There’s nothing quite like hunting whitetails during the rut. Georgia deer hunters are fortunate in that with a little travel, we can hunt the rut from mid-October through the end of the year — that’s two and a half months of rut hunting action! To give you an idea of the 2022 rut dates, I’ve …
Are there panthers in Georgia? That’s a question that has been debated for decades and continues to be debated today. The short answer is, probably not. But before we dive into why that is, we first have to work through a few points that often cause confusion in this debate. First, we need to clear …
For a hunter, there is little more rewarding than being able to harvest a deer, turkey or other game animal on your own property. That was a dream of mine for over 25 years before it finally become a reality in 2021. I was fortunate enough to purchase a 15-acre tract in Upson County, Georgia, …
Hunting Your Own Land In Georgia | What You Need to Know Read More »
Looking for a Georgia deer processor to process your next deer? You’ve come to the right place! Below is a table with all known Georgia deer coolers — or processors — provided by the Georgia DNR. Please note that while we try to provide the most accurate and timely information we can, deer processors come …
Don’t have any preference points built up for Georgia’s 2022-2023 quota deer hunts? No problem! There are a handful of quota deer hunts you may still be able to draw. In 2021, everyone who put one of the 12 quota deer hunts listed below as their first choice were successfully drawn to participate, even with …
12 Georgia Quota Deer Hunts You Can Draw With Zero Points [2022] Read More »
The Georgia squirrel season opens on August 15 and officially kicks off the state’s fall hunting seasons. For many, it’s the first opportunity to get back in the woods since spring turkey season. So if you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the house and into the woods, consider taking time out …
Georgia Squirrel Season Dates and Info [2022-2023] Read More »
Looking for information on Georgia bear hunting? You’ve come to the right place! This ultimate guide will cover a little Georgia bear history, the three distinct bear populations in Georgia, and where to focus your efforts if you’re looking to harvest your first bear this season. Bears have been hunted in Georgia since man first …
In the printed copy of the new 2022-2023 Georgia Hunting Regulations, Georgia DNR Staff identified 15 wildlife management areas that needed some clarification relative to each area’s deer season. The confusion comes with the use of the term “state season” for some archery and primitive weapons seasons. For example, Clarks Hill, Lanahassee, and Oconee WMAs …
Important Regulation Clarification for 15 Georgia WMAs Read More »
As of June 1, the application period is open for nine Georgia state park quota deer hunts. These hunts are administered separately from the traditional WMA quota deer hunts, with their own drawing and preference points. As you’ll see below, these state park hunts are harder to draw than most WMA hunts, but the reward …
The Ultimate Guide to Georgia State Park Quota Deer Hunts [2022-2023] Read More »
Updated 6/14/2022 Shot a deer but having trouble locating it? There are dozens of blood-trailing dog handlers across the state willing and able to help. Don’t let your deer go to waste. Below is a partial list of handlers provided by the Georgia Blood Trailing Network Facebook group, listed by county of coverage with the …
