while hunting unless that individual's right to or smaller loaded with federally approved WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) LICENSE carry has been restored (OCGA 16-11-131). nontoxic shot of size "F" or smaller. Lead is required for any person 16 years old or is does not apply to archery equipment. shot may not be in possession while hunt- older, who does not possess a valid Honorary, ing waterfowl. Sportsman, or Lifetime License, when hunt- ARCHERY: Longbows, recurve bows, and ing on a WMA, NA, PFA or State Park (ex- compound bows are allowed for hunting SPECIAL FIREARM RESTRICTIONS cept that any person hunting on a State Park any game or feral hog. Crossbows are al- Plugged Shotguns: Shotguns must be quota hunt is exempt from this requirement). lowed for hunting feral hog and any game plugged to a maximum capacity of 3 shells except waterfowl. Arrows for hunting deer, (magazine and chamber combined) ex- MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING LICENSE or Har- bear or feral hog must be broadhead type. cept for deer, bear and feral hog shotguns, vest Information Program (H.I.P.) License which are limited to maximum capacity is required for any person who possesses a LOADED FIREARM: A firearm is considered of 5 shells. Plugs must be one piece and license and hunts migratory birds (doves, loaded if a shell is in the chamber or maga- incapable of being removed through the ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, zine; a percussion cap is on the nipple; or loading end of the magazine. or gallinules). is license is free. is license powder is present on the frizzen pan. Silencers: Silencers may not be used for is valid only for a single hunting season and hunting. expires at the end of February each year. DEER & BEAR FIREARMS Modern Rifles and Handguns: Centerfire ALLIGATOR EQUIPMENT: Hand-held ropes or GEORGIA WATERFOWL CONSERVATION LICENSE Only, .22-cal. or larger with expanding snares, snatch hooks, harpoons, gigs, or ar- is required for hunting waterfowl, except for bullets. rows with restraining line attached. Lawfully hunters with a valid Honorary, Sportsman, Shotguns: 20-gauge or larger loaded with restrained alligators may be killed with any or Lifetime License or children under the age slugs or buckshot. Buckshot is not allowed caliber handgun or bangstick. of 16. Waterfowl hunters must also obtain a on WMAs, unless otherwise specified. free Migratory Bird Hunting License (H.I.P. Muzzleloaders: .44-cal. or larger, or muz- UNPROTECTED SPECIES FIREARMS: For unpro- permit) in addition to other required licenses zleloading shotguns 20 gauge or larger. tected species only--any firearm. and stamps. Scopes are legal. FEDERAL DUCK STAMP is required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years old or older and is available after July 1 from U.S. Post Offices. e stamp is valid from July 1June 30 and must be signed in ink across the face. e Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp is available at US Post Offices, 1-800-STAMP24 or usps.com. SPORTSMAN LICENSE is a license that covers all hunting and fishing privileges excluding: Deer Dog License, Alligator License, and Federal Duck Stamp. is license specifically includes Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Conservation, Fishing and Trout Licenses. Migratory bird hunters must obtain a H.I.P. license. Deer hunters must obtain a deer harvest record. Deer Dog hunters must obtain a Deer Dog license (free of charge). Attention Youth Quail Hunters As part of the WRD Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI), quota youth quail hunts will be Les Howard 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, 2010. www.gohuntgeorgia.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: ere 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. e 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 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations unlawful activities GA's #1 HOYT Dealer from 20052009 2010 BOWS IN STOCK NOW! 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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. Diagonallyported specialty chokes for turkey, deer, duck and clays. Kick's Industries 925 Waynesboro Highway Sylvania, GA 30467 800-587-2779 912-829-4383 (fax) www.Kicks-Ind.com For more information visit gohuntgeorgia.com. www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 MEMBER STATES In Process (3) NO (9) Passed Legislation (3) Yes (35) Page 15 deer hunting seasons & regulations e 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. 11Oct. 8; Archery Only Counties: Fulton (north of GA HWY 92) and all of Clayton, Cobb, and DeKalb Counties): Sept. 11Jan. 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. 915; 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. Youth under 16 may hunt deer with any legal firearm during primitive weapons deer hunts and seasons. FIREARMS SEASON See pages 20 and 21 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 21). 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 16, 2010. 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. e 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. e 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 2021). ere are no antler restrictions for the other antlered buck except in counties with special antler restrictions (see pages 2021). 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. ARCHERY-ONLY COUNTIES: Deer may be hunted only with legal archery equipment in Clayton, Cobb, and DeKalb Cos., and that 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 18 states, including most recently in Michigan and West Virginia, indicates that no state should consider itself immune.Since 2002, Georgia has tested over 5,180 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.georgiawildlife.com/ and search for "CWD." This material and the testing of deer for CWD was made possible, in part, by a Cooperative Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Page 16 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations deer hunting seasons & regulations portion of Fulton Co. lying north of GA to fines, imprisonment, and loss of hunting Clean skull plates w/antlers attached HWY 92. Hunter orange is not required in privileges for at least three years. Also, it is Clean antlers archery-only counties or portions thereof. unlawful to import any whole cervid carcass Finished taxidermy heads or carcass part from any state having a docu- Clean upper canines (buglers, whistlers, COUNTY-WIDE ANTLER RESTRICTIONS: Antlered mented case of a cervid infected with CWD, ivories). Visit cwd-info.org for a list of bucks may be harvested in Dooly and Macon except that the following may be imported: states/provinces where CWD has been Cos. only if they have a minimum outside Boned-out meat documented. Individuals with information antler spread of 15 inches. In Hancock, Commercially processed cuts of meat concerning the importation of cervids are Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Meat with no part of spinal column or head encouraged to report this activity to DNR Talbot, and Troup Cos., antlered bucks may attached at (770) 761-3044. 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. LAKES, STREAMS & PONDS: It is unlawful to take a deer by any means while it is in a lake, stream, or pond. IMPORTATION: It is unlawful to import or cause to be imported any live cervid (deer species) into Georgia. Violators are subject NEW FOR 2010! Fools even the most wary trophy bucks. Ideal for rattling, grunting, decoys and mock scrapes. The most effective scent on the market. 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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. Oconee NF ES Days: Nov. 730; Dec. 26Jan. 1. Chattahoochee NF ES Days: Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 26 except on National Forest lands in Catoosa, Chattooga,Floyd, Gordon, Walker, and Whitfield Counties which are in accordance with County either sex dates. 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 1617, OCT 3031, NOV 20DEC 5, DEC 26JAN 1 Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Stephens, White, Whitfield OCT 16, OCT 30, NOV 2528, DEC 26, JAN 1 EXTENDED ARCHERY SEASON Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Rockdale Cos. Only; Jan. 231 in accordance with statewide bag limits. Fannin, Rabun, Towns, Union SHOTGUNS AND MUZZLELOADERS OCT 16JAN 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 Shotguns and muzzleloaders may be used in Forsyth County south of GA HWY 20. 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. Page 20 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations Upson Bibb Crawford either sex days--southern zone southern zone firearms deer season (Oct 16 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 16Jan 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 16JAN 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 25JAN 15) Atkinson (south of US Hwy 82), Jefferson, Johnson (east of GA Hwy 15) DOG HUNTING (DEC 4JAN 15) Colquitt, Marion, Stewart, Terrell, Webster www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 21 bear, turkey, feral hog, alligator & small game regulations BEAR RESTRICTION Killing of females with cub(s) or a cub under 75 pounds is prohibited. NORTHERN ZONE In Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, Whitfield Cos.: Archery: Sept. 11Oct. 8 Primitive Weapons: Oct. 915 Firearms: Oct. 16Dec. 5 No dogs or bait allowed. Bears must be reported to personnel of the Wildlife Resources Division, Gainesville Office (770) 535-5700 or Armuchee Office (706) 295-6041 within 24 hours of harvest. After hours, call 1-800-241-4113. At a minimum, the hide and skull must be taken to the Gainesville or Armuchee office within 3 business days of harvest for tagging. Bears may also be checked at any WMA check station in the counties listed above that are open for a managed deer/bear/hog hunt between 8 a.m.8 p.m. during the bear season. SOUTHERN ZONE In Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Echols and Ware Cos. Firearms: Sept. 2325, Sept. 30Oct. 2, Oct. 79 Dog hunting allowed; No baiting. Bears must be checked and tagged at the GA Forestry Commission Offices in Fargo, Folkston or Homerville between 12 noon and 9 p.m. on days of hunts. STATEWIDE SEASON LIMIT One (1) TURKEY Mar. 26May 15, 2011, statewide. SEASON LIMIT 3 Gobblers. FERAL HOG PRIVATE LANDS No closed season; no limit. Feral hogs may be hunted at night with a light, which is carried on the person, affixed to EXCITING! 2 2 9 - 6 6 9 - 9 74 8 P.O. BOX 1056 LEESBURG, GA 31763 We equip you with state of the art handheld thermal optics to locate hogs and Panther DPMS AR-10's with thermal scopes mounted to harvest them with. It doesn't get any better than that!! This is a guided hunt for wild hogs that are terrorizing SW Georgia farmers. HogSWAT is a hog control company that's tasked with removing these tastie beasts from the farmers property, for $400 per night, you can join our team. UNLIMITED harvest, NO trophy fees. You are limited by how well you shoot. The better you shoot, the more pigs you can harvest! We get you in close and the rest is up to you! ARE YOU READY???!!! Hand Gun, Archery & Dog Hunts Also Available. Call For Details. +DO6KR XV H a helmet or hat, or part of a belt system worn by a hunter. No hunting over bait or from a vehicle. A resident Hunting License is required to hunt feral hogs 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-residents must meet non-resident license requirements. Contact the Game Management office nearest you for more information (see page 4). FERAL HOG CONTROL PERMITS may be issued to landowners experiencing wildlife habitat destruction and/or agricultural crop damage. is free permit may be obtained through your local Game Management office. Restrictions apply. See page 4 for contact information. NATIONAL FOREST & CORPS OF ENGINEERS LANDS (OUTSIDE OF WMAs) Hogs may be taken with archery equipment during archery deer season, with deer weapons during firearms deer season, with turkey weapons during turkey season and with small game weapons during small game season. Pursuing, catching or hunting hogs with dogs is prohibited during firearms deer season. No limit. No night hunting. No hunting over bait. Hunting license requirements must be met. Hunter orange is required during firearms and primitive weapons deer seasons. It is illegal to release hogs on any public lands. It is illegal to release hogs on private land without permission of the landowner. STOCKING Relocating feral hogs is illegal unless they have tested negative for brucellosis and pseudorabies within 30 days prior to being moved. Individuals who relocate hogs in violation of laws and regulations are subject to prosecution by the Dept. of Agriculture. It is illegal to release hogs on any public lands. It is illegal to release hogs on private land without permission of the landowner. WARNING Feral hogs can carry diseases that are transmissible to people. To avoid possible exposure, wear plastic gloves when field-dressing feral hogs; wash hands with soap and hot water immediately afterwards; avoid direct contact with blood and reproductive organs; cook thoroughly. Properly dispose of all waste. PROCESSING Any facility that processes hogs for a fee must be licensed as a red meat establishment by the Dept. of Agriculture. Deer processors can obtain a Custom Feral Hog Exempt license from the GA Dept. of Agriculture, Meat Inspection Section for $10. Contact the Meat Inspection Section at (404) 656-3673 for more information. is licensing requirement does not apply to anyone processing a feral hog for their own use. ALLIGATOR Sept. 4 Oct. 3 for quota permit holders only. Season limit of 1 per quota permit holder. Legal alligators must be 48 inches or longer from end of snout to tip of tail. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Areas open for the harvest of alligators are limited to 9 zones with zone specific quotas as follows: ZONE 1 (Q=65) Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Early, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, Terrell, and Webster Cos. ZONE 2 (Q=140) Baker, Decatur, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, and Seminole Cos. ZONE 3 (Q=60) Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty, Houston, Lee, Macon, Peach, Schley, Sumter, Taylor, and Worth Cos. ZONE 4 (Q=85) Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, omas, Tift, and Turner Cos. ZONE 5 (Q=70) Ben Hill, Bibb, Bleckley, Coffee, Dodge, Jeff Davis, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson Cos. ZONE 6 (Q=100) Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Echols, Pierce, and Ware Cos. ZONE 7 (Q=130) Appling, Glynn, Long, McIntosh, Tattnall, Toombs, and Wayne Cos. ZONE 8 (Q=120) Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans and Liberty Cos. ZONE 9 (Q=80) Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Richmond, Screven, and Washington Cos. Page 22 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations federally regulated migratory birds On WMAs in the open zones, alligators may be taken during open small game dates that coincide with the open season for alligator (unless otherwise specified) by valid permit holders only. WMA license required. No alligator hunting on National Wildlife Refuges. For detailed information see the special Alligator Hunting Season brochure available on the internet at gohuntgeorgia.com or at WRD offices. Interested hunters must apply online for Alligator Quota hunts at gohuntgeorgia.com. SMALL GAME BOBCAT & FOX Dec. 1Feb. 28. No limit. Dog hunting allowed. Bobcats and foxes may be hunted with small game firearms by hunters using manual calls. GROUSE Oct. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit: 3. OPOSSUM Oct. 15Feb. 28; No limit. QUAIL Nov. 13Feb. 28; Daily limit: 12. RABBIT Nov. 13Feb. 28; Daily limit: 12. SQUIRREL Aug. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit: 12. COYOTES, ARMADILLOS, GROUNDHOGS, BEAVERS, STARLINGS, PIGEONS & ENGLISH SPARROWS No closed season. No limit. Electronic calls may be used for hunting coyotes. RACCOON Northern Zone (Area north of and including Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Barrow, Jackson, Madison and Elbert Cos.): Oct. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit 1. Southern Zone (Area south of Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Barrow, Jackson, Madison and Elbert Cos.): Oct. 15Feb. 28; Daily limit 3. Attention Duck Hunters 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. 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 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. 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 TRAPPING Dec. 1Feb. 28 for mink, otter, fox, opossum, muskrat, skunk, bobcat, and weasel. Raccoons may be trapped only in the Southern Raccoon Zone. ere is no closed season for Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study: uga.edu/scwds/avianinfluenzainformation.html Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov/flu/avian/ trapping beavers and coyotes. Complete trap- ping regulations can be obtained on the web at MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING LICENSE (H.I.P. license) LEGAL HOURS gohuntgeorgia.com or from any WRD office. is required for any person who purchases a Dove: 12 noon until sunset on opening day FALCONRY Valid falconry permit required. Quail (Daily limit: 12), grouse (Daily limit: 3), and rabbit (Daily limit: 12); Oct. 1Mar. 15. Squirrel (Daily limit: 12); Aug. 15Mar. 15. See Late-Season Migratory Bird brochure for falconry waterfowl season information. license and hunts migratory birds (doves, of September season, and hour before ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, sunrise to sunset for the remainder of the or gallinules). is license is free and can season. be obtained by completing a migratory bird Other Migratory Birds: hour before hunter questionnaire when purchasing a sunrise to sunset. hunting license. FEDERAL YOUTH WATERFOWL DAY Only youth CROWS Nov. 6Feb. 28; No Limit; Electronic 15 years of age or younger may hunt water- calls may be used. Crows may be taken out- fowl or geese on this day. An adult at least side of these dates only when causing agri- 18 years of age must accompany the youth FEDERALLY REGULATED cultural damage. into the field but may not hunt. MIGRATORY BIRDS MARSH HENS (Rails) Sept. 7Oct. 12; Nov. 3 BANDED BIRDS Hunters harvesting any For information on planting and manag- Dec. 6. Daily limit: 15. banded migratory bird should call the U.S. ing a legal dove field obtain the brochure Fish and Wildlife Service Bird Banding Dove hunting and agricultural practices in MOURNING DOVE Laboratory at 1-800-327-BAND. Georgia from gohuntgeorgia.com or contact Sept. 419; Oct. 917; Nov. 25Jan. 8; your local WRD office. Daily Limit: 15. POSSESSION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS HARVESTED Eurasian collared doves may be taken at BY ANOTHER Persons possessing migratory A separate publication with hunting regula- any time; No limit. birds harvested by another hunter must tions for ducks, geese, and other late-season possess, in writing, the hunter's signature, migrants is distributed by the DNR, avail- SNIPE Nov. 15Feb. 28; Daily Limit: 8. able on the web at gohuntgeorgia.com, and address, total number of birds harvested by species and dates of harvest. at major license dealers in early September. WOODCOCK Dec. 18Jan. 16; Daily Limit: 3. www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 23 201011 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. 11 Oct. 8, Statewide Jan. 231 Oct. 915, Statewide Oct. 16 Jan. 1 Oct. 16 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). 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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 pos- sessing 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 Fishing 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). A trout license is required in trout waters. Anglers possessing a ree-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. e 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 33 for more information. GARDENERS! We took a Great Idea and Made it BIGGER! NEW! Tiller/Cultivator Get More Done In Less Time! JUST 30 lbs! 1-Year Money-Back Guarantee! 5-Year Warranty! Wider! 16" More Power! FREE INFO & DVD 1-800-366-6268 www.mantisxptiller.com/jfg TT100005 2010 Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. 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The Langdale Company Thomason, Mrs. Margaret Timbervest Partners, LLC University of Georgia VZ Timberland, LLC Wildwood Timberlands, LLC www.gohuntgeorgia.com wildlife management areas 1HZ+XWFKLQVRQ0LOO5G/D*UDQJH*$ ZZZVRXWKHUQVKRRWHUVFRP 0RQ)UL6DW30 -XVW0LOHRII,([LW $002 +2/67(56 +817,1*$&&(6625,(6 /$<$:$< *,)7&(57,),&$7(6 +817,1*/,&(16(6 $5&+(5<3526+23 ),5($506 5,)/(6 3,672/6 6+27*816 +2<7 237,&6 =(,66 1,.21 %86+1(// 0$7+(:6 ($6721 '((567$1'6 6800,7 %,**$0( 0,//(1,80 20102011 Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations Now available online in a new Digital Edition! Fully searchable Live hyperlinks to expanded content Email pages One-click printing http://pub.jfgriffin.com/doc/jfgriffin/10GAHD Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 27 general wma regulations All WMA laws, rules and regulations, un- otherwise specified. Hunters may check-in DESIGNATED BIRD DOG TRAINING AREAS: See page less otherwise specified, must be followed starting at 12 noon the day before the hunt. 31. Bird dog training is allowed year round, on Natural Areas, Heritage Preserves, Public Check-in permits must remain in the hunter's only during daylight hours or as otherwise Fishing Areas, and State Parks open for hunt- possession while hunting on all check-in hunts. specified, only pen-raised quail and pigeons ing. WMA license is required except for State Some firearms deer hunts only require sign-in may be released and harvested using shotguns Park Quota Hunts. prior to hunting. Sign-In prior to hunting is with number six or smaller shot while train- required only once per season for archery deer ing pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs GENERAL hunts and turkey hunts. Check-out or sign-out provided that the dog trainer maintains proof UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES: (on day of kill) is required on big game hunts of purchase of pen-raised quail. Placing bait or wildlife food. only if a deer, bear, hog or turkey is killed. Hunting within a posted safety zone. Deer harvested on Sign-In hunts must be DESIGNATED FURBEARER DOG TRAINING AREAS: Hunting within 50 yards of any road recorded on your Deer Harvest Record. Deer See page 31. No furbearer dog training is opened for vehicular access. harvested on Check-In hunts receive special allowed unless otherwise specified in the Shooting from a motor vehicle. tags and are not recorded on your Deer Harvest WMA listings on pages 3031 of this book- Possessing a cocked crossbow in a motor Record. let. Where specified in the WMA listings, vehicle. furbearer dog training is allowed during Possessing a firearm during a closed hunt- Quota Hunts are hunting opportunities lim- WMA small game dates and Aug. 114 and ing season for an area, except on designated ited to selected applicants only unless speci- March 119. shooting ranges, unless such a firearm is fied otherwise. Hunters must apply by the unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so deadline and be selected for a specific quota HORSES AND BICYCLES are restricted to as to not be readily accessible, except that hunt to participate. open improved roads, designated trails, any person possessing a license to carry a or designated areas. Bicycles may be used concealed firearm that is valid in this state TREE STANDS & OTHER HUNTING STRUCTURES: on closed improved roads for the purpose pursuant to OCGA 16-11-126(f) or "Hunting Structure" means any portable tree of hunter access. Horses may be used off 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject stand, ground blind, stool, chair, bucket, wa- roads and trails during permitted field to the limitations of OCGA 16-11-126 terfowl blind, or other similar device used for trials. Horses and bicycles may be used on and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by the purpose of hunting. Hunters may not National Forest Lands not otherwise closed. federal law. construct or hunt from any tree stand that is Horses and bicycles are prohibited on the Possessing a loaded firearm (a gun is con- not portable or natural. Tree stands may not Appalachian Trail. sidered loaded if a shell is in the chamber or be placed on utility poles or other structures magazine, a percussion cap is on the nipple, supporting utility lines. For big game and fe- VEHICLES: ATVs are allowed on open, im- or powder is present on the frizzen pan) ral hog hunts, hunting structures shall not be proved roads and designated trails only dur- in a motor vehicle, except that any person placed any sooner than one day prior to the ing the period between 2 hours before sunrise possessing a license to carry a concealed hunt and shall be removed from the WMA and 2 hours after sunset one day prior to and firearm that is valid in this state pursuant to no later than 12 noon the day following the during big game and special hog only hunts OCGA 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may hunt. For small game hunts, hunting struc- by hunters actively participating in the hunt, carry such firearm subject to the limitations tures may be placed and shall be removed except where otherwise specified. However, of OCGA 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, ex- from the WMA only on the day of the hunt, on National Forest Lands including WMAs cept where prohibited by federal law. except that on opening day of dove season on the National Forest, ATVs are restricted Camping or operating a motor vehicle hunters shall not enter a managed dove field to designated trails unless posted otherwise. upon any permanent wildlife opening. and hunting structures shall not be placed on Roads may be closed at the discretion of the Driving a vehicle around any gate, sign, a managed dove field prior to 10 a.m. DNR. Vehicles may not be parked in such a earth berm, or similar device intended to way as to block an open or closed roadway. prevent vehicular access. DOGS must be confined or kept on a leash All motor vehicles are restricted to improved Consuming alcohol except at camp sites except when hunting or training during roads open for vehicular access. "Improved (this regulation does not apply on National designated seasons or on designated areas. Roads" are roads that receive maintenance Forest Lands). Persons training dogs must have a valid for the purpose of hunter access, and "Open Possessing alcohol while hunting on Hunting and WMA License. Bulldogs and Roads" are roads not closed with a gate, sign, National Forest lands. Airedales are not allowed on WMAs for earthen berm or similar device intended to Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. hunting any species. Dogs are not allowed prevent vehicular access. Motor vehicles (in- Taking or possessing any wildlife except for pursuing or catching feral hogs. Hunters cluding ATVs, dirt bikes, utility vehicles, golf during an open season for that species. must remove their dogs upon departure. Trail carts, and other off-road vehicles) must meet Trapping. dogs for rabbits are limited to Beagles, Basset applicable safety, licensing, insurance and Target practicing except on an authorized hounds and Dachshunds. Hunters are allowed registration requirements for use on public shooting range. to hunt raccoons with trail dogs only. Owners roads. Vehicle and ATV operators must be Possessing or using buckshot except on are responsible for their dogs and any damage at least 16 years old. dog-deer hunts. they may do to wildlife other than raccoon, Using metal detectors or collecting artifacts. fox, opossum or bobcat. It is unlawful to run FEES ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS: Fees may Using paintball equipment (this regulation deer with dogs unless otherwise specified (see be charged for camping, ATV/ORV trails, does not apply on National Forest Lands). Dixon Memorial, Paulks Pasture, Rogers, and shooting ranges, and boat ramps on the Night hunting except for raccoon, fox, Townsend WMAs). Hunters whose dogs are National Forest. These fees apply to all users. For opossum, bobcat, and alligator (permit- found chasing deer may be appropriately more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/conf or ted alligator hunters only). charged. Anyone wishing to pursue any contact any US Forest Service Office. game animal or furbearer for the purpose of Check-In versus Sign-In hunts: Check-in is training dogs may do so only during hunting required prior to hunting during managed dates for that species listed for each WMA firearms deer, bear and hog hunts except as unless otherwise specified. Page 28 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations general wma regulations CHILDREN or Fitzgerald (229) 426-5267. After hours, "Direct supervision" or "directly supervised" call 1-800-241-4113. For bear tagging re- means uninterrupted, unaided visual contact quirements, see page 22. Hunters, Farmers, and auditory communication of a child by an and Property Owners adult. All children under sixteen (16) years TURKEY Are hogs ruining your property? of age shall be accompanied by and under Turkey hunting on some WMAs is by direct supervision of an adult eighteen (18) quota application. See page 32 for informa- years of age or older when hunting. tion. Otherwise, turkey hunting is allowed Mar. 26May 15 and hunters must sign-in The Hog Trap LLC is the fastest way to rid your land of hogs! All steel with removable wheels and tongue. Fits in ADULT/CHILD HUNTS ON WMAs, STATE PARKS & at check station and sign-out any harvested NWRs: (Hunts for those under age 18) On birds. Season limit is 3 gobblers. Adult/Child Hunts for big game, all children the bed of a pickup truck and can be moved around the woods with a 4-wheeler. Both trap styles are continuous feed. 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Adults and children may pos- most WMAs or as otherwise specified in the sess firearms and hunt on small game and WMA listings on pages 3453. non-quota big game Adult/Child Hunts pro- vided that an adult hunting on such hunts On special hog hunts, specified in the WMA shall be directly supervising a child who is listings on pages 3453, big game weapons actively participating in the hunt. During may be used and hunter orange may be re- listings on pages 3453. See page 22 for more Adult/Child big game quota hunts, only one quired. Pursuing, catching or hunting hogs information. firearm is allowed and only the child may with dogs is not allowed. No limit unless hunt. All Adult/Child big game hunts are otherwise specified. Hunting and WMA Li- COYOTES may be taken during deer, bear, turkey firearms hunts unless specified otherwise. censes are required. Electronic hog calls are and small game hunts. Weapons are restricted permitted. No night hunting. to legal firearms and archery equipment for the DEER game species specified for a particular hunt Two (2) deer may be harvested on any one (1) MIGRATORY BIRDS in the WMA listings on pages 3453 of this managed hunt (sign-in hunts less than one (1) CROWS, SNIPE & WOODCOCK may be taken on booklet. Electronic calls may be used. No week in length or any hunt requiring hunter small game dates during the statewide seasons night hunting. check-in). However, on managed hunts hav- unless otherwise specified. Electronic calls ing quality buck antler restrictions, only one may be used for crows. No limit on crows. FALCONRY: All WMAs are open for falconry (1) of the two (2) deer harvested may be an during listed small game dates for a specific antlered buck. Bag limits on sign-in hunts DUCK hunting on managed impoundments area (see pages 3453). Field trial areas and lasting one (1) week or longer are the same at Altamaha, Arrowhead, Cordele Hatchery, archery-only hunting areas on WMAs are also as the statewide limit. On check-in hunts, Evans PFA, Oconee & Rum Creek WMAs open for small game hunting by means of fal- hunters must obtain a permit at the WMA is by quota only. Hunters must hunt from conry during the statewide falconry season. check station prior to hunting and are re- assigned areas or ponds. Shooting hours quired to check-out harvested deer. Hunt- end at 12 noon, except the last Saturday of FURBEARERS: Raccoons, opossum, foxes and ers should not record the deer on their deer the season, when hunting is allowed until bobcats may be hunted within statewide sea- harvest record. e deer should be taken to sunset. See page 55 for quota hunt informa- sons during small game and furbearer dates, the WMA check station where DNR person- tion for Altamaha & Oconee (Dan Denton unless otherwise specified in the WMA list- nel will provide a special deer tag. On all other Waterfowl Area). For Arrowhead PFA, Evans ings on pages 3453. Furbearers may not be deer hunts, hunters must complete their deer PFA, Rum Creek WMA, Flat Creek PFA and hunted during firearms deer hunts. Night harvest record at the site of the kill and sign-out Cordele Fish Hatchery see area listings on hunting is allowed, unless otherwise speci- the deer on the date of kill at the WMA check pages 3553. Waterfowl hunting can take fied, between 6 p.m. and 12 noon the fol- station. No small game or furbearer hunting place only during specified waterfowl hunting lowing day. Hunters must pick up their dogs is allowed during managed deer hunts, un- dates. Waterfowl on all other WMA loca- by 12 noon on the day following the hunt. less otherwise specified. On hunts with qual- tions may be hunted any day of the waterfowl Electronic calls are prohibited. ity buck regulations requiring a minimum of season that the area is open for small game 4 points on one side, points must be at least one hunting or as otherwise specified. SMALL GAME: Unless otherwise specified, inch long. On hunts requiring a 15-inch ant- hunters are allowed to hunt any small game ler spread, spread is greatest width measured GOOSE hunting is allowed on WMAs except with an open state season (see page 25) dur- from the outside edges of the antler beams. on managed waterfowl impoundments. On ing the small game dates specified in the managed waterfowl impoundments, geese WMA listings on pages 3453. No small BEAR may be taken only during managed water- game or furbearer hunting is allowed dur- All bears killed during open seasons must be fowl hunts during the state goose season. ing managed deer hunts except that migra- checked at the check station on same date as tory birds may be hunted during archery killed. If check station is unmanned, kills SMALL GAME, FURBEARERS, deer hunts during open state season unless must be listed on sign-out forms provided at FALCONRY & COYOTES otherwise specified. check station and reported to personnel of the ALLIGATORS are small game species and may Wildlife Resources Division within 24 hours: be taken on small game dates during state- UNPROTECTED NONGAME SPECIES may be taken Armuchee (706) 295-6041, Gainesville wide alligator season by quota permit holders only during small game dates. (770) 535-5700, Fort Valley (478) 825-6354, only, unless otherwise specified in the WMA www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 29 specialty hunts on wmas & federal areas ADULT/CHILD HUNTS Information on Adult/Child Hunts at Cumberland Island NS, Eufaula NWR, and Savannah NWR may be found on pages 5658. Information on federal listings can be found on pages 5658. Region WMA Location Type Dates Quota Instructions 56 J. L. Lester WMA Deer Oct. 910 Quota 20. Check-In. Apply by Sept. 10 by letter to Region 1. 30 CrockfordPigeon Mtn WMA Deer Oct. 1517 Check-In 1 3 Allatoona WMA 58 John's Mountain WMA Deer Deer Oct. 1617 Oct. 2931 Check-In Check-In 27 Coosawattee WMA Deer Nov. 1214 Check-In 8 Berry College WMA Deer Jan. 1517 Quota 750. Check-In. Apply by Nov. 15 by letter to Region I. 26 Coopers Creek WMA Deer Oct. 12 Check-In 2 60 Lake Russell WMA 36 Dukes Creek CA Deer Deer Oct. 911 Oct. 2223 Check-In Check-In 31 Dawson Forest WMA Deer Oct. 2830 Check-In 3 104 Tuckahoe WMA 22 Clarks Hill WMA Deer Deer Sept. 1719 Oct. 2224 Sign-In Sign-In 11 Big Lazer Creek WMA Deer Oct. 23 Sign-In 24 Clybel WMA Deer Oct. 810 Quota 150. Sign-In. Apply by Sept. 10 by letter to Region 4. 12 Blanton Creek WMA Deer Oct. 910 Sign-In 4 72 Oaky Woods WMA 73 Ocmulgee WMA Deer Deer Oct. 915 Oct. 915 Quota 300. Sign-In. Apply by Sept. 10 by letter to Region 4. Quota 300. Sign-In. Apply by Sept. 10 by letter to Region 4. 19 Chattahoochee Bend State Park Deer Nov. 2023 Adult/Child. Quota 75. Sign-In. 24 Clybel WMA Deer Dec. 1719 Adult/Child. Sign-In 17 Cedar Creek WMA Deer Dec. 2628 Sign-In 5 21 Chickasawhatchee WMA 90 River Creek WMA Deer Deer Dec. 2628 Dec. 2628 Sign-In Quota 30. Sign-In. Apply by Dec. 1 by letter to Region 5. 49 Grand Bay WMA Deer Sept. 1819 Check-In 7 Beaverdam WMA Deer Sept. 25Oct. 1 Sign-In 6 89 River Bend WMA Deer Oct. 2324 Check-In 16 Bullard Creek WMA Deer Nov. 57 Sign-In 10 Big Hammock WMA Deer Nov. 2628 Sign-In 23 Clayhole Swamp WMA Deer Sept. 1719 Check-In 81 Paulks Pasture WMA Deer Sept. 1719 Check-In 7 94 Sansavilla WMA 82 Penholoway Swamp WMA Deer Deer Sept. 2426 Sept. 2426 Check-In Check-In 50 Griffin Ridge WMA Deer Oct. 2931 Check-In 77 Ossabaw Island WMA Deer Nov. 2527 Quota 75. Check-In. Apply by Sept. 15 by letter to Region 7. -- Cumberland Island NS Deer -- Application instructions on pages 5658. -- Eufaula NWR Deer -- Application instructions on pages 5658. -- Savannah NWR Deer -- Application instructions on pages 5658. 1 56 J. L. Lester WMA Dove Sept. 4, Sept. 11, Sept. 18 2 109 Wilson Shoals WMA Dove Sept. 4 Quota 25. Call between Aug. 115 to apply. (770) 535-5700 32 Di-Lane WMA Dove Sept. 4 Quota 100 parties for Field 2. Apply Aug. 115 by letter to Region 3. 3 85 Redlands WMA Dove Sept. 4 Quota 100. Apply Aug. 115 by letter to Region 3. 106 Walton Public Dove Field WMA Dove Sept. 4 Quota 80 parties. Apply Aug. 115 by letter to Region 3. 5 90 River Creek WMA Dove Sept. 4, Sept. 11 Quota 15 per hunt. Apply by Aug. 15 by letter to Region 5. 6 79 Paradise PFA Dove Sept. 4, Sept. 11, Sept. 18 Sign-In 3 32 DiLane WMA Quail Feb. 5 Quota 8 parties (3 persons per party). Apply Oct. 115 by letter to Region 3. 6 71 Moody Forest NA Squirrel Dec. 1819, Dec. 2526 Sign-In at E. River Rd kiosk. 6 B. F. Grant WMA Turkey Mar. 26Apr. 2 Sign-In 93 Rum Creek WMA Turkey Mar. 26Apr. 3, Apr. 917 Quota 25 per hunt. Sign-In. Apply Feb. 128 by letter to Region 4. 4 24 Clybel WMA Turkey Mar. 26Apr. 3, Apr. 917 Quota 25 per hunt. Check-In. Apply Feb. 128 by letter to Region 4. 57 Joe Kurz WMA Turkey May 715 Quota 25. Check-In. Apply Feb. 128 by letter to Region 4. 24 Clybel WMA Turkey May 915 Sign-In 93 Rum Creek WMA Turkey May 915 Sign-In 5 90 River Creek WMA 97 Silver Lake WMA Turkey Turkey Apr. 13, Apr. 1517 Apr. 917 Quota 5 per hunt. Sign-In. Apply by Mar. 1 by letter to Region 5. Quota 35. Sign-In. Apply by Mar. 1 by letter to Region 5. 6 71 Moody Forest NA 49 Grand Bay WMA Turkey Turkey Mar. 2627 Apr. 23, Apr. 911 Sign-In. Check-In 7 50 Griffin Ridge WMA Turkey Mar. 2627 Quota 25. Check-In. Apply by Feb. 1 by letter to Region 7. 1 5 Arrowhead WMA Waterfowl Dec. 11, Jan. 8 Quota 30. Check-In. Apply by Oct. 15 by letter to Region I. 74 Oconee WMA Waterfowl Youth Waterfowl Day & Nov. 27 Quota 3 parties per hunt (3 persons per party). Sign-In. Apply Oct. 115 by letter to Region 3. Quota is for Impoundment 1. No quota for Impoundment 3. Rum Creek WMA (Lake Juliette) Waterfowl Youth Waterfowl Day No quota. Youth Waterfowl Day only. 4 93 Rum Creek WMA (Youth Areas) Waterfowl Youth Waterfowl Day & Wed.Sun. No quota. Youth Waterfowl Day & Wed.Sun. during statewide season. Rum Creek WMA (Marsh Pond) Waterfowl Dec. 11, Jan. 8 Quota 3 parties per hunt. Apply Oct. 115 by letter to Region 4. 29 Cordele Hatchery 5 90 River Creek WMA Waterfowl Waterfowl Nov. 27, Jan. 8 Dec. 18, Jan. 8 Quota 3 parties per hunt (3 persons per party). Apply by Oct. 15 by letter to Region 5. Quota 3 parties per hunt (3 persons per party). SignIn. Apply by Dec. 1 by letter to Region 5. 6 40 Evans County PFA Waterfowl Nov. 27, Dec. 11 Quota 3 parties per hunt (3 persons per party). Apply by Oct. 14 by letter. See listing for instructions. -- Eufaula NWR Waterfowl -- Application instructions on pages 5658. -- Savannah NWR Waterfowl -- Application instructions on pages 5658. 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 Federal Areas Page 30 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations specialty hunts on wmas & federal areas LADIES, HONORARY LICENSE & WHEELCHAIR HUNTS Information on Wheelchair Hunts at Okefenokee NWR, Piedmont NWR, and Savannah NWR may be found on pages 3453. Region WMA Location 30 Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA 1 3 Allatoona WMA 58 John's Mountain WMA 28 Coosawattee-Carter's Lake WMA 2 36 Dukes Creek CA 60 Lake Russell WMA 3 22 Clarks Hill WMA 86 R. B. Russell SP 93 Rum Creek WMA 93 Rum Creek WMA 4 108 West Point WMA 11 Big Lazer Creek WMA 24 Clybel WMA 5 45 Flint River WMA 1 Albany Nursery WMA 6 89 River Bend WMA 55 Horse Creek WMA 5 1 Albany Nursery WMA Type Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer Turkey Ladies Honorary License Wheelchair Dates Oct. 1517 Oct. 1617 Oct. 2931 Nov. 57 Oct. 2223 Nov. 57 Oct. 2224 Dec. 78 Sept. 30Oct. 2 Oct. 89 Oct. 1516 Nov. 2324 Dec. 911 Oct. 2223 Nov. 1114, Dec. 25 Oct. 23 Oct. 910 Apr. 23, Apr. 1617, Apr. 30May 1 FERAL HOG HUNTS No dogs allowed on feral hog hunts. Hunters must wear 500 in2 of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. Region WMA Location 1 84 Pine Log WMA 25 Cohutta WMA 21 Chickasawhatchee WMA 5 45 Flint River WMA 51 Hannahatchee WMA 39 Elmodel WMA 77 Ossabaw Island WMA 4 Altamaha WMA 23 Clayhole Swamp WMA 7 81 Paulks Pasture WMA 82 Penholoway Swamp WMA 94 Sansavilla WMA 95 Sapelo Island WMA 103 Townsend WMA Dates Jan. 1416, Feb. 1113 Feb. 410 Aug. 38, Mar. 16, May 2429, June 712, June 2126 Aug. 38, Mar. 16, Mar. 813, May 1722, June 1419 Aug. 38, Mar. 16, Mar. 813, May 2429, June 1419 Aug. 78, Mar. 56, May 2829, June 1819, July 910 Jan. 2022, Feb. 2426 Mar. 110 Mar. 110 Mar. 110 Mar. 110 Mar. 110 Mar. 110 Mar. 110 Quota Instructions Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Quota 100 persons per hunt. Maximum 5 persons per party. Check-In. Apply by Dec. 1 by letter to Region 7. Sign-In. On lands west of Butler and Champney only. Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In Sign-In FURBEARER DOG TRAINING AREAS (OUTSIDE OF TAKE SEASON) Review specific area listing for seasons and restrictions. Furbearer training is outside of take season. Region Location Otting WMA 1 Sheffield WMA 2 Hart County WMA Broad River WMA Elbert County WMA Fishing Creek WMA Germany Creek WMA 3 Keg Creek WMA Redlands WMA Soap Creek WMA Yuchi WMA Region Location Sprewell Bluff NA 4 West Point WMA Chickasawhatchee WMA 5 Lake Seminole WMA 6 Horse Creek WMA Little Satilla WMA Richmond Hill WMA 7 Rogers WMA Sapelo Island WMA BIRD DOG TRAINING AREAS Region Location Allatoona WMA Berry College WMA Coosawattee WMA 1 Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA J. L. Lester WMA Paulding Forest WMA 2 Hart County WMA Alexander WMA 3 Mead Farm WMA Walton Public Dove Field WMA www.gohuntgeorgia.com Region Location 4 Ocmulgee WMA -- Gum Swamp Creek Tract Albany Nursery WMA 5 Elmodel WMA Beaverdam WMA 6 Grand Bay WMA Horse Creek WMA Penholoway Swamp WMA 7 Richmond Hill WMA U iiivV>i` U>>Liviii>`iv}i>i` U iii}]>`}> >`>i>iiL>i iiif*U ifn* i}V>}iV`i`*MSRP Lowe Refrigeration Inc. | 105 Cecil Court | Fayetteville, GA 30214 www.loweusa.com | Tel: 770.461.9001 | Fax: 770.461.8020 Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 31 20102011 quota hunts SPECIALTY WMA QUOTA HUNT INSTRUCTIONS Specialty WMA Quota Hunt applications are not available through the online application system. ese include: Adult/Child Quota hunts, dog deer quota hunts, quail quota hunts, rabbit quota hunts, feral hog quota hunts, and some dove and waterfowl quota hunts. ese 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. Adult/Child applications must include the DOB for each child. If there are multiple hunt dates, then list hunt dates in priority order. A separate application is required for each hunt. e 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. e 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: ERANNAAG@QHP4DEH@KRAQJP..............................NAME OF HUNT ACEKJ#=IA =J=CAIAJP ...... REGION OFFICE RESPONSIBLE FOR HUNT " ASPKJ@3 H>=JU1!% ....... ADDRESS FOR REGION OFFICE WHERE HUNT IS HELD (See the region office addresses listed to the right.) 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. 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 The YHM Sportsman Series Hunting Rifle. Available in: 7.62x39mm, 6.8mm, and 5.56mm Page 32 See Your Local Dealer to Purchase WROOIUHH ZZZ<+0QHW Realtree AP HD 2006 of Jordan OutdoorEnterprises, Ltd., all rights reserved. Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations 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. 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. Applications available online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or by visiting a Wildlife Resources Division office. WMAs WITH ARCHERY RANGES No. Location 22 Clarks Hill WMA 24 Clybel WMA 56 J. L. Lester WMA 66 McDuffie PFA 87 Rich Mountain WMA -- Cartecay Tract 91 Rocky Mountain PFA 102 Tallulah Gorge State Park 106 Walton Public Dove Field WMAs WITH FIREARMS SHOOTING RANGES For directions and additional range information visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com No. Location Range Hours 7 Beaverdam WMA 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 May 1Aug. 31: 9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. 58 John's Mountain WMA 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 73 Ocmulgee WMA TuesdaySaturday: sunrise to sunset SundayMonday: 1:00 p.m. to sunset 88 Richmond Hill WMA WednesdayMonday: 8:00 a.m. to sunset Tuesday: CLOSED 108 West Point WMA MondaySaturday: 9:00 a.m. to sunset Sunday: 12:00 p.m. sunset 109 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. 110 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 15, 2011). For more information--such as practice tests or local Challenge locations--visit www.georgiawildlife.com and select "Education" and "Shooting Sports." This program is made possible through Wildlife Restoration funds and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 33 wildlife management area locator The numbers on this map correspond with the alphabetical listing of Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities on the following pages. Maps for all WMAs are available to view, print or download free of charge at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. Region 1 (706) 295-6041 Region 2 (770) 535-5700 Region 3 (706) 595-4222 (770) 918-6416 Region 4 (478) 825-6354 Region 5 (229) 430-4254 Region 6 (229) 426-5267 Region 7 (912) 262-3173 25 101 107 111 30 58 78 5 91 8 25 87 27 87 28 26 13 18 20 36 102 60 31 64 109 105 84 67 3 96 56 80 15 46 53 86 38 14 42 98 N W E S 19 108 57 47 12 100 99 11 41 70 106 52 85 24 6 74 48 69 22 59 83 66 17 93 37 43 72 73 73 7 89 68 32 2 110 9 54 33 104 75 76 51 62 1 21 39 65 45 29 35 61 97 90 55 44 79 49 40 16 71 10 50 88 77 103 82 92 94 23 95 63 81 4 34 Complete WMA information including maps of WMAs may be viewed/printed/downloaded free of charge at: www.gohuntgeorgia.com Page 34 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities All of the following Wildlife Management 32). A self-addressed stamped envelope must last day of the season; Butler Island: Quota Areas, Natural Areas, Conservation Areas, be included to receive permit. Dove hunting (20), maximum of 3 hunters per blind area; State Parks, Public Fishing Areas, and Fish on Sept. 4 for quota permit holders only in Check-In no later than 5:00 a.m. EST. Hatcheries are open for hunting. Please note designated fields only. General Hunt: Sept. Feral Hog May be hunted on Butler, that the numbers following the acreage in 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Jan. 8. Champney, and Rhetts Islands during ar- the heading for each listing represents the SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. chery deer season and after the last Saturday Game Management Region office to contact DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take GA of waterfowl season. See page 29. Special for additional information. All youth hunt- Hwy 24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison Hog Hunt: Mar. 110, on lands west of But- ing opportunities are highlighted in green. Rd.; go 1.5 miles to Sign-In board. ler and Champney Island only; hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter or- 1 ALBANY NURSERY WMA (300 acres) Region 5 3 ALLATOONA WMA (6,818 acres) Region 1 ange as an outer garment above the waist; no dogs allowed [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Access to Rhetts Is- Deer Deer & Bear land at designated sites only. Boats are re- Archery/Either Sex: Dec. 11Jan. 15 Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11 stricted to one motor of no more than 25 [Sign-In]; Oct. 14 [Sign-In]; hp as determined by manufacturer's plate. Firearms/Either Sex/Wheelchair Hunters Firearms/Adult/Child, Honorary License Refuges will be closed to firearms at all times, Only: Nov. 1114, Dec. 25; No Quota; Holders & Ladies/Either Sex & Bear: but open to hog and deer hunting during ar- Shotgun Only [Sign-In]. Oct. 1617 [Check-In]; chery deer season and to rabbit hunting with Turkey Wheelchair Hunters Only: April Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 18Dec. 5, bow and arrow after last Saturday of water- 23, April 1617, April 30May 1; Quota Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. fowl season. Firearms and primitive weapons 2 [Sign-In]. Apply between Feb. 15Mar. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. deer hunting allowed only on islands west 10. See quota hunt application instructions Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15 of Butler and Champney. All blinds, de- (page 32). Sept. 10, Dec. 625, Jan. 2Feb. 28. Pigeons coys, and other personal property must be Small Game & Furbearers Pigeons and and pen-raised quail may be used for train- removed immediately after hunt. Airboats pen-raised quail may be used for training ing pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in are prohibited inside managed waterfowl pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in des- designated areas Aug. 1Oct. 15, Dec. 625, impoundments. All roads and dikes are ignated areas except during scheduled hunts Jan. 2Mar. 19 (see page 28). Rabbit dogs closed to motorized traffic unless otherwise (see page 28). No furbearer season. may be used on the bird dog training area. specified. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, Quail Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12; Quota 1 party/ Dove Sept. 419, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Jan. 8. shrimping, and crabbing from Sept. 1530 hunt, maximum 3 persons/party [Sign-In]. Waterfowl State season. and during the statewide waterfowl season. Bag limit: 6 quail/person and 12 quail/party. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No firearms allowed DIRECTIONS FROM DARIEN Take U.S. Hwy 17 Apply by Dec. 15; see quota hunt application in U.S. Corps of Engineers developed camp- south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right. instructions (page 32). sites. Horse and bicycle facilities are closed Rayonier Natural Area (McIntosh, Long, Rabbit (Saturdays and State holidays only) all day Oct. 1617 and before 10:00 a.m. and Wayne Cos.; 1330 acres), which consists Jan. 22Feb. 26; Shotgun Only. EST during all other deer and turkey seasons. of a 300 ft. wide section of non-contiguous Squirrel Saturdays and State holidays only: ATVs prohibited. property including both sides of the Altama- Aug. 21Nov. 6, Jan. 22Feb. 26; Shotgun DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE Take Hwy ha River extending from river mile 61 (Doe Only. 20 east from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. Eddy) to 1 mile east of Sansavilla Powerline Dove Sept. 4; Quota 35 [Sign-In]. Apply by Crossing (river mile 36). WMA stamp re- Aug. 15; see quota hunt application instructions (page 32). General Hunt: Sept. 6, 11, 4 ALTAMAHA WMA (29,300 acres) Region 7 quired to hunt. Boundaries are posted with WMA signs and paint. Rayonier NA is open 18, Oct. 9, 11, 16, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 11, 18, for all statewide seasons. 23-25, Jan. 1, 8. Deer Waterfowl (Saturdays and State holidays Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 only): Jan. 16 through end of statewide sea- [Sign-In]; 5 ARROWHEAD WMA (400 acres) Region 1 son. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 DIRECTIONS FROM ALBANY Take GA Hwy [Sign-In]; Deer & Bear Archery: Dec. 24Jan. 2 234 west 11 miles; turn right on Tallahassee Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1631, Nov. 22 [Sign-In]. Rd.; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right. Dec. 5, Dec. 27Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Waterfowl Adult/Child (only child Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. can hunt): Dec. 11 and Jan. 8; Quota 30 2 ALEXANDER WMA (1,300 acres) Region 3 Small Game & Furbearers (except snipe) [Check-In]. Apply by Oct. 15. See quota hunt Aug. 15Feb. 28, except on Butler Island, application instructions (page 32). Shooting which is open after last Saturday of waterfowl hours until 12 noon for waterfowl. Deer season. Snipe hunting is allowed Wed.Sun. Small Game Sept. 46, Oct. 1617, 2324, Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 during state season, except on Butler Island Nov. 2528, Jan. 1517. [Sign-In]; which opens after last Saturday of Water- DIRECTIONS FROM ROME Take U.S. Hwy 27 Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Nov. 30 fowl Season. Furbearers may only be hunted north 9 miles to GA Hwy 156; turn right [Sign-In]. on lands west of Butler and Champney Is- (east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd Springs Rd; Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. lands. turn left and go 2 miles to area. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25 Pigeons and pen-raised quail may be used for Jan. 8. No dove hunting on Butler Island training pointing, flushing and retrieving during waterfowl season. 6 B. F. GRANT WMA (12,000 acres) Region 4 dogs in designated areas. See page 28. Waterfowl Wed., Sat., Sun. and State holi- Dove Sept. 4; Quota 50; Apply Aug. 115; days during State Season except Butler Island, Deer Applications must be received by Aug. 15; which is Sat. only; shooting hours are morn- Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: see quota hunt application instructions (page ings until 12 noon and until sunset on the Sept. 1819, Sept. 2526 [Sign-In]; www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 35 georgia public hunting opportunities Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. 36, Dec. 14; Quota 400 [Check-In]; 10, Oct. 1626, Oct. 31Nov. 23, Nov. SMALL GAME & WATERFOWL Wed. and Sat. Primitive Weapons/Antlerless Only: Dec. 28Dec. 13, Dec. 19Feb. 28. Pigeons and only during state waterfowl season. Water- 1618 [Sign-In]. pen-raised quail may be used for training fowl hunting allowed until 12 noon. No TURKEY pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in furbearer season. Adult/Child: Mar. 26April 2 [Sign-In]; designated areas (see page 28). SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping, horses and General Hunt: April 3May 15 [Sign-In]. ALLIGATORS May be hunted during open ATVs prohibited. Note safety zone on map-- SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15 archery dates concurrent with the alligator access prohibited between Feb. 1 and Jul. 15. Sept. 16, Sept. 2023, Sept. 27Nov. 1, Nov. season in accordance with rules and regula- DIRECTIONS FROM MILLEN Take HWY 17 729, Dec. 514, Dec. 19Feb. 28. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville WATERFOWL State season during small game DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN Take U.S. 441 Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left. dates. No hunting on MARSH ponds. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only bucks with 15"outside spread or 16" main beams are legal. No hunting on pastures. north 4.5 miles; turn right on Old Toomsboro Rd., go 7.5 miles to WMA sign; turn right on Oconee Church Rd., turn at WMA sign. 10 BIG HAMMOCK WMA & NATURAL AREA (6,900 acres) Region 6 DIRECTIONS FROM EATONTON Take HWY 16 west 0.7 miles; turn right on HWY 441 By- 8 BERRY COLLEGE WMA (15,029 acres) Region 1 DEER Natural Area (Archery Only): Sept. 11Jan. pass; go 1.5 miles to Godfrey Rd.; turn left 15 [Sign-In]; and go 6 miles to Check-In station. DEER & BEAR Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1121, Sept. 26 Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11 Oct. 15 [Sign-In]; 7 BEAVERDAM WMA (5,500 acres) Region 6 Nov. 1, Nov. 712 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 2325 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex [Check-In]; Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 36; Quota Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2023 [Sign-In]; DEER 1,000 [Check-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Nov. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1124, Oct. 215 Firearms/Either Sex & Bear: Dec. 14; 2628 [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]; Quota 1,000 [Check-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 56, Dec. 811 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. 25 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Jan. [Sign-In]. Oct. 1 [Sign-In]; 1517; Apply by Nov. 15; see quota hunt TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2830 application instructions (page 32); Quota SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. 10, [Check-In]; 750 [Check-In]. Oct. 1618, Oct. 24Nov. 3, Nov. 724, Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 2527, Dec. 15 TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Nov. 29Dec. 6, Dec. 12Feb. 28; Natural 18 [Sign-In]. FURBEARERS No season. Area: Aug. 15Sept. 10, Jan. 16Feb. 28. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. SMALL GAME Aug. 15Nov. 1, Nov. 729, Dec. ALLIGATORS May be hunted during open 5Jan. 13, Jan. 18Feb. 28. No furbearer sea- archery dates concurrent with the alligator son. Pigeons and pen-raised quail may be used season in accordance with rules and regula- for training pointing, flushing and retrieving tions pursuant to alligator hunting. dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Rabbit SPECIAL REGULATIONS If the river stage dogs may be used on the bird dog training is 9 feet or higher, measured at the area. Bird dog training area open only from Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be Aug. 1Nov. 2, Nov. 1330, Dec. 5Jan. 14, closed. No firearms deer hunting allowed Jan. 18Mar. 19. No furbearer season. in Natural Area and hunters may not hunt DOVE Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25 within 50 feet of the nature trail. Dogs pro- Jan. 8. hibited on Natural Area from Mar. 1Nov. SPECIAL REGULATIONS ere is no open sea- 1. Foot traffic only in Natural Area. Hunter Special $8600.00! son for the taking of any wildlife on Berry orange is not required on Natural Area. College Refuge. Firearms and archery equip- DIRECTIONS FROM GLENNVILLE Take ment are prohibited on refuge. Hunters may HWY 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. DELIVERED, throughout Georgia not use the main campus for gaining access. Area lies on both sides of HWY 144. Horse, bicycle and foot trails and areas are Georgia Promotion 10' x 16' Hunter 11 closed all day during deer firearms season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery BIG LAZER CREEK WMA (7,200 acres) Region 4 with 4' porch/loft, and turkey season. ATVs prohibited. 3 windows, choice DIRECTIONS FROM ROME Take U.S. 27 north DEER of stain & roof color to jct. of Old Summerville Rd.; turn left on Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Affordable, High-Quality Custom Amish :630+36. craftsmanship. Great weekend getaway, hunting camp, studio, office, rental or small business. Larger cabins available. Old Summerville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to jct. Sept. 1130, Oct. 48 [Sign-In]; with CCC Rd. at check station. Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 23 [Sign-In]; 9 BIG DUKES POND NATURAL AREA Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: (1,692 acres) Region 3 Oct. 2023, Nov. 1013 [Check-In]; Honorary License Holders & Ladies/ DEER Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 2324 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]; Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Dec. 34 [Sign-In]; ^^^;YVWO`(TPZO*HIPUZJVT [Sign-In]; TURKEY Mar. 26Apr. 1, Apr. 2Apr. 8, 248-459-2716 *URZQ %XLOWLQ$PHULFD Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Nov. 30 Apr. 915; Quota 50 [Check-In]. Apr. 16 Nationwide. Turn Key. Delivery. [Sign-In]. May 15 [Sign-In]. Page 36 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 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). The Bobwhite Quail and deer plate supports the Bobwhite Quail Initiative. 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 2)75((67$1'$&&,'(176 $5(35(9(17$%/( )LQDOO\ $6DIHW\+DUQHVV WKDWKDVD%8,/7,1 6XVSHQVLRQ5HOLHI 6HDW D7HWKHUWKDW UHGXFHVWKHLPSDFW IRUFHLI\RXIDOO 3/867KH *$'*(7([WUHPH KDVSRFNHWV *DGJHW5HWUDFWRUV VRDOOP\JHDULVDW P\ILQJHUWLSV q\^ee^gmF^Zel Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 1, Nov. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex & Bear: Eh]`bg` 2228 [Sign-In]; Nov. 1013 [Check-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Dec. 811 810; Quota 150 [Sign-In]; Apply by Sept. [Check-In]. 10; Dec. 1719 [Sign-In]; TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Honorary License Holders/Ei- SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. ther Sex: Dec. 911 [Sign-In]; 10, Oct. 16Nov. 8, Nov. 14Dec. 6, Dec. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2730, Nov. 12Feb. 28. 1720; Quota 150 [Check-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM DAHLONEGA Take GA TURKEY HWY 60 north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers Located in Washington County, Adult/Child: Mar. 26Apr. 3, Apr. 917; Creek Rd.; turn right and go 0.5 mile to jct. just 2 hours from Atlanta, Quota 25 [Check-In]; Apply between Feb. of USFS Road #236; turn left and go 4 miles 128. May 915 [Sign-In]; to jct. of USFS Road #4; turn right and go General Hunt: Apr. 2329, Apr. 30May 0.5 mile to check station. 6; Quota 25 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM BLAIRSVILLE Take Old Tarver Grove Plantation offers one of middle Georgia's most personalized hunting experiences. When you arrive to hunt, you have the 3,000 acre plantation SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. Blue Ridge HWY west 5 miles to Mulkey to yourselves! 10, Oct. 26, Oct. 1125, Oct. 31Nov. 15, Gap Rd.; turn left and travel 8.5 miles to Nov. 21, Nov. 29Dec. 7, Dec. 1215, Dec. check station. (478) 357-7968 20Feb. 28. Daily limit: 3 rabbits/person and www.TarverGrovePlantation.com www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 39 georgia public hunting opportunities Firearms/Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Sex & Bear: Nov. 57; Quota 40 [Check-In]. Deer Last Day: Nov. 1013; Dec. 811 TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. [Check-In]. 32 DI-LANE WMA (8,100 acres) Region 3 SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. DEER 10, Oct. 16Nov. 3 , Jan. 2Feb. 28. SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Oct. 13, Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. WATERFOWL State waterfowl season. Oct. 18Nov. 8, Nov. 14Dec. 6, Dec. 12Feb. 11Oct. 4 [Sign-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. Quo- 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person. Pigeons and pen- Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. ta hunters must apply by letter to U.S. Army raised quail may be used for training pointing, 69, Oct. 2023; Quota 400 [Check-In]; Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 96, Oakman, flushing and retrieving dogs in designated areas Nov. 1113 [Check-In]. GA 30732 between Aug. 15 and Sept. 10. (see page 28). Rabbit dogs may be used on the TURKEY Mar. 26Apr. 1, Apr. 28; Quota 30 DIRECTIONS FROM CHATSWORTH Go 11 miles bird dog training area. Bird dog training area [Sign-In]. Apr. 9May 15 [Sign-In]. south on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters Lake open only from Aug. 1Oct. 13, Oct. 18Nov. QUAIL Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station. 8, Nov. 14Dec. 6, Dec. 12Mar. 19. Adult/Child: Feb. 5. DIRECTIONS FROM ELLIJAY Take HWY 282 DOVE Sept. 4, 11, 18 ,Oct. 913, Nov. 25 General Hunt: Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, west to old U.S. 411; go south 3.8 miles; turn Dec. 6, Dec. 12Jan. 8. 29, Feb. 9; Quota: 8 parties per hunt; per- left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. sons selected may bring up to 2 guests; limit mile to check station. Horse, bicycle, caving, hiking, rock climb- 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party [Sign-In]. Ap- ing, parasailing and hang-gliding trails and ply between Oct. 115; applications must 29 CORDELE FISH HATCHERY (40 acres) Region 5 areas are closed all day during firearms deer be received by Oct. 15. Hunters including seasons. Additionally, horse and bicycle trails a non-selection notice from previous apand areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during plications will receive priority. List hunts WATERFOWL archery deer and turkey season. Firearms re- dates in order of preference on application. Adult/Child: Nov. 27, Jan. 8; Quota 3 parties. strictions apply to certain portions of WMA. Quail hunters may take woodcock, snipe, General Hunt: Dec. 18, Jan. 22; Quota 3 Consult WMA map for specific locations. and other game birds with an open season. parties. Apply by Oct. 15 for all hunts. DIRECTIONS FROM LAFAYETTE Take HWY 193 See quota hunt application instructions See quota hunt application instructions west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd.; turn left (page 32). A self-addressed stamped enve- (page 32). Shooting hours end at noon. and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd.; turn right lope must be included to receive permit. An Maximum of 3 persons/party including and go 0.3 mile to check station. Adult/Child party consists of one adult and permit holder for Adult/Child hunts and up to two children. the three persons listed in party for general hunts. Designated Pond Only. DIRECTIONS FROM CORDELE Take U.S. 31 DAWSON FOREST WMA (25,000 acres) Region 2 SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS (except quail) Aug. 15Sept. 10, Oct. 1018, Oct. 24Nov. 9, Nov. 1430, Dec. 23, 57, 910, 1214, HWY 280 west 0.5 miles. Turn right on Fish DEER & BEAR 1617, 1921, 2328, 3031, Feb. 14, 68, Hatchery Rd., go 1.4 miles. Archery/Quality Buck, Antlerless & Bear: 1028. Squirrel hunting area-wide during state 30 CROCKFORD-PIGEON MOUNTAIN WMA (19,951 acres) Region 1 Sept. 11Oct. 6, Oct. 1015, Dec. 512 season on dates open for small game. Other [Sign-In]. small game and furbearers on area South of Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck, Ant- Rocky Creek from Jan. 131 (2011). lerless & Bear: Oct. 89 [Check-In]; DOVE DEER & BEAR Firearms/Quality Buck, Antlerless & Bear: Sept. 4; Dove Field 1: Quota 100; Adult/ Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11Oct. Oct. 2830 [Check-In]; Child/Dove Field 2: Quota 100 parties. Ap- 13, Oct. 18Nov. 8 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Quality Buck & Bear: Nov. 10 ply Aug. 115; applications must be received Firearms/Adult/Child, Honorary License 13, Dec. 14 [Check-In]; by Aug. 15. Holders & Ladies/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. General Hunt: Sept. 11 & 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 1517 [Check-In]; SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. 2530 (2010); Jan. 18, South of Rocky 10, Oct. 1626, Oct. 31Nov. 8, Nov. 1429, Creek only. Designated fields only. Dec. 5Feb. 28. See quota hunt application instructions DOVE Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 1617, Nov. 25 (page 32). A self-addressed stamped enve- 29, Dec. 5Jan. 8. lope must be included to receive permit. An WATERFOWL State season during small game Adult/Child party consists of one adult and dates. No hunting on managed waterfowl up to two children. impoundment behind horse camp. WATERFOWL Hunting area-wide during state SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only bucks with 4 or season on dates open for small game more points (1 inch long or longer) on one side SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks of the antlers are legal. Horse and bicycle trails with at least four (4) points (1 inch long or lon- *UD\ *KRVW SODQWDWLRQ LQ PLGGOH *HRUJLD SURYLGHV and areas are closed all day during firearms ger) on either side are legal. For information VRPH RI WKH EHVW TXDLO GHHU DQG WXUNH\ KXQWLQJ LQ WKH VRXWK MXVW KRXUV VRXWKZHVW RI $WODQWD PLQXWHVHDVWRI&ROXPEXVDQGPLQXWHVZHVW RI0DFRQ:HVWULYHRQPDNLQJ\RXUKXQWDQG\RXU VWD\ ZLWK XV UHOD[LQJ DQG HQMR\DEOH :H SURYLGH deer seasons and before 10:00 a.m. during on bird dog field trials call (706) 595-4222. archery and turkey seasons. Special rules ap- Bird dog training allowed Oct. 1618, 2009. ply to horse and bicycle use; rules are posted DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take HWY at trailhead. Roads on the City of Atlanta 25 South to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th KDOIGD\ KXQWV IXOOGD\ KXQWV DQG ZLQJVKRRWLQJ ZHHNHQGSDFNDJHV tract are closed to vehicles daily from 10:00 Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9 miles. Follow p.m.6:00 a.m. except for individuals legally signs to check station. )RUPRUHGHWDLOVFDOOXVDW camping, hunting, or fishing on the area. DIRECTIONS FROM DAWSONVILLE Take GA HWY 53 west 6 miles; turn right onto drive- 2UYLVLWXVRQOLQHDW way at kiosk; check station is at top of hill. ZZZJUD\JKRVWSODQWDWLRQFRP Page 40 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 33 DIXON BAY WMA (300 acres) Region 3 35 DOERUN PITCHERPLANT BOG NATURAL AREA (600 acres) Region 5 SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Sept. 1011, Oct. 1516, Oct. 2930, Nov. 1213, Dec. 31Jan. 1, Jan. 78, 1415, 2122, 2829, DEER DEER Archery/Either Sex: Nov. 1Jan. 15 Feb. 45. All small game and furbearer hunt- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]. ing (day and night) by reservation only. All Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 13 SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Jan. 16Feb. 28 hunters must Sign-In and Sign-Out. Maxi- Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. mum 25 hunters per hunt period for small TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Doerun Pitcherplant game. Maximum 10 hunters per hunt pe- SMALL GAME Aug. 15Feb. 28. Furbearer Bog contains rare species and sensitive habi- riod for furbearers. Reservations must be and alligator hunting prohibited. tats. To protect these resources, vehicular ac- made beginning Sept. 1 for small game and DIRECTIONS FROM SYLVANIA Take E. cess is limited to entrance road and parking beginning Dec. 1 for furbearer by calling Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek area. ATVs and horses prohibited. (706) 878-3087. and Brannen's Bridge Rd., take Brannen's DIRECTIONS FROM DOERUN Take HWY 133 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, south two (2) miles; turn left at Natural Area with at least four (4) points (1 inch long or continue on Brannen's Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles sign. longer) on either side are legal. to stop sign, turn left on Pine Grove Inn Rd. and go 6 miles; turn right on Sweetheart Rd., go 1.6 miles. Area is on right. DUKES CREEK-SMITHGALL 36 WOODS CONSERVATION AREA (4,500 acres) Region 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 Stone Pillars; follow signs to check station. 34 DIXON MEMORIAL WMA (35,559 acres) Region 6 DEER DEER & BEAR Archery/Quality Buck, Antlerless & Bear: Sept. 1618, Sept. 30Oct. 2 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child or Honorary Li- 37 ECHECONEE CREEK NA (490 acres) Region 4 ARCHERY ONLY AREA Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1127, Oct. 314 cense Holders/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. DEER Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; 2223 [Check-In]; [Sign-In]. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 29 Primitive Weapons/Quality Buck, Antler- TURKEY Archery: Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Oct. 2 [Check-In]; less & Bear: Nov. 36 [Check-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Public access to Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 1617, Oct. Firearms/Quality Buck & Bear/Either Sex Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. 2326, Nov. 2228 [Sign-In]; Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 1720, Dec. 14 DIRECTIONS FROM BONAIRE (to Ocmulgee Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 46 [Check-In]. [Check-In]. River tract) Take GA 96 east for 3.3 miles Dec. 47, 1114 [Sign-In]. TURKEY Mar. 2628, Apr. 810, 2224; to boat ramp on Ocmulgee River; go north Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with Quota 20 [Check-In]. by boat on river approximately 10.5 miles. Buckshot Only: Jan. 7, 14; Quota 60 Tract is on west bank of the river. [Sign-In]. Apply by Sept. 1. See quota hunt application instructions (page 32). Maxi- mum of 10 individuals/deer-dog hunt application. All deer-dogs must be marked Georgia and Florida Land with the selected hunter's name and phone. All vehicles must display deer-dog permit in FOR SALE and HUNTING LEASES windshield. All hunters must carry deer-dog permit during hunt. Hunting from ditch line into woods on WMA roads during www.stregispaper.com deer-dog hunts permitted. Hunting from County roads and drivable surface of WMA roads is prohibited. BEAR Archery: Sept. 2325, Oct. 79 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons: Sept. 30Oct. 2 [Check-In]; Firearms: Nov. 46 [Check-In]. Note: Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. 27, Oct. 3Nov. 2, Nov. 7Feb. 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 Sales 478-987-9700 south 6 miles to HWY 177, turn north and follow signs to check station. Paper Company, LLC Hunting Leases 478-987-0390 www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 41 georgia public hunting opportunities DIRECTIONS FROM WARNER ROBINS (to miles; turn right on Turner Hill Rd.; continue General Hunt: Jan. 8; Quota 3 [Sign-In]. Echeconnee Creek tract) From intersection to entrance sign. Vaughter Tract: Take GA Apply by 4 p.m., Oct. 14. of Hwy 247C and Hwy 247, take Hwy 247 Hwy 77 north 3 miles and turn right onto Hunting allowed in waterfowl impound- north 3.9 miles; turn right on Feagin Rd.; Hwy 368; go 3 miles to Harmony Rd.; turn ments only. No boats allowed. Maximum of turn right on Santa Clara Dr.; tract is 0.2 left and continue to entrance sign on right. 3 people per blind. Parties must stay in des- miles on the right and left side of road. ignated spots, must stay together, and must 38 ELBERT COUNTY WMA (2,500 acres) Region 3 39 ELMODEL WMA (1,600 acres) Region 5 stay within 100 feet of blind marker except when retrieving game. Shooting hours until 12 noon. Apply by letter to: DNR Fisheries, Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 360 Cedar Street, Metter, GA 30439. Deer [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM CLAXTON Take U.S. Hwy Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8; Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. 280 east for 8.5 miles; turn right on Old Sun- Beverly Tract (a designated Archery Only Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28 [Sign-In]. No bury Rd.; go 1 mile and turn left on Area Area): Sept. 11Jan. 1; furbearer season. Pigeons and pen-raised Line Rd.; go 0.3 miles, PFA on right. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; quail may be used for training pointing, Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 1. Turkey Mar. 26May 15. flushing and retrieving dogs in designated areas. 41 FALL LINE SANDHILLS NA (1576 acres) Region 4 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during Jan. 8. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15. firearms deer season; furbearer dog training Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: Turkey Mar. 26May 15. allowed (see page 28). Aug. 78 (2010), Mar. 56, May 2829, Jun. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping allowed. 1819, Jul. 910; hunter orange required; no 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. Sign-In required for deer and turkey only on dogs allowed [Sign-In]. Special Regulations No camping. Vaughter Tract. Special Regulations Archery-only for deer DIRECTIONS FROM BUTLER To East Tract: DIRECTIONS FROM ELBERTON This WMA con- and feral hog except that legal firearms may From the intersection of Hwy 96 and Hwy 19, sists of 5 separate tracts in Elbert Co. Beverly be used during Special Hog Hunts. go west 2.6 miles to Taylor County Industrial Tract: Take GA Hwy 72 east 5 miles; turn DIRECTIONS FROM NEWTON Take Hwy 37 Park; turn right; kiosk is immediately on the north on Pearl Mill Rd.; go 1.5 miles to area. north 8 miles; turn left on Jericho Rd.; area left side of the road. To West Tract: From the Elbert Tract: Take GA Hwy 72 east 10 miles is on right. intersection of Hwy 96 and Hwy 19, go west to Bobby Brown State Park Rd.; turn south, 10.7 miles; turn left on Kel Foster Rd. At fork, 40 area is east of road. Heardmont Tract: Take GA Hwy 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl EVANS COUNTY PFA (400 acres) Region 6 bear right. Entrance is 1/4 mile on the left. Mill Rd.; bear right on Heardmont Rd.; turn right on Johnsontown Rd.; follow to area. Waterfowl Pickens Tract: Take GA Hwy 77 north 1.5 Adult/Child: Nov. 27, Dec. 11; Quota 3 miles; turn right on Ruckersville Rd.; go 10 [Sign-In]; Page 42 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 42 FISHING CREEK WMA (2,900 acres) Region 3 DIRECTIONS FROM DOUGLAS Take Hwy 441 and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins north 20 miles; turn right onto Hwy 107; go and campsites may be reserved by calling the 8 miles to WMA sign on left. park office at (706) 663-4858. Applicable Deer fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be 45 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 [Sign-In]; FLINT RIVER WMA (2,300 acres) Region 5 closed to the general public Dec. 78. ATVs prohibited. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 DIRECTIONS FROM PINE MOUNTAIN Take U.S. [Sign-In]; Deer 27 south to GA 354; turn left, go 2.9 miles Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 1 Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. to park. [Sign-In]. 11Oct. 10, Nov. 27Dec. 19 [Sign-In]; 48 Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless/ Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Wheelchair Hunters Only: Oct. 2223 GERMANY CREEK WMA (1,200 acres) Region 3 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during [Sign-In]; firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. Deer allowed (see page 28). 46, 1820; Quota 35 [Check-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8; Waterfowl Wed. and Sat. only during State Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; Season on waterfowl impoundments; Shoot- Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 1. ing hours until 12 noon. 10, Oct. 1120, Oct. 24Nov. 2, Nov. 716, Turkey Mar. 26May 15. DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON Take Hwy Nov. 2125, Dec. 20Feb. 28. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 44 East 12.8 miles to O'Hara-Standard Rd.; Quail Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State holi- 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during turn right; at end turn left on Jones Chapel days during small game dates after Nov. 13. firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training and continue to area. Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 1119, Nov. 25, allowed (see page 28). DIRECTIONS TO WATERFOWL AREA FROM Dec. 20Jan. 8. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping on area. LINCOLNTON Take Hwy 79 eight miles to Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: Access by boat only. Unauthorized motor Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go 1.5 Aug. 38 (2010), Mar. 16, 813, May 17 vehicles prohibited on area. miles to sign on right. 22, Jun. 1419; hunter orange required; no DIRECTIONS FROM THOMSON Access only by dogs allowed [Sign-In]. boat (nearest boat ramp is Raysville Bridge 43 FLAT CREEK PFA AND STATE PARK (850 acres) Region 4 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks on GA Hwy 43 approximately 12 miles with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams north of Thomson). The area is to the east are legal. Each wheelchair hunter may bring of bridge access. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 an attendant (if needed) who may provide [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. 49 assistance but not hunt. DIRECTIONS FROM VIENNA Take Hwy 27 to GRAND BAY WMA (8,700 acres) Region 6 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Hwy 230, turn right; go 1 mile; veer left on 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during River Rd. and go 6 miles to entrance sign. Deer deer hunts. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1112, 2526, 46 Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18; Oct. 917; Nov. 25 Jan. 8. FORT YARGO STATE PARK (1,814 acres) Region 2 Oct. 23, 2324, Nov. 67, 2021, 2728, Dec. 1112, 2526 [Sign-In]; Waterfowl Nov. 20, 27; Quota 3 parties; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. Wed. and Sat. only during state season ex- Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 30Dec. 1; 1819 [Check-In]; cept during quota waterfowl hunts. Shoot- Quota 65 [Check-In]. No limit. Feral hogs Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 910 ing hours until 12 noon. Apply by letter for may be taken; no limit. [Check-In]; quota waterfowl hunts by Oct. 15 to: Flat SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1617 [Check-In]; Creek Waterfowl Hunt, Fort Valley Game pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 29. Oct. 3031, Nov. 1314, Dec. 45, 1819, Mgmt., 1014 MLK Blvd., Fort Valley, GA Hunt participants will be charged a $30 non- Jan. 12 [Sign-In]. 31030. Maximum of 3 persons per party on refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee and Turkey quota waterfowl hunts. a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and Adult/Child: Apr. 23, Apr. 910 [Check-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM PERRY Take U.S. Hwy 41 campsites may be reserved by calling the park General Hunt: Apr. 1617 [Sign-In]. south across Flat Creek. Park is on left. office at (770) 867-3489. Applicable fees will Small Game Aug. 15, 2122, 2829, Sept. apply. All other Park facilities will be closed 45, 1112, 2526, Oct. 23, Oct. 2324, 44 FLAT TUB WMA (3,597 acres) Region 6 to the general public Nov. 30Dec. 1. ATVs Oct. 3031, Nov. 67, 1314, 2021, 2728, prohibited. Dec. 45, 1112, 1819, 2526, Jan. 12, DIRECTIONS FROM WINDER Take GA Hwy 81 89, 1516, 2223, 2930, Feb. 56, 1213, Deer south 1 mile. Park entrance on left. 1920, 2627. Fox squirrel hunting prohib- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 [Sign-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 [Sign-In]; 47 FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT STATE PARK (9,049 acres) Region 4 ited. Pigeons and pen-reared quail may be used for training pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in designated areas only (see page 28). No furbearer season. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Nov. 21, Dec. Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 78; Quota Alligators Sept. 45, 1112, 1819, 2526, 25Jan. 9 [Sign-In]. 200 [Check-In]. Hunters must harvest one and Oct. 23 in accordance with rules and Turkey Mar. 26May 15, [Sign-In]. antlerless deer before they are allowed to regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. harvest a buck on the first day. No limit. Waterfowl Sat. and Sun. only during state SPECIAL REGULATIONS No ATVs allowed Feral hogs may be taken; no limit. season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. on WMA. Small game hunters are required SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend SPECIAL REGULATIONS Harvested deer must to wear hunter orange during firearms deer pre-hunt meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 6. be removed from the area whole (no field- hunts. No camping on WMA. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 dressing). Outboard motors in waterfowl non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee impoundments limited to 10 hp or less. Page 44 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 55 No firearms hunting, except for doves and 29, June 1419; hunter orange required; no small game, within designated archery only dogs allowed [Sign-In]. HORSE CREEK WMA (8,100 acres) Region 6 areas. No ATVs or motorcycles allowed on DIRECTIONS FROM RICHLAND Take Hwy 27 area. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunt- west toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to first Deer ing and Fishing Permit may be substituted paved road; turn right and go 3 miles; turn Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1121, Sept. 26 for WMA license. Hiking trail from check left and go 1 mile to first dirt road on right; Oct. 7, Oct. 11Nov. 1 [Sign-In]; station closed to hikers during firearms deer turn right and proceed to check station. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 2325 hunts. Federal lands within WMA may be closed for military training. DIRECTIONS FROM VALDOSTA Take U.S. 221 north 8 miles; turn left on Knights Academy 52 HARD LABOR CREEK STATE PARK (5,804 acres) Region 3 [Check-In]; Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct. 910 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 36 [Sign-In]; Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on right; follow Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 23: Quota Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1113 signs to check station. 250 [Check-In]. Feral hogs may be taken; [Check-In]; Dec. 911 [Sign-In]. no limit. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. 50 GRIFFIN RIDGE WMA (5,600 acres) Region 7 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 1. 10, Nov. 79, Nov. 14Dec. 7, Dec. 12Feb. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 non- 28. Pigeons and pen-reared quail may be Deer refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee and used for training pointing, flushing and re- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 6, Oct. a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and trieving dogs in designated areas (see page 1015 [Sign-In]; campsites may be reserved by calling the park 28). Furbearer dog training allowed (see Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 79; office at (706) 557-3001. Applicable fees will page 28). Quota 100 [Sign-In]; apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to Alligator May be hunted during open ar- Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. the general public Nov. 23. ATVs prohibited. chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator 2931 [Check-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM I-20 From Exit 105 turn season in accordance with rules and regula- Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1113; Quota 100 north on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to Rut- tions pursuant to alligator hunting. [Sign-In]. Dec. 911; Quota 100 [Check-In]. ledge, follow signs. DIRECTIONS FROM JACKSONVILLE Take Hwy Turkey 117 east 6 miles; turn right at sign; then turn 53 Adult/Child: Mar. 2627; Quota 25 [Check-In]; Apply by Feb. 1. HART COUNTY WMA (1,000 acres) Region 2 right at information board; follow road to check station. General Hunt: Apr. 28, Apr. 1622, Apr. 30May 6; Quota 25 [Check-In]. Deer Small Game Aug. 15Sept. 10, Oct. 1627, Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8; 56 J. L. LESTER WMA (477 acres) Region 1 Nov. 19, Nov. 14Dec. 7, Dec. 12Feb. 28. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; No furbearer season. Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 16Nov. 17; Deer Alligators Sept. 11Oct. 3 in accordance Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1821. Archery/Either Sex: Nov. 2026, Dec. 24 with rules and regulations pursuant to al- Turkey Mar. 26May 15. Jan. 5 [Sign-In]; ligator hunting. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No ATVs or horses 10, Nov. 22Feb. 28. Furbearer dog train- 910; Quota 20 [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. allowed on area. No vehicles allowed beyond ing allowed (see page 28). Pigeons and pen- 10. designated parking areas. River access al- reared quail may be used to train pointing, Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. lowed. Check-In and camping only at Foun- flushing and retrieving dogs in designated Small Game & Furbearers tain Hole Camping Area. See quota hunt area (see page 28). Rabbit Hunts: Jan. 8, Feb. 25; Quota 5 par- application instructions (page 32). Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Nov. 25Jan. 8. ties. Maximum of 3 hunters/party. Limit 3 DIRECTIONS FROM LUDOWICI Take U.S. 301 DIRECTIONS FROM HARTWELL Take Hwy 77 rabbits/person and 8 rabbits/party. south 2 miles. The area is on the right (north) south 1.5 miles; turn left onto Liberty Rd.; Quail Hunts: Jan. 7, Feb. 26; Quota 7 par- of highway. First road south of DOT weigh go 4 miles to the end of the pavement at ties. Maximum of 2 hunters/party. Limit 6 station. Cedar Creek; the area lies to the south. quail/person and 12 quail/party. Apply by Oct. 15 for rabbit and quail hunts. 51 HANNAHATCHEE WMA (5,095 acres) Region 5 54 HILTONIA TRACT (500 acres) Region 3 See quota hunt application instructions (page 32). Pigeons and pen-reared quail may used for training pointing, flushing and retrieving Deer Deer dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Rabbit Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 dogs may be used on the bird dog training [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]; area. Training Season: Aug. 1Oct. 7, Oct. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915, Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 13Jan. 11Nov. 18, Nov. 27Dec. 22, Jan. 6, Jan. Dec. 27Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; 15 [Sign-In]. 9Feb. 24, Feb. 27Mar. 19 except during Firearms/Bucks Only: Oct. 1831, Nov. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. scheduled field trials. Field trial schedule is 1528 [Sign-In]; Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28. No furbearer posted at check station or call (706) 295-6041. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1617, Nov. season. Dove Adult/Child: Sept. 4, 11, 18. 1314, Dec. 1826 [Sign-In]. Dove Sept. 419, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Jan. 8. Waterfowl State season except Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM HILTONIA Take GA Hwy during field trials and deer hunts. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 24 west 2.7 miles to Hurst Church Rd.; turn SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during left and go 0.7 mile to Sandy Church Rd. DIRECTIONS FROM CEDARTOWN South of Ce- firearms deer hunts. Take Sandy Ridge Rd. 1.2 miles to Mt. Pleas- dartown at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S. 27, Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 5Jan. 8. ant Rd. to enter area. go north mile on U.S. 27 to Cason Rd.; Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: turn right and go 4.3 miles to check station. Aug. 38 (2010), Mar. 16, 813, May 24 www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 45 georgia public hunting opportunities 57 JOE KURZ WMA (3,700 acres) Region 4 LAKE RUSSELL WMA 60 (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (17,300 acres) Region 2 veloped areas. Areas within Eufaula 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. 11Oct. be found at various points along the lake 1126, Nov. 1421 [Sign-In]; 7, Oct. 1215 [Sign-In]; shore. Directions to and maps of the vari- Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex & Bear: ous tracts can be obtained from: the Albany 2730, Nov. 1013; Quota 100 [Check-In]. Oct. 911 [Check-In]; Game Management Office, 2024 Newton Turkey Firearms/Ladies & Honorary License Rd., Albany, GA 31701; (229) 430-4254 and Mar. 26Apr. 3, Apr. 917; Quota 25 Holders Only/Either Sex & Bear: Nov. 57 maps may be printed from gohuntgeorgia.com. [Check-In]; [Check-In]; 63 Adult/Child: May 715; Quota 25 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Nov. 2427 [Check-In]. Apply between Feb. 128. See [Check-In]; LITTLE SATILLA WMA (18,920 acres) Region 7 quota hunt application instructions (page Primitive Weapons/Either Sex & Bear: 32). Dec. 30Jan. 1 [Check-In]. Deer Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 10, Sept. 27Oct. 25, Oct. 31Nov. 8, Nov. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. [Sign-In]; 22Feb. 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person/day. 10, Oct. 16Nov. 3, Nov. 822, Nov. 28 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Limit 6 quail/person/day or 12 quail/party/ Dec. 28, Jan. 2Feb. 28. [Sign-In]; day. DIRECTIONS FROM GAINESVILLE Take Hwy 365 Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 15 Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25 north; take Toccoa/Lavonia exit, stay on Hwy [Sign-In]. Jan. 8. 365; go 1.8 miles, turn right on Rock Rd.; go Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks 0.7 mile, turn left on Dicks Hill Pkwy.; go 2.4 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams miles, turn right on Ayersville Rd. by the Mil- 28. Furbearers dog training allowed (see are legal. liken plant; go 0.9 mile, turn left on Check page 28). DIRECTIONS FROM WOODBURY Take Hwy 85 Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile to check station on left. Dove Sept. 419, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Jan. 8. north for 7.5 miles to Gay; turn right at red DIRECTIONS FROM PATTERSON Take U.S. light; check station is 2.7 miles on left. 58 JOHN'S MOUNTAIN WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (24,849 acres) Region 1 61 LAKE SEMINOLE WMA (15,680 acres) Region 5 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8; Hwy 32 east 8 miles; turn left at check station sign. 64 LULA BRIDGE TRACT (513 acres) Region 2 Deer & Bear Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11Oct. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 15. Waterfowl Only Statewide Season. 15 [Sign-In]; Turkey Mar. 26May 15. DIRECTIONS FROM GAINESVILLE Take U.S. Firearms/Adult/Child, Honorary License Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Hwy 365 north 7 miles from Exit 24; turn Holders & Ladies/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during left on GA Hwy 52; go 3 miles; cross Chat- 2931 [Check-In]; firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training tahoochee River; turn right into boat ramp Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either allowed (see page 28). parking lot. Sex Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 2327 ALLIGATOR may be hunted during open ar- 65 [Check-In]. chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator Turkey Mar. 26Apr. 1, Apr. 28; Quota season in accordance with rules and regula- MAYHAW WMA (4,700 acres) Region 5 75 [Sign-In]; General Hunt: Apr. 9May 15 tions pursuant to alligator hunting. [Sign-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No hunting within Deer Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 200 yards of a house, dock, building, or other Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 10, Oct. 1627, Nov. 121, Nov. 28Feb. 28. structure, or a developed recreation area (i.e. [Sign-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. beach, campground, boat ramp, etc.). Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 DIRECTIONS FROM CALHOUN Take Hwy DIRECTIONS Contact the Albany Game Man- [Sign-In]; 136C north 6 miles to Sugar Valley; turn agement Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 1621, Oct. 25 left and go 6 miles to Lake Marvin; check GA 31701, (229) 430-4254. Nov. 11, Nov. 15Dec. 2, Dec. 616, Dec. station is at The Pocket. 20Jan. 6, Jan. 1015 [Sign-In]; 59 KEG CREEK WMA (800 acres) Region 3 62 LAKE WALTER F. GEORGE WMA Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2224, Nov. 12 (1,200 acres) Region 5 14, Dec. 35, Dec. 1719, Jan. 79 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 1 Turkey Mar. 26May 15. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers (shotguns & firearms deer hunts. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. archery only) Aug. 15Feb. 28. Feral hogs SPECIAL REGULATIONS No waterfowl hunt- Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. may be taken with shotgun only during ing on MARSH pond on north end of Wil- Furbearer dog training allowed (see page 28). small-game season. loughby tract. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping on area. Alligator May be hunted during open ar- DIRECTIONS FROM COLQUITT Firetower Tract DIRECTIONS FROM POLLARDS CORNER Take chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator is 1 mile west of Colquitt on Hwy 91. Wil- Hwy 47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side season in accordance with rules and regula- loughby and Oldhouse tracts: From Colquitt of Hwy. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. take U.S. 27 North to first paved road; turn Waterfowl Waterfowl hunting permitted on left and go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and portions of lake in Georgia, except within 200 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check station is yards of a public park, road, cabin, or other de- located near entrance to Willoughby tract. Page 46 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities 66 McDUFFIE PFA (600 acres) Region 3 72 closed to the general public Dec. 45. ATVs prohibited. OAKY WOODS WMA (19,401 acres) Region 4 DIRECTIONS FROM I-20 IN THOMSON From DOVE Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 19, 16. Exit 175, go north on HWY 150 for 8 miles; DEER WATERFOWL Dec. 4, 11, 18. Designated turn left on Mistletoe Rd. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 ponds only. Shooting hours until 12 noon. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open. 70 MONTEZUMA BLUFFS NATURAL AREA (500 acres) Region 5 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. 915; Quota 300 [Sign-In]. Apply by Sept. 10; see quota hunt application instructions DIRECTIONS FROM THOMSON Take U.S. HWY DEER Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: (page 32); 278 east for 5.6 miles; turn right on Ellington Nov. 1Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 1319, Jan. 17 Airline Rd.; go 2.8 miles and turn right on TURKEY Archery Only: May 115 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]; Fish Hatchery Rd. SMALL GAME Aug. 15Oct. 31, Jan. 16Feb. Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two 67 McGRAW FORD WMA Waterfowl Statewide Season (2,255 acres) Region 1 28. No furbearer season. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only Quality Bucks with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams are legal. Montezuma Bluff Natural Area Days: Dec. 14 [Check-In]. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. 10, Oct. 16Nov. 11, Nov. 2029, Dec. DEER & BEAR Archery/Either Sex & Bear: contains rare species and sensitive habitats. 530, Jan. 8Feb. 28. Sept. 11Dec. 5, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. To protect these resources, vehicular access DIRECTIONS FROM PERRY Take HWY 127 east TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. is limited to boat landing road. No ATVs or 8 miles to HWY 247; turn right; go 1 mile; SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. horses allowed. turn left on Oaky Woods Rd. At fork veer 10, Dec. 625, Jan. 2Feb. 28. DIRECTIONS FROM MONTEZUMA Take HWY right and go 1.7 miles to check station. DOVE Sept. 419, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Jan. 8. 49 north 1 mile to boat landing road; turn 73 SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. No left; area lies along river bluff north and south horse or bicycle use before 10:00 a.m. during of Boat Landing Road. OCMULGEE WMA (22,343 acres) Region 4 deer archery and turkey season. 71 DIRECTIONS FROM BALLGROUND From jct. of Bus. HWY 5 and HWY 372 travel 2.1 miles MOODY FOREST NATURAL AREA DEER (3,500 acres) Region 6 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 east to Sign-In on right across from intersec- [Sign-In]; tion with Conns Creek Rd. DEER Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 1Dec. 15 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. 915; [Sign-In]. Quota 300 [Sign-In]. Apply by Sept. 10; See 68 MEAD FARM (200 acres) Region 3 TURKEY quota hunt application instructions (page 32); Adult/Child: Mar. 2627 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 612, Dec. General Hunt: Mar. 28Apr. 3, Apr. 911, 1117 [Sign-In]; DEER Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 1618, 2325 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two [Sign-In]. SQUIRREL Adult/Child: Dec. 1819, 2526 Days: Nov. 2427 [Check-In]. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15. [Sign-In]. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. BEAR Firearms: Oct. 23 [Check-In]. SMALL GAME Aug. 15Feb. 28. Pigeons and SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. pen-raised quail may be used for training Check for prescribed burn info and Sign-In SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in at kiosk on East River Road. Parking allowed 10, Oct. 1621, Oct. 24Nov. 4, Nov. 13 designated areas (see page 28). No furbearer only in designated parking areas. 22, Nov. 28Dec. 9, Dec. 18Feb. 28. hunting. DIRECTIONS FROM BAXLEY Go 7 miles north SPECIAL REGULATIONS Bear hunters must DOVE Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25 on U.S. 1. Turn right on Lenox Rd., go 4.2 wear 500 square inches of hunter orange. Jan. 8. miles. Turn left on Davis Landing Rd., go No hog hunting during bear hunts. Westlake WATERFOWL Wed. and Sat. during state 2.3 miles. Turn left on East River Rd., go 0.8 Tract is archery equipment only for managed season; Shooting hours until 12 noon. miles to kiosk. deer hunt dates. November dates are adult/child only. DIRECTIONS FROM COCHRAN Take U.S. 23 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Foot traffic only. north, turn left on Red Dog Farm Road; go DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take HWY 4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right and 56 north 3.5 miles, turn right on Cates Mead follow signs to check station. Rd.; go 3.8 miles, turn left on Seven Oaks Rd.; entrance is 0.8 mile on left. CELEBRATE NATIONAL HUNTING & FISHING DAY 69 MISTLETOE STATE PARK (1920 acres) Region 3 DEER Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 45; Quota 75 [Check-In]. Hunters may harvest two deer. Feral hogs may be taken; no limit. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 3. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 541-0321. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be Saturday, September 25, 2010 The U.S. Congress and President Nixon established National Hunting & Fishing (NHF) Day 36 years ago to recognize hunters and anglers for the time and money, more than a billion dollars each year, they donate to wildlife conservation programs. 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.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 47 georgia public hunting opportunities G UM SWAMP CREEK TRACT (475 acres) on Liberty Church Rd.; go 7.5 miles to check SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters on Ossabaw Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. station. Island WMA will be required to furnish 11Oct. 8 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM EATONTON Go east 14.7 their own boat transportation to & from Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. miles on GA Hwy 16 to the Oconee River; the Island. Limited docking space is avail- Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15 continue 1.3 miles to Georgia Power Co. Rd.; able; some boats may have to stream anchor. Sept. 10, Oct. 9Feb. 28. Pigeons and turn left and follow signs for 3 miles to check All hunter access to the Island will be over the pen-reared quail may be used to train station. dock facilities at Newell Creek on the south pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in open fields (see page 28). Dog training allowed only in open fields July 1Aug. 31, Nov. 1Mar. 15. 75 OHOOPEE DUNES NATURAL AREA (2,500 acres) Region 6 end of the Island. Hunters may not enter upon Ossabaw Island until 12:01 a.m. EST one-day prior to hunt. Hunters may checkin at 9:00 a.m. EST one-day prior to hunt SPECIAL REGULATIONS No bear hunting. Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 & camps must be removed by 12:00 noon DIRECTIONS FROM COCHRAN Take Hwy 26 [Sign-In]. on the day following the hunt. One person to Hwy 126 (Airport Rd.); go 5.9 miles; Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. from each campsite must check-in and upon turn left onto Rebie Rd.; go 0.3 miles; turn Small Game Aug. 15Feb. 28. No furbearer leaving check-out from the campsite at the left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd.; go 0.5 miles, season. check-in station. No motorized vehicles al- entrance on left. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Ohoopee Dunes Nat- lowed & only permitted activities allowed. ural Area contains rare species and sensitive Mail Adult/Child deer hunt applications (by 74 OCONEE WMA (4,800 acres) Region 3 habitats. To protect these resources vehicu- Sept. 15) & hog hunt applications/letters (by lar access is limited. No ATVs or horses are Dec. 1) to Georgia Wildlife Resources Diviallowed on the area. Dogs prohibited from sion, Game Management, One Conserva- Deer Mar. 1Nov. 1. tion Way, Brunswick, GA 31520. Apply for Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8, Nov. DIRECTIONS FROM SWAINSBORO From jct. of special feral hog hunts using restrictions & 15Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; U.S. 1 and U.S. 80, take U.S. 80 west 6 miles application guidelines that apply to WMA Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 to kiosk on north side of Hwy. quota deer hunts. [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS Access only by boat; nearest 76 Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Nov. 14 [Sign-In]. OLIVER BRIDGE WMA (1,560 acres) Region 6 ramp is at Ft. McAllister State Park, approximately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill. Turkey 78 Mar. 26Apr. 1, Apr. 28; Quota 30 Deer [Sign-In]; Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 OTTING TRACT WMA (700 acres) Region 1 General Hunt: Apr. 9May 15 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Deer & Bear Archery/Either Sex & Bear: 8, Nov. 15Feb. 28. [Sign-In]; Sept. 11Dec. 5, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. Dove Sept. 4; Quota 40. Apply Aug. 1-15. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2331, Nov. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. See quota hunt application instructions (page 2028 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 32). A self-addressed stamped envelope must Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. 10, Dec. 625, Jan. 2Feb. 28. Furbearer dog be included to receive permit. General Hunt: Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. training allowed (see page 28). Sept. 11, 18, Nov. 25Jan. 8. 22, Nov. 119, Nov. 29Feb. 28. DIRECTIONS FROM CLOUDLAND Take Hwy Waterfowl (Dan Denton Waterfowl Area) SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs and camping 157 north 2.1 miles. The property is north Federal Youth Waterfowl Saturday (only prohibited. of Hwy 157. Youth under 16 years of age can hunt). DIRECTIONS FROM STATESBORO From Veteran's 79 Adult/Child: Nov. 27--both adult and Memorial Pkwy. and GA 24 intersection go youth (under 18 years of age) may hunt; Quo- east on GA 24 toward Oliver for approximately PARADISE PFA (1,300 acres) Region 6 ta 3 parties for Impoundment 1 [Sign-In]. 12.5 miles to the WMA entrance on right. No Quota for Impoundment 3 [Sign-In]. Apply between Oct. 115. See quota hunt application instructions (page 32). General Waterfowl Hunt: Sat. only during 77 OSSABAW ISLAND HERITAGE PRESERVE (9,000 acres) Region 7 Dove Adult/Child: Sept. 4, 11, 18 [Sign-In]. General Hunt: Oct. 9, 13, 16, Nov. 27, Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Jan. 1, 5, 8. State Duck Season after Nov. 30; Quota 3 Deer Waterfowl Dec. 16, Jan. 6, 20 [Sign-In]. parties/hunt for Impoundment 1. No Quota Archery/Either Sex: Oct. 2123; Quota 100 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Dove hunting in desig- for Impoundment 3 [Sign-In]. No hunting [Check-In]; nated fields only; shooting hours follow state on Herndon Pond. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 46; regulations. Waterfowl hunting in designated SPECIAL REGULATIONS Waterfowl Sign-In Quota 100 [Check-In]; areas only, shooting hours until 12 noon. is located on the west side of the Oconee Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Nov. DIRECTIONS FROM TIFTON Take U.S. Hwy 82 River on the north side of GA Hwy 16. No 2527; Quota 75 [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. east for 8 miles to Brookfield. Turn right on fishing or hunting (other than ducks, geese 15; see quota hunt application instructions Whitley Rd.; take first left on Brookfield-Nash- and archery deer hunting during statewide (page 32); ville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to entrance on left. archery and Primitive weapons season) on Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 79, Dec. 911; 80 managed waterfowl impoundments. Water- Quota 100 [Check-In]. fowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee Feral Hog Jan. 2022, Feb. 2426; Quota PAULDING FOREST WMA (25,707 acres) Region 1 River between Wallace Dam and GA Hwy 100 [Check-In]. Apply by Dec. 1. Hunt- 16. Wheelchair accessible blind on Pond 1 ers must wear at least 500 square inches of Deer may be reserved by calling (770) 918-6416. hunter orange as an outer garment above the Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 15 DIRECTIONS FROM GREENSBORO Turn south waist. See quota hunt application instruc- [Sign-In]; from Hwy 278 onto Walnut St. (Veazey Rd.) tions (page 32). Firearms/Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two at caution light; go 7.1 miles and turn right Days: Nov. 1821, Dec. 1619 [Check-In]. Page 48 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 10, Oct. 16Nov. 16, Nov. 22Dec. 14, Dec. 82 PENHOLOWAY SWAMP WMA (4,269 acres) Region 7 Small Game Aug. 15Sept. 10, Oct. 16 Nov. 15, Nov. 21Dec. 7, Dec. 13Feb. 28. No furbearer season. 20Feb. 28. Pigeons and pen-raised quail Deer Dove Sept. 419, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Dec. may be used for training pointing, flushing Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1122, Sept. 27 8, Dec. 13Jan. 8. and retrieving dogs in designated areas (see Oct. 5, Oct. 17Nov. 28, Dec. 6Jan. 15 Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: page 28). Rabbit dogs may be used on the [Sign In]; Jan. 1416, Feb. 1113 [Sign-In]. Hunters bird dog training area. Bird dog training area Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 11 must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter open from Aug. 1Nov. 16, Nov. 22Dec. Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; orange as an outer garment above the waist. 14, Dec. 20Mar. 19. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 No dogs allowed. SPECIAL REGULATIONS ATVs prohibited. [Sign-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Horse and bicycle DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS At jct. of U.S. 278 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. trails and areas are closed all day during deer and Hwy 61, take U.S. 278 west 7 miles to 2426 [Check-In]; firearms season and before 10:00 a.m. dur- check station. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 79 [Check-In]; ing deer archery and turkey season. ATVs Nov. 29Dec. 5 [Sign-In]. prohibited. 81 PAULKS PASTURE WMA (16,600 acres) Region 7 Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE Take U.S. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 411 north to White; turn right on Stamp Creek 23, Sept. 27Oct. 6, Oct. 10Feb. 28. Pi- Rd.; go 3.6 miles; check station on left. Deer geons and pen-reared quail may be used for 85 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1115, Sept. 20 training pointing, flushing and retrieving 28, Oct. 37 [Sign-In]; dogs in designated areas (see page 28). Bird REDLANDS WMA (OCONEE NF) (37,500 acres) Region 3 Archery Only Area/Either Sex: Sept. 11 dogs may be trained in the areas off of Red- Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; man and Deadend Rds. Deer Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Archery Only Area Area north of Paradise Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 [Sign-In]; Park Rd. Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 1719 [Check-In]; Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters must wear at least [Sign-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Sept. 30Oct. 2 [Check 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Dec. 5, Dec. In]; Nov. 2021, Dec. 1924 [Sign In]; garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 1319, Dec. 25 DIRECTIONS FROM MT. PLEASANT Take Hwy Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Jan. 15 [Sign In]; 341 north 2 miles to Akin Rd.; turn right; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with go to end of Akin Rd.; turn left onto River 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during Buckshot Only: Dec. 1011, Dec. 1718; Rd. Entrance to WMA is 2.7 miles on right firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training Quota 50 [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. 1. See just before Paradise Park Rd. allowed (see page 28). quota hunt application instructions (page 32) Dove to apply for dog deer hunts Maximum of 10 individuals per application letter. List hunt dates in preference order. Dog deer hunting 83 PHINIZY SWAMP WMA (1,500 acres) Region 3 Adult/Child: Sept. 4; Quota 100 parties; Apply between Aug. 115; applications must be received by Aug. 15; see quota hunt ap- allowed in designated area only. Dog deer Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 1 plication instructions (page 32). A self-ad- hunters must check-in at Paulks Pasture [Sign-In]. dressed stamp envelope must be included check station prior to hunt. All dogs used in Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. to receive permit. A party consists of one the dog deer hunt must be marked with the Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. adult and up to 2 children; selected hunter's name and phone number. 28. General Hunt: Sept. 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. All vehicles used in the dog deer hunt must Waterfowl Wed. and Sat. during state sea- 25Jan. 8. display permit in the windshield or on vehicle son. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. WATSON'S SPRING AREA dash. A copy of the permit must be carried SPECIAL REGULATION Camping prohibited. Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. 11 on person while hunting. The WMA will DIRECTIONS FROM AUGUSTA From I-520 Dec. 5, Dec. 26Jan. 1. be closed to all users during dog deer hunts exit south on Hwy 56 spur (Doug Barnard Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. except to hunters with a valid quota permit. Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA entrance sign Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. adjacent to Augusta Wastewater Treatment 28. Furbearers dog training allowed (see Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Facility; or from I-520, exit north on Hwy page 28). 10, Oct. 16Nov. 11, Nov. 22Dec. 8, Dec. 56 spur (D. Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 miles SPECIAL REGULATIONS No hunting on Dyars 1215, Jan. 16Feb. 28. and turn right on Gravel Pit Rd. WMA at Pasture MARSH pond. Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: end of road. DIRECTIONS FROM GREENSBORO Take GA Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters must wear at Hwy 15 north 9 miles; check station on left. least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. Dove Sept. 416, Oct. 917, Nov. 25Dec. PINE LOG WMA 84 Waterfowl Statewide Season (14,054 acres) Region 1 Deer & Bear 86 RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK (2,508 acres) Region 3 9, Dec. 1216, Dec. 19Jan. 8. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11Oct. Deer Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 78; Gen- SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping prohibited 15 [Sign-In]; eral Quota 60, Wheelchair-Only Quota 20 on area. Horseback riding is prohibited dur- Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex [Check-In]. Feral hogs may be taken; no limit. ing deer hunts. Deer Last Day: Nov. 1720; Quota 750 SPECIAL REGULATIONS All hunters must Archery Only Area Area east of U.S. Hwy [Check-In]; attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on 341. Firearms/Buck Only & Bear: Dec. 912 Dec. 6. All hunters will be charged a $30 DIRECTIONS FROM BRUNSWICK Take U.S. [Check-In]. non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt Hwy 341 north 8 miles to check station on left. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. fee. Wheelchair hunters only must apply www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 49 georgia public hunting opportunities by letter by Oct. 20 to: Wheelchair Hunt, RBR State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635. Cabins and campsites 89 RIVER BEND WMA (3,500 acres) Region 6 may be reserved by calling the park office at Deer (706) 213-2045. Applicable fees will apply. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1130, Oct. 48 ATVs prohibited except for wheelchair [Sign-In]; entrance is on left approx. 0.9 mile after crossing the Ochlocknee River Bridge. 91 ROCKY MOUNTAIN PFA (3,000 acres) Region 1 ARCHERY ONLY AREA hunters. Firearms/Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. 11 DIRECTIONS FROM ELBERTON Take Hwy 77 Sex: Oct. 23 [Check-In]; Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. north 1.5 miles. Turn right on Ruckersville Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Oct. Turkey Archery Only: Mar. 26May 15 Rd., go 8 miles; park entrance on right. 2324 [Check-In]; [Sign-In]. 87 RICH MOUNTAIN WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (22,097 acres) Region 1 Firearms /Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Days: Nov. 46 [Check-In]. Dec. 911 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game Archery Only: Aug. 15Feb. 28. Feral Hogs may be taken during deer hunts only. Waterfowl Deer & Bear Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Antioch Lake: Statewide season, Mon.Sat. Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11Oct. 10, Oct. 921, Oct. 25Nov. 2, Nov. 7Dec. during January only [Sign-In]; 13 [Sign-In]; 7, Dec. 12Feb. 28. Heath Lake (Angler Haven Dr.): Statewide Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Alligators May be hunted during open ar- season [Sign-In]. Deer Last Two Days: Oct. 1517, Nov. chery deer dates concurrent with the alligator SPECIAL REGULATIONS Daily use fee (per ve- 2427 [Check-In]. season in accordance with rules and regula- hicle) required for all users. Waterfowl hunt- Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. tions pursuant to alligator hunting. ers only may use firearms. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Dove Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 917, Nov. 25 DIRECTIONS FROM ROME Take U.S. 27 north 10, Oct. 18Nov. 22, Nov. 28Feb. 28. Dec. 7, Dec. 12Jan. 8. 10.4 miles; turn left on Sikes Storey Rd.; go CARTECAY TRACT Waterfowl Waterfowl may be hunted on 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas Valley Rd.; Deer & BEAR Archery Only/Either Sex impoundment and its surrounding roads/ go 5.4 miles to entrance. & Bear: Sept. 11Dec. 5, Dec. 26Jan. 1 dikes until noon only on Wed., Sat., and [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. 92 Sun. during statewide season. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No WMA access from ROGERS WMA (3,500 acres) Region 7 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. I-16. 10, Dec. 625, Jan. 2Feb. 28. DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN Take I-16 east to Deer Special Regulations On Cartecay Tract, Exit 58 (Hwy 199); turn south and go 0.3 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed miles; road to check station is on right. [Sign-In]; before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear and turkey seasons. No camping. Special Regulations ATVs prohibited on all tracts. 90 RIVER CREEK, The Rolf & Alexandra Kauka WMA (2,437 acres) Region 5 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 16Nov. 25, Nov. 28Dec. 14 [Sign-In]; Still hunting DIRECTIONS FROM ELLIJAY Take Hwy 515 Deer only; north 7 miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 2627 [Sign-In]; go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station. 2026, Oct. 1824 [Sign-In]; Still hunting only; Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. Dog Hunting/Either Sex: Dec. 15 & 18 88 RICHMOND HILL WMA (7,400 acres) Region 7 1013, Dec. 811; Quota 30 [Check-In]; [Sign-In]; Firearms/Adult/Child/Quality Buck & Dog Hunting/Buck Only: Dec. 22 & 25 Antlerless: Dec. 2628; Quota 30 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]. Deer Apply by Dec. 1. See quota hunt application Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 instructions (page 32). Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. [Sign-In]; Turkey Furbearers dog training allowed (see page 28). Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 11 Adult/Child: Apr. 13, Apr. 1517; Quota 5 SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. All dogs Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]. Apply by Mar. 1; See quota hunt used during dog-deer hunts must be marked Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 application instructions (page 32). with dog hunter's name, address, telephone. [Sign-In]; General Quota Hunt: Apr. 29May 1; DIRECTIONS FROM HORTENSE Take Hwy Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 15 Quota 5 [Sign-In]. Apply by Mar. 1. 301 north to McKinnon. Turn left at Rogers [Sign-In]. Rabbit/Squirrel/Quail Jan. 22Feb. 6 Tract sign and cross over railroad tracks. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]. 93 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. Dove Adult/Child: Sept. 4, 11; Quota 15 Furbearers dog training allowed (see page 28). [Sign-In]. Apply by Aug. 15. See quota hunt RUM CREEK WMA (5,739 acres) Region 4 Pigeons and pen-reared quail may be used application instructions (page 32). for training pointing, flushing and retrieving Waterfowl Adult/Child: Dec. 18, Jan. Deer dogs in designated areas (see page 28). 8; Quota 3 parties, Max 3 persons/party Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1128, Oct. 36 Archery Only Areas Tracts 8, 9, 10 & 17. [Sign-In]. Apply by Dec. 1. See quota hunt [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM RICHMOND HILL Take application instructions (page 32). Ladies Only/Either Sex: Sept. 30Oct. 2 Hwy 144 east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Furbearers No season. [Sign-In]; Rd. and follow signs. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Fox squirrel hunting Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct. prohibited. Only Quality Bucks with four 89 [Sign-In]; (4) or more points (1 inch or longer) on one Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 36, Nov. 17 side of the antlers are legal. 20; Quota 200 [Check-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM THOMASVILLE Take U.S. Hwy 84 west approx. 4 miles. WMA Page 50 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities Turkey Turn right on Howard Rd.; Check Station Adult/Child: Mar. 26Apr. 3, Apr. 917; is on left (17 miles from Brunswick). Quota 25 [Check-In]; Apply between Feb. 96 SHEFFIELD WMA (3,299 acres) Region 1 95 128. May 915 [Sign-In]; see quota hunt application instructions (page 32); SAPELO ISLAND WMA (9,000 acres) Region 7 Deer Archery Only/Either Sex: Sept. 11 Dec. 5, Dec. 26Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; General Quota Hunt: Apr. 2329, Apr. 30 Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. May 6; Quota 25 [Sign-In]. Deer Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. 10, Archery/Either Sex/North End: Sept. 11 10, Dec. 625, Jan. 2Feb. 28. Furbearer dog Oct. 10Nov. 1, Nov. 715, Nov. 21Feb. 28. Oct. 5, Oct. 1015, Dec. 6Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; training allowed (see page 28). Dove Sept. 4, 11; Quota 90. Dove hunters Archery/Either Sex/South End: Nov. DIRECTIONS FROM CARTERSVILLE Take Hwy must call (478) 825-6354 between Aug. 115 46, Dec. 24; Quota 125 [Check-In]; 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell Mountain to apply for a dove hunting permit. General Dec. 6Jan. 15 [Sign-In]. Maps of open Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn Hunt: Sept. 18, Oct. 1017, Nov. 25Jan. 8. hunting areas available at the Sapelo WMA right and proceed 1.2 miles to area. Waterfowl Shooting hours are until 12 Sign-In kiosks, Brunswick DNR office, and DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS Take Hwy 61 noon on all areas. gohuntgeorgia.com; north 6.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; Lake Juliette & Youth Area: Youth Wa- Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 79; turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right terfowl Day and Wed.Sun. during State Quota 125 [Check-In]; and proceed 1.2 miles to area. Season. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 2123, Nov. MARSH pond/Adult/Child (only youth 1820; Quota 125 [Check-In]. can hunt): Dec. 11 and Jan. 8; Quota 3. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Apply between Oct. 115. See quota hunt Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Oct. 97 SILVER LAKE WMA (9,200 acres) Region 5 application instructions (page 32). 5, Oct. 1619, Oct. 24Nov. 2, Nov. 716, Deer ARCHERY ONLY AREA: BERRY CREEK Nov. 2130, Dec. 5Feb. 28. Furbearer dog Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 (Acreage has been reduced. Updated maps training allowed (see page 28). [Sign-In]; available at the check station.) Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 1 Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters must wear at [Sign-In]; [Sign-In]. least 500 square inches of hunter orange as Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 36, Dec. 29 Turkey Archery: Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. an outer garment above the waist. No dogs Jan. 1; Quota 160 [Sign-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS No waterfowl hunting allowed. Firearms/Buck Only: Nov. 20Dec. 5, Jan. west of Ebenezer Rd. except that youth may SPECIAL REGULATIONS Reservations for trans- 515 [Sign-In]. hunt waterfowl between Ebenezer and portation on state boat for Check-In hunts Turkey Juliette Roads (Youth Area). must be made through the Sapelo Island Visi- Mar. 26Apr. 3; Quota 35 [Sign-In]; DIRECTIONS FROM FORSYTH Take Hwy 18 tor Center (912) 437-3224. No reservations Adult/Child: Apr. 917; Quota 35 [Sign-In]; east 7 miles to Check Station. will be accepted until you receive your selec- Apply by Mar. 1; see quota hunt application tion notice; Visitor Center Hours: Tues.Fri. instructions (page 32); 94 SANSAVILLA WMA (16,867 acres) Region 7 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.; General Hunt: Apr. 23May 15 [Sign-In]. Closed Sunday & Monday. Stream anchorage Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Nov. may be required for hunters using their own 1, Nov. 718, Dec. 627, Jan. 23, Jan. 16 Deer boats. Hunter access is allowed only at Moses Feb. 28. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1122, Sept. 27 Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. No Alligator May be hunted during statewide Oct. 5 [Sign In]; motorized vehicles allowed on island. Hunters alligator season in accordance with rules and Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 11 may Check-In starting at 9:00 a.m. EST one regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. Jan. 15 [Sign-In]; day prior to hunt. Camps must be removed by DIRECTIONS FROM BAINBRIDGE Take Hwy 253 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 1016 12 noon on the day following each hunt. De- south 2.7 miles; go left on Ten Mile Still Rd.; [Sign-In]; partures and returns from deer hunting must travel 6 miles; turn right on Silver Lake Rd.; Firearms/Either Sex: Adult/Child: Sept. be made from Moses Hammock campsite. travel 2.9 miles; turn left onto WMA access 2426 [Check-In]; Hunters are required to stay outside the bound- road. Check station is 0.8 miles on the right. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 79 [Check-In]. aries of the safety zones. Hunting is restricted Dec. 45, Dec. 2531 [Sign-In]; to the north end of Greater Sapelo Island and Firearms/Bucks Only: Nov. 13Dec. 3 Little Sapelo Island unless otherwise indicated. [Sign-In]. FERRY RESTRICTIONS There is limited space on 98 SOAP CREEK WMA (1,000 acres) Region 3 Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. the ferry, so please limit the amount and size Deer Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. of your gear; propane fuel only; Guns must be Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 10, Oct. 17Nov. 12, Dec. 6Dec. 24, Jan. unloaded and cased for transport on ferry; No [Sign-In]; 1Feb. 28. Furbearer dog training allowed folding chairs or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Aug. 1Sept. 4. or excessively large boxes; Climbing stands [Sign-In]; Dove Sept. 419, Oct. 1017, Nov. 25Jan. 8. are OK; Coolers are limited to one 48 qt. per Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 1 FERAL HOG See page 29. guest or one 96 qt. per two guests. [Sign-In]. Special Hog Hunts: Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM SAVANNAH Take I-95 Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Hunters must wear at least 500 square south to Exit 58; turn left on GA Hwy 57; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. inches of hunter orange as an outer garment go 1 mile to flashing light; continue straight 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during above the waist. No dogs allowed. on Hwy 99, go 9.1 mi. to Landing Rd. (in firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training SPECIAL REGULATIONS No camping. Meridian); turn left and proceed to Sapelo allowed (see page 28). Archery Only Areas Archery equipment Island Visitors Center. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping prohibited. restriction for deer only. DIRECTIONS FROM LINCOLNTON Take Hwy DIRECTIONS FROM BRUNSWICK Take U.S. 79 north 2 miles. Turn right on New Peters- 341 north to Mt. Pleasant, south of Jesup; burg Rd. Sign-In board is on left. www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 51 georgia public hunting opportunities SPREWELL BLUFF 99 NATURAL AREA (1,734 acres) Region 4 TALLULAH GORGE 102 STATE PARK (2,689 acres) Region 2 104 TUCKAHOE WMA (15,100 acres) Region 3 Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 1. Deer Deer Turkey Mar. 26May 15. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 1 Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 1115, Sept. 20 Small Game & Furbearers Jan. 2Feb. 28. [Sign-In]; 28, Oct. 3Nov. 2 [Sign-In]; Furbearer dog training allowed. See page 28. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Sept. 30 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Includes Pigeon Creek [Sign-In]; Oct. 2 [Check-In]; and Nichols Tracts. No hunting in park day- Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 16Jan. 1 Firearms/Adult/Child/Either Sex: Sept. use area. Pigeon Creek Tract closed to all [Sign-In]; 1719 [Sign-In]; vehicular access. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. General Hunt: Nov. 47, Jan. 68 DIRECTIONS FROM THOMASTON TO SPREWELL 26 [Sign-In]. [Check-In]. Nov. 25Dec. 5 [Sign-In]. BLUFF TRACT Take Hwy 36 west 6 miles to Bear Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.; turn left Archery: Sept. 11Dec. 5 [Sign-In]; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. and follow paved road to area. Primitive Weapons: Oct. 915 [Sign-In]; 10, Nov. 824, Dec. 6Jan. 4, Jan. 9Feb. DIRECTIONS FROM MANCHESTER TO NICHOLS Firearms: Oct. 16Dec. 5 [Sign-In]. 28. Feral hogs may be taken during small AND PIGEON CREEK TRACTS Take Hwy 190 Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. game dates after Oct. 31. Alligator hunting east 3.9 miles; turn left on paved road; go 0.1 Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. allowed on open archery deer hunting dates mile to fork; turn left; go 1.8 miles to fork 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during concurrent with the alligator season. in road; right fork to Nichols Tract; left to firearms deer hunts. Dove Sept. 410, Dec. 6Jan. 4. Pigeon Creek Tract. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Mandatory Daily SPECIAL REGULATIONS Camping in desig- Sign-In. ATVs prohibited. nated sites only. 100 STANDING BOY CREEK TRACT DIRECTIONS FROM TALLULAH FALLS Take DIRECTIONS FROM SYLVANIA Take E. (1,580 acres) Region 4 U.S. 441 north; turn right onto Jane Hurt Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek Yarn Dr.; go mile past campground, follow and Brannen's Bridge Rd., take Brannen's Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15; WMA signs. Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA Hwy 24, Mandatory Weekly Check-In. continue on Brannen's Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles 103 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Upon determination by the Commissioner that a person has vio- TOWNSEND WMA (10,876 acres) Region 7 lated this title (OCGA 27) or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to hunting Deer or trespass on or from Standing Boy Creek Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 to check station on left. TUGALOO STATE PARK 105 (393 acres) Region 2 ARCHERY ONLY AREA Tract, the Commissioner may revoke, sus- [Sign-In]; Deer pend, deny, or refuse to renew any license Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 Archery/Either Sex: Dec. 45; Quota 25 or permit, or both, required by this title [Sign-In]; [Check-In]. No limit. Feral hogs may be which is held by or has been applied for by Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Nov. 21, Dec. taken; no limit. the person, for a period of up to two years 626, Jan. 715 [Sign-In]. Special Regulations Hunters must attend following the determination of such viola- Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with pre-hunt meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 3. tion. Harvested deer will not be tagged with Buckshot Only: Dec. 12, Jan. 56; Quota Hunt participants will be charged a $30 Department tags and must be recorded on 50; [Check-In]. Apply by Sept. 1. See quota non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee the hunter's deer harvest record. Camping hunt application instructions (page 32) to and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins prohibited. ATVs prohibited. apply for dog deer hunts. Maximum of 10 and campsites may be reserved by calling the DIRECTIONS FROM COLUMBUS Take Hwy 219 individuals per application letter. List hunt park office at (706) 356-4362. Applicable north. Turn left on Old River Rd., go 1.5 dates in preference order. Dog deer hunters fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be miles. Tract on left. must check-in at kiosk on Middleton Lake closed to the general public Dec. 45. ATVs SWALLOW CREEK WMA 101 (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (19,000 acres) Region 2 Road prior to hunt. Dog deer hunting al- prohibited. lowed in designated area only. All dogs used DIRECTIONS FROM LAVONIA Take GA-328N/ in the dog deer hunt must be marked with Gumlog Rd. 4.0 mi. T. urn right at Tugaloo the selected hunter's name and phone number. State Park Rd. Deer & Bear All vehicles used in the dog deer hunt must 106 Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11Oct. display permit in the windshield or on vehicle 15 [Sign-In]; dash. A copy of the permit must be carried WALTON PUBLIC DOVE FIELD (200 acres) Region 3 Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex on person while hunting. The WMA will Deer Last Two Days: Nov. 1721, Dec. be closed to all users during dog deer hunts Deer Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 1 1519 [Check-In]. except to hunters with a valid quota permit. [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Turkey Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Small Game Oct. 15Feb. 28. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Sept. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Nov. Dove 10, Oct. 16 Nov. 15, Nov. 22Dec. 13, Dec. 30, Dec. 3Jan. 4, Jan. 7Feb. 28. Adult/Child: Sept. 4; Quota 80 parties. Ap- 20Feb. 28. Feral Hog See page 29. Special Hog Hunts: ply between Aug. 115; applications must be DIRECTIONS FROM CLEVELAND Take Hwy Mar. 110 [Sign-In]. Hunters must wear at received by Aug. 15; see quota hunt applica- 75 north 20 miles to GA 180; continue on least 500 in2 of hunter orange as an outer tion instructions (page 32). A self-addressed Hwy 75 for 1 mile and turn left at check garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. stamped envelope must be included to re- station sign. DIRECTIONS FROM LUDOWICI Take Hwy 57 ceive permit. A party consists of one adult South 4.2 miles; turn right onto Old Bar- and up to 2 children. rington Road; go 3.2 miles; Townsend WMA General Hunt: Sept. 11, 18, Oct. 1517, will be on the right along the power line. Nov. 25Jan. 8. Page 52 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations georgia public hunting opportunities BIRD DOG TRAINING Oct. 15Aug. 1; Pigeons TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]; turn right on HWY 23; travel 7 miles south; and pen-reared quail may be used for train- SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Jan. 2Feb. turn left on Ebenezer Church Rd.; go 1 mile ing pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs 28. Furbearer Dog Training Allowed (See to Check Station on right. (see page 28). page 28). 111 SPECIAL REGULATIONS No unleashed dogs SPECIAL REGULATIONS Only archery deer and except for bird dog training and dove hunt- waterfowl hunting allowed in Glovers Creek ZAHND NATURAL AREA (1,400 acres) Region 1 ing purposes. No rifles or muzzleloaders (ex- Waterfowl Area. No gasoline outboards al- cept muzzleloading shotguns) of any caliber lowed on waterfowl ponds; only hand held DEER & BEAR Archery/Either Sex & Bear: allowed. lights 6 volts or less allowed; Only Quality Sept. 11Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. DIRECTIONS FROM I-20 At Exit 101, take Bucks with at least four (4) points (1 inch TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. HWY 278 north 1.7 miles. Area is on left long or longer) on either side are legal. No SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. across from Wildlife Resources Headquarters fishing on managed waterfowl impound- 10, Jan. 2Feb. 28. adjacent to the Wildlife Resources Conserva- ments. DIRECTIONS FROM CLOUDLAND Take HWY tion Center. Additional parking on Willow DIRECTIONS FROM LAGRANGE Take GA HWY 157 north 8.2 miles; turn right on Dough- Springs Church Rd. 219 north 0.5 miles past Chattahoochee erty Gap Rd. and go 3.5 miles; Dougherty WARWOMAN WMA 107 (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (15,800 acres) Region 2 DEER & BEAR River Bridge; turn right on Old Whitley Gap Rd. becomes West Cove Rd.; Continue Rd. Follow signs to check station and kiosk. straight for 3.5 miles; Turn left on S. Cedar Lane to end of road. 109 WILSON SHOALS WMA (2,800 acres) Region 2 Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Sept. 11Oct. Enter FREE to Win Prizes 15 [Sign-In]; DEER from Yamaha,Mossberg, Special Bear Hunt: Oct. 2024 [Sign-In]; Archery/Either Sex & Bear: Oct. 229 Only bear and feral hog may be taken. [Sign-In]; Gerber & more! Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Firearms/Buck Only & Bear/Either Sex Register Sex Deer Last Day: Dec. 912, Jan. 69 Deer Last ree Days: Oct. 30Nov. 14 now-- [Check-In]. [Sign-In]; prizes will TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. TURKEY Mar. 26Apr. 1; Quota 15 [Sign-In]; be awarded SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. Apr. 2May 15 [Sign-In]. monthly! 10, Oct. 1619, Oct. 25Dec. 7, Dec. 13 SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Oct. Jan. 4, Jan. 10Feb. 28. 1, Nov. 15Feb. 28. ENTER AT www.OutdoorGearGiveaway.com DIRECTIONS FROM CLAYTON Take U.S. 441 DOVE north; turn right on Warwoman Rd.; go 3.5 Adult/Child: Sept. 4; Quota 25. Adult/ miles to Finney Creek Rd.; turn left and go Child dove hunters must call (770) 535-5700 0.2 miles to check station. between Aug. 115 to apply for permit. A party consists of one adult and up to two 108 WEST POINT WMA (10,000 acres) Region 4 children. General Hunt: Sept. 11, 18, Nov. 25Jan. 8. DIRECTIONS FROM GAINESVILLE Take HWY 2009 Forestry for Wildlife Partners DEER 365 north 11 miles; turn right on Mud Creed Archery/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. Rd.; go 1 mile, turn left; go 0.1 mile, turn The Georgia 1117, Sept. 25Oct. 13, Nov. 1321 right on Yonah Rd.; go 2.1 miles, area on left. Department of [Sign-In]; Natural Resources, 110 Honorary License Holders/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 1516 [Sign-In]; Firearms/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 2730 [Check-In]; Dec. 24 [Sign-In]; DEER YUCHI WMA (7,800 acres) Region 3 Wildlife Resources Division, proudly honors the 2009 Forestry for Primitive Weapons/Quality Buck & Ant- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8 Wildlife Partners for incorporating lerless: Dec. 1718 [Sign-In]. [Sign-In]; wildlife conservation practices into TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915 their land management goals. SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Sept. [Sign-In]; 10, Sept. 1824, Oct. 1725, Oct. 31Nov. Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1624, Nov. 12, Nov. 2230, Dec. 515, Dec. 19Feb. 28. 1214 [Sign-In]; Nov. 1921 [Check-In]; Furbearer dog training allowed. See page 28. Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 25Nov. 11; DOVE Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 17, Nov. 2530, Nov. 1518; Nov. 22Dec. 5; and Dec. 26 Dec. 515, Dec. 19Jan. 8. Jan. 1 [Sign-In]. WATERFOWL Glovers Creek Area, Daniels TURKEY Mar. 26May 15 [Sign-In]. Pond & Pond 1: Youth Waterfowl Saturday SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Feb. and Sat. only during State Season except 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during during firearms and primitive weapons deer firearms deer hunts; furbearer dog training hunts. Shooting hours until 12 noon. e allowed (see page 28). remainder of the WMA is open for waterfowl DOVE Sept. 419, Oct. 917; Nov. 25Jan. 8. hunting during small game dates concurrent SPECIAL REGULATIONS Sign-In at Check Sta- with state waterfowl season. tion on Ebenezer Church Rd. Camping in DIXIE CREEK AREA designated sites only. DEER Archery/Quality Buck & Antler- DIRECTIONS FROM WAYNESBORO Take HWY less: Sept. 11Jan. 1 [Sign-In]; 80 east 8 miles to Shell Bluff Community; www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 53 20102011 quota hunts *MSRP Your Participation is Requested In January 2011, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will begin the process of developing hunting regulations for the 20112012 and 20122013 hunting seasons. This process will be initiated wth several public meetings across the state. A primary goal of these meetings is to provide the public an opportunity to give input into the development of hunting regulations. Input from individuals like you is valuable in developing appropriate and beneficial wildlife management programs that are scientifically sound and reflect the desires of the public. You are encouraged to attend one of these meetings and share your suggestions. DATE 1/03/11 1/03/11 1/04/11 1/04/11 1/05/11 1/05/11 1/06/11 1/06/11 LOCATION TIME Albany 7pm Helena 7pm Thomson 7pm Ringgold 7pm Brunswick 7pm Dry Branch 7pm Franklin Springs 7pm Smyrna 7pm For more specific information on locations, visit www.gohuntgeorgia. com or contact the hunter services office at (770) 761-3045. Page 54 e 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. 20102011 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 Di-Lane Quality Buck/Antlerless 12 Di-Lane 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. 36 Dec. 14 Nov. 36 Dec. 14 Nov. 36 Nov. 1720 Nov. 1820 Dec. 24 Oct. 2730 Nov. 1720 Oct. 69 Oct. 2023 Nov. 46 Nov. 1820 Oct. 79 Nov. 1113 Dec. 911 Oct. 2730 Nov. 1013 Oct. 79 Oct. 2123 Nov. 46 Dec. 911 Nov. 1720 Nov. 1013 Dec. 811 Nov. 36 Nov. 1720 Oct. 79 Oct. 2123 Nov. 46 Nov. 1820 Dec. 24 Nov. 36 Dec. 29Jan. 1 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 20102011 STATE PARK DEER QUOTA HUNTS Application Deadline: Sept. 1 No. State Park 01 Fort Yargo 02 F. D. Roosevelt 03 Hard Labor Creek 04 R. B. Russell 05 Mistletoe 06 Tugaloo (A) Type Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Either Sex Date Nov. 30Dec. 1 Dec. 78 Nov. 23 Dec. 78 Dec. 45 Dec. 45 Quota 65 200 250 60 75 25 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations 20102011 quota hunts 20102011 TURKEY QUOTA HUNTS Application Deadline: Feb. 15 No. WMA Date Quota 01 Big Lazer Creek 02 Big Lazer Creek 03 Big Lazer Creek 04 Blanton Creek 05 Blanton Creek 06 Blanton Creek 07 Chickasawhatchee 08 Chickasawhatchee 09 Clybel 10 Clybel 11 Di-Lane 12 Di-Lane 13 Dukes Creek 14 Dukes Creek 15 Dukes Creek 16 Griffin Ridge 17 Griffin Ridge 18 Griffin Ridge 19 Joe Kurz 20 Joe Kurz 21 Johns Mountain 22 Johns Mountain 23 Oconee 24 Oconee 25 River Creek 26 Rum Creek 27 Rum Creek 28 Silver Lake 29 Wilson Shoals Mar. 26Apr. 1 50 Apr. 28 50 Apr. 915 50 Mar. 26Apr. 1 40 Apr. 28 40 Apr. 915 40 Mar. 26Apr. 1 50 Apr. 28 50 Apr. 2329 25 Apr. 30May 6 25 Mar. 26Apr. 1 30 Apr. 2Apr. 8 30 Mar. 2628 20 Apr. 810 20 Apr. 2224 20 Apr. 28 25 Apr. 1622 25 Apr. 30May 6 25 Mar. 26Apr. 3 25 Apr. 917 25 Mar. 26Apr. 1 75 Apr. 28 75 Mar. 26Apr. 1 30 Apr. 28 30 Apr. 29May 1 5 Apr. 2329 25 Apr. 30May 6 25 Mar. 26Apr. 3 35 Mar. 26Apr. 1 15 This information corresponds to the Hunt Choices provided in the online Turkey Quota Hunt Application dropdown menu at gohuntgeorgia.com. Hunters applying for WMA turkey quota hunts may apply as a party for a maximum party size of three. 20102011 WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNTS Application Deadline: Oct. 15 No. WMA 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 Oconee Dan Denton 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 Date Nov. 20 Nov. 27 Dec. 11 Dec. 18 Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Dec. 11 Dec. 18 Dec. 25 Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Quota 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 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 License and Boat Registration System: Faster, Friendlier, Easier System Available NOW! EUDVVWRZQYDOOH\FRP ODNHEODFNVKHDUUHVRUWFRP 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.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 55 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 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 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 (678) 721-6700 (706) 334-2248 (888) 893-0678 (770) 945-9531 (800) 944-7207 (229) 768-2516 (229) 768-2516 (706) 645-2937 (800) 533-3478 (229) 662-2001 (843) 784-2468 (478) 986-5441 (334) 687-4065 (843) 784-2468 (912) 496-7366 (478) 986-5441 (843) 784-2468 (843) 784-2468 (912) 882-4336 Ext. 258 (770) 297-3000 (706) 485-1776 (706) 791-5033 (912) 767-4354 http://allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil/ http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/ 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/hunting.html http://www.fws.gov/bondswamp/ http://www.fws.gov/eufaula/ http://www.fws.gov/harrisneck/ http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/ http://www.fws.gov/piedmont/ http://www.fws.gov/savannah/ http://www.fws.gov/wassaw/ 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/FW.asp Page 56 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations hunting opportunities on federal lands in georgia BLACKBEARD ISLAND NWR Feral Hog Jan. 1012, 2426; Quota 100 Turkey Mar. 26May 15; Quota [Check-In]. Deer & Feral Hog Archery/Either Sex: Oct. [Check-In]. Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 2123, Dec. 24 [Check-In]. SPECIAL REGULATIONS Still Hunting only 28; Any small game or furbearer with an open SPECIAL REGULATIONS Bag limit: 5 deer in designated areas; the Cumberland Ferry season may be taken; Quota [Check-In]. (bonus tags for two); no limit on hogs. No will be available for access to and from the is- SPECIAL REGULATIONS All hunting subject crossbows. Hunters under 16 years of age land for a fee; boat dock space for unloading to Post regulations. All hunters subject to must possess a Hunter Education Certifi- only; private boats must stream anchor; all background checks. Firearms deer hunt- cate. Youth hunters must be supervised by an hunting access must be by the Plum Orchard ing limited to shotguns with slugs only or adult 21 years of age or older. One youth per hunter station on the Brick Hill River; buck- primitive weapons. Hunters not associated adult. Permits issued at dock. Island closed shot and motor vehicles prohibited; wheeled with the Military Installation may apply to general public Oct. 2024 and Dec. 15. carts and bicycles prohibited in Wilderness for permits for all species by letter between Area; check-in starts 9:00 a.m. EST one day May 115, to WRD-Game Management, BOND SWAMP NWR prior to hunt; camps must be removed by 142 Bob Kirk Rd. NW, Thomson, GA 30824. Deer & Feral Hog Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 12 noon on the day following each hunt; on Include full name, address, SSN, date of 11Oct. 3; [Sign-In]. Adult-Child hunts, hunting is restricted to birth, and telephone number in letter. No Feral Hog Firearms: Dec. 219, Jan. 20 children ages 1216 only; adults must be more than 3 applicants per letter. You must Feb. 6 [Sign-In]. with child at all times; all National Park Ser- be at least 16 years old to apply. Apply only SPECIAL REGULATIONS Refuge permits re- vice regulations also apply to hunting areas; once; duplicates will be rejected. Permit quired for all hunters. Sign-In required for on primitive weapons hunts, modern hand- required to hunt. Access may be restricted all hunters. Any animal harvested must be guns which meet State regulations may be due to training requirements. All hunters checked out. Deer must be marked on Deer used. Hunting fee is $35. No standby hunt- must possess a Hunter Education Certificate. Harvest Record. ers. Apply after July 1. Go to www.pay.gov For more information, call Fort Gordon at and type "Cumberland" in the search box. (706) 791-2397. CHATTAHOOCHEE NF (Lands outside of WMAs) EUFAULA NWR FORT STEWART & Deer Deer & Feral Hog HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8; Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Jan. 15 [No Deer & Feral Hog Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; Check-In]. Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 1; Quota Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 16Jan. 1; Area between Bustahatchee and Rood [Check-In]; Firearms/Either Sex (except as noted in Creeks: Nov. 1Jan. 15 [No Check-In]; Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 11 Special Regulations below): Oct. 30, Nov. Youth Only/Either Sex: Oct. 9, 16, 23; Jan. 15; Quota [Check-In]; 27, Dec. 26. Quota 10 [Check-In]. Shotgun Only Areas/Either Sex: Oct. 16 Bear Waterfowl Saturdays only during state- Jan. 15; Quota [Check-In]; Archery: Sept. 11Oct. 8; wide season; Quota (15 blinds), maximum Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 215; Primitive Weapons: Oct. 915; of 3 hunters per blind [Check-In]; 25 shell Bag limit: 2 deer (no more than 1 antlered Firearms: Oct. 16Dec. 5. limit. Youth Waterfowl Day and an Adult/ buck); Quota [Check-In]; Turkey Mar. 26May 15. Child hunt: check with Refuge for specific Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 16Jan. 15; Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. dates (334) 687-4065. Quota [Check-In]; SPECIAL REGULATIONS Either Sex days for deer SPECIAL REGULATIONS Archery hunters are Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 1617, 20, on National Forest lands in Catoosa, Chat- required to report their harvest at either 2324, Oct. 3031, Nov. 3, 67, 1314, tooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker, and Whitfield of the self check stations in AL or GA or 17, 2021, 2528, Dec. 1, 45, 1112, 15, Counties in accordance with County either call the Refuge Office within 24 hours. No 1819, 2531; Quota [Check-In]. sex dates. No dog training June 1Aug. 14. alligator hunting allowed on Refuge. The Turkey Mar. 26May 15; Quota [Check-In]. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait Chattahoochee River & Walter F. George Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15Feb. 28. or garbage in a manner likely to attract or con- Reservoir within boundaries of Eufaula Any small game or furbearer with an open centrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of NWR are closed to waterfowl hunting. Ap- season may be taken. Quota [Check-In]. hunting or viewing animals is prohibited. It is ply July 9Aug. 15 for youth deer hunts and Feral Hog (weapons limited by hunting also prohibited to fail to properly store food or Aug. 1Sept. 15 for waterfowl hunts. All area restrictions) May 16Mar. 26. garbage to prevent access by wildlife. selected youth deer and waterfowl hunters SPECIAL REGULATIONS Quality buck regula- Prohibited Transportation of any loaded (1015 years old) will be charged a $20 per- tions apply in zones E 1216 & E 2022, weapon in a motor vehicle. Possession of al- mit fee. All selected adult waterfowl hunters antlered bucks must have at least four (4) cohol while hunting. will be charged a $60 permit fee and may points (one inch or longer) on one side of NOTE The Appalachian Trail (AT) is heavily bring up to two guests. Contact: Eufaula the antlers. Hog Hunting allowed in Archery used in all months for camping and by day- NWR, 367 Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027 Only Areas during Turkey Season. All hunt- hikers & backpackers through its length in (334) 687-4065 for applications and addi- ing subject to post regulations. Access may Georgia. Please be aware of their presence tional information. be restricted due to training requirements. and exercise caution when hunting near the Managed firearms either-sex hunts may be AT and other heavily used trails. FORT GORDON allowed any time throughout the Southern Deer Zone firearms deer season at Wright Army CUMBERLAND ISLAND NS Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8. Airfield, Hunter Army Airfield, Red Cloud Deer & Feral Hog Archery Only Area: Sept. 11Jan. 15; Quota Range Complex and Small Arms Impact Archery/Either Sex: Oct. 2527; Quota 125 [Check-In]; Area as authorized by the Installation Com- [Check-In]; Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; mander. All deer & turkey, and feral hogs Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Nov. 1517, Quota [Check-In]; harvested during deer season must be report- Dec. 1315; Quota 100 [Check-In]; Firearms/Either Sex: Oct. 16Jan. 15; ed on harvest card before moving animal. All Adult/Child/Either Sex: Dec. 1921; Quo- Quota [Check-In}. deer must be checked in at the check station ta 50 [Check-In]. during posted hours of operation. www.gohuntgeorgia.com Purchase your license by phone at 1-800-366-2661 Page 57 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. 1517; No Quota Archery/Either Sex/Cowhouse Unit: Sept. [Check-In]. Crossbows prohibited; 1127, Oct. 314 [Sign-In]. SAVANNAH NWR Firearms/Either Sex: Shotguns with slugs Archery/Either Sex/Pocket Unit: Sept. 11 DEER & FERAL HOG only; Nov. 19; Quota 150 [Check-In]. Oct. 8 [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. 29Oct. 2 [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. 1617, Oct. 2326, Nov. 2228 [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. 1617; Quota. 21 years of age or older. One youth per adult. 46 [Check-In]; Dec. 47, 1114 [Sign-In]; SMALL GAME Nov. 130. Apply by Aug. 31 for quota hunts. All quota Suwanee Canal Unit: Oct. 2223; Quota TURKEY Apr. 222. hunters will be charged a $15 permit fee. Ref- 30 [Check-In]; WATERFOWL Youth hunts: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, uge closed to general public Sept. 1517 and Suwanee Canal Unit/Wheelchair Hunters 11; Quota. General hunt: In accordance with Nov. 20. (843) 784-2468. Only: Oct. 2223; Quota 10 [Check-In]. state season; Designated areas only; Non- TURKEY Cowhouse Unit: Mar. 26May 15. quota; Permit required. LAKE SIDNEY LANIER In accordance with Dixon Memorial WMA FERAL HOGS Mar. 1220; Shotguns with DEER regulations. Sign-In at Dixon Memorial slugs only. Archery (Islands only): Nov. 1821; Dec. WMA. SPECIAL REGULATIONS No crossbows. Bag 25; and Dec. 1619, Quota. One deer per SMALL GAME (Quail, Squirrel & Rabbit) Cow- limit is 5 deer (no more than 3 antlerless day limit, either sex. Hunting areas acces- house Unit: Aug. 15Sept. 27, Oct. 3Nov. and 2 antlered). No bag limit for feral hogs. sible by boat only. Apply by letter no later 2, Nov. 7Feb. 28 (In accordance with Dix- Non-quota hunt permits issued by mail or than Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m.; on Memorial WMA regulations). Alligator printed on-line. Rifles permitted north of Archery (Buford Dam): Jan. 45, Quota. hunting is prohibited. I-95 only. Only .22 caliber rimfire rifles or Preference for Disabled Veterans. Limit: 1 SPECIAL REGULATIONS No dogs allowed shotguns with #2 shot or smaller for squirrels. Buck, 1 Antlerless. Hunters must harvest except pointing dogs for quail hunting on A $15 permit fee required for all quota hunts. an antlerless deer before harvesting an ant- Cowhouse Island Unit. Suwanee Canal Wheelchair hunter apply by Oct. 1. Hunters lered deer. Selected hunters must attend a Unit: Chesser Island for wheelchair hunters under 16 years of age must possess a Hunter pre-hunt meeting on Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. All only. Shotguns with slugs or muzzleloaders Education Certificate. Youth hunters must facilities will be closed to the general pub- only; Shooting hours close at noon. Permit be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or lic during the hunt. Apply by letter no later required; Apply by Aug. 31. All selected older. One youth per adult; two youth per than Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m. hunters will be charged a $12.50 permit fee. adult on waterfowl hunts. Apply by Aug. 31 SPECIAL REGULATIONS Hunters must ap- Upon check-out, a special refuge tag will be for youth waterfowl hunts. (843) 784-2468. ply by letter containing full name, address, provided for up to two harvested deer per day. phone number, and email address (if avail- All hunters must check-out. Pocket Unit: WASSAW ISLAND NWR able) to Operations Project Manager's Office, Foot traffic only off paved road; Sign-In/Out DEER & FERAL HOG Attn: Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, required. Cowhouse Island Unit: Foot travel Archery/Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: GA 30518-0567. One hunter per letter. In- only; Check-In/Sign-In at Dixon Memorial Nov. 46 [Check-In]; dicate specific hunt(s) applied for in the let- WMA. (912) 496-7836. Firearms/Either Sex: Dec. 911; [Check-In]. ter. More information is available online at SPECIAL REGULATIONS No crossbows. Bag http://lanier.usace.army.mil/hunting.htm. PIEDMONT NWR limit: 5 deer (bonus tags for two). No bag DEER limit for feral hogs. Permits for hunts will OCONEE NF Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 3. Har- be issued at the dock. Buckshot prohibited. (LANDS OUTSIDE OF WMAs) vested deer must be recorded on hunter's Hunters under 16 years of age must possess DEER harvest record and count toward season a Hunter Education Certificate. Youth hunt- Archery/Either Sex: Sept. 11Oct. 8; limit; ers must be supervised by an adult 21 years Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 915; Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. of age or older. One youth per adult. Island Firearms/Buck Only: Oct. 16Nov. 6; 1516 [Check-In]; Call (478) 986-5441 by closed Nov. 48, Dec. 913 to the general Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 730, Dec. 26 Oct. 1 for permit; public. (843) 784-2468. Jan. 1. Primitive Weapons/Either Sex: Oct. 28 TURKEY Mar. 26May 15. 30; Quota 1250; NOTE Fort Benning, Kings Bay Submarine SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS Aug. 15Feb. Firearms/Either Sex: Nov. 46, Nov. 1113, Base, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moody 28. Any small game or furbearer with an Dec. 24; Quota 1250. Air Force Base, and Robins Air Force Base open season may be taken. TURKEY Mar. 29Apr. 2, Apr. 1216, 2630; are open only to military personnel and their SPECIAL REGULATIONS No night hunting for Quota 300. guests. Contact base for hunting seasons and feral hogs. No feral hog hunting with dogs SMALL GAME regulations. Oct. 16Jan. 1. No dog training June 1Aug. Quail, Squirrel, and Rabbit: Aug. 15Sept. 14. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, 10, Oct. 414, 1727, Oct. 31Nov. 3, 710, bait or refuse in a manner likely to attract or Nov. 14Dec. 1, Dec. 5Feb. 28; concentrate any wildlife, whether for purpos- Raccoon and Opossum: Jan. 78, 1415, es of hunting or viewing animals is prohibited. 2122, 2829. It is also prohibited to fail to properly store food or refuse to prevent access by wildlife. PROHIBITED Transportation of any loaded SPECIAL REGULATIONS Refuge permits required for all hunts. Apply by Aug. 25 for deer and Feb. 23 for turkey hunts. For quota Making Hunting & Fishing Dreams Come True for YOUNGSTERS, 21 & UNDER, with LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES weapon in a motor vehicle and possession hunts, all selected hunters will be charged a Toll Free: 866-345-4455 of alcohol while hunting. (706) 485-1776. permit fee. Checkout required with deer or www.HuntofaLifetime.org Page 58 Turn In Poachers! 1-800-241-4113 20102011 Hunting Seasons & Regulations sunrise & sunset times ZONE A--Eastern Standard Time for 20102011 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 1 700 748 718 709 741 634 707 520 725 531 718 558 652 622 713 744 639 805 2 700 747 719 708 742 633 708 520 725 532 717 559 651 623 712 745 638 805 3 701 746 720 707 743 633 709 520 725 532 717 600 650 623 711 745 637 806 4 702 745 720 705 744 632 710 520 726 533 716 601 648 624 709 746 636 807 5 702 743 721 704 744 631 710 520 726 534 715 602 647 625 708 747 635 808 6 703 742 722 703 745 630 711 520 726 535 715 603 646 626 707 747 634 808 7 703 741 722 702 646 530 712 520 726 536 714 604 645 626 706 748 633 809 8 704 740 723 700 647 529 713 520 726 536 713 604 644 627 704 749 632 810 9 705 738 724 659 648 528 713 520 726 537 712 605 642 628 703 749 632 810 10 705 737 724 658 649 528 714 520 726 538 711 606 641 629 702 750 631 811 11 706 736 725 657 650 527 715 520 726 539 711 607 640 629 701 751 630 812 12 706 734 726 655 651 526 716 521 726 540 710 608 639 630 659 751 629 813 13 707 733 726 654 651 526 716 521 726 541 709 609 737 731 658 752 629 813 14 708 732 727 653 652 525 717 521 726 542 708 610 736 732 657 753 628 814 15 708 730 728 652 653 525 718 522 725 542 707 611 735 732 656 754 627 815 16 709 729 729 651 654 524 718 522 725 543 706 611 734 733 655 754 626 815 17 709 728 729 650 655 523 719 522 725 544 705 612 732 734 654 755 626 816 18 710 726 730 649 656 523 719 523 725 545 704 613 731 734 652 756 625 817 19 711 725 731 647 657 523 720 523 724 546 703 614 730 735 651 756 625 817 20 711 724 732 646 658 522 720 524 724 547 702 615 729 736 650 757 624 818 21 712 722 732 645 658 522 721 524 724 548 701 616 727 736 649 758 623 819 22 713 721 733 644 659 521 721 525 723 549 700 616 726 737 648 758 623 819 23 713 720 734 643 700 521 722 525 723 550 659 617 725 738 647 759 622 820 24 714 718 735 642 701 521 722 526 723 551 658 618 723 738 646 800 622 821 25 714 717 735 641 702 521 723 526 722 552 657 619 722 739 645 801 622 821 26 715 716 736 640 703 520 723 527 722 552 655 620 721 740 644 801 621 822 27 716 714 737 639 703 520 724 527 721 553 654 620 719 741 643 802 621 823 28 716 713 738 638 705 520 724 528 721 554 653 621 718 741 642 803 620 823 29 717 712 739 637 705 520 724 529 720 555 -- -- 717 742 641 803 620 824 30 718 711 739 636 706 520 725 529 719 556 -- -- 716 743 640 804 620 824 31 -- -- 740 635 -- -- 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 e "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. ese 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 Big Catch? Trophy Buck? J.F. Griffin Publishing welcomes your digital photo submissions for possible publication in our hunting and fishing regulation guides. 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