If you’re trying to determine which weapons are legal for deer hunting in Georgia, you’ve come to right place! In this article, we break down legal archery equipment, primitive weapons, and firearms for deer hunting. Legal Firearms for Deer Hunting Modern Rifles and Handguns:Â Centerfire only, .22-cal. or larger with expanding bullets. There is no restriction …
My son is 12. What does he need to go deer hunting with me? I see these types of questions all the time on social media and wanted to do a post to clarify what licenses, permits and training kids need to hunt in Georgia. Fortunately, Georgia is a very kid-friendly state when it comes …
Is it legal to hunt deer over bait in Georgia? The short answer is YES — on private lands with permission. The use of bait is not permitted on public lands, and some timber companies may prohibit leasees from baiting on their properties. One often overlook caveat to being able to bait on private land …
The Georgia legislature recently passed a bill to authorize the hunting and trapping of raccoons and opossums year-round. The bill is now sitting on Governor Kemp’s desk awaiting his signature. Georgia HB 1147 was sponsored by Rep. Trey Rhodes [R], ]Rep. John Corbett [R], Rep. John LaHood [R], Rep. Jason Ridley [R], Rep. Tyler Smith …
Even if you didn’t get drawn for one of Georgia’s turkey quota hunts, you can still knock the dust off your shotgun and turkey vest and enjoy some spring turkey hunting action! Fortunately for Georgia hunters, there are plenty of Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) that are open all season long for turkey hunting. All you …
18 Georgia WMAs You Can Turkey Hunt All Season – No Quota Required Read More »
Georgia’s turkey season underwent major changes for 2022 due to the steady decline in the state’s turkey population. The first of these changes is a one-week shift in the opening day of the statewide turkey season. Going forward, Georgia’s spring turkey season will begin on the first Saturday following March 26. For 2022, the puts …
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Making plans for Georgia’s 2022 deer season? You’ve come to the right place! Here are the season dates for archery, primitive weapons and firearms, as well as the either-sex dates (doe days) broke down by county. The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division sets their season regulations in two-year cycles, and the upcoming season will be …
