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G E O R G I A
HUNTING
&
SEASONS
REGULATIONS
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G E O R G I A
HUNTING
&
SEASONS
REGULATIONS
2016-2017
Contents
Contact Information.....................................................................4
Major Changes..............................................................................7
License Fees & Sales....................................................................8
Hunter Education Requirements............................................10
License Requirements........................................................ 10–12
Legal Archery Equipment & Firearms............................ 12-14
Unlawful Activities....................................................................14
Training Dogs on Private Lands..............................................14
Hunter Orange............................................................................14
Legal Hours..................................................................................14
Protected Species........................................................................14
Youth Opportunities............................................................ 17-18
Baiting.......................................................................................... 25
Statewide Seasons & Regulations
Deer.........................................................................................20-24
Bear............................................................................................... 28
Turkey........................................................................................... 28
Feral Hog................................................................................28-29
Alligator........................................................................................29
Small Game..................................................................................29
Trapping........................................................................................29
Falconry........................................................................................29
Seasons Summary................................................................30-31
Migratory Bird and Waterfowl..........................................32-33
2016–2017 GEORGIA HUNTING
SEASONS & REGULATIONS
Nathan Deal, Governor
Mark Williams, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources
Dan Forster, Director, Wildlife Resources Division
ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Welcome to Georgia’s 2016–2017 Hunting Seasons and Regulations. Hunting regulations are set by the Board of Natural Resources, acting on the recommendations of Wildlife Resources
Division’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 the laws 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.
The cost of this publication is offset 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: Taylor Brown, Georgia DNR
Advertising: J.F. Griffin Publishing (413) 884-1099
ON THE COVER
Jackson Will and Katie Cummings
Photo by Ryan Holt
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information contained within this publication. If any errors
are discovered, the online version of this publication found at
www.gohuntgeorgia.com will be updated.
Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities....34
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).............................34-38
Unlawful Activities on WMAs................................................39
Shooting Ranges........................................................................ 26
Specific WMA Regulations................................................42-61
Federal Area Regulations...................................................62-64
Dog Training............................................................................... 65
Specialty Hunts on WMAs & Federal Areas....................... 66
Quota Hunts: Application Instructions.................................70
Quota Hunts: General Quota Hunt Listings.................. 71-72
Adult-Child Hunt Listings........................................................17
BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES
First District
Alfred W. “Bill” Jones, III
Ninth District
William Bagwell, Jr. - Chairman
Second District
Jeff “Bodine” Sinyard - Secretary
Tenth District
Ray P. Lambert, Jr.
Third District
Aaron McWhorter - Vice-Chairman
Eleventh District
Robert D. Leebern, Jr.
Fourth District
Dwight H. Evans
Twelfth District
Duncan N. Johnson, Jr.
Fifth District
Paul Shailendra
Thirteenth District
Matt Sawhill
Sixth District
Dwight J. Davis
Fourteenth District
Delos H. Yancey, III
Seventh District
Thomas M. “Mike” Phelps, Jr.
Coastal District
Nancy A. Addison
Eighth District
J. Mark Mobley, Jr.
Members-At-Large
Winburn E. “Brother” Stewart, Jr.
Philip C. Watt
Philip A. Wilheit, Jr.
Miki Thomaston
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CONTACT INFORMATION
WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
2067 US Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
Main Number............................................................... 770-918-6400
Game Management...................................................... 770-918-6404
Fisheries Management................................................ 770-918-6406
Nongame Conservation.............................................. 770-761-3035
WILDLIFE RESOURCES CONSERVATION CENTER
2065 US Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
Hunting & Fishing Licenses....................................... 800-366-2661
Hunter Services/Hunter Education.......................... 770-761-3010
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
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
Main Number............................................................... 770-918-6408
Boating Registration.................................................... 800-366-2661
Special Permits Unit.................................................... 770-761-3044
Boating Education........................................................ 770-918-6414
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RANGER HOTLINE .....................................................................800-241-4113
Game Management
Region Office
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
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NORTHEAST REGION OFFICE (REGION 2)
2150 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Game Management (Gainesville).............................. 770-535-5700
Law Enforcement (Gainesville).................................. 770-535-5499
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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
Nongame Conservation (Forsyth)............................. 478-994-1438
Wildlife Resources
Division Headquarters
and Law Enforcement
Division Headquarters
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5
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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
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Like many of you, I have always loved the outdoors
and appreciated Georgia’s diverse natural resources.
Growing up in North Georgia, I spent most of my free
time fishing in trout streams and hunting deer and
turkey. From a young age, I became determined to
hunt all of Georgia’s game animals. When I became
Commissioner in 2011, I applied for my first alligator
quota hunt permit and was greatly disappointed
when I was not selected. Each year I continued to
enter the selection process, building up my preference points. After waiting four long years, I was
finally selected.
Even though the selection process took four years,
the wait was certainly worth it. A few friends and
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me, but getting to share the thrill of the hunt with
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In Georgia, sportsmen and women are more than just
a group of hobbyists; we are a community focused
on appreciating and preserving our state’s natural
resources for generations of hunters and anglers
to come. Sportsmen and women are the original
conservationists. Hunters and anglers spend more
time, money and effort on wildlife conservation than any other group in society. Your license
purchases, which fund wildlife conservation efforts, make you a partner in all the efforts of
this agency. You contribute through the purchase of firearms, ammunition and other sporting
supplies as a percentage of those sales are dedicated to wildlife conservation.
Thank you for continuing to support our wildlife and conservation efforts here in Georgia. I
encourage each of you to take advantage of the diversity our state offers. From the Appalachian
Mountains to the Golden Isles, there is an experience for everyone just waiting to happen.
MARK WILLIAMS
Commissioner, Georgia Department of Natural Resources
G E O R G I A
HUN&TING
SEA SON S
REG ULATIO NS
JULY 2016 – JUNE
2017
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Wildlife Violator Compact
Georgia, along with 44 other states, is a member of the Wildlife Violator
Compact (WVC). This allows Wildlife Officers to treat non-residents hunting
in WVC member states as if they were a resident of that state in regards to
wildlife violations. All wildlife law violators will be held more responsible due
to the fact that their illegal activities in one state can affect their hunting
privileges in all WVC member states.
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MAJOR CHANGES
GEORGIA GAME CHECK
NEW WMAS
All turkey and deer hunters, including those
under 16 years of age, landowners, honorary,
lifetime, and sportsman license holders, are
required to have a Harvest Record for the
current season. Additionally, all harvest must
be reported within 72 hours through Georgia
Game Check.
ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA is 3,986 acres of
recently acquired state-owned land in Glynn
County and offers archery and firearms deer
(including adult/child), adult-child turkey, and
small game hunting opportunities (see page 42).
HOW TO CHECK YOUR GAME:
CELL PHONE HANDY?
If you have a cell phone and available
service, enter the harvest date and county
on the Harvest Record —available at
www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com and through
the Outdoors GA App— before moving the
turkey or deer from the site of the kill. Great
job! You just checked your game!
NO SERVICE? NO PROBLEM!
Log It–Enter the harvest date and county on
your paper Harvest Record before moving the
turkey or deer from the site of the kill.
Report It–Within 72 hours of the kill, report
your deer and turkey harvest by going online
at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or calling
1-800-366-2661.
Record It–Copy the confirmation number
received onto your paper Harvest Record.
BUCK SHOALS WMA is 582 acres of state-owned
land in White County. This small WMA focuses
on youth and hunter recruitment by offering
adult/child and Hunt & Learn opportunities for
deer, turkey, small game and dove (see page 44).
MIGRATORY BIRD &
WATERFOWL SEASONS
AND REGULATIONS
Beginning with the 2016-2017 season, complete
migratory bird and waterfowl seasons and
regulations are now included in this publication (see pages 32-33)!
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HUNTING LICENSES
LICENSE FEES
Hunting license
Combo Hunting & Fishing license
Apprentice Hunting license (see page 10)
Big Game license
Dog-Deer Hunting license
Deer and Turkey Harvest Record (expires end of
February)
Waterfowl Conservation license
Migratory Bird Hunting license
(H.I.P. Permit) (expires end of Feb.)
Sportsman’s license
Alligator Hunting license
Trapping license 1
Wildlife Management Area license
Shooting Preserve license
Lifetime Licenses see page 12
TERM
RESIDENT
Annual
$10.00
NON-RESIDENT
n/a
Two-year
$18.00
n/a
Annual
Two-year
Three-day
$17.00
$31.00
$3.50
$100.00
n/a
$20.00
Three-day
Annual
Two-year
$3.50
$9.00
$16.00
$20.00
$195.00
n/a
Three-day
n/a
$90.00
Annual
$5.00
$5.00
Annual
Free
Free
Annual
Two-year
$5.50
$11.00
$5.50
$11.00
Annual
Free
Free
Annual
Two-year
Annual
$55.00
$105.00
$50.00
n/a
n/a
$200.00
Annual
Annual
Two-year
Two-year
$30.00
$19.00
$38.00
$12.00
$295.00
$73.00
n/a
$12.00
Under 2 years old
Lifetime
$200.00
$200.00
Ages 2–15
Lifetime
$350.00
n/a
Ages 16 and older
Lifetime
$500.00
n/a
Ages 60–64
Lifetime
$95.00
n/a
Ages 65 and older
Lifetime
Free
n/a
Veteran
Lifetime
$400.00
n/a
Non-Resident Grandchild (from 2-15 years old)
Lifetime
n/a
$1,000.00
Shooting Preserve license
Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass (GORP) see page 10
Lifetime
$75.00
$75.00
3-day
Annual
3-day
3-day
Annual
Individual
GORP Plus
Small Group (not more than 8 individuals)
$3.50
$19.00
$3.50
$20.00
$10.00
$35.00
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HUNTING LICENSES
HUNTER EDUCATION
All hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete
a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. All
hunter education courses certified or mandated by any state wildlife
agency or Canadian province are accepted. Residents may sign up for
online or classroom courses at gohuntgeorgia.com or by calling
1-800-366-2661.
Hunter education is not required to purchase an Apprentice Hunting
License, GORP Plus, 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, or to hunt pen raised game birds on licensed shooting
preserves that provide specified hunter education instruction (see
Shooting Preserve License page 12).
To obtain a replacement hunter education card visit
gohuntgeorgia.com or call 1-800-366-2661 Monday–Friday
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
HUNTERS UNDER AGE 16 are not required to complete a hunter education course. A child under age 16 must be under “direct supervision”
or “directly supervised,” which means uninterrupted, unaided visual
contact and auditory communication with the child by an adult. It is
unlawful for an adult to permit their child or ward (under age 16) to
hunt without adult supervision.
students living in Georgia, full-time military personnel on active
duty and the dependents of such military personnel may purchase
resident hunting and fishing licenses other than resident Lifetime
or Honorary licenses. Nonresident landowners must purchase a
nonresident license.
RESIDENT HUNTERS UNDER AGE 16 must possess a Harvest Record to hunt
deer and turkey. They are not required to possess any of the following:
Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Area, Georgia Waterfowl
Conservation, Dog-Deer Hunting, Alligator Hunting licenses or Federal
Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License and Conservation Stamp.
HONORARY (FREE) LICENSES
Applications available at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or by calling
1-800-366-2661.
SENIOR CITIZENS: Georgia residents 65 years old or older may obtain
a Lifetime Sportsman’s License free of charge. An optional Lifetime
Sportsman’s Plastic Card may be purchased for $10.
DISABLED GEORGIANS: Georgia residents who are permanently and
totally disabled may obtain an Honorary Disability License. Disability
Licenses must be renewed every 3 years.
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.
Exception: Hunters 12–15 years old may hunt unsupervised after success- RETURNING GEORGIA VETERANS (ONE TIME ONLY): Georgia resident military
fully completing a hunter education course. Special restrictions may apply
veterans that were on active duty for 90 or more consecutive days and
on WMAs (see pages 42-61) and Federal Areas (see pages 62-64).
who were honorably discharged on or after July 1, 2005 may obtain
HUNTERS AGE 16–25 must successfully complete a hunter education course. one annual Honorary License free of charge. Such veterans may obtain
A hunter education card is required when purchasing a season hunting this license by providing a copy of their DD Form 214 and a completed
DNR application.
license and must be in possession while hunting.
HUNTERS OVER AGE 25 and born after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete
a hunter education course but are not required to present their Hunter
Education Card when buying a season hunting license or possess it
while hunting.
TYPES OF LICENSES
RESIDENT HUNTING OR COMBO LICENSE is required for all resident hunters
16 years of age or older, except when hunting or fishing on one’s own
APPRENTICE HUNTER is any person who has not successfully completed a
land or land owned by immediate family (blood or dependent relationhunter education course or does not possess a hunter education certificate.
Apprentice hunters may purchase a three day Apprentice Hunting License ship) residing in the same household.
to hunt and fish in Georgia.
NONRESIDENT HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE is required for all nonresident
hunters, except nonresident small game hunters under 16. All nonresident deer and turkey hunters must possess a harvest record for
GEORGIA OUTDOOR
deer and turkey regardless of age.
RECREATIONAL PASS (GORP)
Any person, age 16-64, entering any designated fee area on state-owned
WMAs and PFAs must possess a valid GORP. Designated fee areas are
marked with a sign at the site or area entrance. Persons who possess a valid
three-day hunting & fishing, WMA, Lifetime Sportsman’s, Sportsman’s, or
Honorary license are exempt from this requirement. For details on GORP,
visit www.georgiawildlife.com/georgia-outdoor-recreational-pass
or see page 34.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Reliable identification and a Social Security Number (SSN) are required
to purchase a license (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 or
while assisting another hunter. It is unlawful to obtain, possess, or use
multiple licenses for the purpose of circumventing the season bag limits.
RESIDENCY
RESIDENT means any person who has declared Georgia the only state of
legal residence for a period of at least three months and has obtained a
state of Georgia ID card or Georgia driver’s license. Out-of-state college
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HARVEST RECORD (DEER & TURKEY) is required for any person who hunts
deer or turkey, regardless of age. The Harvest Record is only valid for a
single year and may be obtained on or after March 1 for the upcoming
season. The free Harvest Record is available at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com,
from any retail license agent, or by calling 1-800-366-2661.
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. Lifetime Sportsman’s and Honorary License
holders do not need an Alligator Hunting License. This privilege is not
covered by the Sportsman’s License.
BIG GAME LICENSE is required, in addition to a valid Hunting License, for
hunting deer, turkey, or bear. The Big Game License is not required by
resident hunters hunting one’s own land or land owned by immediate
family (blood or dependent relationship) residing in the same household,
residents and non-residents under the age of 16, or residents who possess
an Honorary, Sportsman’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License.
DOG-DEER HUNTING LICENSE is required for all hunters 16 years of age
or older participating in a dog-deer hunt. Hunters who possess a valid
Honorary, Sportsman’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License can obtain the
dog-deer license at no cost.
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HUNTING LICENSES
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) LICENSE is required for any person 16
years of age or older hunting on a WMA, PFA or Georgia State Park unless
they possess a valid Honorary, Sportsman’s or Lifetime Sportsman’s
License, or they are hunting on a State Park quota hunt.
LIFETIME LICENSES cover all state paid hunting and fishing privileges
(free required state licenses and the Federal Duck stamp are not included)
and are valid for the life of the license holder. These privileges specifically include Alligator, Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl
Conservation, Fishing, and Trout Licenses. Lifetime License applications
MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING (HIP) LICENSE is required for any person who
may be obtained at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, by calling 1-800hunts migratory birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails,
366-2661, or by visiting any WRD office. For identification and proof of
or gallinules). This free license is only valid for a single hunting season
residency requirements, see information on page 10. Senior Lifetime
and expires at the end of February each year.
Licenses are also available online and from license agents.
GEORGIA WATERFOWL CONSERVATION LICENSE is required for hunting
Excluded from Lifetime License: Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License,
waterfowl, except for hunters with a valid Honorary, Sportsman’s, or
Dog-Deer License, Federal Duck Stamp, SIP permit, and Deer and Turkey
Lifetime Sportsman’s License, or children under the age of 16. Waterfowl
Harvest Record.
hunters must also obtain a free Georgia Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP)
License in addition to other required licenses and stamps.
RESIDENT / NONRESIDENT SHOOTING PRESERVE LICENSE: A 2-year ($12) or
lifetime ($75) shooting preserve license is available to residents and nonresiFEDERAL DUCK STAMP is required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age
dents. This license covers hunting pen raised game birds and fishing in any
or older including resident landowners and their immediate family. The
private or state waters located within the boundaries of licensed private or
stamp is valid from July 1–June 30 and must be signed in ink across the face.
commercial shooting preserves. Hunter safety requirements for hunting pen
The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp is available
raised game birds on properly licensed shooting preserves may be met by
at US Post Offices, 1-800-STAMP24, www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com,
hunter education instruction that, at minimum, demonstrates techniques
or usps.com.
for proper firearm handling, unloading, and safety. Appropriate licenses,
SPORTSMAN’S LICENSE covers all hunting and fishing privileges excluding: hunter safety certification requirements, and state seasons and regulations
Dog-Deer License, Alligator License, and Federal Duck Stamp. This license apply when hunting wild game birds or other wildlife on shooting preserves.
specifically includes Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Exception: it shall be lawful to hunt bobwhite quail between October 1 and
Conservation, Fishing and Trout Licenses. Migratory bird hunters must March 31 of the following year on licensed shooting preserves.
obtain a Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) license. Saltwater anglers must
obtain a SIP license. Deer and turkey hunters must obtain a Harvest
HUNTING INFORMATION
Record. Dog-Deer hunters must obtain a Dog-Deer license (free of charge).
HUNTING
“Hunting” means pursuing, shooting, killing, taking, or capturing
wildlife or feral hogs. This term also includes acts such as placing,
setting, drawing, or using any device used to take wildlife or feral
hogs, whether any such act results in taking or not, and includes every
act of assistance to any person in taking or attempting to take such
wildlife or feral hogs.
LOADED WEAPON
A firearm is considered loaded if a shell is in the chamber or magazine,
a percussion cap is on the nipple, or powder is present on the frizzen
pan. A crossbow is considered loaded if it is cocked.
ARCHERY EQUIPMENT
Crossbows, longbows, recurve bows, and compound bows are allowed
for hunting any game or feral hog. Arrows for hunting deer, bear or feral
hog must be broadhead type.
PRIMITIVE WEAPONS
Archery equipment and any muzzleloading firearm are legal during
primitive weapons season. Scopes are legal.
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WEAPON RESTRICTIONS
Convicted felons may not possess any firearm or muzzleloading firearm
while hunting unless that individual’s right to carry has been restored
(OCGA § 16-11-131). This does not apply to archery equipment.
DEER & BEAR FIREARMS
• Modern Rifles and Handguns: Centerfire Only, .22-cal. or larger
with expanding bullets. There is no restriction on magazine capacity
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• Shotguns: 20-gauge or larger loaded with slugs or buckshot. Buckshot
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TURKEY FIREARMS
Shotguns with No. 2 or smaller shot and any muzzleloading firearm.
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HUNTING INFORMATION
SMALL GAME & FURBEARER FIREARMS
• deer during the primitive weapons or firearms deer season
• Rifles and Handguns: Any .22-cal. or smaller rimfire, air rifle, or • bear during the primitive weapons or firearms bear seasons
any muzzleloading firearm. For fox & bobcat, centerfire firearms of
• feral hogs during the primitive weapons, firearms deer season or during
.17 caliber and larger may be used. There is no restriction on magazine
designated special hog hunts.
capacity for rifles.
Hunter orange is not required on WMA or Corps of Engineers tracts
• Shotguns: Any having shot shell size 3.5 inches or smaller in length
designated archery-only, unless otherwise indicated.
with No. 2 or smaller shot.
• Shotguns (Waterfowl): Any 10-gauge or smaller loaded with federLEGAL HOURS
ally approved nontoxic shot of size “F” or smaller. Lead shot may not
Legal hours for hunting are 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes
be in possession while hunting waterfowl.
after sunset, except alligators, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes,
bobcats and feral hogs which may be hunted at night. Any light used
SPECIAL FIREARM RESTRICTIONS
to hunt raccoons, opossums, foxes, bobcats or feral hogs must be carried
• Plugged Shotguns: For hunting game animals other than deer and on the body of the hunter, affixed to a helmet or hat worn by the hunter,
bear, shotguns shall be limited to a capacity of not more than 3 shells or be part of a belt system worn by the hunter. There is no voltage
in the magazine and chamber combined. If a plug is necessary to so restriction on such lights. Sunrise and sunset times are available on the
limit the capacity, the plug shall be of 1 piece and incapable of being Outdoors GA App and can be found here: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/.
removed from the loading end of the magazine.
Legal hours for migratory bird hunting conform to federal regulations
(see page 32).
• Suppressors: Lawfully possessed suppressors may be used for
hunting on private property. Permission of the landowner is required.
CLOSED AREAS
TRAINING DOGS ON PRIVATE LAND
Persons training dogs for hunting must have a valid Hunting License
unless they are on their own land or land of an immediate relative. There
is no closed season for training dogs on private lands. It is unlawful to
possess firearms (except handguns with blank or shot cartridges), axes,
climbers, or other equipment for taking game while training hunting
dogs, except that shotguns with No. 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. For specific rules & regulations for dog training on WMAs &
Chattahoochee National Forest see page 65.
HUNTER ORANGE
A hunter, and anyone accompanying the hunter, must wear as an outer
garment at least 500 square inches of visible hunter orange above the
waist (which may include a head covering) when hunting:
Counties, or parts of counties, not specifically open by law or regulation
are closed to hunting. Counties open for hunting do not include lands
within WMAs, PFAs, State Parks, or other State/Federal lands, except
when those lands are specifically opened. Hunting for all species of
wildlife is prohibited on the portion of Morgan Falls Lake (Bull Sluice)
lying within Fulton Co. and in Willeo Creek.
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, and freshwater mussels may be taken except for species
on Georgia’s Protected Species List. No more than 10 freshwater turtles
may be possessed without a commercial turtle permit (contact the Special
Permit Unit at (770) 761-3044 to apply for permit). The taking of freshwater
mussels requires a Fishing License or Commercial Fishing License. For
more information on the commercial taking of freshwater mussels, consult
your local state fisheries office or visit gofishgeorgia.com.
UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES
• 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.
• Hunting while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• 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.
• Killing or crippling game without reasonable efforts to
retrieve.
• Hunt, shoot, kill, or wound any farmed deer (e.g. elk, red
deer, fallow deer, sika deer, or axis deer) or exotic wild
animal (e.g. farmed deer, mouflon sheep, Barbary sheep
[aoudad], antelope, etc.) held under a wild animal license
for enjoyment, gain, amusement, or sport.
• Hunting or shooting from or across a public road.
• Hunting from a vehicle, plane, or boat under power.
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• 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.
• Use of a computer or any other device to remotely
discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting.
• Use of drugs, poisons, chemicals, smoke, gas,
explosives, or electronically-amplified sounds to hunt any
game species.
• Use of any pitfall, deadfall, snare, catch, trap, net, live
decoy, or baited hook to take game species.
• Use of electronic communications equipment to aid in the
pursuit of game.
• Disturbing wildlife dens, holes, or homes, or driving
wildlife, except venomous snakes, from their dens, holes,
or homes.
• Discharging a firearm within 50 yards of a public road.
• Blinding wildlife with lights.
Shooters & Hunters:
Help Prevent Wildfires.
T
he target shooting and hunting
community prides itself on being safe
and responsible with firearms in all
situations—from using them outdoors to storing
them safely at home. Sometimes, however,
unusual conditions such as extremely dry
environments require an extra level of awareness
and safety on the part of shooters.
Wildfires have many possible causes. The National
Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association
for the firearms and ammunition industry, reminds
all shooters that during dry and hot weather
conditions their use of certain ammunition and
targets could accidentally ignite a wildfire. NSSF
reminds all target shooters and hunters, as well
as other outdoor enthusiasts, to consider the
potential consequences of their activities in fireprone environments.
NSSF.ORG
•
Make it a point to know the
regulations and rules related to
shooting in areas experiencing dry
and hot conditions, whether on public
or private land or at shooting ranges.
Many national forests, for example, do
not allow recreational shooting when
fire restrictions are in effect.
•
Consider the type of ammunition and
targets you are using. Minimize the
risk of fires by not using steel-jacketed
ammunition, ammunition with steel-core
components, tracer rounds or exploding
targets in fire-prone areas.
•
Remember that equipment, such as
cars and ATVs, can have extremely
hot exhaust systems that could
ignite dry vegetation, so park only in
designated areas.
•
Extinguish and dispose of smoking
materials safely.
•
Follow guidelines to extinguish
campfires.
•
Warn others of potential dangers and
behaviors for starting wildfires.
•
Report any wildfire you see to
authorities.
•
Spread this message to other target
shooters, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
GENERAL INFORMATION
HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
ADULT-CHILD DEER/BEAR HUNTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPT. 1
Quota Hunt (see pg. 70)
Check-In Hunt
Sign-In Hunt
Quality Deer Symbol
ADULT-CHILD TURKEY HUNTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB. 15
C
C
for designated quota hunts only
One adult may supervise one child. For designated quota hunts, group applications
with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring supervising adults.
WMA
Allatoona WMA
Altama Plantation WMA
Balls Ferry State Park
Beaverdam WMA
Berry College WMA
Big Hammock WMA
Big Lazer Creek WMA
Blanton Creek WMA
Buck Shoals WMA
Bullard Creek WMA
Cedar Creek WMA
Chattahoochee Fall Line
WMA/Fort Perry Tract
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Clarks Hill WMA
Clayhole Swamp WMA
Clybel WMA
Coopers Creek WMA
Coosawattee WMA
Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA
Dawson Forest WMA
Dukes Creek-Smithgall
Woods SP
Flint River WMA
Grand Bay WMA
Griffin Ridge WMA
Horse Creek WMA
TYPE
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer
Deer
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer Q
Deer Q
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer
Deer
Q35 Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 c
Deer
Deer
Deer
Nov. 24-27 s | Dec. 26-31 s
Oct. 28-30* s
Sept. 16-18 c
Oct. 7-9 s Youth only. |
Nov. 25-27* s Youth only. |
Dec. 16-18 s
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 c
Nov. 4-6 c
Oct. 15-16* c
Oct. 8-10 c
Deer
Deer/Bear
Deer/Bear
Deer/Bear
Deer/Bear Q
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer
Deer
Deer
J. L. Lester WMA
Deer/Bear
John’s Mountain WMA
Lake Russell WMA
Oaky Woods WMA
Ocmulgee WMA
Ossabaw Island WMA
Paulding Forest WMA
Paulks Pasture WMA
Penholoway Swamp WMA
Deer/Bear
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer
Deer
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer
Perry Dove Field
Rich Mountain WMA
River Bend WMA
River Creek WMA
Rum Creek WMA
Sansavilla WMA
Sapelo Island WMA
DATE
Oct. 22-23* s
Dec. 28-30 c
Oct. 15-21 Youth only.
Sept. 24-30 s
Jan. 7-8* c
Nov. 25-27 s
Oct. 1-2 s |
Nov. 13-15* s Youth only.
Oct. 8-9 s
Q12 Nov. 19-20 | Q12 Dec. 3-4
Nov. 4-6 s
Sept. 30-Oct. 2* s Youth
only. | Dec. 26-28 s
Deer
Deer/Bear
Deer
Deer
Deer
Deer
Deer
Savannah NWR
Deer
Tuckahoe WMA
West Point WMA
Deer
Deer Q
Oct. 21-22* s
One adult may supervise one child. For designated quota hunts, group
applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring
supervising adults.
WMA
Albany Nursery WMA
B. F. Grant WMA
WMA/Fort Perry Area
Clybel WMA
Di-Lane WMA
Dodge County PFA
Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA
Grand Bay WMA
Griffin Ridge WMA
Hugh Gillis PFA
Moody Forest WMA
River Creek WMA
Rum Creek WMA
Silver Lake WMA
Standing Boy Creek State Park
West Point WMA—
Dixie Creek Tract
ADULT-CHILD SMALL GAME HUNTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 15
One adult may supervise two children. For designated quota hunts, group
applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring
supervising adults.
WMA
Appling County Dove Field
Buck Shoals WMA
Di-Lane WMA
Indian Ford Farm Dove Fields
J. L. Lester WMA
Paradise PFA
Redlands WMA
River Creek WMA
Walton WMA
Wilson Shoals WMA
ADULT-CHILD WATERFOWL HUNTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 15
One adult may supervise two children. For designated quota hunts, no group
applications allowed. Selected child may bring one other child and must bring
only one supervising adult.
WMA
Arrowhead WMA
Cordele Fish Hatchery
Eufaula NWR
Evans County PFA
River Creek WMA
One adult may supervise two children. For designated quota hunts, no group
applications allowed. Selected child may bring one other child and must bring
DATE
Jan. 14-16 Youth only.
Archery only.
Nov. 12-13 s
Q8 Feb. 4 s
Q1 Dec. 3 s | Q1 Jan. 14 s
DATE
Sept. 3 s
Q25 Sept. 3, 10, 17
Q75 Sept. 3, Field 2.
Q50 Sept. 10 s
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17
Sept. 3 s
Q100 Sept. 3, Check Station fields only.
Q15 Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s
Q20 Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Oct. 8 s
Q80 Sept. 3
Q15 Sept. 3
C
Small Game
Quail
Quail
Mar 25-Apr. 2 s
Oconee WMA—Dan Denton
TYPE
Q25 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Q25 Apr. 8-16 s
May 9-15 s
Q20 Mar. 25-31 s
Q2 Apr. 7-8 s | Q2 Apr. 14-15 s
Q1 Mar. 25-26 s | Q1 Apr. 1-2 s
Mar. 25-26 s | Apr. 8-9 s Youth only.
Q25 Mar. 25-26 c
Q2 Mar. 31- Apr. 1 s | Q2 Apr. 14-15 s
Mar. 25-26 s
Q5 Mar. 31- Apr. 2 s | Q5 Apr. 7-9 s
Q25 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Q25 Apr. 8-16 s
May 9-15 s
Q35 Apr. 8-16 s
Q10 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Q10 Apr. 8-16 s
ADULT-CHILD DOVE HUNTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUG. 15
C
Rabbit
Q15 Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 s
C
Q35 Oct. 20-22 s
Oct. 15-16 s
Nov. 4-6 c
Oct. 8-9* s
Q20 Oct. 8-9 c | Q20 Jan.
14-15 c
Oct. 29-30* c
Nov. 4-6 c
Oct. 1-7 s Youth only.
Q75 Nov. 24-26 c
Oct. 15-16 c
Sept. 16-18 c
Sept. 23-25 c
Archery Only, Sundays only
during statewide season.
Oct. 21-23* c
Oct. 22-23 s
Q35 Dec. 30- Jan. 1 s
Sept. 23-25 c
Q75 Oct. 7-9 c
Oct. 1-31; Youth only. Archery
only.
Sept. 16-18 s
Oct. 21-23* s Youth only.
*These hunts are combined with Ladies and/or Honorary hunts.
WMA
Altamaha WMA—
Butler Refuge
Clybel WMA
Di-Lane WMA
Dodge County PFA
DATE
Q1 Apr. 1-7 s | Q1 Apr. 22-28 s
Q20 Apr. 1-9 | May 6-14 s
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 Youth only.
Oconee WMA—Dan Denton
Rum Creek WMA (Marsh Pond)
Rum Creek WMA (Youth Area)
Savannah NWR
West Point WMA—
Daniels Pond & Pond 1
West Point WMA—
Glovers Creek Area
DATE
Sept. 10 s | Dec. 10 s | Jan. 14 s
Q3 Dec. 17, Q3 Dec. 31, Q3 Jan. 14
Q Check with Refuge
Q3 Nov. 19 s | Q3 Dec. 10 s
Q3 Pond 1 & Q2 Pond 3: Nov. 12 s Only
youth (under 16) may hunt.
Q3 Pond 1 & Q2 Pond 3: Nov. 26 s
Q3 Dec. 10 s | Q3 Jan. 14 s | Q3 Jan. 21 s
Q3 Dec. 10 s | Jan. 14 s, Only youth can
hunt.
Youth Waterfowl Days & Wed.–Sun. during
statewide season s
Q Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21
Youth Waterfowl Days s
Youth Waterfowl Days s
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YOUTH
OPPORTUNITIES
F O R 2016 – 2017
Hunter Education Field Days
Scholastic Clay Target Program
A hands-on opportunity for hunter education graduates to
learn additional skills in shotgun, rifle, archery, orienteering
and tree stand safety.
The Georgia Independent Schools Association and the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association are now offering SCTP as a varsity team sport. Students who have completed hunter education have the opportunity to shoot trap,
skeet and sporting clays with the help and support of trained
coaches focused on firearm safety.
www.georgiawildlife.com/shooting-sports
www.georgiawildlife.com/shooting-sports
Summer Camps
Children and youth have fun learning about the outdoors together at day camps and residential camps held throughout
the summer at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield.
www.georgiawildlife.com/CharlieElliott/Camps
Hunter Education Program
This is a required program for anyone age 16 and up who plans
to hunt (and is a requirement for many of our youth programs).
Students learn how to be safe and responsible with firearms.
www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/education
National Archery in the
Schools Program
NASP is an in-school archery program for
students in grades 4th–12th.
www.georgiawildlife.com/nasp
Hunt and Learns
Young hunters and their adult chaperone learn to develop their
outdoor skills as they go afield with wildlife biologists and expert hunters during these immersive weekend programs.
www.georgiawildlife.com/CharlieElliott
WMA
SPECIES
Buck Shoals
Deer
Buck Shoals
Turkey
Buck Shoals
Turkey
Buck Shoals
Turkey
Buck Shoals
Squirrel
Buck Shoals
Squirrel
Chat-Fall Ft Perry
Deer
Chat-Fall Ft Perry
Turkey
Clybel
Deer
Clybel
Turkey
Clybel
Squirrel & Rabbit
Clybel
Squirrel & Quail
Clybel
Rabbit & Falconry
Clybel
Quail
DATE
QUOTA
Nov. 5-6, 2016
Apr. 1-2, 2017
Apr. 15-16, 2017
Apr. 29-30, 2017
Dec. 10-11, 2016
Dec. 17-18, 2016
Oct. 28-30, 2016
Apr. 21-23, 2017
Oct. 14-16, 2016
May 12-14, 2017
Nov. 11-13, 2016
Dec. 2-4, 2016
Jan. 6-8, 2017
Oct. 28-30, 2016
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2016 –2017
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DEER HUNTING
2016–17 REGULATIONS
Looking for season dates and either sex days? Go to pages 22-23
ARCHERY
•Archery Only Counties: Clayton, Cobb,
DeKalb and Fulton (north of GA Hwy 92)
Counties in accordance with statewide bag
limits and other regulations.
• Extended Archery Season: Clayton, Cobb,
DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and
Rockdale Counties only; in accordance with
statewide bag limits and other regulations.
• Chattahoochee-Oconee NF: During firearms deer season, archers must follow firearms either-sex dates on the National Forest.
Archery hunting is allowed during primitive
weapon and firearm deer seasons. Deer of either
sex may be taken, except as otherwise specified
on WMAs and on the Chattahoochee-Oconee
National Forest. Archery hunters must wear at
least 500 square inches of hunter orange during
primitive weapons and firearms deer seasons,
except in Archery-Only Counties or WMAs.
Archers may not possess any firearms while
hunting during archery deer season, unless
the person possesses a valid Weapons Carry
License in this state (pursuant to OCGA §§
16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129), subject to limitations
(OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127).
CHRIS CAIN
PRIMITIVE WEAPONS
Statewide, excluding archery-only counties.
Scopes are legal. During the statewide primitive weapons deer season and WMA primitive
weapons hunts, youth under 16 years of age
may hunt deer with any legal deer firearm.
Primitive weapons hunters may not possess
any centerfire or rimfire firearm while hunting
during the primitive weapons season, unless
the person possesses a valid Weapons Carry
License in this state (pursuant to OCGA §§
16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129), subject to the limitations (OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127).
NEW – CHECKING YOUR DEER
All deer hunters are required to have a Harvest
Record for the current season. Additionally,
all harvest must be reported within 72 hours
through Georgia Game Check.
CELL PHONE HANDY?
If you have a cell phone and available service,
enter the harvest date and county on the Harvest
Record through the Outdoors Georgia App
or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com
before moving the deer from the site of the kill.
NO SERVICE? NO PROBLEM!
• Log It—Enter the harvest date and county on
SEASON LIMIT
your paper Harvest Record before moving
10 antlerless deer and 2 antlered deer. One of
the deer from the site of the kill.
the two antlered deer must have a minimum
of 4 points, 1 inch or longer, on one side of the • Report It—Within 72 hours of the kill, report
antlers. (Special county antler restrictions on
your harvest by going online to Georgia
pages 22-23)
Game Check or calling 1-800-366-2661.
• Record It—Copy the confirmation number
COUNTY-WIDE ANTLER RESTRICTIONS
Dooly & Macon: antlered bucks must have a
minimum outside antler spread of 15 in.
ANTLERS
Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery
Antlerless deer are those having no visible
Randolph, Talbot & Troup: antlered bucks
antlers above the hairline (including “button
must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 in. or longer,
bucks”) and may only be taken during eitheron one side of the antlers
sex or antlerless seasons or hunts. During
“buck-only” hunts or seasons, a deer must
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have antlers visible above the hairline to be
legal for harvest.
HEAD OF DEER
It is unlawful to remove the head of a deer
until the deer is processed or surrendered
to a storage facility for storage or processing.
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,
and the Game Check confirmation number.
3 – clean skull plates with antlers attached (not
the entire skull);
4 – clean antlers;
5 – finished taxidermy mounts; and
IMPORTATION
6 – clean upper canine teeth (aka buglers, ivories,
If you harvest a white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, whistlers).
moose or caribou in a state having a documented To protect Georgia’s deer herd, the importation
case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), you of whole carcasses or parts not listed above is
may bring back only the following carcass parts: prohibited from any CWD-positive state or
1 – boned-out meat;
Canadian province. For an up-to-date list of posi2 – processed cuts of meat;
tive states and other information about CWD,
please visit www.cwd-info.org.
is prohibited. Written permission must be
obtained from the landowner to hunt on power
line, gas line, railroad, or other rights-of-way.
COOLER LOCKERS
Whole or field-dressed deer received by a
cold-storage or meat processing facility must
be marked with the hunter’s name; date and
county of kill; sex of deer; and the Game Check
confirmation number. A list of processors is
available at gohuntgeorgia.com.
LAKES, STREAMS AND PONDS
It is unlawful to take a deer by any means while
it is in a lake, stream, or pond.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY/
TRANSMISSION TOWERS
Hunting from a stand or platform attached
to a transmission tower is trespassing and
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DEER HUNTING
2016-2017 OPPORTUNITIES
Color
ws
be
on
Haralson
Walton
let
ho
Wilkes
le
Lincoln
kda
Morgan
Newton
Greene
Taliaferro
ette
Butts
Richmond
Putnam
Hancock
sc
Gla
ock
Baldwin
Jones
Monroe
Columbia
uffie
Fay
Warren
Jasper
Lamar
Pike
Meriwether
Og
ee
Henry
Spalding
Troup
on
rpe
Mcd
Clayton
Coweta
GRAY
Clarke
Oc
BLUE
Elbert
Madison
Barrow
Dekalb
ton
Roc
Ful
Carroll
Heard
Jackson
Gwinnett
Cobb
Douglas
CYAN
Hart
h
For
Polk
Paulding
MAGENTA
Franklin
Banks
Hall
Cherokee
Stephens
Ha
Da
Pickens
GREEN
am
White
Lumpkin
Bartow
Floyd
ORANGE
Gilmer
rsh
eld
Murray
Gordon
Chattooga
Rabun
Union
syt
Walker
YELLOW
Towns
Fannin
Whitfi
Dad
e
Catoosa
Jefferson
Burke
Washington
Upson
Wilkinson
Bibb
Ble
Macon
Schley
Pulaski
Dooly
Treutlen
Wh
Dodge
er
bst
We
Terrell
Wilcox
Early
Miller
Bryan
is
Liberty
Appling
Long
Wayne
Bacon
Pierce
Berrien
Colquitt
Dav
Coffee
Tift
Baker
Mitchell
Jeff
Ben Hill
Irwin
Worth
Evans
Mci
Dougherty
ler
Telfair
Turner
Calhoun
ee
Bulloch
Candler
Tattnall
Lee
Randolph
Effi
Laurens
Sumter
Crisp
Quitman
Clay
y
ckle
h
hee
ooc
ttah
Emanuel
Houston
Marion
Cha
a
ch
ntos
Pe
Taylor
Muscogee
Screven
Johnson
Twiggs
Toombs
Talbot
Stewart
Jenkins
Crawford
Montgomery
Harris
Atkinson
Glynn
Ware
Cook
Brantley
Lanier
Sem
ino
le
Decatur
Grady
Thomas
Brooks
Lo
d
wn
Clinch
es
Charlton
Camden
Echols
REFERENCE THE TABLES ON THE RIGHT TO SEE YOUR AREA’S
EITHER-SEX DEER HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES.
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YELLOW
EQUIPMENT
Bows and
Crossbows
Muzzleloaders
Modern Firearms
GREEN
STARTING
Sep. 10, 2016
ENDING
OPPORTUNITY
EQUIPMENT
Bows and
Crossbows
Muzzleloaders
Modern Firearms
OPPORTUNITY
Sep. 10, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Either-Sex
Oct. 15, 2016
Oct. 21, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 15, 2016
Oct. 21, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 22, 2016
Oct. 28, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 22, 2016
Nov. 4, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 29, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 5, 2016
Nov. 13, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 30, 2016
Nov. 24, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 14, 2016
Nov. 20, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 25, 2016
Nov. 27, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 28, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Jan. 1, 2017
Jan. 1, 2017
Either-Sex
Jan. 2, 2017
Jan. 8, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 22, 2016
Oct. 28, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 29, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 30, 2016
Nov. 24, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 25, 2016
Nov. 27, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 28, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Jan. 1, 2017
Jan. 1, 2017
Either-Sex
Jan. 2, 2017
Jan. 8, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
ORANGE
Bows and
Crossbows
ENDING
Jan. 8, 2017
Muzzleloaders
Modern Firearms
STARTING
ENDING
OPPORTUNITY
Sep. 10, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Oct. 15, 2016
Oct. 21, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 22, 2016
Oct. 28, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 30, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 31, 2016
Nov. 4, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 5, 2016
Nov. 6, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 7, 2016
Nov. 20, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 21, 2016
Nov. 27, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 28, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Jan. 1, 2017
Jan. 1, 2017
Either-Sex
Jan. 2, 2017
Jan. 8, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 22, 2016
Oct. 28, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 29, 2016
Oct. 30, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 31, 2016
Nov. 4, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 5, 2016
Nov. 6, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 7, 2016
Nov. 20, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 21, 2016
Nov. 27, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 28, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Jan. 1, 2017
Jan. 1, 2017
Either-Sex
Jan. 2, 2017
Jan. 8, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 21, 2016
Jan. 1, 2017
Either-Sex
Jan. 2, 2017
Jan. 8, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
Oct. 22, 2016
Nov. 4, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 5, 2016
Nov. 13, 2016
Either-Sex
Nov. 14, 2016
Nov. 20, 2016
Antlered Bucks Only
Nov. 21, 2016
Jan. 1, 2017
Either-Sex
Jan. 2, 2017
Jan. 8, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
MAGENTA
EQUIPMENT
STARTING
ENDING
Sep. 10, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders
Oct. 15, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Modern Firearms
Oct. 22, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Bows and
Crossbows
EQUIPMENT
STARTING
In Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot and Troup
Counties, only antlered bucks with at least 4 points (one inch or longer) on
either side are legal.
In Dooly and Macon Counties, antlered bucks must have a minimum 15-inch
outside spread.
CYAN
EQUIPMENT
Bows and
Crossbows
Muzzleloaders
Modern Firearms
STARTING
Firearms deer season on Chattahoochee National
Forest (Outside of WMAs)
Oct. 22 – Dec. 26, 2016
Firearms either-sex days on Chattahoochee National
Forest (Outside of WMAs)
West of I-75
Same as county either-sex
days through Dec. 26
East of I-75
Oct. 29, Nov. 26
Hunting with archery equipment is buck-only except on
firearms either-sex days.
ENDING
OPPORTUNITY
Sep. 10, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Oct. 15, 2016
Oct. 21, 2016
Either-Sex
Oct. 22, 2016
Oct. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Oct. 22, 2016
Oct. 30, 2016
Oct. 31, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
STARTING
ENDING
Sep. 10, 2016
Jan. 31, 2017
Antlered Bucks Only
Either-Sex
Antlered Bucks Only
Either-Sex
BLUE
EQUIPMENT
Chattahoochee National Forest
OPPORTUNITY
Bows and
Crossbows
OPPORTUNITY
Either-Sex
Muzzleloaders
Oct. 15, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
Modern Firearms
Oct. 22, 2016
Jan. 8, 2017
Either-Sex
In the portion of Forsyth County lying south of GA Hwy 20, only archery equipment, shotguns and muzzleloading firearms are allowed. No other firearms are
allowed.
In the portion of Fulton County lying north of GA Hwy 92 only archery equipment is allowed. Absolutely no firearms are allowed.
GRAY
EQUIPMENT
Bows and
Crossbows
STARTING
Sep. 10, 2016
ENDING
Jan. 31, 2017
OPPORTUNITY
Either-Sex
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DEER HUNTING
DOG-DEER HUNTING
DOG-DEER SEASONS
Hunting deer with dogs is by permit only. Application deadline is Sept. 22, 2016. Call (770) 761-3044 for specific rules and regulations.
BUCK
ONLY
COUNTY
Atkinson
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Nov. 24-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Johnson
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Bryan
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Lanier (east of the Alapaha River and
southeast of US Hwy 221)
Bulloch
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
McIntosh
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 26-Jan. 8
Pierce(southeast of US Hwy 84 and portion
lying northwest of US Hwy 84 and east
of Scenic Drive)
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Screven
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Calhoun
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Charlton
Oct. 22-30
Chatham
Clinch
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Liberty
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 22-30
Long
Burke
Camden
EITHER SEX
Jenkins
Oct. 22-30
Candler
BUCK
ONLY
Nov. 24-Jan. 8
Brantley
Baker
Marion
Dec. 3-Jan. 8
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Seminole
Colquitt
Dec. 3-Jan. 8
Stewart
Decatur
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Tattnall
Dougherty
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Terrell
Dec. 3-Jan. 8
Early
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Thomas
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Ware (that portion lying south of US Hwy 82;
and that portion lying north of US Hwy
82 and southeast of US Hwy 84)
Echols
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Effingham
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Emanuel
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Evans
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Glynn
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Grady
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Jefferson
Nov. 24-Jan. 8
Webster
2016 –2017
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Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Dec. 3-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 22-30
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)
DEER HUNTING WITH DOGS
To hunt deer with dogs, each hunter 16 years of age or older must
possess a dog-deer hunting license in addition to all other required
licenses and permits. Honorary, Sportsman’s and Lifetime Sportsman’s
license holders may obtain a dog-deer license at no charge. Deer may
be hunted with dogs only during authorized seasons and areas.
Hunting deer with dogs is allowed on leased properties of at least
1,000 contiguous acres or privately-owned properties of at least 250
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COUNTY
EITHER SEX
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-Jan. 8
Oct. 22-30
Oct. 31-Jan. 8
Dec. 3-Jan. 8
acres that are permitted by DNR. Permits are specific to only one
piece of property and only one 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 22,
2016. Applications are available at gohuntgeorgia.com. The permit
number must be clearly marked on all dogs and all vehicles being
used during the hunt.
2016-2017
HUNTING REGULATIONS
BAITING
EXCEPTIONS FOR FERAL HOGS (STATEWIDE):
Bait: corn, wheat, other grains, salts, apples, and other feed that
has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered
so as to constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement to game
animals or game birds.
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO:
•Hunt any game animal (except as noted below) or game bird upon,
over, around, or near bait.
•Feral hogs may be hunted over or near bait on private lands year
round in every county provided that the bait is not placed within 50
yards of any property ownership boundary.
•Placing bait for hogs may make a property (or portion of a property)
un-huntable for other species, such as turkeys. Hunters are urged to
communicate with others who may hunt other species on or near an
area where baiting for deer or hogs is being considered.
•Hunt any area for a period of 10 days following complete removal
of all bait.
•Hunt any big game or feral hog over bait or place bait on any State
or Federal managed lands.
•Place bait in a manner that will cause hunting on an adjacent property
to be prohibited.
Taking of any big game over bait is subject to a fine of $5,000
and/or imprisonment up to 12 months.
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•I n Harris, Talbot, Taylor, Peach, Houston, Twiggs, Wilkinson,
Washington, Jefferson and Burke Counties and all counties south
of these, deer may be hunted over or near any bait on private lands
provided the hunter has written permission from the landowner.
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locate all public boat ramps!
•In Troup, Meriwether, Upson, Crawford, Bibb, Jones, Baldwin, Hancock,
Glascock, Warren, McDuffie and Richmond Counties and all counties
north of these, it is unlawful to hunt deer within 200 yards or within
line of sight of bait.
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PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
SHOOTING RANGES
DNR provides recreational archery and target firearms shooting ranges
around the state. For the convenience of range visitors, rules are posted
at all ranges. Hearing and eye protection are required at all firearms
ranges. GORP fees may apply and hours and days of operation vary
(see below). Please visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call the appropriate
Game Management office for hours, complete rules, and specific range
information. We hope you will enjoy visiting one of our ranges soon.
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DNR ARCHERY RANGES
LOCATION
GORP REQUIRED
Amicalola State Park
Bullard Creek WMA
Clarks Hill WMA
Clybel WMA
Coosawatee Carter’s Lake WMA
Dodge County PFA
Flat Creek PFA
McDuffie PFA
Ocmulgee WMA
Oconee WMA
Panola Mountain State Park
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HUNTING REGULATIONS
BEAR, TURKEY, FERAL HOG, ALLIGATOR & SMALL GAME
See Seasons and Bag Limits on page 30
BEAR
TURKEY
FERAL HOG
LIMIT
Two bears per season, however, only one bear may
be taken from the Southern Zone or Central Zone.
LIMIT
3 gobblers per season, including Special
Opportunity Season.
PRIVATE LANDS
Limit: No limit, no closed season.
Feral hogs may be hunted at night with a light
REPORTING - NEW
(no voltage restriction), which is carried on the
All turkey hunters are required to have person, affixed to a helmet or hat, or part of
a Harvest Record for the current season. a belt system worn by a hunter. Hunting over
Additionally, all harvest must be reported bait is allowed. No hunting from a vehicle.
ZONES
within 72 hours through Georgia Game Check.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
NORTHERN BEAR ZONE
HOW TO REPORT YOUR TURKEY:
Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Walton,
Residents: All residents 16 years of age or older
Cell Phone Handy?
Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Hart and all counmust possess a Hunting License to hunt feral
If you have a cell phone and available service,
ties north
hogs except when hunting on land owned by
enter the harvest date and county on the Harvest
them or their immediate family (blood or depenRestrictions:
Record through the Outdoors Georgia App
dent relationship) residing in the same household.
No hunting bears with dogs. No hunting bears or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com
before moving the turkey from the site of the Nonresidents: Must possess a nonresident
over bait.
kill.
hunting license.
Reporting:
No Service? No Problem!
Exemptions to many of these restrictions for
• Within 24 hours, harvested bears must
agricultural producers are available by permit.
be reported to the Wildlife Resources Log It—Enter the harvest date and county on
Contact your local Game Management Office
Division Gainesville Office (770-535-5700) your paper Harvest Record before moving the
for details.
or Armuchee Office (706-295-6041). After turkey from the site of the kill.
hours, call 1-800-241-4113.
Report It—Within 72 hours of the kill, report LEGAL WEAPONS
• Within 3 business days, bears (minimum of your harvest by going online to Georgia Game Any legal weapon. Additional weapon restrictions apply on WMAs and Federal Lands.
hide and skull) must be taken to any Game Check or calling 1-800-366-2661.
Management Office (except Fitzgerald) for
Record It—Copy the confirmation number
NATIONAL FOREST LANDS
tagging.
(OUTSIDE OF WMAS)
• Harvested bears may also be checked at any
Limit: No limit.
WMA check station in the counties listed SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY SEASON
above that are open for a managed deer/bear/
For youth 16 years of age and younger and Hogs may be taken with archery equiphog hunt between 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
mobility impaired persons (i.e. confined to ment during archery deer season, with deer
CENTRAL BEAR ZONE
wheelchair, hemiplegia, monoplegia, para- weapons during firearms deer season, with
Bibb, Houston, and Twiggs Counties
plegia, or single-leg amputation above the turkey weapons during turkey season and
knee). Such hunters must be accompanied by with small game weapons during small game
Restrictions:
an adult (18 years or older) who can call but season. No night hunting. No hunting over bait.
No hunting bears with dogs. No hunting bears
may not take or attempt to take a turkey. This Hunting license requirements must be met.
over bait. No hunting bears on WMAs.
season does not apply to public lands unless Hunter orange is required during firearms
otherwise specified.
Reporting:
and primitive weapons deer seasons.
STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS
It is prohibited to kill a female bear with cub(s)
or bears under 75 pounds.
• Harvested bears must be checked and tagged at
the Oaky Woods WMA check station between
12 noon and 9 p.m. on the day of the hunt.
See page 65 for dog training seasons and rules.
SOUTHERN BEAR ZONE
Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Echols, Lanier,
Lowndes and Ware Counties
Restrictions:
No hunting bears over bait. Hunting with
dogs is allowed, except in Lanier and Lowndes
Counties, where only still hunting is allowed.
Reporting:
Bears (minimum of hide and skull) must be
checked and tagged at one of these locations:
• Fargo Georgia Forestry Commission Office
– Noon to 9 p.m., all hunt days
• Waycross DNR Office – Thursdays and
Fridays 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Saturdays Noon –9
p.m., Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Oct. 13-15
• Dixon Memorial WMA – Oct. 6-8, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m
•After hours, call 1-800-241-4113, or 229-4265267 on the following business day to report
harvested bears and arrange tagging
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Natural Resources at UGA is
conducting a wild pig hunter
harvest survey. Please visit this
website to take the survey.
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TRANSPORTING & RELEASE
It is unlawful to transport a live feral hog
without a permit from the Georgia Department
of Agriculture (GDA). Feral hogs captured alive
by a person without a valid GDA permit must be
killed prior to transport. Release of any live feral
hogs into an area that is not fenced is prohibited. Any persons convicted of the transport or
release of live feral hogs may be subject to losing
hunting privileges for up to three years and a
fine up to $5,000.00, but not less than $1,500.00.
Transport and possession of live feral hogs are
regulated by GDA; contact the Animal Industry
Division at 404-656-3671 for more information.
PROCESSING
Any facility that processes hogs for a fee,
including deer processors, must obtain a license
to operate from the Meat Inspection Section of
the Georgia Department of Agriculture. For more
information, deer processors may contact the
Georgia Meat Inspection Section at 404-656-3673.
Licensing requirements do not apply to individuals who process feral swine for their own use.
exposure: wear plastic gloves when fielddressing feral hogs; wash hands with soap
and hot water immediately afterwards; avoid
direct contact with blood and reproductive
organs; cook thoroughly; and properly dispose
of all waste.
SMALL GAME
BOBCAT & FOX
Bobcats and foxes may be hunted with small
game firearms or centerfire firearms of .17
caliber or larger. Manual calls only. Hunting
with dogs allowed. Night hunting allowed.
ALLIGATOR
Season: August 19 (sunset) - October 3
(sunrise)
Legal Weapons: Hand-held ropes or snares,
snatch hooks, harpoons, gigs, or arrows with
restraining line attached. Lawfully restrained
alligators may be killed with any caliber
handgun or bangstick.
Quota Process: Alligator hunting is permit
only. To enter the selection process, log into
your account at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com.
Application Period: June 1 - July 31
TRAPPING
COYOTES, ARMADILLOS,
Complete trapping regulations are available at
GROUNDHOGS, BEAVERS, STARLINGS,
gohuntgeorgia.com. See page 31 for seasons.
PIGEONS & ENGLISH SPARROWS
No closed season. No limit. There is no closed FALCONRY
season for trapping beavers and coyotes. Valid falconry permit and hunting license
Electronic calls may be used for hunting required. For season dates and limits for watercoyotes. See page 31 for seasons.
fowl see page 33.
• Squirrel (12 per day) Aug. 15 - Mar. 15
WARNING
Feral hogs can carry infectious diseases that
are transmissible to people. To avoid possible
SCHuntingFishing_CC_CartchFever_HPAd.pdf
• Grouse (3 per day) Oct. 1 - Mar. 15
• Rabbit (12 per day) Oct. 1 - Mar. 15
• Quail (12 per day) Oct. 1 - Mar. 15
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BIG GAME HUNTING
2016–2017 SEASONS, DATES & LIMITS
SPECIES
BIG GAME
Deer
SEASON
DATES
LIMIT
Archery, Either Sex Statewide
Sept. 10 - Oct. 14
Extended Archery—Either
Sex (ONLY for Clayton, Cobb,
DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton,
Gwinnett & Rockdale Counties)
12 per season, Statewide. See pages 22-23 for either sex
days.
Sept. 10 - Jan. 31
No more than 10 may be antlerless and no more than 2 may
be antlered. One of the 2 antlered deer must have at least 4
points, one inch or longer, on one side of the antlers.
Primitive Weapons
Oct. 15 - Oct. 21
Firearms
Oct. 22 - Jan. 8
Northern Zone
Bear
Central Zone
Southern Zone
Archery: Sept. 10 - Oct. 14
Primitive Weapons: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21
Firearms: Oct. 22 - Jan. 8
Firearms: Dec. 10
Firearms: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Oct.
6-8, Oct. 13-15
Firearms deer hunting is not allowed in Clayton, Cobb,
DeKalb, Fulton (north of GA Hwy. 92), and that portion of
Glynn County lying within Jekyll Island. In the portion of
Forsyth County south of GA Hwy. 20, only shotguns and
muzzleloaders may be used (no other firearms allowed). In
Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot
and Troup Counties, only antlered bucks with at least 4
points on either side are legal. In Dooly and Macon Counties,
antlered bucks must have a minimum 15-inch outside spread.
Two per season, provided, however, no more than one
of which may be taken from the Southern or Central
Zones. Harvested bears must be reported and tagged.
Please see page 28.
Special
Opportunity
Season
(Turkey)
Statewide
Mar. 18-19, 2017
Only for youth 16 years of age and younger and mobility
impaired persons (i.e. confined to wheelchair, hemiplegia,
monoplegia, paraplegia, or single-leg amputation above
the knee). Such hunters must be accompanied by an
adult (18 years or older) who may call but may not take or
attempt to take a turkey. This season does not apply to
public lands unless otherwise specified.
Turkey
Statewide
Mar. 25 - May 15, 2017
3 Gobblers per season , including Special Opportunity season.
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SMALL GAME
2016–2017 SEASONS, DATES & LIMITS
SPECIES
SEASON
DATES
LIMIT
Alligator
Zone & Quota
Limited
Aug. 19 - Oct. 3
1 per quota permit holder
Fox & Bobcat
Statewide
Dec. 1 – Feb. 28
No limit
Grouse
Statewide
Oct. 15 – Feb. 28
3 per day
Opossum
Statewide
Oct. 15 – Feb. 28
No limit
Quail
Statewide
Nov. 12 – Feb. 28
12 per day
Rabbit
Statewide
Nov. 12 – Feb. 28
12 per day
Raccoon
Statewide
Oct. 15 – Feb. 28
3 per day
Squirrel
Statewide
Aug. 15 – Feb. 28
12 per day
Mink, Otter, Fox,
Raccoon, Opossum,
Muskrat, Skunk,
Bobcat, Weasel
Statewide
Dec. 1 – Feb. 28
No limit
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2016-2017
SPECIES
SEASON
DATES
Canada Geese
Statewide
Sep. 3 - Sep. 25
Oct. 8 - Oct. 23
Nov. 19 - Nov. 27
Dec. 10 - Jan. 29
5 per day
15 in possession
Crows
Statewide
Nov. 5 - Feb. 28
No limit
Doves
Statewide
Sep. 3 - 18
Oct. 8 - Oct. 28
Nov. 24 - Jan. 15
15 per day
45 in possession
Ducks
Statewide
Nov. 19 - Nov. 27
Dec. 10 - Jan. 29
6 per day
18 in possession
See Species Limits
Early Teal
Statewide
Sep. 10 - Sep. 25
6 per day
18 in possession
Gallinules & Coots
Statewide
Nov. 19 - Nov. 27
Dec.10 - Jan. 29
15 per day
45 in possession
Mergansers
Statewide
Nov. 19 - Nov. 27
Dec. 10 - Jan. 29
5 per day
15 in possession¹
Statewide
Nov. 19 - Nov. 27
Dec. 10 - Jan. 29
5 per day
15 in possession²
See Species Limits
Statewide
Nov. 15 - Feb. 28
8 per day
24 in possession
Scaup
Statewide
Oct. 8 - Oct. 23
Nov. 19 - Nov. 27
Dec. 10 - Jan. 29
5 per day
15 in possession
Wood Ducks
Sea Ducks
Snipe
Snow Geese
Sora and Rails
Statewide
Woodcock
Statewide
Sep. 24 - Nov. 10
Nov. 25 - Dec. 16
Dec. 10 - Jan. 23
LIMIT
King & Clapper:
15 per day
45 in possession
Sora and Virginia:
25 per day
75 in possession
3 per day
9 in possession
1 Not more than 2 hooded mergansers (6 in possession)
2 Sea Ducks count towards the total bag limit of 6 ducks except in the Sea Duck Zone, which is defined as
any tidal waters greater than 1 mile offshore.
FEDERALLY REGULATED
MIGRATORY BIRDS
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
regulates the harvest of migratory birds by
establishing framework (opening and closing
dates, maximum season length, and maximum
bag limits) within which states can set their
migratory bird hunting seasons. Georgia
annually proposes waterfowl and late-season
migratory bird hunting season dates and bag
limits that maximize opportunity within the
framework adopted by the USFWS.
In addition to State regulations, Federal
rules apply to the taking, possession,
shipping, transporting, and storage of
migratory birds. Each hunter should also
consult actual Federal Regulations, which
may be found in: Title 50, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 20.
View, download and print at:
www.gpoaccess.gov or
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Black or
Mottled Duck
Canvasback
Fulvous
Whistling Duck
DUCKS
Harlequin
Ducks
Mallards
Pintail
Redheads
Eiders
Long-Tailed
Duck
Scoters
LIMIT
1 per day
3 in possession
(total for both species)
2 per day
6 in possession
1 per day
3 in possession
Closed Season
4 per day
(only 2 may be hens)
12 in possession
(only 6 may be hens)
2 per day
6 in possession
2 per day
6 in possession
2 per day
6 in possession
3 per day
9 in possession
4 per day
12 in possession
4 per day
12 in possession
4 per day
12 in possession
If a species of duck is not listed, the bag limit is six.
MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING
(HIP) LICENSE
Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License is
required for any person who purchases a
license and hunts migratory birds (doves,
ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails,
or gallinules). This license is free and can be
obtained by completing a migratory bird hunter
questionnaire when obtaining this license.
All Other Migratory Birds: ½ hour before
sunrise to sunset.
FEDERAL DUCK STAMP
Federal Duck Stamp is required for all waterfowl
hunters 16 years of age or older, including resident
landowners and their immediate family. The
stamp is valid from July 1–June 30 and must
be signed in ink across the face. The Federal
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp
is available at US Post Offices, 1-800-STAMP24,
www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, or usps.com.
POSSESSION OF MIGRATORY
BIRDS HARVESTED BY ANOTHER
Persons possessing migratory birds harvested
by another hunter must possess, in writing, the
hunter’s signature, address, total number of
birds harvested by species and dates of harvest.
LEGAL HOURS
Dove: 12 noon until sunset on opening day of
September season, and ½ hour before sunrise
to sunset for the remainder of the season.
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SPECIES
SEA DUCKS
MIGRATORY BIRDS
MIGRATORY BIRDS
FEDERAL YOUTH WATERFOWL DAYS
Nov. 12-13, 2016
Only youth 15 years of age or younger may hunt
waterfowl or geese on these days. An adult at
least 18 years of age must accompany the youth
into the field but may not hunt.
NON-TOXIC SHOT
Any 10-gauge or smaller loaded with federally approved nontoxic shot of size “F” or
smaller. No lead shot may be in possession
while hunting waterfowl.
BANDED BIRDS
Hunters harvesting any banded migratory bird should call the Bird Banding
Laboratory at 1-800-327-BAND or go to
www.reportband.gov to report the band
number and how, when and where it was
recovered.
FALCONRY (FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS)
Valid falconry permit and hunting license
required.
DATES:
Sep 3 - Sep 25
Oct 8 - Oct 23
Nov 19 - Dec 5
Dec 10 - Jan 29
LIMITS:
3 per day
9 in possession
SPECIES REGULATIONS
CROWS
Electronic calls may be used. Crows may be
taken outside of these dates only when causing
agricultural damage.
EURASIAN COLLARED DOVES
May be taken at any time; no limit.
CAUTION: More restrictive regulations may
apply to National Wildlife Refuges open to public
hunting. For additional information on Federal
Regulations, contact Special Agent-in-Charge,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 75 Spring Street,
S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 or call 404-679-7057.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
LAKE LANIER RESTRICTIONS:
No hunting allowed within 600 feet of a dock,
house, structure, bridge, road, boat ramp,
marina or open recreation area. Contact the
Game Management Region 2 Office for open
dates, closed recreation areas open for hunting
and other special rules for waterfowl hunting
on Lake Lanier, or visit www.gohuntgeorgia.
com/Hunting/Waterfowl.
GEORGIA POWER LAKES
(IN NORTH GEORGIA):
No hunting allowed within 300 feet of any
dock, house, boat ramp, marina or open recreation area without permission from the lease
or property owner.
Lakes open for duck and goose hunting: Lake
Burton, Lake Seed, Lake Rabun, Tallulah Falls
Lake, Lake Tugalo and Lake Yonah. Contact the
Game Management Region 2 Office for dates
and other special rules for waterfowl hunting
on Georgia Power Lakes in North Georgia, or
visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com/Hunting/
Waterfowl.
LAKE WALTER F. GEORGE:
No hunting allowed on the portions of LWFG
in Georgia within 600 feet of a dock house
structure, bridge, road, boat ramp, marina,
or open recreation area. Waterfowl hunting
from land is prohibited outside of the specified “Hunting Areas”. A Corps permit is
required to hunt waterfowl on all areas of the
lake, except the Eufaula NWR. Information on
how to purchase a permit (in person or by mail
only): www.sam.usace.mil or 229-768-2516.
LAKE OCONEE, LAKE SEMINOLE,
LAKE SINCLAIR & LAKE OLIVER
(SOUTH OF STANDING BOY CREEK):
No hunting allowed within 300 feet of a dock
house structure, bridge, road, boat ramp,
marina or open recreation area.
There are over 4,000 DU events held across the country each year. By
attending a local event, you can have a great time while helping us fill
the skies with waterfowl. To find one near you, visit ducks.org/events.
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GEORGIA PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
GEORGIA
PUBLIC HUNTING
OPPORTUNITIES
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
Each WMA offers unique hunting opportunities based upon factors
such as climate, topography, access, wildlife population dynamics and
public desires. Therefore each WMA has specific rules and regulations.
You should be familiar with the rules and regulations for a specific
WMA before visiting.
Maps: View/print/download all WMA maps free of charge at
gohuntgeorgia.com. Maps may also be found at check stations,
kiosks, and region offices.
Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass (GORP): Any person, age 16–64,
entering any designated fee area on WMAs and PFAs must possess a
valid GORP. Designated fee areas are marked with the posting of a
sign at the site or area entrance. Hunters and anglers who possess a
valid three-day hunting & fishing, WMA, Lifetime, Sportsman’s, or
Honorary license meet this license requirement.
A three-day GORP is valid for no more than three days from effective
start date, and an annual GORP is valid for no more than 365 days from
effective start date. A GORP may be purchased at gohuntgeorgia.com,
by calling 1-800-366-2661, or license vendors.
Any individual(s) or organization(s) who desire to sponsor or conduct
an event, activity, or series of events or activities involving more than
eight individuals on a WMA or PFA may be required to obtain a “Right
of Entry” agreement (ROEA) from the Department. Contact the respective Game Management office (see page 4) for more details.
Mandatory WMA Bear Harvest Requirements: All bears must be
reported and tagged. See page 28 for specific requirements by Bear Zone.
GATE CLOSURES
There are a number of reasons why roads may be closed to motor
vehicles. Some roads are only intended for WRD personnel to perform
management related activities on a WMA (such as timber harvest, habitat
management, prescribed fire or emergency response). Roads that are
typically closed may be open during big game hunts to provide better
access and evenly distribute hunters.
Before visiting a WMA:
•Go to gohuntgeorgia.com for notices of road closures
•Obtain a WMA map that denotes area specific access
Visit www.georgiawildlife.com/GORP/Properties for a list of
areas requiring GORP.
•Contact the region office regarding questions pertaining to the specific
status of roads or access features
CHECK-IN HUNT VS. SIGN-IN HUNT:
ADULT/CHILD HUNTS AND SUPERVISION
CHECK-IN HUNT
Hunters must check-in prior to hunting. Check-in permits are available
starting at noon one day prior to the hunt and anytime during the hunt.
Complete the Check-in permit; deposit the bottom copy in the permit box
at the check station; keep the top copy in your possession throughout
the hunt. You must have a completed permit in your possession prior
to hunting. Check-in is required once for each check-in period.
Two deer of either sex may be harvested during any one check-in
hunt, depending on the specific hunt regulations. See specific WMA
listing for hunt details.
All game or feral hogs harvested at a check-in hunt must be checked-out
at the check station on the day of the harvest and should not be recorded
on your Harvest Record.
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SIGN-IN HUNT
Hunters must sign-in prior to hunting. Sign-in is available beginning at
noon one day prior to hunt at check station/kiosk and is also available
online at gohuntgeorgia.com. Sign-in is required only once per hunt.
Two deer may be harvested during any sign-in hunt lasting less than
one week. During a sign-in hunt lasting one week or longer, the bag
limit is the statewide season.
All big game harvested at a sign-in hunt must be checked using GA
Game Check. See page 7 for details.
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A child under age 16 must be accompanied by and under “direct supervision” or “directly supervised,” which means uninterrupted, unaided
visual contact and auditory communication with the child by an adult
when hunting on a WMA.
Big Game Hunts: One adult shall supervise no more than one child.
During Adult/Child big game quota hunts, only one firearm is allowed
and only the child may hunt. During Adult/Child big game non-quota
hunts, adults and children may possess firearms and hunt (unless
otherwise specified), provided that the adult is directly supervising
a child who is actively participating in the hunt. All Adult/Child big
game hunts are firearms hunts unless specified otherwise.
Small Game Hunts: One adult may directly supervise no more than
two children (17 years old and under). Adults and children may possess
firearms and hunt, provided that the adult is directly supervising a
child who is actively participating in the hunt.
RESTRICTIONS
QUALITY BUCK
Several WMAs are managed for Quality Bucks, which place restrictions
on the buck you may harvest. These WMAs will define a Quality Buck
in one of these three ways:
•Requires a minimum of 4 points on one side and points must be 1
inch or longer OR
•Requires a 15 inch outside spread OR 16 inch main beam.
•Requires a minimum of 4 points on one side and points must be at
least one inch long OR a 15 inch outside spread.
On hunts having quality buck antler restrictions, only one antlered
buck may be harvested per hunt. Always refer to the specific WMA
to determine if it is managed as a Quality Buck area and to see the
applicable restrictions.
HUNTING FERAL HOGS
Feral hogs are not a game species and are considered incidental take
during any hunt on a WMA (except during Special Hog Hunts). Hunters
must use the legal weapons for the specific game species for which the
WMA is open. If a WMA is open for small game, you may only use legal
weapons for small game. Muzzleloaders and archery equipment are
legal during small game and turkey seasons. However, during designated Special Hog Hunts, you may use any legal firearm. Electronic
calls may be used for feral hog. No night hunting or baiting on WMAs.
TREE STANDS AND HUNTING STRUCTURES
Hunting structure: any portable tree stand, ground blind, stool, chair,
bucket, waterfowl blind, or other similar device used for the purpose
of hunting.
Hunters may not construct or hunt from any tree stand that is not
portable or natural. Tree stands may not be placed on utility poles or
other structures supporting utility lines. For big game and special feral
hog hunts, hunting structures shall not be placed any sooner than one
day prior to the hunt and shall be removed from the WMA no later
than 12 noon the day following the hunt. For small game hunts, hunting
structures may be placed and shall be removed from the WMA only
on the day of the hunt.
Exception: Opening day of dove season hunters shall not enter a
managed dove field and hunting structures shall not be placed on a
managed dove field prior to 10 a.m.
WMA ACTIVITIES
CAMPING
All camps shall be in designated campgrounds unless otherwise
posted at the check station. Camping, or establishment of a campsite,
shall be limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days, after which the
campsite shall be vacated and all personally owned property or physical
features of the camp must be removed for a period of not less than 7
days. During that 7-day period a new campsite may not be established
within the boundaries of the same WMA or within 1 mile radius of the
vacated campsite by the same person(s).
•No musical instruments, radios, televisions, generators or other noise
making devices after 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. in such a manner
that such devices may be heard by other WMA visitors.
•No camping or driving motor vehicles on wildlife openings.
•No carving, cutting, chopping or damaging of live trees.
Loaded firearms are prohibited in camping areas, except that any
person possessing a Weapons Carry License 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.
Camping is allowed anywhere on National Forest Lands unless otherwise indicated or signed. Forest Service regulations govern outdoor
recreation on WMAs located on National Forest Lands.
COLLECTING FIREWOOD
Only trees that are dead and down may be cut and used for firewood
while recreating on WMAs. Annual firewood cutting permits are issued
for personal use by the region office. On National Forests, firewood
permits are available from the district US Forest Service offices.
FISHING
Fishing is allowed on WMAs unless otherwise posted. A fishing
license is required to fish on all WMAs (a trout license is additionally
required to fish in mountain trout waters). Some WMA fishing sites may
be designated as a GORP area and GORP requirements would apply.
Public Fishing Areas: A Fishing License and a WMA License are
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 Three-Day,
Honorary, Disability, Sportsmen’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License are
not required to have a WMA License for fishing.
OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES AND ATVS
All motor vehicles are restricted to improved roads open for vehicular
access. ATVs may only be operated on open improved roads within
WMAs during the period between 2 hours before sunrise and 2 hours
after sunset one day prior to and during big game, small game, and
special hog only hunts by hunters actively participating in the hunt
(except where otherwise specified according to 391-4- 2-.70). However,
on National Forest Lands, including WMAs on the National Forest,
ATVs are restricted to designated trails unless posted otherwise.
“Improved Roads” are roads that receive maintenance for the purpose
of public access, and “Open Roads” are roads not closed with a gate,
sign, earthen berm or similar device intended to prevent vehicular
access. Motor vehicles (including ATVs, dirt bikes, utility vehicles,
golf carts, and other off-road vehicles) must meet applicable safety,
licensing, insurance and registration requirements for use on public
roads. Vehicle and ATV operators must be at least 16 years old. Roads
may be closed at the discretion of DNR. Vehicles may not be parked
in such a way as to block an open or closed roadway.
Fees on National Forest Lands: Fees may be charged for camping,
ATV/ORV trails, shooting ranges, and boat ramps on the National
Forest. These fees apply to all users. For more information, visit
www.fs.fed.us/conf or contact any US Forest Service Office.
RIDING HORSES AND BIKES
Horses and bicycles are allowed on open improved roads, designated
trails, or designated areas (GORP regulations may apply). Bicycles may
be used on closed improved roads for the purpose of 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.
All WMA laws, rules and regulations, unless otherwise specified, must
be followed on Public Fishing Areas and State Parks open for hunting.
WMA license is required except for State Park Quota Hunts.
Camping, hiking and other recreational uses are allowed year-round,
unless otherwise posted at the WMA check station or at a specific
recreation site. All WMA visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange
during the hunting seasons. Specific recreation sites may be closed as
needed for management purposes.
FERAL HOG, DEER, BEAR & TURKEY
Questions regarding specific WMAs are handled by the appropriate
Region Office. See office contact info page 4.
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GENERAL WMA REGULATIONS
MIGRATORY BIRDS
CROWS, SNIPE & WOODCOCK may be taken on small game dates during
the statewide seasons unless otherwise specified. Electronic calls may
be used for crows. No limit on crows.
DUCK hunting on managed impoundments at Altamaha (Butler Island),
Cordele Hatchery, Evans PFA, Oconee WMA, Rum Creek WMA, and
West Point WMA - Glovers Creek is by quota only. Hunters must hunt
from assigned areas or ponds. Shooting hours end at 12 noon, except
the last Saturday of the season, when hunting is allowed until sunset.
See pages 17 and 71 for quota hunt information.
Waterfowl hunting dates are specified in the WMA’s individual
regulations, and waterfowl hunting may only occur during those
dates. Waterfowl on all other WMA locations may be hunted any day
of the waterfowl season that the area is open for small game hunting
or as otherwise specified.
GOOSE hunting is allowed on WMAs except on managed waterfowl
impoundments and managed dove fields. On managed waterfowl
impoundments, geese may be taken only during managed waterfowl
hunts during the state goose season.
SMALL GAME, FURBEARERS, FALCONRY & COYOTES
ALLIGATORS may be taken on small game dates during statewide alligator season by quota permit holders only, unless otherwise specified
in the WMA listings on pages 42-61. See page 29 for more information.
COYOTES may be taken during big game, small game, and special hog
hunts, as well as special coyote hunts (See page 67). Weapons are restricted
to legal firearms and archery equipment for the game species specified
for a particular hunt in the WMA listings on pages 42-61. Electronic calls
may be used. No night hunting unless specified otherwise.
FALCONRY: All WMAs are open for falconry during listed small game
dates for a specific area (see pages 42-61). Field trial areas and archeryonly hunting areas on WMAs are also open for small game hunting by
means of falconry during the statewide falconry season.
FURBEARERS: Raccoons, opossum, foxes and bobcats may be hunted
within statewide seasons during small game and furbearer dates, unless
otherwise specified in the WMA listings on pages 42-61. Furbearers may
not be hunted during firearms deer hunts. Night hunting is allowed,
unless otherwise specified, but is restricted to small game weapons
only. Hunters must pick up their dogs by 12 noon on the day following
the hunt. No electronic calls.
SMALL GAME: Hunters are allowed to hunt any small game with an open
season (see page 31) during the small game dates specified in the WMA
listings on pages 42-61, unless otherwise specified. No small game or
furbearer hunting is allowed during managed deer hunts except that
migratory birds may be hunted during archery deer hunts during open
state season unless otherwise specified.
TRAPPING
Limited opportunities to trap on certain WMAs are available by permit
only. Such opportunities are available on: Albany Nursery, B. F. Grant, Big
Lazer Creek, Blanton Creek, Bullard Creek, Clayhole, Crockford-Pigeon
Mtn, Dawson Forest, Dixon Memorial, Elmodel, Joe Kurz, Penholoway,
Rum Creek, Tuckahoe, West Point, and Yuchi WMAs. Contact the
appropriate region office for further details or to apply for a permit.
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UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES on WMAs
• Man-drives during deer hunts. A man-drive is defined as
an organized hunting technique involving three (3) or more
hunters using a coordinated effort to drive deer or feral swine
from cover to another hunter for the purpose of shooting.
• Placing bait or wildlife food and hunting any game species or
feral hog over bait.
• Target practicing, except on an authorized shooting range.
• Driving a vehicle around any gate, sign, earth berm, or similar
device intended to prevent vehicular access.
• Hunting within 50 yards of any road opened for vehicular
access. (Possession of a loaded firearm within 50 yards of a
road opened for vehicular access is considered hunting.)
• Hunting within a posted safety zone.
• Consuming alcohol except at camp sites (this regulation does
not apply on National Forest Lands).
• Camping or operating a motor vehicle upon any permanent
wildlife opening.
• Using motor vehicles, signage, flagging tape, or any other
method(s) to close or restrict access to roads, trails or any
other access features.
• Using metal detectors or collecting artifacts.
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• Trapping except that special permits may be issued for
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• Possessing or using buckshot except on dog-deer hunts.
• Possessing alcohol while hunting on National Forest lands.
• Hunting with a suppressed firearm.
• Possessing a cocked crossbow in a motor vehicle.
• Possessing a firearm during a closed hunting season for an
area, except on designated shooting ranges, unless such a
firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as to not
be readily accessible, except that any person possessing a
Weapons Carry License 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 16-11127, except where prohibited by federal law.
• Possessing a loaded firearm (a gun is considered loaded if
a shell is in the chamber or magazine, a percussion cap is
on the nipple, or powder is present on the frizzen pan) in a
motor vehicle, except that any person possessing a Weapons
Carry License 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
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Pike
Greene
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Warren
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Hancock
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Lincoln
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Coweta
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Carroll
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Appling
Bacon
Coffee
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Colquitt
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Bulloch
Candler
6P
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Mitchell
Treutlen
Telfair
Irwin
Worth
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Tattnall
Turner
Calhoun
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Lee
Randolph
Clay
Pulaski
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4L
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Crawford
Toombs
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Harris
Montgomery
4E
4S
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Talbot
Charlton
Camden
Echols
ID
NAME
COUNTY
ID
NAME
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
1G
1H
1I
1J
1K
1L
1M
1N
1O
1P
Cherokee, Bartow
Floyd
Floyd
Murray, Fannin, Gilmer
Murray
Gilmer
Murray
Walker
Polk
Walker, Whitfield, Gordon, Floyd
Cherokee
Chattooga
Paulding, Polk
Cherokee, Bartow
Bartow
Gilmer, Fannin
4C
4D
4E
4F
4G
4H
2N
2O
2P
2Q
2R
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
3G
3H
3I
3J
3K
3L
3M
3N
3O
3P
3Q
3R
Allatoona WMA
Arrowhead WMA
Berry College WMA
Cohutta WMA
Conasauga River WMA
Coosawatee Carter's Lake WMA
Coosawatee WMA
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
J.L. Lester WMA
John's Mountain WMA
McGraw Ford WMA
Otting Tract WMA
Paulding Forest WMA
Pine Log WMA
Red Top Mountain State Park
Rich Mountain WMA
Rich Mountain WMA - Cartecay
Tract
Rocky Mountain Recreation and PFA
Sheffield WMA
Zahnd WMA
Blue Ridge WMA
Broad River WMA
Buck Shoals WMA
Chattahoochee WMA
Chestatee WMA
Coopers Creek WMA
Dawson Forest WMA
Dukes Creek- Smithgall Woods
State Park
Fort Yargo State Park
Hart County WMA
Lake Russell WMA
Lula Bridge WMA
Mossy Creek Dairy & London Farms
Dove Fields
Swallow Creek WMA
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tugaloo State Park
Warwoman WMA
Wilson Shoals WMA
Alexander WMA
Big Dukes Pond WMA
Clarks Hill WMA
Di-Lane WMA
Dixon Bay WMA
Elbert County WMA
Fishing Creek WMA
Germany Creek WMA
Hard Labor Creek State Park
Hiltonia WMA
Keg Creek WMA
Lower Broad River WMA
McDuffie PFA
Mead Farm
Mistletoe State Park
Oconee WMA
Phinizy Swamp WMA
5M
6A
6B
6C
Bartram Forest WMA
Big Lazer Creek WMA
Blanton Creek WMA
Cedar Creek WMA
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA
Clybel WMA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife
Center)
Echeconee Creek WMA
F. D. Roosevelt State Park
Fall Line Sandshill WMA
Flat Creek PFA
Joe Kruz WMA
Oaky Woods WMA
Ocmulgee WMA
Perry Dove Field
Rum Creek WMA
Sprewell Bluff WMA
West Point WMA
Albany Nursery WMA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Elmodel WMA
Flint River WMA
Hannahatchee WMA
Lake Seminole WMA
Lake Walter F. Georgia WMA
Mayhaw WMA
Montezuma Bluffs WMA
River Creek, The Rolf, and
Alexandara Kauka WMA
Silver Lake WMA
Beaverdam WMA
Big Hammock WMA
6D
Bullard Creek WMA
6E
6F
6G
6H
6I
6J
6K
6L
6M
6N
6O
6P
6Q
3S
Redlands WMA
3T
3U
3V
3W
3X
3Y
4A
4B
Richard B. Russell State Park
Soap Creek WMA
Spirit Creek Forest WMA
Tuckahoe WMA
Walton WMA
Yuchi WMA
B. F. Grant WMA
Dixon Memorial WMA
Dodge County PFA
Evans County PFA
Flat Tub WMA
Grand Bay WMA
Horse Creek WMA
Hugh Gills PFA
Indian Ford Farms Dovefield
Moody Forest WMA
Ohoopee Dunes WMA
Oliver Bridge WMA
Paradise PFA
Riverbend WMA
Rogers State Prison Farm Dove
Fields
Altamaha WMA
Clayhole Swamp WMA
Griffin Ridge WMA
Little Satilla WMA
Morgan Lake WMA
Ossabaw Island WMA
Paulks Pasture WMA
Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA
Richmond Hill WMA
Rogers WMA
Sansavilla WMA
Sapelo Island WMA
Townsend WMA
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2F
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2H
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Floyd
Paulding
Walker
Fannin, Union, Lumpkin
Madison
White
White, Union, Towns
Lumpkin, White
Union, Fannin
Dawson, Pickens
White
Barrow
Hart
Stephens, Habersham, Banks
Hall
White
Towns
Rabun
Franklin
Rabun
Banks
Burke
Jenkins
McDuffie, Wilkes, Lincoln
Burke
Screven
Elbert
WIlkes, Lincoln
McDuffie
Morgan
Screven
Columbia
Wilkes, Elbert, Lincoln
McDuffie
Burke
Columbia
Greene, Hancock, Putnam
Rockdale
Richmond
Greene, Oglethorpe, Oconee,
Morgan
Elbert
Lincoln
Richmond
Screven
Walton
Burke
Putnam, Morgan
Wilkinson
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Talbot, Upson
Harris
Putnam, Jones, Jasper
Coweta, Heard
Marion, Talbot
Jasper, Newton
Houston, Bibb
Harris, Meriwether
Taylor
Houston
Meriwether
Houston, Pulaski
Pulaski, Bleckley, Twiggs
Houston
Monroe
Upson, Meriwether, Talbot
Muscogee
Troup, Heard
Dougherty
Dougherty, Calhoun, Baker
Crisp
Colquitt
Baker
Dooly
Stewart
Seminole, Decatur
Clay, Quitman
Miller
Macon
Thomas
Decatur
Appling
Laurens, Wilkinson
Tattnall
Jeff Davis, Montgomery,
Appling
Ware, Brantley
Dodge
Evans
Jeff Davis, Coffee
Lowndes, Lanier
Telfair
Laurens
Toombs
Appling
Emanuel
Bulloch
Berrien
Laurens
Tattnall
Glynn
McIntosh
Glynn
Long
Wayne, Pierce, Brantley
Long
Chatham
Glynn
Wayne
Wayne
Bryan, McIntosh
Wayne
Wayne
McIntosh
Long, McIntosh
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SPECIFIC WMA, PFA & STATE PARK HUNTING REGULATIONS
This section of the 2016–2017
Hunting Seasons and Regulations
provides information related to
all lands managed for hunting by
Wildlife Resources Division.
Each listing provides the specific
information applicable to that
WMA/PFA/State Park. However,
if you require additional information, a contact number is provided
with each listing.
Please review the legend below.
Each listing will have a list of
applicable symbols located in its
header as a quick reference.
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»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary Li- ARCHERY
»» W Either Sex/Wheelchair Hunters
cense Holders & Ladies: Oct. 22Only/Shotgun Only: Nov. 3-6 s | »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s
23 s, Buck Only: Nov. 14-20 s
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 s
PRIMITIVE
»»General Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 5 »»Either Sex: Oct. 16-23 s
TURKEY
13 s | Nov. 21-Jan. 1 s
FIREARMS
Q2 W Wheelchair Hunters Only:
»»Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 c, Nov. 10-12
April 8-14 s | May 6-12 s. Apply to BEAR
c Nov. 19-27 s, Dec 24- Jan. 1 s
ARCHERY
Region 5 office by Mar. 10.
»»Buck only: Oct. 29-Nov. 6, Dec.
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 20 s
Q1 Adult /Child Only April 1-7 s,
3-11 s
FIREARMS
April 22-28 s.
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary Li- TURKEY
SMALL GAME
cense Holders & Ladies: Oct. 22- Mar. 25-May 15 s
•Aug 15-Oct. 30, Feb 11-12, 18-19,
23 s
SMALL GAME
25-26 Shotgun only. s
»»General Hunt: Nov. 5-Jan. 1 s
•Q1 Quail: Jan 21, 28, Feb. 4. Quota
1 party/hunt and 3 persons/party.
Bag limit is 6/person or 12/party s.
DOVE
Maps for each area
are available for
print/download at
LEGEND
sSign-in
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 17)
QQuota Hunt (see pages 17,
66-67, 70–72)
a
Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
HHonorary License Hunt
(see page 66)
Q
Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
WATERFOWL
State season except closed Oct.
22-23.
P Dogs Allowed: Aug. 5-7, 2016, Mar.
3-5, 2017, May 19-21, 2017 Hogs
may not be removed from WMA alive.
No Dogs Allowed: Aug 8-14, 2016,
Mar. 6-15, 2017, May 22-31, 2017.
Hunter orange required on all Special Firearms Hog Hunts.
Saturdays & State Holidays only:
Jan. 16 through end of statewide
season.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
DOVE
•Q50 Sept. 3. Designated fields only.
•General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17,
Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-Jan. 15
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From Waynesboro Take GA HWY
24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison
Rd.; go 1.5 miles to Sign-In board.
SFirearms Shooting Range
(see page 26)
2016 –2017
42
SPECIAL REGS
SPECIAL FIREARMS HOG HUNTS
No firearms allowed in U.S. Corps
of Engineers developed campsites.
SPECIAL REGS
Physically Disabled hunters should Horse and bicycle trails & areas are
apply by letter by Mar. 10 to Albany closed all day Oct. 22-23 and before SPECIAL REGS
Nursery Quota Turkey Hunt, Game 10:00 a.m. EST during all other deer This area includes those AltaManagement, 2024 Newton Road, and turkey seasons. No ATVs. No maha WMA lands west of Butler
Albany, Georgia 31701. Include a camping.
& Champney Islands. Reporting
phone number. Each wheelchair DIRECTIONS
location for Check-In deer hunts
hunter may bring an attendant if From Cartersville Take HWY 20 east is Townsend WMA check station
needed who may provide assis- from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. located on Townsend-Cox Rd 0.75
tance but not hunt. See page 70
miles south of Steel Bridge Rd.
for all other quota hunt application
DIRECTIONS
instructions.
ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA
To Buffalo Swamp from Darien Take
DIRECTIONS
HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to
NEW
Take GA HWY 234 west 11 miles; 3, 986 acres • 912-262-3173
Cox. Left onto Possum Point Rd.
turn right on Tallahassee Rd.; go 1.2
Sign In box is 1.5 miles on left. To
DEER
miles to entrance on right.
McGowan Lake from Darien Take
ARCHERY
HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10 – Nov. 6 s | Cox. Left onto Fort Barrington Rd.
Dec. 31 – Jan. 8 s
ALEXANDER WMA
Entrance is 2.2 miles on left. You
FIREARMS
QBF
may also sign in at Altamaha Re»»Q50 Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 s | gional Park, Champney Island Boat
1,300 acres • 706.595.4222
Dec. 1-3 s
Ramp, and Darien City Docks.
F B Aug. 15-Feb. 28: See page 65.
R Rabbit Dog Training
WATERFOWL
WATERFOWL
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
F Furbearer Dog Training
SMALL GAME
Statewide season.
TURKEY
B Bird Dog Training
Mar. 25-May 15 s
Aug. 15- Oct. 11, Oct. 24- 28, Nov.
7-8, Nov. 13-18, Nov. 28-Dec. 2, Dec.
12-23, Jan. 2-Feb. 28
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 24- Nov. 4,
Jan. 2-Feb. 28
G GORP Property
(all or portions of the area
require GORP—see page 10)
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
TURKEY
•Q35 Sept. 3 s
Oct. 8-28
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s |
Dec. 1-Jan. 8 s
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Nov. 30 s
l Hunt to Learn
ALTAMAHA WMA—
BUFFALO SWAMP, LEWIS
ISLAND, AND MCGOWAN
LAKE TRACTS
|
»»Adult-Child/Either Sex: Dec. 2830 c
TURKEY
•Q20 Adult-Child: Apr. 1-9 s
•Q20 Apr. 14-21 s | Apr. 28 – May
5s
•Adult-Child: May 6-14 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15- Sept. 9, Nov. 13-27, Dec.
4-25 2016, Jan. 9 – Feb. 28 2017. No
furbearer season.
WATERFOWL
Statewide seasons during small
game dates.
DIRECTIONS
From Brunswick: Take I-95 north
approx. 6.5 miles to Exit 42 (GA Hwy
99). Turn left (southwest) on Hwy
99 crossing back over I-95 toward
Sterling and proceed approx. 0.5 to
entrance on right.
ALTAMAHA WMA—
WATERFOWL
MANAGEMENT AREA
QG
11,402 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 10 s
TURKEY
No season.
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Nov. 10, Jan. 30 - Feb. 28
Except Butler Island which opens
after the last Saturday of waterfowl
season. No furbearer season.
•Rabbits: Bag Limit - 6/person/day.
Special Archery Only Youth Hunt
on Butler Refuge: Jan. 14-16.
•Snipe hunting is allowed Wed.Sun. & State holidays during state
season, except on Butler Island
DOVE
ARROWHEAD WMA
BALLS FERRY STATE PARK
C A
C
400 acres • 706.295.6041
525 acres • 478.825.6354
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8-28,
Nov. 24-Jan. 15, except that Butler DEER
& Champney Islands are closed to ARCHERY
»»Dec. 17-Jan. 7 s
dove hunting during statewide waterfowl season.
BEAR
WATERFOWL
Wed., Sat., Sun., State Holidays
during statewide season. Shooting
hours are until 12 noon, except that
on last day of season shooting hours
end at sunset.
•Q25 Butler Island: Saturday Only.
Stand selection drawing to be held
at 5am. Stand-by waterfowl hunters will be issued unfilled blinds on
quota hunts based on drawing the
morning of the hunt. Maximum 3
persons per blind area. Handicap
hunters selected for quota contact
Area Manager at 912-262-3173.
FERAL HOG
Waterfowl impoundments are open
only during archery deer hunts and
after last Saturday of waterfowl
season.
SPECIAL HOG HUNT
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 13 | Oct.
22-Jan. 1
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 1521; Only youth may hunt.
ARCHERY
»»Dec. 17-Jan. 7 s
TURKEY
Q2 Apr. 8-14 s Q2 Apr. 15-21 s
This area includes Broughton, Butler, Champney, and Rhetts Islands.
Butler Refuge (located on Butler
Island east of HWY 17) and Ansley
Hodges MARSH Project (located
west of HWY 17 on Champney Island) are closed to firearms at all
times but open to archery deer &
hog hunting archery seasons and
archery rabbit hunting after the last
Saturday of waterfowl season. Airboats are prohibited inside managed
waterfowl impoundments. Access to
Rhetts Island at designated crossover sites only. Boats are restricted
to one motor of 25hp or less. Rhetts
Island is closed to fishing, shrimping
& crabbing during early teal season
& statewide waterfowl season. Butler Island ponds & impoundments
closed to cast netting.
DIRECTIONS
SPECIAL REGS
WATERFOWL
C Adult-Child: Sept. 10 s | Dec.
10 s | Jan. 14 s. Shooting hours
until 12 noon.
DIRECTIONS
From Rome Take U.S. HWY 27 north
9 miles to GA HWY 156; turn right
(east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd
Springs Rd; turn left and go 2 miles
to area.
11,400 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept.
15-18 s | Sept. 22-25 s | Sept. 29
- Oct. 2 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec.
15-17 c
FIREARMS
»»Q400 Quality Buck & Antlerless:
Nov. 3-5c | Dec. 1-3 c
TURKEY
•C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s
•Q80 Apr. 3-9 s
•General Hunt: Apr. 10-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 13 s, Sept. 19-20 s,
Sept. 26-27 s, Oct. 3-Nov. 1 s, Nov.
6-Nov. 29 s, Dec. 4-13 s, Dec. 18Feb. 28 s.
DOVE
From Darien Take U.S. HWY 17
south 1.5 miles; check station is on
the right.
Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Sept. 17 s,
Oct. 8-28 s, Nov. 24-29 s, Dec. 4-13
s, Dec. 18-Jan. 15 s.
APPLING COUNTY
DOVE FIELD
State season during small game
dates. No hunting on MARSH
ponds. s.
WATERFOWL
C
110 acres • 229.426.5267
DOVE
»» C Adult-Child: Sept. 3
»»General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must sign in at the kiosk
near the main farm shelter.
DIRECTIONS
From Alma: Take US 1 north to
Pat Lewis Rd. on right (1st road on
right after crossing over the Appling
County line from Bacon County). Go
1 mile to dove fields.
From Baxley: Take US 1 south for 9
miles; turn left on Pat Lewis Rd. Go
1 mile to dove fields.
P See page 35.
Q3 Special Hog Hunt: Aug. 6-7,
2016 s, Mar. 4-5, 2017 s. Hunter
orange required. Dogs may be used
on Special Hog Hunt only. Hogs may
not be removed from WMA alive.
DIRECTIONS
From Dublin Take U.S. 441 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.
• C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2; Only
SMALL GAME
youth may hunt.
Sign-In once for the season. Sign- •General Hunt (Archery Only): Apr.
BERRY COLLEGE WMA
out of harvested small game NOT
3-May 15
C QL B R
required.
SMALL GAME
Sept. 3-5, Oct. 8-10, Nov. 12-13,
15,029
acres • 706.295.6041
Aug. 15-Oct. 14, Oct. 22-Feb. 28.
Jan. 21-22.
March 1- May 15, 2017. Small Game
weapons only. Hunter orange required. No dogs allowed. Hogs may B. F. GRANT WMA
not be removed from the WMA alive. C Q Q
SPECIAL REGS
TURKEY
FERAL HOG
SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and sign
out of harvest.
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From Toomsboro Take Hwy 57 east
7.5 miles. Park on the left before the
Oconee River Bridge.
BARTRAM FOREST WMA
A Archery Only Area
1,343 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s
TURKEY ARCHERY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME ARCHERY
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
SPECIAL REGS
Bartram Forest is a multiple-use
recreation area; other users may
be present during open hunting
seasons. Gates may be opened or
closed at the discretion of Georgia
Forestry Commission. Please see
WMA maps for safety zones. No
camping.
DIRECTIONS
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sign-In once for the season.
»»Sept. 10 - Oct. 31 | Nov. 6-11
FIREARMS
»»Q1000 Nov. 2-5 c
»»Q1000 Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 c
»» C Adult-Child/Ladies Only: Jan.
7-8 L c. Only child may hunt.
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
From Milledgeville Take US 441
south 3.1 miles, turn left; continue
2.9 miles on US 441/GA29 and make
U-turn to return north; go 0.1 miles
to 1st pull-in on right. Kiosk is just
down that road.
Sign-In once for the season. Signout of harvested small game NOT
required.
•Aug. 15-Oct. 31, Nov. 6-28, Dec.
4-Jan. 5, Jan. 9-Feb. 28. No night
hunting.
•Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area:
Aug. 1-Oct. 31, Nov. 6-28, Dec.
4-Jan. 5, Jan. 9-Mar. 19. See
page 65.
BEAVERDAM WMA
Sept. 3, 10, 17, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-28,
Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Jan. 9-15. s
DIRECTIONS
DOVE
C G B S
5,500 acres • 229.426.5267
SPECIAL REGS
There is no open season for the taking of any wildlife on Berry College
DEER
Refuge. Firearms and archery equipARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-23 s | Oct. ment are prohibited on refuge. Hunters may not use the main campus
1-14 s
for gaining access. Horse, bicycle
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. and foot trails and areas are closed
all day during deer firearms season
24-30 s
and before 10:00 a.m. during deer
»»Either Sex: Oct. 27-29 c
»»Buck Only: Nov. 24-26s | Dec. archery and turkey season. No ATVs.
21-24s
Only bucks with a 15” spread or a 16”
main beam are legal. No hunting on TURKEY
or access through pastures.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
From Eatonton Take HWY 16 west
0.7 miles; turn right on HWY 441
Bypass; go 1.5 miles to Godfrey Rd
at the flashing traffic light; turn left
and go 6 miles to Check-In station.
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Sign-In once for the season.
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 31 | Nov.
6-11
FIREARMS
»»Q1000 Buck Only/Either Sex Last
Two Days: Nov. 2-5c
»»Q1000 Either Sex: Nov. 30 - Dec.
3 c
»» C Adult-Child (only child can hunt)/
Ladies Only/Either Sex: Jan. 7-8
L c.
SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS
which opens after last Saturday
of Waterfowl Season.
SMALL GAME
B Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-25, Oct.
30 - Nov. 22, Nov. 27-Dec. 19, Dec.
25-Feb. 28. See page 65.
ALLIGATOR
DIRECTIONS
From Rome Take U.S. 27 north to
jct. of Old Summerville Rd.; turn left
on Old Summerville Rd. and go 1.5
miles to jct. with CCC Rd. at check
station.
BIG DUKES POND WMA
May be hunted during open archery
dates concurrent with the alligator 1,692 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER
season in accordance with rules ARCHERY
and regulations pursuant to alliga»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s
tor hunting.
43
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Nov. 4-5 s | Dec.
7-10 s
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov.
25-27 s
TURKEY
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
SMALL GAME
Wed.-Sat. during statewide seasons. •Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-24, Oct.
No furbearer season.
30-Nov. 2, Nov. 6-23, Nov. 28- Dec.
5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28
WATERFOWL
DIRECTIONS
From Talbotton Take U.S. 80 east 4
miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go
6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkham Rd.
and go 1.2 miles to check station.
Wed. and Sat. only during state wa- ALLIGATOR
terfowl season. Waterfowl hunting May be hunted during open archery BLANTON CREEK WMA
allowed until 12 noon.
dates concurrent with the alligator C Q Q O
season in accordance with rules
SPECIAL REGS
4,800 acres • 478.825.6354
No camping. No horses or ATVs. and regulations pursuant to alligaDEER
Note safety zone on map—access tor hunting.
prohibited between Feb. 1 and Jul.
15.
DIRECTIONS
From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9
miles; turn right on Old Louisville
Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left.
BIG HAMMOCK WMA
C G S
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s | Oct.
16-21s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
LEGEND
Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Q
south 12 miles to Altamaha River. DOVE
Area lies on both sides of HWY 144. •Q75 Sept. 3 s | Sept. 10 s
•General Hunt: Sept. 17 s | Oct.
15-28 s | Nov. 24-Dec. 6 s | Dec.
BIG LAZER CREEK WMA
11-Jan. 15 s
DEER
ARCHERY
10-Sept. 29 s | Oct. 3-14 s | Dec.
10-18 s
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 1-2 s
»»Quality Buck & Either Sex Last
Day: Oct. 20-22c | Nov. 10-12 c
| Dec. 1-3 c
»»H L C Honorary License Holders/
Ladies/Adult-Child/Quality Buck
& Antlerless: Nov. 13-15 s Only
youth may hunt.
QQuota Hunt (see page 70)
Quality Buck
TURKEY
G GORP Property
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
B Bird Dog Training
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Oct. 24,
Oct. 30-Nov. 21, Nov. 27-Feb. 28
DIRECTIONS
From Dahlonega Take GA 60 north
for 28 miles to jct. with USFS Road
#69; turn left and go 1 mile to the
check station.
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Nov. 30
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 1-Feb. 28. No
furbearer season.
DIRECTIONS
From Danielsville Go north on U.S.
29 for 2 miles; turn right on HWY
281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River;
go 0.3 mile; area is on right.
WATERFOWL
State season concurrent with small
game dates. No hunting on MARSH
Pond s.
NEW
COYOTE
582 acres • 770-535-5700
BUCK SHOALS WMA
O May 16-31 s No night hunting. DEER
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and sign- FIREARMS
out of harvest.
»»Adult-Child Hunt & Learn/Either
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and signout of harvest.
SPECIAL REGS
Only Quality Bucks with at least
four points (1 inch long or longer)
on either side or a 15 inch outside
spread are legal.
DIRECTIONS
•Q50 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr.8-16 s | From West Point Take HWY 103
Apr. 22-30 s
south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn
•General Hunt: May 1-15 s
right to check station.
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
Day: Dec. 8-10 c
TURKEY
If the river stage is 9 feet or higher,
measured at the Doctortown Gauge, •Q35 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s
the gates will be closed. Deer hunt- •General Hunt: Apr. 17-May 15 s
ers may not hunt within 50 feet of SMALL GAME
the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd. Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 15-Nov. 1 s,
Nov. 6-15 s, Nov. 20-Dec. 6 s, Dec.
DIRECTIONS
From Glennville Take HWY 144 11-Feb. 28 s.
C QL H Q G O S
cCheck-in
ARCHERY
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 11s | Oct. 17-21 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Oct. 12-16 s
FIREARMS
»»Oct. 26-29 c | Nov. 23-26 c
P See page 35.
10-Oct. 6 s Oct. 10- Oct. 14 s
Q5 Special Hog Hunt: Aug. 5-6,
BROAD RIVER WMA
2016 s, Mar. 3-4, 2017 s. Hunt- FIREARMS
C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Ant»
»
ers must wear at least 500 square
lerless: Oct. 8-9s
440 acres • 770.535.5700
inches of hunter orange as an outer
»»Q200 Quality Buck & Either-Sex
garment above the waist. Dogs may
Last Day: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17- DEER
be used on Special Hog Hunt only.
ARCHERY
19 c | Hogs may not be removed from
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 30
Quality
Buck
&
Either-Sex
Last
»
»
WMA alive.
7,200 acres • 478.825.6354
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
a
FERAL HOG
SPECIAL REGS
7,221 acres • 229.426.5267
sSign-in
Sex: Q12 Nov. 5-6
»»Adult-Child/Either Sex: Q12 Nov.
19-20; Dec 3-4
BEAR
FIREARMS
»»Adult-Child Hunt & Learn: Q12
Nov. 5-6
»»Adult-Child: Q12 Nov. 19-20 | Dec
3-4
TURKEY
Adult-Child Hunt & Learn: Q3 Apr
1-2, 15-16, 29-30
SMALL GAME
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 15-18 s,
Oct. 23-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 16-29 s,
Dec. 4-Feb. 28 s
BLUE RIDGE WMA
Adult-Child Squirrel Hunt & Learn:
Q12 Dec. 10-11, 17-18
WATERFOWL
20,900 acres • 770.535.5700
Adult-Child: Q25 Sept 3, 10, 17
Big Lazer Creek PFA: Wed. & Sat. DEER
during small game dates concur- ARCHERY
rent with state waterfowl season.
»»Either Sex: Sept.
Shooting hours: 30 minutes before
11 s | Oct. 17-21s
sunrise until noon s.
PRIMITIVE
DOVE
SPECIAL REGS
10 - Oct.
»»Buck Only/Either Sex Deer Last
Two Days: Oct. 12-16s
COYOTE
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
O May 16-31 s No night hunting. FIREARMS
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and sign»»Buck Only: Oct. 26-29 c |
out of harvest.
»»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day:
(see page 26)
2016 –2017
44
SPECIAL REGS
spread are legal.
|
Nov. 23-26 c
For Hunt & Learn hunts, both the
child and adult must attend a prehunt meeting at 7:00 pm the evening before the hunt. Mentors will be
available during Hunt & Learn hunts.
Camping is available to hunting parties selected for quota hunts and to
groups scheduled through the region
office. See information on page 18 to
register for Hunt and Learns.
BULLARD CREEK WMA
C AG A S
13,900 acres • 229.426.5267
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-27 s | Oct.
2-14 s
»»a Ocmulgee Tract Archery Only
Area: Sept. 10-Jan. 8s
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 c
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 19-22 s Dec. 2224 s
4-6 s
»»Either Sex: Nov. 23-26 s
TURKEY
Mar. 26-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
•Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-17, Oct.
23-Nov. 2, Nov. 7-21, Nov. 27-Dec.
20, Dec. 25-Feb. 28
•Ocmulgee Tract: Jan. 9-Feb. 28
ALLIGATOR
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 22-Nov. 8 s,
Nov. 13-17 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 13 s,
Dec. 19-24 s, Dec. 29-Feb. 28 s.
DOVE
Oct. 22-28 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 13 s,
Dec. 19-24 s, Dec. 29-Jan. 15 s.
COYOTE
May 16-31 s. No night hunting. Mandatory sign-in and sign-out harvest.
SPECIAL REGS
ATVs prohibited.
DIRECTIONS
From Monticello Take HWY 16 east
3/4 mile; take right fork on HWY 212;
go 12 miles to check station sign on
the right; follow arrow 0.5 mile to
check station.
CEDAR CREEK—
LITTLE RIVER AREA
1,505 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
From Hazlehurst Take U.S. 221
north 7 miles; turn left at entrance
sign; go to check station.
CEDAR CREEK WMA
C L H O S
40,000 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
3-11 s | Oct. 16- 21
FIREARMS
»»HLC Honorary License Holders/
Ladies/Adult-Child/Buck Only:
Sept. 30- Oct. 2 s Only the youth
may hunt.
Day: Oct. 13-15 c | Nov. 10-12 c
»»Buck Only: Nov. 19-27 s | Dec
15-18 s
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Dec.
26-28 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
Q
2,910 acres • 770. 254.7271
DEER
FIREARMS
»»Q100 Either Sex: Dec. 13-14c. Two
deer limit, must take doe first on first
day. Coyotes & feral hogs may be
taken; no limit.
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 12. Hunt
participants will be charged a $30
nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt
fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required.
All other Park facilities will be closed to
the general public Dec. 13-14. Campsites will be available for hunter use
and may be reserved through the park
office at (770) 254-7271. No ATVs.
DIRECTIONS
From Newnan Take U.S. 27 Alt north
1.2 miles to Franklin Rd.; turn left, go
1.2 miles to Welcome Rd.; turn right,
go 8.6 miles to Hewlette South Rd.;
turn right, go 0.9 miles and continue
1.9 miles on Bud Davis Rd. to Flat
Rock Rd.; turn right and continue to
park entrance.
Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 26-29 c | Nov. 19-27 s Dec. 7-10 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10 - 23; Oct. 2 - 10 s Oct.
15-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Sept. 24-Oct. 1 s | Oct. 26-29 c
Nov 19-27 s | Dec. 7-10 c TURKEY
Mar. 25 -May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-24, Oct.
30-Nov. 18, Nov. 28-Dec. 5, Dec.
11-Feb. 28
FERAL HOG
Q10 Special Hog Hunt (with dogs):
Oct. 11-14 s. Hunter orange required,
big game weapons allowed, hogs
may not be removed from area alive.
DIRECTIONS
From Helen Take HWY 75 north to
Robertstown, turn left on Alt. HWY
75; cross bridge; turn right, go 2.8
miles to check station.
CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL
LINE WMA—BLACKJACK
CROSSING AREA
A Archery Only Area Q
1,600 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
Quality Buck & Antlerless: Deer
hunting allowed Fri/Sat/Sun only
from Sept. 10 through Jan. 8 s.
TURKEY ACHERY
Mar. 25-May 15. s
SPECIAL REGS
Only Quality bucks with at least 4
points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread
are legal. No ATVs. Hunters must
check kiosk daily for prescribed
burning schedule and locations.
DIRECTIONS
From Hwy 96 at Geneva travel
south on Hwy 240 approximately
2.75 miles, the check station, kiosk
and campground for both of these
tracts are approximately 200 yards
east of Hwy 240 on a WMA road.
CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL
LINE WMA—FORT PERRY
AREA
C Ql Q
CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL
LINE WMA—ALMO AREA
QQ
TURKEY
May be hunted during open archery SPECIAL REGS
deer dates concurrent with the al- No ATVs. No camping.
ligator season in accordance with
rules and regulations pursuant to DIRECTIONS
From Eatonton Take GA 16 west 3.6
alligator hunting.
Miles to Lynchburg Rd.; turn right;
SPECIAL REGS
go 0.5 miles to kiosk on right.
Montgomery County Tract access
is limited to foot or boat travel only
and is quality buck which means CHATTAHOOCHEE WMA
bucks must have a minimum of four
QP
points (1 inch or longer) on one side.
No firearms deer hunting within 25,150 acres • 770.535.5700
designated archery-only areas
DEER
(Montgomery County, Ocmulgee
ARCHERY
and Towns Bluff Tracts) but legal
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - 23; Oct. 2firearms permitted for turkey and
10 s Oct. 15 - 21 s
small game hunting.
DIRECTIONS
CHATTAHOOCHEE
BEND STATE PARK
6,700 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
10-30 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s
FIREARMS
Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c
TURKEY
•Q50 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16
s | Apr. 22-30 s
SMALL GAME
2,100 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
Sept. 15-17 c
FIREARMS
»»Q35 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept
30 - Oct. 2 c
»»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov.
3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c
DIRECTIONS
From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115 east
towards Clarkesville to Hwy 384
(Duncan Bridge Rd.), turn right, go 2.1
miles, entrance to area is on the left.
From Baldwin: From Hwy 365, take
Duncan Bridge Rd. (Hwy 384) towards Cleveland, go 5.4 miles, entrance to area is on the right.
TURKEY
•Q15 Mar. 25-27 s | Apr. 7-9 s
•Q15 C Adult/Child: Mar. 31- Apr.
2s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 13, Sept. 18-28, Oct.
•Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 1-25 s, Oct.
3-26, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-15, Nov.
30-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 13-Dec. 24 s,
20-Feb. 28 s. Fox squirrel hunting
Jan. 2-Feb. 28 s. Fox squirrel huntprohibited.
ing prohibited.
QUAIL
Q3 Dec. 3 s | Dec. 17 s | Jan. 21s
Limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party.
Mandatory sign-in and sign-out of
all harvested game.
DOVE
Sept. 3-13, Sept. 18, Oct. 8-26, Nov.
24 - Jan. 15
QUAIL
Q3 Nov. 26 s, Dec. 10 s, Jan. 7. s
Limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party.
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and sign- RABBIT
out of harvest.
Q5 Nov. 27 s, Dec. 11 s, Dec. 17
s, Dec. 24 s, Jan. 14 s, Jan. 21 s.
SPECIAL REGS
Limit 3 rabbits/person.
points (1 inch long or longer) on ei- SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE
ther side or a 15 inch outside spread Mandatory sign-in to hunt and
are legal. No ATVs. Hunters must sign-out of harvest.
check kiosk daily for prescribed
SPECIAL REGS
burning schedule and locations.
DIRECTIONS
points (1 inch long or longer) on eiFrom Hwy 96 at Geneva travel ther side or a 15 inch outside spread
south on Hwy 240 approximately are legal. No ATVs.Hunters must
2.75 miles, the check station, kiosk check kiosk daily for prescribed
and campground for both of these burning schedule and locations.
tracts are approximately 200 yards
DIRECTIONS
east of Hwy 240 on a WMA road.
From Hwy 80 at Geneva travel south
on Hwy 41 approximately 6.0 miles
to Fort Perry Rd (CR49), turn left go
approximately 1.0 miles to check
station, kiosk and campground on
the left.
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CHESTATEE WMA
CHICKASAWHATCHEE WMA
C QG P F S
27,123 acres • 770.535.5700
19,700 acres • 229.430.4254
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 10s Oct.
16-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only/Either Sex Last day:
Oct. 12-15 c
»»Buck Only: Nov. 16-19 c Dec. 1518c
DEER
SPECIAL REGS
ARCHERY
Areas west of U.S. HWY 78/GA
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct. HWY 17 are open for hunting during
14 s | Jan. 1-8 s
statewide seasons only. Camping in
PRIMITIVE
designated sites only.
DIRECTIONS
FIREARMS
»»Q35 0 Either Sex: Nov. 17- From Thomson Take U.S. 78 north
10 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd.
19 c | Dec. 7-9 s
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 24- at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check
station.
27 s | Dec. 26-31 s
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 10 s Oct. 16-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Oct. 12-15 c | Nov. 16-19 c | Dec. 15-18c
TURKEY
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 14,
Nov. 20-Dec 13, Dec. 19-Feb. 28
DIRECTIONS
From Cleveland Take U.S. 129 north
10.5 miles to Turner’s Corner; turn
left on U.S. 19; go 0.5 mile; turn right
on Dick’s Creek Rd.; go 1 mile to
check station driveway on left.
SMALL GAME
5,242 acres • 912.262.3173
cCheck-in
Archery Only Area
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
TURKEY
•Q25 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr.
2 s | Apr. 8-16 s
•C Adult-Child: May 9-15 s
•Q25 Apr. 17-23 s | Apr. 24-30 s
SMALL GAME
DOVE
WATERFOWL
State season except for during
check-in deer hunts.
•Q200 Sept. 3 s
SMALL GAME
Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-25, Nov. 28Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Nov. 21-Dec. 10,
Dec. 1, Dec. 5-14, Dec. 19- Jan. 5,
Jan. 9-Feb. 28
Jan. 9-15 s
FERAL HOG
CLARKS HILL WMA
P See page 35. Special Hog
Hunts: Aug. 1-14, 2016, Mar. 1-15,
2017, May 16-31, 2017; hunters must
wear at least 500 square inches of
hunter orange as an outer garment
above the waist; no dogs allowed s.
CQH A
ALLIGATOR
15-Feb. 28
DIRECTIONS
Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s | Oct. 2226 s | Oct. 31- Nov. 5 s | Nov. 28- From Sterling Take HWY 341 north
0.5 mile; turn right on Old Jesup
Feb. 28 s
Rd.; go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. on
DOVE
right; WMA is 6 miles down Pennick
•Q30 Sept. 3. Dove hunt for quota Rd. on right.
permit holders only in designated
fields only.
•General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Oct.
22-26; Nov 28-Jan 15
State seasons. All waterfowl hunters must possess a WMA license
when hunting waters west of HWY
43 bridge.
|
SPECIAL REGS
Multi-use trails and areas are closed
all day during firearms deer hunts
and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Rules
are posted at trailhead.
deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with DIRECTIONS
rules and regulations pursuant to From Mansfield Take HWY 11 south
5.7 miles to Shepherd Rd. turn left
alligator hunting.
and follow signs 1.1 miles.
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-21 s | Sept.
26-Oct. 14 s
SPECIAL REGS
PRIMITIVE
Horseback riding prohibited dur»»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s
ing ALL deer hunts. Area west of
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Sept. 23-25c | Nov. firebreak along west side of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all
7-27 s
»» C H Adult-Child & Honorary Li- species.
cense Holders/Either Sex: Oct. a Archery Only Area
28-30 s
•Deer—Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8
•Turkey Mar. 25-May 15 s
TURKEY
•Small Game & Furbearers Aug.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
2016 –2017
46
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-30 s | Nov.
5-11 s
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 7-9.
Only youth may hunt. s
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Dec.
16-18 s
»»HLC Honorary License Holders/
Ladies/Adult-Child/Either Sex:
Nov. 25-27 s Only youth may hunt.
»»Q200 Either Sex: Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 17-19 c
FERAL HOG
DOVE
WATERFOWL
(see page 26)
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-14 s | Sept
19-27 s | Oct. 2-14 s | Oct. 22-Nov.
11 s | Dec. 19-Jan. 8 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept.
16-18 c
»»Either Sex: Sept. 29-Oct. 1 c | Nov.
19-20 s | Dec. 12-18 s
»»Buck Only: Nov. 12-18 s
C QL H l G AS
6,400 acres • 478.825.6354
•Q40 Sept. 3 s. Quota on designated dove fields only (all other
areas are open to public).
•General Hunt: Sept.3-8, Oct. 23- TURKEY
28, Nov. 23, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 10-24, Mar. 25-May 15 s
Jan. 1-15.
SMALL GAME
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
C AG P
CLYBEL WMA
(Charlie Elliott
Wildlife Center)
• C Adult-Child: Nov. 12-13 s Only
youth may hunt.
•General Hunt: Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s,
Oct. 1-5 s, Oct. 10-12 s, Oct. 17-25
s, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 s, Nov. 14-15
s, Nov. 20-23 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 1s,
Dec. 5-14 s, Dec. 19-Jan. 5 s, Jan.
9-Feb. 28 s. Daily limit: 3 rabbits/
person and 6 quail/person or 12
quail/party.
12,700 acres • 706.595.4222
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
QUAIL
QUAIL HUNTING BY QUOTA ONLY
Q3 Jan. 31 s | Feb. 4 s | Feb. 18 s
Maximum 3 persons/party. Bag
limit 6/person or 12/party.
DIRECTIONS
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
Q
CLAYHOLE SWAMP WMA
From Albany Take HWY 91 south
4 miles to jct. with HWY 62; turn
right and go 15 miles; follow signs
to check station.
sSign-in
a
TURKEY
Hunts: Aug. 2-7 s | May 16-21s;
hunter orange required; no dogs
allowed.
LEGEND
Hunts: Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s
Hunter orange required.
•Q50 Mar. 25-31s | Apr. 1-7s
F Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Oct. 23-Nov. 15,
Nov. 23, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 10-24, Jan.
1-Feb. 28 s. See page 65.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
FERAL HOG
COHUTTA WMA
P S
96,503 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct.
11 s | Oct. 17-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 13-16 c | Nov. 30
- Dec. 4 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s | Oct. 17-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Oct. 13-16 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 c
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug 15-Sept 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 28, Dec
5-Feb 28.
DIRECTIONS
From Ellijay Take HWY 52 west 9.2
miles; turn right at Conasauga Lake
sign; go 3.5 miles; turn right on USFS
Road #68, go 2.0 miles to check
station. From Chatsworth Take U.S.
HWY 411 North to Eton; turn right at
traffic light and follow Holly Creek
Rd. 11.6 miles to check station. From
Cisco Take GA HWY 2; go 3 miles to
jct. with West Cowpen Rd.; check
station at jct.
CONASAUGA RIVER WMA
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-31, Nov.
6-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28
FERAL HOG
Oct. 5-8 s. Hunter orange required,
big game weapons allowed, hogs
may not be removed from area alive.
DIRECTIONS
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 16, Dec.
18-23, Dec. 25-30 s
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Dec. 16, Dec. 18-23, Dec.
25-30 s
TURKEY
•Q2 Apr. 8-14 s | Apr. 15-21 s
SMALL GAME
•Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 1-6, Jan.
8-13, Jan. 15-20, Jan. 22-27, Jan.
29-Feb. 28
WATERFOWL
•Q3 Dec. 17 s, Dec. 24 s, Dec. 31
s, Jan. 7 s, Jan. 14 s, Jan. 21 s,
Jan. 28 s
•Shooting hours until noon.
SPECIAL REGS
Conasauga River WMA is closed
to all other hunting during quota
waterfowl hunts.
DIRECTIONS
From Chatsworth go west on GA 52
Alt for 3 miles. Turn right onto GA
225 N. Go 6.3 miles and turn left on
Norton Bridge Road. Go 2.1 miles
and turn left on Bryant Road. WMA
entrance and sign-in kiosk on right.
COOPERS CREEK WMA
C QP
30,000 acres • 770.535.5700
DEER
ARCHERY
2-4 s | Oct. 9-21 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Nov. 2-5 c
FIREARMS
30 - Oct. 1 c
»»Buck Only: Dec. 7-10 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 12-28 | Oct. 2-4 | Oct. 9-21 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Nov. 2-5 c
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 c
»»Dec. 7-10 c
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
From Dahlonega Take GA HWY 60 SMALL GAME
north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers •Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2,
Creek Rd.; turn right and go 0.5
Nov. 7-8, Nov. 13-Dec. 13, Dec.
mile to jct. of USFS Road #236; turn
18-Feb. 28
left and go 4 miles to jct. of USFS •Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area:
Aug. 1-Nov. 2, Nov. 7-8, Nov. 13Road #4; turn right and go 0.5 mile
to check station. From Blairsville
Dec. 13, Dec. 18-Mar. 19. See
Take Old Blue Ridge HWY west 5
page 65.
miles to Mulkey Gap Rd.; turn left
SPECIAL REGS
and travel 8.5 miles to check station.
No ATVs.
QA
338 acres • 706.295.6041
BEAR
ARCHERY
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child: Nov. 4-6 c. Only
child may hunt.
»»Q400 Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 15-17 c
COOSAWATTEE
CARTER’S LAKE WMA
QA W R
3,300 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
Sign-In once for the season.
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 | Nov.
7-Jan. 1
FIREARMS
»»Q40 W Wheelchair Hunters Only/
Either Sex: Nov. 4-6 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
SPECIAL REGS
Maximum 3 persons per party.
Shooting hours end at noon. Designated Pond Only. Stand-by waterfowl hunters will be
issued unfilled spots based on a
drawing one hour prior to legal
shooting time the morning of the
hunt.
DIRECTIONS
From Cordele Take U.S. HWY 280
west 0.5 miles. Turn right on Fish
Hatchery Rd., go 1.4 miles. Turn
Right on Williams Lake Road go
0.4 miles to impoundment on left.
CROCKFORD-PIGEON
MOUNTAIN WMA
CL HG O B R
20,657 acres • 706.295.6041
DIRECTIONS
From Chatsworth Hunters must
DEER
Sign-In/Check-In and Sign-Out/
ARCHERY
Check-Out harvested big game at
the Coosawattee Carter’s Lake Ar»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 13, Oct. 17chery Area check station.
CORDELE FISH HATCHERY
C Q
40 acres • 229.430.4254
WATERFOWL
•Q3 C Adult-Child: Dec. 17 s | Dec.
31 s | Jan. 14 s
•Q3 Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s
Nov. 8
FIREARMS
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies/Either
Sex: Oct. 15-16 c
»»Buck Only Either Sex Deer Last
Day: Nov. 10-12 c
»»Buck Only: Dec. 7-10 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 13, Oct. 17-Nov. 8
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 21 | Nov. 7-Jan. 1
FIREARMS
»»Q40 W Wheelchair Hunters Only:
Nov. 4-6 c
FERAL HOG
Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Mar.
4-10 s. Hunter orange required, big
game weapons allowed, hogs may
not be removed from area alive.
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
HUNT CLUB INSURANCE
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, Jan.
2-Feb. 28
Rabbit Dog Training
Wed/Fri/Sat Nov. 1-Feb. 28. Designated areas only. See page 65.
STARTING AT
WATERFOWL
$
SPECIAL REGS
UP TO 499 ACRES
State waterfowl season.
175
Georgia’s
#1 Choice!
No ATVs. Quota hunters must apply by letter to U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, 975 Powerhouse Rd,
Chatsworth, GA 30705 between
Aug. 15 and Sept. 10.
DIRECTIONS
From Chatsworth Go 11 miles south
on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters
Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile
to check station. From Ellijay Take
HWY 282 west to old U.S. 411; go
south 3.8 miles; turn left at Carters
Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to
check station.
COOSAWATTEE WMA
C QB R
5,626 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
Firearms
4-6 c. Only child may hunt.
»»Q4 0 0 Either Sex: Nov. 1012 c | Dec. 15-17 c
47
FIREARMS
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies: Oct. 1516 c
»»General Hunt: Nov. 10-12 c | Dec.
7-10 c
DIRECTIONS
From Lafayette Take HWY 193 west
2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd.; turn
left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane
Rd.; turn right and go 0.3 mile to
check station.
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
DAWSON FOREST WMA
SMALL GAME
C QG O
required.
•Aug. 15-Oct. 13, Oct. 17-Nov. 8,
Nov. 13-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28.
Limit 3 rabbits/person.
Aug. 1-Oct. 13, Oct. 17-Nov. 8, Nov.
13-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Mar. 19. See
page 65.
•O Coyote: Mar. 1-23 s. Small game
weapons only. No night hunting.
DOVE
25,500 acres • 770.535.5700
SPECIAL REGS
LEGEND
sSign-in
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Q
Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child: Oct. 8-10 c
»»Oct. 26-29 c | Nov. 9-12 c | Dec.
1-4 c
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
Squirrel hunting area-wide during
state season on dates open for
small game. Other small game and
furbearers on area South of Rocky
Creek from Jan. 1-31.
DOVE
Only bucks with 4 or more points (1 WATERFOWL
inch long or longer) on one side of Hunting area-wide during state seathe antlers are legal. Horse and bison on dates open for small game.
cycle trails are closed all day during
SPECIAL REGS
firearms deer hunts and before 10:00
Only Quality Bucks with at least four
a.m. during archery and turkey seapoints (1 inch long or longer) on eisons. Special rules apply to horse
ther side are legal.
and bicycle use; rules are posted at
trailhead. Trail permits are required DIRECTIONS
for horse and bicycle use. Roads on From Waynesboro Take HWY 25
the City of Atlanta tract are closed to South to 4th Street. Turn right on
vehicles daily from 10:00 p.m.-6:00 4th Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9
a.m. except for individuals legally miles. Follow signs to check station.
camping, hunting, or fishing on the
area. Trail permits are required on
the City of Atlanta Tract. Permits DIXON BAY WMA
must be completed and on person
to be valid.
From Dawsonville Take GA HWY
53 west 6 miles; turn right onto
driveway at kiosk; check station is
at top of hill. Check in and Sign-in/
out at kiosk on HWY 53; check out
harvested game during managed
hunts at check station. Sign-in and
sign-out is also available at the
Horse Camp.
(see page 26)
2016 –2017
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DEER
ARCHERY
10-Oct. 11 s
FIREARMS
Oct. 13-15 c | Oct. 27-29 c
»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov.
10-12 c
•Q75 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3; Dove
Field 2.
TURKEY
•Q100 General: Sept. 3; Dove Field
Mar. 25-May 15 s
1.
SMALL GAME
•General Hunt: Sept 10, 17, Oct 8,
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-24, Oct. 3022, Nov 25-Dec 2; South of Rocky
Nov. 7, Nov. 13-29, Dec. 5-Feb. 28
Creek January 1-15, 2017. Designated fields only.
DOVE
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 15- QUAIL
24; Nov. 24-29, Dec. 5-Jan. 15
•Q8 C Adult-Child: Feb. 4 s
•Q8 General Hunt: Dec 3, 7, 10, 14,
WATERFOWL
17, 21, 28, 31, Feb 8; limit 6 quail/
State season during small game
person, 12 quail/party s. Quail
dates. No hunting on or within 50
hunters may take woodcock, snipe,
yards of waterfowl impoundment
and other game birds with an open
behind Horse Camp.
season.
COYOTE
•Bird Dog Training: Nov. 18-20 ReO Special Hunt: May 16-23, any lelease of pen-raised birds for traingal weapon, no dogs allowed. Feral
ing is prohibited.
hogs may be taken.
•For information on bird dog field
trials call (706) 595-4222.
DIRECTIONS
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
8,100 acres • 706.595.4222
SPECIAL REGS
a
C QQ
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. TURKEY
•Q20 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-31 s
10-Oct. 6 s Oct. 11 - 14 s
•Q30 Apr. 1-7 s | Apr. 8-14 s
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Ant- •General Hunt: Apr. 15-May 15 s
lerless: Oct. 8-10 c
SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS
»»Quality Buck /Either Sex Last Two (except quail) Aug 15-Sept 9, Oct
Days: Oct. 26-29 c
16-25, Oct 30-Nov 8, Nov 13-Dec
»»Quality Buck: Nov. 9-12 c | Dec. 2, Dec 4-6, 8-9, 11-13, 15-16, 181-4 c
20, 22-27, 29-30, Feb 1-3, 5-7, 9-28.
BEAR
Sept. 3, 10, 17, Oct. 8-13, Oct. 17- ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 11-14 s
28, Nov. 24-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Jan. 15
No ATVs. Horse, bicycle, caving, hiking, rock climbing, parasailing and
hang-gliding trails and areas are
closed all day during firearms deer
seasons. Additionally, horse and
bicycle trails and areas are closed
before 10:00 a.m. during archery
deer and turkey season. Firearms
restrictions apply to certain portions of WMA. Consult WMA map
for specific locations.
DI-LANE WMA
|
300 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Nov. 12-Jan. 8 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of
GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s
Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles 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.
DIXON MEMORIAL WMA
QG S
35,559 acres • 229.426.5267
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 3, Oct.
9-11, 16-20 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Oct. 5 - 8c | Oct. 1315 s
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-23 s | Oct.
29- Nov. 1 s
»»Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 c | Nov.
23-27 s »»Q60 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/
Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Nov.
19 s | Dec. 10 s. Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated area only.
All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt
must be marked with the selected
hunter’s name and phone number.
The dog-deer hunting area will be
closed to all users during dog-deer
hunts except to hunters with a valid
quota permit.
BEAR
Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island.
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
»»Oct. 6-8 c Oct. 13-15 s
FIREARMS
»»Nov. 10-12 c
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Oct. 3, Oct. 9-Nov. 8, Nov.
13-Feb. 28
DOVE
Sept. 3-18, Oct. 9-28, Nov. 24-Jan.
15
ALLIGATOR
deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with rules
and regulations pursuant to alligator
hunting. Alligators may not be taken
on the Federal portion of Cowhouse
Island or Laura S. Walker State Park.
SPECIAL REGS
No airboats.
DIRECTIONS
From Waycross Take U.S. 1 south
6 miles to HWY 177, turn north and
follow signs to check station.
DODGE COUNTY PFA
C QG
444 acres • 912.285.6094
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Nov. 3-6 s | Nov. 9-13 s
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearer and al- TURKEY
ligator hunting prohibited.
Q2 C Adult-Child: Apr. 7-8 s | Apr.
14-15 s
DIRECTIONS
From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee
2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and
ALLIGATOR
Sept. 16-18 s. Night hunting only.
SPECIAL REGS
All hunters must sign-in at PFA office before hunting. Closed every
Monday & Tuesday. Hunting in designated area only. Area map posted
at office and kiosk.
DIRECTIONS
From Eastman South on U.S. Hwy
23/341 for 3 miles; left on County
Rd. 49; go 0.6 miles.
DOERUN PITCHERPLANT
BOG WMA
A
600 acres • 229.430.4254
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s
TURKEY
Q1 C Adult-Child: Mar. 2526 s | Apr. 1-2 s
SMALL GAME
Jan. 9-Feb. 28 s. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited.
SPECIAL REGS
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog contains
rare species and sensitive habitats.
To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to entrance
road and parking area. No ATVs
or horses.
DIRECTIONS
From Doerun Take HWY 133 south
two miles; turn left at Natural Area
sign.
DUKES CREEK—
SMITHGALL WOODS
STATE PARK
CQH
4,500 acres • 706.878.3087
DEER
ARCHERY
7-9 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two
Days: Nov. 9-12 s
FIREARMS
»» C H Adult-Child & Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct.
21-22 s
»»Buck Only: Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 s
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 16-18 s | Oct. 7-9 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Nov. 9-12 s
FIREARMS
»» C H Adult-Child & Honorary License Holders: Oct. 21-22 s
»»General Hunt: Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 s
TURKEY
Q20 Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 c | Apr. 1416 c | Apr. 28-30 c
SMALL GAME
Dec. 15-17, Dec. 29-31, Jan. 12-14,
Jan. 26-28. Hunting by reservation
only. Sign-In/Sign-Out required.
Maximum 10 furbearer hunters/25
small game hunters per hunt period. Reservations must be made
beginning Nov. 1 by calling (706)
878-3087.
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.
ECHECONEE CREEK WMA
A Archery Only Area
690 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8
TURKEY ARCHERY
5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.;
bear right on Heardmont Rd.; turn
right on Johnsontown Rd.; follow to
area. Pickens Tract: From Elberton,
take HWY 77 north 1.2 miles. Turn
right and take Ruckersville Rd 11.4
miles. Turn right onto Turner Hill
Rd. Take Turner Hill Rd. 1.5 miles.
Turn right onto Cougar Pointe Dr.
and follow to entrance sign. Vaughter Tract: Take GA HWY 77 north
3 miles and turn right onto HWY
368; go 3 miles to Harmony Rd.;
turn left and continue to entrance
sign on right.
ELMODEL WMA
B
1,600 acres • 229.430.4254
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME ARCHERY
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 9-Feb. 28
SPECIAL REGS
Public access to Ocmulgee River
tract is only by boat. No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From Bonaire (to Ocmulgee River
tract) Take GA 96 east for 3.3 miles
to boat ramp on Ocmulgee River; go
north by boat on river approximately
10.5 miles. Tract is on west bank
of the river. From Warner Robins
(to Echeconnee Creek tract) From
intersection of HWY 247C and HWY
247, take HWY 247 north 3.9 miles;
turn right on Feagin Rd.; turn right
on Santa Clara Dr.; tract is 0.2 miles
on the right and left side of road.
Macon Tract: Take I-75 and get off
exit 167, go North on Riverside Dr.,
turn right on Red Oak Dr., turn left
on Clairmont Pl., turn right on Lennox Dr. and the area is behind the
railroad tracks.
ELBERT COUNTY WMA
AF
2,500 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14. Beverly Tract (a designated a Archery
Only Area): Sept. 10-Jan. 1
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 5 - 13, Nov. 21Jan. 1
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Nov. 4, Nov.
14-20
DEER
ARCHERY
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
B Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s. No fox or bobcat hunting. See page 65.
DOVE
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct.
8-28, Nov. 24-Jan. 15
QUAIL
Dec 17, -Jan 1, Jan 14-22, Jan 28Feb 5.
DIRECTIONS
From Newton Take HWY 37 north
8 miles; turn left on Jericho Rd.;
area is on right.
EVANS COUNTY PFA
G C Q
400 acres • 912.285.6094
WATERFOWL
•Q3 C Adult-Child: Nov. 19 s | Dec.
10 s
•Q3 General Hunt: Jan. 7 s.
Hunting allowed in waterfowl impoundment only. No boats allowed.
Maximum of 3 people per blind. Parties must stay in designated spots,
must stay together, and must stay
within 100 feet of blind marker except when retrieving game. Shooting hours until noon.
ALLIGATOR
Sept. 9-11 s. Night hunting only.
SPECIAL REGS
Closed every Monday and Tuesday.
All hunters must sign-in at PFA office prior to hunting.
DIRECTIONS
From Claxton Take U.S. HWY 280
east for 8.5 miles; turn right on Old
Sunbury Rd.; go 1 mile and turn
left on Area Line Rd.; go 0.3 miles,
PFA on right.
2015 Forestry for
Wildlife Partners
QUAIL
Q1 C Adult-Child: Dec. 3 s | Jan.
14 s; Quota one adult/two children.
Bag limit 8/party.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, proudly honors the 2015
Forestry for Wildlife Partners for their outstanding
accomplishments in incorporating fish and wildlife
conservation practices as an integral part of their
overall land management goals.
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65.
SPECIAL REGS
No camping. Sign-In required for
deer and turkey only on Vaughter
Tract.
DIRECTIONS
From Elberton This WMA consists
of 5 separate tracts in Elbert Co.
Beverly Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east
5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.;
go 1.5 miles to area. Elbert Tract:
Take GA HWY 72 east 10 miles to
Bobby Brown State Park Rd.; turn
south, area is east of road. Heardmont Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east
49
F. D. ROOSEVELT
STATE PARK
Q
9,049 acres • 706.663.4858
DEER
FIREARM
»»Either Sex: Q150 Dec. 6-7 c
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must attend a pre-hunt
meeting at 7:00 pm on Dec. 5, 2016.
Two deer limit. Hunt participants will
be charged a $30 non-refundable,
non-transferable park-hunting fee
and a $5 ParkPass will be required.
Coyotes may be taken during deer
hunts. ATVs prohibited.
FALL LINE SANDHILLS WMA
B
1,576 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
DIRECTIONS
FLAT TUB WMA
FISHING CREEK WMA
TURKEY
From Butler To East Tract: From the O
intersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19,
go west 2.6 miles to Taylor County 6,669 acres • 229.426.5267
Industrial Park; turn right; kiosk is DEER
immediately on the left side of the ARCHERY
road. To West Tract: From the in»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s
tersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19, PRIMITIVE
go west 10.7 miles; turn left on Kel
Foster Rd. At fork, bear right. En- FIREARMS
trance is ¼ mile on the left.
»»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Nov. 30 s | Dec.
26-Jan. 8 s
F
Mar. 25-May 15 s
2,900 acres • 706.595.4222
SMALL GAME
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21-Jan
.1 s
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22- Nov. 4, Nov.
14-20 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
•Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunt- SMALL GAME
ing prohibited.
•B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 65.
SMALL GAME
WATERFOWL
SPECIAL REGS
DIRECTIONS
From Douglas Take HWY 441 north
20 miles; turn right onto HWY 107;
go 8 miles to WMA sign on left.
FLINT RIVER WMA
QQ W P
2,300 acres • 229.430.4254
DEER
ARCHERY
10 – Oct. 8 s | Nov. 19-Dec. 10 s
FIREARMS
»» W Quality Buck & Antlerless/
Wheelchair Hunters Only: Oct.
20-22 s
»»Q35 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct.
20-22 s
»»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct.
27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c
LEGEND
From Washington Take HWY 44
East 12.8 miles to O’Hara-Standard
Rd.; turn right; at end turn left on
Jones Chapel and continue to area.
To Waterfowl Area from Lincolnton
Take HWY 79 eight miles to Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go
TURKEY
1.5 miles to sign on right.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
FLAT CREEK PFA
QG P B A
a
850 acres • 478.825.6151•
478.825.6354
Archery Only Area
DEER ARCHERY
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Q
Quality Buck
G GORP Property
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
(see page 26)
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From Thomson take Hwy 150/
Cobbham Road 8.9 miles; turn left
on Rousseau Creek Road; go 3.3
miles turn left and follow to WMA
Kiosk and Parking Area. For access by boat (nearest boat ramp
is Raysville Bridge on GA HWY 43
approximately 12 miles north of
Thomson). The area is to the east
of bridge access.
SMALL GAME
DOVE
Mar. 25-May 15
Sept. 3, Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-25, Dec.
11-Jan. 15
SMALL GAME
FERAL HOG
WATERFOWL
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21Jan . 1
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22 - Nov. 4, Nov.
14-20
•Aug 15-Sept 8, Oct 16-18, Oct 2325, Oct. 30 - Nov. 8, Nov 13-17, Dec GRAND BAY WMA
C G
11-Feb 28
•Quail: Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8,700 acres • 229.426.5267
and State holidays during small
DEER
game dates beginning Nov. 18.
TURKEY
•Aug. 18-Jan. 26, Jan. 30-Feb. 28
•B Aug. 18 - Jan. 26, Jan. 30 - Feb.
28. See page 65.
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
Hunts: Aug. 2-7, 2016 s | May 1621, 2017 s; hunter orange required;
no dogs allowed.
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-11, Sept.17-18,
Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2, Nov. 19-20,
Dec. 3-4, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 24-25,
Dec. 31 - Jan 1 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 1516 s
»»General Hunt: Either Sex: Oct. 2223 c | Oct 29-30, Nov. 5-6, Nov.
12-13, Nov. 26-27, Dec 10-11 s
•Q3 Nov. 19, Nov. 26; Quota 3 par- SPECIAL REGS
ties; maximum of 3 persons per Only Quality Bucks with 15” outside
party on quota waterfowl hunts.
spread or 16” main beams are legal.
•General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. only Each wheelchair hunter may bring
during state season except during an attendant (if needed) who may TURKEY
quota waterfowl hunts. Shooting provide assistance but not hunt.
•C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-26 s. Apr.
hours until 12 noon.
8-9 s Only child may hunt.
DIRECTIONS
•General Hunt: Apr. 15-16 s
FERAL HOG
From Vienna Take HWY 27 to HWY
P See page 35. Special Hog 230, turn right; go 1 mile; veer left SMALL GAME
Hunts: Aug. 15-17 | Jan. 27-29; on River Rd. and go 6 miles to en- Aug. 20-21, Aug. 27-28, Sept. 3-4,
hunter orange required; no dogs trance sign.
Sept. 10-11, Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24allowed.
25, Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-16,
Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-6, Nov. 12-13,
SPECIAL REGS
Nov. 19-20, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4,
Closed every Monday & Tuesday. FORT YARGO STATE PARK
Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 24-25,
No camping.
Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, Jan. 7-8, Jan. 141,814 acres • 770.867.3489
DIRECTIONS
15, Jan. 21-22, Jan. 28-29, Feb. 4-5,
From Perry Take U.S. HWY 41 south DEER
Feb. 11-12, Feb. 18-19, Feb. 25-26.
across Flat Creek. Park is on left.
No fox squirrel or furbearer hunting.
FIREARMS
Either Sex: Q85 Dec. 6-7 c
2016 –2017
50
SPECIAL REGS
No ATVs.
Wed. and Sat. only during State Season on waterfowl impoundments;
Shooting hours until 12 noon.
sSign-in
GERMANY CREEK WMA
F
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
1,200 acres • 706.595.4222
O Coyote: Mar. 1-15. No night huntDEER
ing.
No camping.
DIRECTIONS
SPECIAL REGS:
Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 5. Hunt
fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and campsites may
be reserved by calling the park office
at (706) 356-4362. Applicable fees
will apply. All other Park facilities will
be closed to the general public Dec.
6-7. No ATVs.
|
TURKEY
ALLIGATOR
Aug. 20-21, Aug. 27-28, Sept. 3-4,
Sept. 10-11, Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24-25,
Oct. 1-2 in accordance with rules
and regulations pursuant to alligator hunting.
SPECIAL REGS
Harvested deer must be removed
from the area whole (no field-dressing). No ATVs or motorcycles. A valid
Moody Air Force Base Hunting and
Fishing Permit may be substituted
for WMA license. Hiking trail from
check station closed to hikers during firearms deer hunts. Federal
lands within WMA may be closed DIRECTIONS
for military training. No firearms From Richland Take HWY 27 west
hunting within designated archery- toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to
first paved road; turn right and go
only areas.
3 miles; turn left and go 1 mile to
DIRECTIONS
Moore’s Store Rd. (1st dirt road on
From Valdosta Take U.S. 221 north
right); turn right and proceed to
8 miles; turn left on Knights Acadcheck station.
emy Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on
right; follow signs to check station.
GRIFFIN RIDGE WMA
C Q
5,600 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
2-14 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Q100 Either Sex: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 s
FIREARMS
4-6 c
»»Q10 0 Either Sex: Nov. 1012 s | Dec. 8-10 c
DOVE
SPECIAL REGS
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Nov. 12-Jan. 1 s
100 acres • 229.426.5267
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Nov. 24- Camping area and trail closed durJan. 15
ing hunts.
SMALL GAME
All hunters must sign-in at the PFA
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may DIRECTIONS
office prior to hunting. Closed every
not be hunted during firearms deer From Hartwell Take HWY 77 south
Monday & Tuesday. Hunting in deshunts.
1.5 miles; turn left onto Liberty Rd.;
ignated area only. Area map posted
Coyote:
Jun.
3-17 s
.
No
night
go
4
miles
to
the
end
of
the
pave•O
at office and kiosk.
hunting.
ment at Cedar Creek; the area lies
DIRECTIONS
to the south.
DOVE
From East Dublin Go east on U.S.
Sept. 3-18, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-Jan.
Hwy 80 for 10 mi.; left on Keens
15
HILTONIA WMA
Crossing Rd.; go 1.4 mi. to PFA enFERAL HOG
trance on right.
See page 35. Special Hog
500 acres • 706.595.4222
Hunts: Aug. 1-7, 2016 s | May 1621, 2017 s | June 6-11 s | June DEER
INDIAN FORD FARM
20-25 s; hunter orange required; ARCHERY
DOVEFIELDS
no dogs allowed.
C Q
HARD LABOR CREEK
STATE PARK
Q
5,804 acres • 706.557.3001
DEER
FIREARMS
»»Q250 Either Sex: Nov. 1-2 c. Two
deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may
be taken; no limit.
SPECIAL REGS
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer season.
DIRECTIONS
From Hiltonia Take GA HWY 24 west
2.7 miles to Hurst Church Rd.; turn
left and go 0.7 mile to Sandy Church
Rd. Take Sandy Ridge Rd. 1.2 miles
to Mt. Pleasant Rd. to enter area.
HORSE CREEK WMA
CH FB
8,100 acres • 229.426.5267
DEER
ARCHERY
DOVE
Q50 C Adult/Child: Sept 10 s
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must sign-in at check station at 12:00 P.M. Maps and instructions will be provided at sign-in. Hunt
is 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. No ATVs.
Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. It
is of utmost importance to have no
litter left behind, including expended
shotgun shells. Extra caution should
be taken to ensure absolutely no live
shells are left behind!
DIRECTIONS
From Lyons Take Hwy 152 North
(New Cobbtown Rd.) approximately
2.9 miles and turn right on Indian
Ford Farm Rd. Proceed approximately 0.7 miles to building on left
to sign-in area for the hunt.
Hunters must attend pre-hunt meet»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-20 s | Sept.
ing at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 31. Hunt
25-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 10-31s | Jan.
1-8 s
PRIMITIVE
fee and a $5 ParkPass will be reJ. L. LESTER WMA
»»Either Sex: Sept. 22-24 s
quired. Cabins and campsites may
C QO B R G
TURKEY
FIREARMS
be reserved by calling the park office
•Q25 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-26 c
»» C H Adult-Child/Honorary License 477 acres • 706.295.6041
at (706) 557-3001. Applicable fees
•Q25 General Hunt: Apr. 1-7 c | Apr.
Holder/Either Sex: Oct. 8-9 s
will apply. All other Park facilities will
DEER
15-21 c | Apr. 29-May 5 c
»»Buck Only: Nov. 2-5 s
be closed to the general public Nov.
»» Either Sex: Nov. 17-19 c | Dec. ARCHERY
SMALL GAME
1-2. No ATVs.
15-17 s
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, Nov.
»»Either Sex: Nov. 21-27 | Dec. 25DIRECTIONS
TURKEY
7-8, Nov. 13-Dec. 6, Dec. 11-Feb. 28.
Jan. 1
From I-20 From Exit 105 turn north
No furbearer season.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
FIREARMS
on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to
SMALL GAME
ALLIGATOR
Rutledge, follow signs.
8-9 c | Jan. 14-15 c
Aug. 19-Oct. 3 in accordance with
F B Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 6-15, Nov.
rules and regulations pursuant to
20-Dec. 13, Dec. 18-Feb. 28. See BEAR
alligator hunting.
HART COUNTY WMA
page 65.
ARCHERY
B F
SPECIAL REGS
ALLIGATOR
»»Nov. 21-27 | Dec. 25-Jan. 1
No ATVs or horses. No vehicles al- 1,000 acres • 770.535.5700
lowed beyond designated parking
deer dates concurrent with the al- FIREARMS
DEER
»»Q20 C Adult-Child: Oct 8-9c | Jan.
areas. River access allowed. Checkligator season in accordance with
ARCHERY
14-15 c
In and camping only at Fountain
Hole Camping Area.
alligator hunting.
TURKEY
PRIMITIVE
Mar. 25-May 15 s
DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS
From Ludowici Take U.S. 301 south FIREARMS
From Jacksonville Take HWY 117 SMALL GAME
2 miles. The area is on the right
»»Buck only/Either Sex Last three east 6 miles; turn right at sign; then •Q5 Rabbit Hunts: Jan. 7, Feb. 26;
(north) of highway. First road south
Days: Oct. 22-Nov. 13 s
turn right at information board; folLimit 3 rabbits/person and 9 rabof DOT weigh station.
low road to check station.
bits/party.
BEAR
•Q4 Quail Hunts: Jan. 8, Feb. 25;
ARCHERY
Limit 6 quail/person and 12 quail/
HANNAHATCHEE WMA
HUGH GILLIS PFA
party.
PRIMITIVE
P S
G
»»Oct. 15-21 s
Aug 1-Oct 6, Oct 10-Nov 19, Nov.
5,095 acres • 229.430.4254
700 acres • 912.285.6094
FIREARMS
28-Dec. 23, Jan 2-12, Jan 16-Feb
»»Oct. 22-Nov. 13 s
DEER
DEER
28 except during scheduled field
ARCHERY
ARCHERY
TURKEY
trials. Field trial schedule is posted
Mar. 25-May 15
»»Nov 3-6 s | Nov 9-13 s
at check station or call (706) 295PRIMITIVE
6041.
TURKEY
SMALL GAME
B F Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 14-Feb. Q2 C Adult/Child: Mar. 31 - Apr. 1 s •O Coyote: Mar. 11-24 s. Small
FIREARMS
game weapons only. No night
Apr. 14-15 s
28.
»»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Jan. 8 s
hunting.
WATERFOWL
Sat. and Sun. only during state sea- Mar. 25-May 15 s
son. Shooting hours end at 12 noon.
51
DOVE
C Adult-Child: Sept. 3, Sept. 10,
Sept.17
•B Aug. 15-Mar. 15 s in designated
area only. Bird dog training closed
during deer hunts.
WATERFOWL
DOVE
State season except during field tri- Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Sept. 17 s,
als and deer hunts.
Oct. 8-Oct. 18 s, Oct. 23-28 s, Nov.
24-Jan. 15 s.
SPECIAL REGS
No ATVs.
QUAIL
•Q3 Dec. 26, Jan. 9, Jan. 23. Limit 6
quail/person/day or 12 quail/party/
From Cedartown South of Cedarday. s.
town at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S.
27, go north ¼ mile on U.S. 27 to SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE
Cason Rd.; turn right and go 4.3 Mandatory sign-in to hunt and
miles to check station.
sign-out of harvest.
DIRECTIONS
SPECIAL REGS
spread are legal.
JOE KURZ WMA
QQ B
3,700 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
10-18 s | Nov. 6-13 s
FIREARMS
»»Q100 Quality Buck & Either Sex
Last Day: Oct. 20-22 c | Nov.
3-5 c
Q25 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr.
8-16 s | Apr. 22-30 s
24,849 acres • 706.295.6041
SMALL GAME
•Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Sept. 19-Oct. 18
s, Oct. 23-Nov. 1 s, Nov. 14-Feb.
28 s. Limit 3 rabbits/person/day.
See page 65.
LEGEND
sSign-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
(see page 66)
LAKE RUSSELL WMA
L H C O
17,300 acres • 770.535.5700
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 12 s Oct.
17-21 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Dec. 16-18 c
FIREARMS
»»H L Ladies & Honorary License
Holders Only/Either Sex: Oct. 1416 c
4-6 c
»»Buck Only: Nov. 23-26 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 12 s Oct. 17-21 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Dec. 16-18 c
FIREARMS
»»H L Ladies & Honorary License
Holders Only: Oct. 14-16 c
»» C Adult-Child: Nov. 4-6 c
»»General Hunt: Nov. 23-26 c
TURKEY
legal weapon. No night hunting.
Feral hogs may be taken.
DIRECTIONS
From Gainesville Take HWY 365
north; take Toccoa/Lavonia exit,
stay on HWY 365; go 1.8 miles, turn
right on Rock Rd.; go 0.7 mile, turn
left on Dicks Hill Pkwy.; go 2.4 miles,
turn right on Ayersville Rd. by the
Milliken plant; go 0.9 mile, turn left
on Check Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile
to check station on left.
•Mar. 25-May 15 s
l Hunt to Learn
SMALL GAME
Quality Buck
Aug. 15-Oct. 27, Oct. 31-Nov. 23,
Nov. 28-Dec. 25, Dec. 29-Feb. 28
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
SPECIAL REGS
G GORP Property
No ATVs.
DIRECTIONS
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
From Calhoun Take HWY 136C
north 6 miles to Sugar Valley; turn
left and go 6 miles to Lake Marvin;
check station is at The Pocket.
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
KEG CREEK WMA
LAKE SEMINOLE WMA
F
B Bird Dog Training
F
800 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Jan. 8
(see page 26)
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
2016 –2017
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
TURKEY
|
SPECIAL REGS
No hunting within 200 yards of a
house, dock, building, or other
structure, or a developed recreation
area (i.e. beach, campground, boat
ramp, etc.).
DIRECTIONS
This WMA consists of 9 tracts along
Lake Seminole and associated waterways. maps may be printed from
gohuntgeorgia.com.
LAKE WALTER F
GEORGE WMA
923 acres • 229.430.4254
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
Shotguns & Archery Only: Aug. 15Feb. 28. Feral hogs may be taken
with shotgun only during smallgame season.
WATERFOWL
Waterfowl hunting permitted on
portions of lake in Georgia, except
within 200 yards of a public park,
road, cabin, or other developed areas. Areas within Eufaula National
Wildlife Refuge have separate regulations.
ALLIGATOR
deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with
alligator hunting. Eufaula Refuge is
closed to hunting alligators.
DIRECTIONS
From Ft. Gaines This WMA consists
of 4 different tracts of land that can
be found at various points along the
lake shore. Directions to and maps
of the various tracts can be obtained
from: the Albany Game Management
Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, GA
31701; (229) 430-4254 and maps
may be printed from gohuntgeorgia.
com. In addition to the 4 tracts managed by GA DNR, the Army Corps
of Engineers manages additional
properties which require a special
permit from their Ft. Gaines office
at 229-768-2516.
8,635 acres • 229.430.4254
TURKEY
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
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DIRECTIONS
From Pollards Corner Take HWY
47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side
of HWY.
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept 10-Oct 27, Oct
31-Nov 23, Nov. 28-Dec 25, Dec TURKEY
29-Jan 1.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
FIREARMS
SMALL GAME
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary LiAug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2,
cense Holders & Ladies/Either
Nov. 7-21, Nov. 27-Dec. 14, Dec.
Sex: Oct. 29-30 c
19-Feb. 28
Nov. 25-27 c
COYOTE
»»Either Sex: Dec. 27-28 c
•O Special Hunt: Mar. 1-7 s. Any
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept 10-Oct 27, Oct 31-Nov 23, Nov.
28-Dec 25, Dec 29-Jan 1.
FIREARMS
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies: Oct. 2930 c
»»General Hunt: Nov. 25-27 c Dec.
27-28 c
cCheck-in
Q
JOHN’S MOUNTAIN WMA
CL HS
TURKEY
a
DIRECTIONS
From Woodbury Take HWY 85 north
for 7.5 miles to Gay; turn right at
red light; check station is 2.7 miles
on left.
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
LITTLE SATILLA WMA
F O
18,920 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-30 s
F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may
not be hunted during firearms deer
hunts. See page 65.
TURKEY
ALLIGATOR
SMALL GAME
Mar. 25-May 15 s
May be hunted during open archery F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65.
deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with COYOTE
rules and regulations pursuant to O May 16-31 s. No night hunting
alligator hunting.
SPECIAL REGS
MAYHAW WMA
G S
DIRECTIONS
6,300 acres • 229.430.4254
SPECIAL REGS
From Patterson Take U.S. HWY 32
east 8 miles; turn left at check sta- DEER
ARCHERY
tion sign.
LONDON FARMS
PUBLIC DOVE FIELD
70 acres • 770.535.5700
DOVE
•Q50 Sept. 3 s, 5 s, 10 s
DIRECTIONS
From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115
East 5.9 miles, turn right on Hwy
384 South, go 1.1 mile, turn right
on Barrett Mill Rd., go 0.7 mile to
dove field.
DIRECTIONS
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 20-27 s, Dec. 1825 s
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Nov. 19 s, Nov.
28-Dec. 17 s, Dec. 26-Jan. 8 s
From Ballground From jct. of Bus.
HWY 5 and HWY 372 travel 2.1 miles
east to Sign-In on right across from
intersection with Conns Creek Rd.
TURKEY
200 acres • 706.595.4222
Mar. 25-May 15 s
MEAD FARM
C B
DEER ARCHERY
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not
be hunted during firearms deer hunts.
DIRECTIONS
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
From Colquitt Firetower Tract is 1 SMALL GAME
mile west of Colquitt on HWY 91. B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65.
Selected hunters may start check- Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts:
WATERFOWL
ing in at noon each day; No blinds, From Colquitt take U.S. 27 North
•General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. durbuckets, seats or other devices may to first paved road; turn left and
ing state season except in Novembe placed on the field until the hunter go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and
ber; Shooting hours until 12 noon.
has checked in; No stand-bys.
2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check •C Adult-Child: Nov. 12 (Only youth
station is located near entrance to
can hunt), Nov. 19, Nov. 26.
Willoughby tract.
SPECIAL REGS
LOWER BROAD RIVER WMA
SPECIAL REGS
Foot traffic only.
Q F
1,500 acres • 706.595.4222
McDUFFIE PFA
G A
DIRECTIONS
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21-Jan.
1 s
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22- Nov. 4, Nov.
14-20 s
Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31. Designated
ponds only. Shooting hours until
12 noon.
TURKEY
SPECIAL REGS
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
DOVE
•Q30 Sept. 3.
•General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Oct
8-28; Nov 24-Jan 15
FERAL HOG
PSee page 35. Special Hog Hunts:
Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s; hunter
orange required.
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From Elberton Take HWY 72 east
11 miles. Turn right on HWY 79; go
7.3 miles to River Rd., turn right. Go
0.75 miles to Sign-In board on left.
LULA BRIDGE TRACT
600 acres • 706.595.1619
DOVE
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8,
Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29
WATERFOWL
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk
at entrance gate for information on
which ponds are open.
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 4 | Dec.
26-Jan. 1
BEAR
ARCHERY
Either Sex: Q75 Nov. 15-16 c
SPECIAL REGS:
MONTEZUMA BLUFFS WMA
Q
500 acres • 229.430.4254
Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept.
10-Jan. 8 s
Archery Only: May 1-15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 5-25, Jan.
2-Feb. 28
DIRECTIONS
Sept. 3-18, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24- Jan.
15
From Gainesville Take U.S. HWY
365 north 7 miles from Exit 24; turn
left on GA HWY 52; go 3 miles; cross
Chattahoochee River; turn right into
boat ramp parking lot.
DEER
FIREARMS
TURKEY
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
Aug. 15 - Feb. 28. No dog training
or furbearer hunting.
1920 acres • 706.541.0321
DEER ARCHERY
WATERFOWL
Statewide Season.
MISTLETOE STATE PARK
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Dec. 4 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1
513 acres • 770.535.5700
From Waynesboro Take HWY 56
north 3.5 miles, turn right on Cates
Mead Rd.; go 3.8 miles, turn left
on Seven Oaks Rd.; entrance is 0.8
mile on left.
Hunters must attend a pre-hunt
DIRECTIONS
meeting at 7:00 pm on Nov. 14, 2016.
From Thomson Take U.S. HWY 278 Two deer limit. Hunt participants will
east for 5.6 miles; turn right on El- be charged a $30 nonrefundable,
lington Airline Rd.; go 2.8 miles and nontransferable hunt fee and a $5
turn right on Fish Hatchery Rd.
Park Pass will be required. Cabins
and campsites may be reserved by
calling the park office at (706) 541McGRAW FORD WMA
0321. Applicable fees will apply. All
A G
other Park facilities will be closed to
the general public Nov. 15-16. No
2,255 acres • 706.295.6041
ATVs.
SMALL GAME
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 9-Feb. 28. No
furbearer season.
SPECIAL REGS
DOVE
WATERFOWL
Statewide waterfowl season.
DIRECTIONS
Horse and bicycle trails and areas From Montezuma Take HWY 49
are closed before 10:00 a.m. dur- north 1 mile to boat landing road;
ing deer, bear, and turkey seasons. turn left; area lies along river bluff
north and south of Boat Landing
No ATVs.
Road.
Only Quality Bucks with 15” outside
spread or 16” main beams are legal.
Montezuma Bluff WMA contains rare
species and sensitive habitats. To
protect these resources, vehicular
access is limited to boat landing
road. No ATVs or horses allowed.
MOODY FOREST WMA
C
3,500 acres • 229.426.5267
DEER
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 1-Dec. 15 s
TURKEY
•C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-26 s
•General Hunt: Mar. 31-Apr. 15 s
SMALL GAME
•Squirrel Only: Dec. 16-Jan.
20 s REGS
SPECIAL REGS
No ATVs. No fox squirrel hunting.
Check for prescribed burn info and
Sign-In at kiosk on East River Road.
DIRECTIONS
From Baxley Go 7 miles north on
U.S. 1. Turn right on Lenox Rd., go
4.2 miles. Turn left on Davis Landing
Rd., go 2.3 miles. Turn left on East
River Rd., go 0.8 miles to kiosk.
MORGAN LAKE WMA
A Archery Only Area
1,117 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER ARCHERY
TURKEY ARCHERY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
No camping.
SMALL GAME ARCHERY
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
SPECIAL REGS
The campground and boat ramp
have been designated as a GORP
area.
DIRECTIONS
From Ludowici: Take U.S. Hwy 301
south approx. 4.5 miles. Make left
on Fishing Road. Travel approx. 0.5
and make right. Boat ramp is 0.3
miles on the left.
MOSSY CREEK DAIRY
DOVE FIELD
140 acres 770.535.5700
DOVE
Q100 Nov. 26 c, Dec. 3 c, Dec.
10 c
DIRECTIONS
From Cleveland: Take Hwy 129
south 0.6 mile, turn left on Old Hwy
75 south, go 1.0 mile, turn left on
Post Rd., go 3.5 miles, dove field
on the right.
SPECIAL REGS
Selected hunters may start checking in at 5:30 am on the morning
of the hunt; and hunters may hunt
until noon. There will be no afternoon hunt in order to insure that
we are able to host 3 quality hunts.
No blinds, buckets, seats or other
devices may be placed on the field
until the hunter has checked in; No
stand-bys.
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OAKY WOODS WMA
DIRECTIONS
C O P
13,240 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
8-21 s
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct.
1-7 s; Only youth may hunt.
»»Buck Only: Oct. 27-29 c | Dec.
29-31 s
Dec. 1-3 c
TURKEY
SMALL GAME
OCMULGEE WMA
C QG P AS
17,670 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
Either Sex: Sept. 10-29 s | Oct.
8-18 s
O May 16-31 s. No hog hunting
during coyote hunt. No night hunting.
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and sign
out of harvest.
FIREARMS
1-7 s; Only youth may hunt.
»»Buck Only: Oct. 20-22 c | Dec.
15-17 s
Nov. 17-19 c
SMALL GAME
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
COYOTE
Aug. 18-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 22-25 s,
Oct. 30-Nov. 29 s, Dec. 4-27 s, Jan.
1-Feb. 28 s.
Q120 Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
General Hunt: Apr. 8-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 18-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 23-Nov. 15
P See page 35. Special Hog Hunts: s, Nov. 20-Dec. 13 s, Dec. 18-Feb.
Aug. 15-17 s ; hunter orange re- 28 s. See page 65.
quired; no dogs allowed.
FERAL HOG
FERAL HOG
P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt:
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and sign- Aug. 15-17 s ; hunter orange required; no dogs allowed.
out of harvest.
SPECIAL REGS
No bear hunting.
SPECIAL REGS
No bear hunting on entire WMA.
LEGEND
DIRECTIONS
From Cochran Take U.S. 23 north,
turn left on Red Dog Farm Road; go
4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right
and follow signs to check station.
sSign-in
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
OCMULGEE WMA—
GUM SWAMP CREEK TRACT
a
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
(see page 26)
SMALL GAME
2,500 acres • 229.426.5267
DIRECTIONS
DEER
ARCHERY
Apr. 8-May 15 s
Selected quota turkey hunters
only may hunt with firearms dur- OHOOPEE DUNES WMA
ing quota hunt dates in this area.
Nov. 15-Feb. 28
(to check station at Oconee
WMA)
From Greensboro Turn south
from HWY 278 onto Walnut St.
(Veazey Rd.) at caution light; go
7.1 miles and turn right on Liberty
Church Rd.; go 7.5 miles to check
station. From Eatonton Go east
14.7 miles on GA HWY 16 to the
Oconee River; continue 3.8 miles
to Centennial Road; turn left and
continue 4.8 miles to Centennial
Church Road; turn left and continue 2.5 miles to Liberty Church
Road; turn left and go south 0.8
miles to check station located on
the right.
OCONEE WMA—
DAN DENTON
WATERFOWL AREA
C Q
100 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER ARCHERY
WATERFOWL
•Q3 C Adult-Child; Pond 1: Nov.
12, Federal Youth Waterfowl Day s.
TURKEY ARCHERY
Only Youth (under 16 years of age)
Mar. 25-May 15
may hunt.
Q2 C Adult-Child; Pond 3: Nov
SMALL GAME
12, Federal Youth Waterfowl Day
•Aug. 15-Feb. 28
s. Only Youth (under 16 years of
•B Open fields only Aug. 15-31, Nov.
age) may hunt.
1-Mar. 15.
•Q3 C Adult-Child; Pond 1: Nov.
SPECIAL REGS
26 s. Adult and Youth (under 18
No camping.
years of age) may hunt.
Q2 C Adult-Child; Pond 3: Nov 26.
DIRECTIONS
s. Adult and Youth (under 18 years
From Cochran Take HWY 26 to HWY
of age) may hunt.
126 (Airport Rd.); go 5.9 miles; turn
left onto Rebie Rd.; go 0.3 miles; turn •Q3 Pond 1: Sat. only during State
Duck Season after Nov. 30 s
left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd.; go
•Q2 Pond 3: Sat. only during State
0.5 miles, entrance on left.
Duck Season after Nov. 30 s
QA
7,400 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct.
14 s | Nov. 21-Jan. 1 s
PRIMITIVE
|
DIRECTIONS
TURKEY ARCHERY
DEER ARCHERY
475 acres • 478.825.6354
OCONEE WMA
the day of the hunt and shooting
hours end at 12 noon except on
the last hunt of the season when
shooting hours end at legal sunset.
Herndon Pond and Impoundment
2 are closed to hunting. Waterfowl
hunting is prohibited on the Oconee
River between Wallace Dam and GA
Highway 16. Handicapped quota
hunters may request assistance by
calling (706) 595-4222.
From Eatonton Go east 14.2 miles
on GA Hwy 16, look for turn in for
Impoundment 1 on left before you
reach the bridge over the Oconee
River. Sign-in kiosk is located in
gravel parking lot.
ROCK HAWK TRAILS & EFFIGY
Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s
2016 –2017
54
DOVE
•Q60 Sept. 3
•General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Nov.
24-Jan. 15
Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 HHonorary License Hunt
(see page 66)
Q
Aug. 15-Oct. 14, Nov. 21-Feb. 28
DEER ARCHERY
B
Archery Only Area
FIREARMS
From Perry Take HWY 127 east 8
miles to HWY 247; turn right; go 1
TURKEY
mile; turn left on Oaky Woods Rd.
•Q30 Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
At fork veer right and go 1.7 miles
to check station.
SPECIAL REGS
No fishing or hunting (other than
ducks & geese and archery deer
hunting during statewide archery
and Primitive Weapons season) on
waterfowl impoundments. Waterfowl hunting on impoundment #1
open only to hunters selected in
quota drawing. Waterfowl hunters are prohibited from entering
impoundments before 5:00 AM on
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer season.
SPECIAL REGS
Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains rare
species and sensitive habitats. To
protect these resources vehicular
access is limited. No ATVs or horses.
No dogs from Mar. 1-Nov. 1.
DIRECTIONS
From Swainsboro From jct. of U.S.
1 and U.S. 80, take U.S. 80 west 6
miles to kiosk on north side of HWY.
OLIVER BRIDGE WMA
1,560 acres • 229.426.5267
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Oct. 22-30 s | Nov. 1927s | Dec. 17-25 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Oct. 21, Oct. 31-Nov. 18,
Nov. 28-Dec. 16, Dec. 26-Feb. 28
SPECIAL REGS
No ATVs. No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From Statesboro From Veteran’s
Memorial Pkwy. and GA 24 intersection go east on GA 24 toward Oliver
for approximately 12.5 miles to the
WMA entrance on right.
OSSABAW ISLAND WMA
C QP
9,000 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Q100 Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c
PRIMITIVE
»»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 3-5 c
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 7. Note: Bag
limit may be increased by (1) deer
to be tagged by hunter – decision
announced at pre-hunt meeting.
FERAL HOG
Hunt participants will be charged a
P Q100 Jan. 12-14 c | Feb. 16- $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable
18 c. Hunters must wear at least hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be
500 square inches of hunter orange required. Applicable fees will apply.
as an outer garment above the waist. Hunting within 50 yards of the PATH
Trail is prohibited. All other Park faSPECIAL REGS
Hunters on Ossabaw Island WMA cilities will be closed to the general
will be required to furnish their own public Nov. 8-9. No ATVs.
boat transportation to & from the DIRECTIONS
Island. Limited docking space is From Atlanta Take I-20 to Exit 71;
available; some boats may have to turn right on Panola Rd; go 3.6 mi to
stream anchor. All hunter access Snapfinger Rd/GA Hwy 155; go left;
to the Island will be over the dock go 1.5 mi to park entrance on left.
facilities at Newell Creek on the
south end of the Island. Hunters
may not enter upon Ossabaw Island PARADISE PFA
until 12:00 p.m. EST one-day prior C G
to Check-In. Hunters may check-in
at 9:00 a.m. EST one-day prior to 1,300 acres • 912.285.6094
hunt & camps must be removed by DOVE
12:00 p.m. EST on the day follow- •C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 s
ing the hunt. One person from each •General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17,
campsite must check-in and upon
Oct. 8, Oct. 12, Oct. 15, Oct. 19,
leaving check-out from the campsite
Oct. 22, Oct. 26, Nov. 26, Nov. 30,
at the check-in station. No motorized
Dec. 3, Dec. 7, Dec. 10, Dec. 14,
vehicles allowed & only permitted
Dec. 17, Dec. 21, Dec. 24, Dec. 28,
activities allowed. No pets. CampDec. 31, Jan. 4, Jan. 7, Jan. 11
fires restricted to provided fire rings.
No access permitted to Ossabaw WATERFOWL
Dec. 15 s | Jan. 5 s
above high tide mark.
•O Coyote: Mar. 1-24 s. Small game
weapons only; no night hunting;
and coyote hunting is prohibited in
the Bird Dog Training Area.
SPECIAL REGS
No ATVs. Horse & bicycle trails and
areas, except Silver Comet Trail, are
closed all day during firearms deer
hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during
archery deer and turkey hunts.
DIRECTIONS
At jct. of U.S. 278 and HWY 61, take
U.S. 278 west 7 miles to check station.
PAULKS PASTURE WMA
C QAP
16,600 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
19-27 s | Oct. 2-14 s
»»a Archery Only Area/Either Sex:
Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s
PRIMITIVE
•Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s
FIREARMS
16-18 c
»»Either Sex: Sept. 29-Oct. 1 c | Dec.
11-16 s
»»Buck Only/Either Sex/Last Two
Days: Oct. 22-Nov. 1, Nov 7-15, Nov
16-22 s
SPECIAL REGS
DIRECTIONS
»»Buck Only: Dec. 17-29, Jan. 1-8 s
Access only by boat; nearest ramp is Dove hunting in designated fields
»»Q60 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/
at Ft. McAllister State Park, approxi- only; shooting hours follow state
Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Dec.
mately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill. regulations. Hunting for ducks and
2-3 c | Dec. 9-10 c | Dec. 30-31 c.
geese in designated areas only,
Dog-deer hunting allowed in desigshooting hours until 12 noon. Closed
nated area only. Dog-deer hunters
every Monday and Tuesday.
OTTING TRACT WMA
must check-in at Paulks Pasture
A F
DIRECTIONS
check station prior to hunt. All dogs
From
Tifton
Take
U.S.
HWY
82
700 acres • 706.295.6041
used in the dog-deer hunt must be
east for 8 miles to Brookfield. Turn
marked with the selected hunter’s
DEER
right on Whitley Rd.; take first left
name and phone number. The WMA
ARCHERY
on Brookfield-Nashville Rd. and go
will be closed to all users during
1.5 miles to entrance on left.
dog-deer hunts except to hunters
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 2, Dec.
with a valid quota permit.
19-Jan. 1
TURKEY
PAULDING
FOREST
WMA
BEAR
Mar. 25-May 15 s
C O B R
ARCHERY
SMALL GAME
25,707 acres • 706.295.6041
»»Sept. 10-Dec. 2, Dec. 19-Jan. 1
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 2-6, Nov. 23DEER
Dec. 1, Dec. 4-8, Jan. 9-Feb. 28
TURKEY
ARCHERY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
FERAL HOG
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 13; Oct. P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt:
SMALL GAME
Aug. 1-14, 2016 Mar. 1-15,2017, May
17-21
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 3-18, Jan. 2
16-31, 2017 s. Hunters must wear at
FIREARMS
– Feb. 28
»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 15- least 500 square inches of hunter
Sign-In once for the season. Signorange as an outer garment above
16 c. Only child may hunt.
out of harvested small game NOT
»»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two the waist. No dogs allowed.
required.
Days: Nov. 10-13 c
•Furbearer Dog Training Area: Aug.
SPECIAL REGS
»»Buck Only: Dec. 9-11 s
1-Sept. 9, Dec. 3-18, Jan. 2-Mar. 19.
No camping. No horseback riding
See page 65.
during deer hunts.
BEAR
DIRECTIONS
From Cloudland Take HWY 157
north 2.1 miles. The property is north
of HWY 157.
PANOLA MOUNTAIN
STATE PARK
QA
1,635 acres • 770.389.7801
DEER
FIREARMS
»»Q40 Either Sex: Nov. 8-9 c. Two
deer limit, must take doe first on
first day. Feral hogs & coyotes may
be taken; no limit.
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 13; Oct. 17-21
FIREARMS
»» C Adult-Child: Oct. 15-16 c. Only
child may hunt.
»»Nov. 10-13 c | Dec. 9-11 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
a Archery Only Area
Area east of U.S. HWY 341.
DIRECTIONS
From Brunswick Take U.S. HWY 341
north 8 miles to check station on left.
PENHOLOWAY SWAMP WMA
C AP
10,546 acres • 912.262.3173
•Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 8,
SPECIAL NOTE
Nov. 14-Dec.7, Dec. 12-Feb. 28
•Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: This area includes the Boyles Island
Aug. 1 – Oct. 13, Oct. 17 – Nov. 8, Tract. Access to Boyles Island is
Nov. 14 – Dec. 7, Dec. 12 – Mar. 19. by river only. Road access may be
provided during the following hunt
See page 65.
dates: Sept 23-25 and Oct 6-8, 2016.
Call Region Office for details at 912262-3173.
DEER
ARCHERY
26-Oct. 4 | Oct. 9-14 s | Oct. 22Nov. 26 s | Dec 5-20 | Jan 1-8 s
»»a Archery Only Areas/Either Sex:
Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
23-25 c
»»Either Sex: Oct. 6-8 c | Nov. 28Dec. 4 s
»»Buck Only: Dec 22-31 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 22, Sept. 26-Oct. 5,
Oct. 9-Feb. 28. Bird dogs may be
trained in the areas off of Redman
and Deadend Rds.
FERAL HOG
P See page 35.
Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Aug.
5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017 May 19-21,
2017 s.
Special Hog Hunt (No dogs allowed): Aug. 8-14, 2016 Mar. 6-15,
2017 May 22-31, 2017 s.
Hunters must wear at least 500
square inches of hunter orange as
an outer garment above the waist on
all Special Hog Hunts. Hogs may not
be removed from WMA alive.
SPECIAL REGS
Idle speed only on Cogden Lake.
FIREARMS
»»Q75 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov.
24-26 c
»»Q100 General Hunt Either Sex: Nov.
10-12 c | Dec. 8-10 c
a Archery Only Area
Area north of Paradise Park Rd.
DIRECTIONS
From Mt. Pleasant Take HWY 341
north 2 miles to Akin Rd.; turn right;
go to end of Akin Rd.; turn left onto
River Rd. Entrance to WMA is 2.7
miles on right just before Paradise
Park Rd.
PERRY DOVE FIELD
C
226 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sundays
only during statewide season.
DOVE
Sept. 3, 10, 17, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10,
17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, Jan. 14.
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
DIRECTIONS
From I-75 take Exit 134 and head
East approximately 1.6 miles and
field is on the right.
PHINIZY SWAMP WMA
1,500 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
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SMALL GAME
TURKEY Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
WATERFOWL
Wed. and Sat. during state season. • Aug 15-Sept 9, Oct 22-Nov 14,
Nov 20-Dec 5, Dec 11-Feb 28. No
Shooting hours end at 12 noon.
furbearer hunting.
SPECIAL REGS
•Bird & Rabbit Dog Training: Aug
No camping.
1-Nov. 14, Nov. 20-Dec. 5, Dec.11DIRECTIONS
Feb. 2, Feb. 6-Mar. 19. See page 65.
From Augusta From I-520 exit
DOVE
south on HWY 56 spur (Doug Bar•Q100 Sept. 3
nard Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA
Sept 4-18, Oct 8-28, Nov 24-Dec 6,
entrance sign adjacent to Augusta
Dec 11-Jan 15
Wastewater Treatment Facility; or
from I-520, exit north on HWY 56 COYOTE:
spur (D. Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 miles O Mar. 1-24 s. Small game weapons
and turn right on Gravel Pit Rd. WMA only. No night hunting.
at end of road.
FERAL HOG
PINE LOG WMA
QO P
14,134 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
FIREARMS
Nov. 16-19 c
»»Buck Only: Dec. 7-10 s
BEAR
ARCHERY
FIREARMS
»»Nov. 16-19 c | Dec. 7-10 s
DIRECTIONS
41 acres • 912.262.3173
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
Area closed to deer hunting.
Area closed to turkey hunting.
TURKEY
SMALL GAME
Archery Only Area
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
WATERFOWL
State season.
(see page 66)
SPECIAL REGS
l Hunt to Learn
Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
(see page 26)
DIRECTIONS
From Ellijay Take HWY 515 north 7
miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, go 4
miles to Stanley Creek check station.
SMALL GAME
AG A
F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may
hunts (see page 65).
REDLANDS WMA—
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 30, Dec.
26-Jan. 1 s
Mar. 25-May 15 s
F Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 1-25, Jan.
2-Feb. 28. See page 65.
DIRECTIONS
From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15
north 9 miles; check station on left.
RICH MOUNTAIN WMA
C L H P
2,142 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
26-Jan. 1
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Dec. 4 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 5-25, Jan.
2-Feb. 28
SPECIAL REGS
Horse and bicycle trails and areas
are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear, and turkey seasons.
No ATVs.
DIRECTIONS
From East Ellijay: Take Hwy 52E 2.7
miles. Turn right onto Canoe Launch
Rd. Go approx 0.2 mile and turn
left to archery range parking area
and kiosk.
RICHARD B. RUSSELL
STATE PARK
QW
2,508 acres • 706.213.2045
No hunts scheduled for 2016.
DIRECTIONS
From Elberton From Elberton take
GA Hwy 77north 3.2 miles; bear right
onto GA Hwy 368 and go 4.0 miles;
turn right onto William Smith Rd.; go
3.4 miles to park entrance.
RICHMOND HILL WMA
G P FB S
A
7,400 acres • 912.262.3173
No hunts scheduled for 2016.
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept 10-Oct 19 s
FIREARMS
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary
License Holders & Ladies: Oct.
21-23 c
»»Nov. 15-20 c
DEER
ARCHERY
»»a Archery Only Areas/Either Sex:
Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
DIRECTIONS
TURKEY
TURKEY
Q
1,776 acres • 770.975.0055
From Acworth Take I-75 north to exit
285; turn right on Red Top Mountain
Rd.; go 1.5 mi to park entrance.
2016 –2017
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SPECIAL REGS
No ATVs.
RICH MOUNTAIN WMA—
CARTECAY TRACT
WMA consists of 300ft wide sec- 19,955 acres • 706.295.6041
tion of non-contiguos property on DEER
the Wayne County side of the Al- ARCHERY
tamaha River extending from mile
»»Either Sex: Sept 10-Oct 19 s
61 (Doe Eddy) for 1.2mi down river. FIREARMS
WMA license required. All lands in
»» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary
McIntosh/Long Counties previously
License Holders & Ladies/Buck
listed under this area are now part
Only/Either Sex Last Two Days:
of Townsend WMA. All lands that
Oct. 21-23 c
were part of Boyles Island in Wayne
County are now part of Penholoway
Days: Nov. 15-20 c
Swamp WMA.
RED TOP MOUNTAIN
STATE PARK
B Bird Dog Training
P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt
(No dogs allowed): Aug. 15-21 s.
Hunter orange required; big game
weapons allowed; hogs may not be
removed from area alive.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
DEER
FERAL HOG
TURKEY
TURKEY
cCheck-in
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22- Nov. 4 s, Nov.
14-20 s
»»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13 s, Nov 21-30
s, Dec 26-Jan 1 s
From Cartersville Take U.S. 411 WATSONS SPRINGS AREA
north to White; turn right on Stamp
Creek Rd.; go 3.6 miles; check sta- 706.595.4222
tion on left.
sSign-in
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
37,500 acres • 706.595.4222
Horse and bicycle trails and areas DIRECTIONS
are closed all day during deer fire- From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15
arms season and before 10:00 a.m. north 9 miles; check station on left.
during deer archery and turkey season. No ATVs.
LEGEND
Q
C QF
See page 35.
•P Special Hog Hunts (No dogs
allowed): Aug. 12-14 s | Jan. 13DOVE
15 s.
•P Q8 Special Hog Hunt (with •Q100 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3
dogs): Feb 3-5 c.
8-28; Nov 24-Jan 15
•Hunter orange required; big game
weapons allowed; hogs may not be SPECIAL REGS
removed from area alive.
No hunting on Dyars Pasture
MARSH pond.
SPECIAL REGS
RAYONIER CORRIDOR
LANDS WMA
a
REDLANDS WMA
|
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 22-Sept. 9, Oct. 24-Nov. 13,
Nov. 21-Feb. 28
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
F B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65.
No furbearer hunting or dog training
in Archery Only areas.
Mar. 1-15 s. Hunters must wear at
least 500 square inches of hunter
orange as an outer garment above
the waist. No dogs allowed.
a Archery Only Areas
ROGERS STATE PRISON
FARM DOVE FIELDS
SMALL GAME
Jan. 28-Feb. 12 s.
DOVE
Q15 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 s | Sept.
10 s
538 acres • 229-426-5267
WATERFOWL
Sept. 3 s | Sept. 10 s | Sept. 17 s
•Q3 C Adult-Child: Dec. 10 s | Jan.
Tracts 8, 9, 10, 12 & 17 and that por14 s | Jan. 21 s; Quota 3 parties,
tion of tract 1 south of Kilkenny Rd.
max 3 persons/party.
DIRECTIONS
From Richmond Hill Take HWY 144
east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Rd.
and follow signs.
RIVER BEND WMA
C QWA
3,500 acres • 229.426.5267
ARCHERY
TURKEY
TURKEY
•Q15 Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
Archery Only: Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Archery Only: Aug. 15-Feb. 28
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-20, Oct. WATERFOWL
24-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-Dec. 6, Dec. 11- •Antioch Lake: Statewide season,
Feb. 28
Mon.-Sat. during January only s
•Heath Lake (Angler Haven Dr.):
DOVE
Statewide season s
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 1520, Oct. 24-28, Nov. 24-Dec. 6, Dec. FERAL HOG
11-Jan. 15.
Archery Only: May be taken during
deer hunts only.
WATERFOWL
Waterfowl may be hunted on im- SPECIAL REGS
poundment and its surrounding Daily use fee (per vehicle) required
roads/dikes until noon only on for all users. Waterfowl hunters only
Wed., Sat., and Sun. during state- may use firearms.
wide season.
DIRECTIONS
From Rome Take U.S. 27 north 10.4
May be hunted during open archery miles; turn left on Sikes Storey Rd.;
deer dates concurrent with the al- go 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas
ligator season in accordance with Valley Rd.; go 5.4 miles to entrance.
alligator hunting.
DIRECTIONS
From Dublin Take I-16 east to Exit
58 (HWY 199); turn south and go
0.3 miles; road to check station is
on right.
RIVER CREEK, THE ROLF &
ALEXANDRA KAUKA WMA
C QWQ
2,437 acres • 229.430.4254
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must sign-in at the Sign-In
Kiosks located at the entrances to
SPECIAL REGS
each field prior to hunting. WMA
Only Quality Bucks with four or more license is NOT required. A map of
points (1 inch or longer) on one side the fields will be located in the kiof the antlers are legal.
osks (and on our website) with designated parking areas delineated on
DIRECTIONS
From Thomasville Take U.S. HWY the maps. State hunting regulations
84 west approx. 4 miles. WMA en- will apply to the dovefields for the
trance is on left approx. 0.9 mile first segment of the dove season.
after crossing the Ochlocknee River No ATVs or UTVs will be allowed
on the fields. No hunting within 100
Bridge.
yards of residences or 50 yards of
county roads. Hunters must use
open gates to access fields; DO
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
NOT climb fences. Please leave no
RECREATION & PFA
litter behind, which includes spent
AA
shotgun shells. Extra caution should
3,000 acres • 706.802.5087
be taken to ensure no live shells are
left on the field.
DEER
DEER
ARCHERY
3-14 s
FIREARMS
»» W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either
Sex: Oct. 1-2 c
22-23 s
Days: Nov. 3-5 c | Dec. 8-10 s
ALLIGATOR
DOVE
ROGERS WMA
O F
3,500 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
DIRECTIONS
From Reidsville take GA Highway
147 approximately 6.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 178. Turn left
on Hwy 178 and proceed 1.5 miles
to dirt road on the right that leads
to entrance of field 1 and the parking area.
RUM CREEK WMA
C QL H O
5,739 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct.
6 s | Oct. 10-12 s | Oct. 17-21
s | Nov. 19-25 s
FIREARMS
8-9 s Only youth may hunt.
»»HL Ladies/Honorary License
Holders/Either Sex: Oct. 14-16 s
»»Q200 Either Sex Last Two Days:
Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12c
TURKEY
»»Q25 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr.
2 s | Apr. 8-16 s
•C Adult-Child: May 9-15 s
•Q25 Apr. 17-23s | Apr. 24-30 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 22-25 s,
Oct. 30-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 13-Feb. 28 s.
DOVE
•Q75 Sept. 3, Sept. 10 s
•General Hunt: Sept. 17 s, Oct. 2225 s, Nov. 24-Jan. 15 s
WATERFOWL
Shooting hours are until 12 noon
on all areas.
•Lake Juliette is open Wed.-Sun.
and Youth Waterfowl Days during state waterfowl season for all
hunters.
•Q3 C MARSH Pond/Adult-Child
(only youth can hunt): Dec. 10 s
and Jan. 14 s. 3 parties per hunt.
•C Youth Area - Adult/Child (only
the youth can hunt): Youth Waterfowl Days and Wed. - Sun. during
statewide season.
COYOTE
O May 16-31 s. No night hunting. .
Mandatory sign-in to hunt and signout of harvest
SPECIAL REGS
No waterfowl hunting west of Ebenezer Rd. except that youth may
hunt waterfowl between Ebenezer
and Juliette Roads (Youth Area). No
motor in excess of 25hp may be
operated on Lake Juliette.
DIRECTIONS
From Forsyth Take Hwy 18 east 7
miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left
then proceed to the check station
on your right.
RUM CREEK WMA—
BERRY CREEK AREA
A Archery Only Area
750 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
TURKEY ARCHERY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME ARCHERY
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Falconry permitted
during small game season.
SPECIAL REGS
No camping.
Attention Youth Quail Hunters
As part of the WRD Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI), quota
youth quail hunts will be conducted on private farmland
during the quail season. Youth hunters ages 10–17 may
apply. Hunt dates, locations & rules will be advertised at
www.gohuntgeorgia.com beginning August 15, with an
application deadline of October 15, 2016.
DEER
ARCHERY
17-25 s | Oct. 8-16 s
FIREARMS
»»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov.
9-12 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 c
»»Antlerless: Dec. 20-22 s
»»Q35 C Adult-Child/Quality Buck &
Antlerless: Dec. 30 - Jan. 1 s
TURKEY
SPECIAL REGS
Turkey Hunters
TURKEY
DIRECTIONS
Would you like to participate in our Annual Turkey Hunter
Survey and help make a difference?
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
FERAL HOG
COYOTE
O
May 16-31 s. No night hunting.
No camping.
•Q5 C Adult-Child: Mar. 31 - Apr. From Hortense Take HWY 301 north
to McKinnon. Turn left at Rogers
2 s | Apr. 7-9 s
Tract sign and cross over railroad
•Q5 Apr. 14-16 s
tracks.
If so, please go to: www.gohuntgeorgia.com or call 478-8256354 for more information.
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DIRECTIONS
From Forsyth Take Hwy 18 east 7
miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left
then proceed to the check station
on your right.
SANSAVILLA WMA
No camping.
16,867 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
26-Oct. 4 s | Oct. 9 -14 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
23-25 c
»»Either Sex: Oct. 6-8 c | Dec. 1723 s
Days: Oct. 22-Nov. 5 s | Nov. 1218 s
a Archery Only Areas
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s. Archery equipment restriction for
deer only.
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
•Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 6-10, Nov.
29-Dec. 15, Dec. 24-Feb. 28
•F Aug. 1-Sept. 3
DIRECTIONS
From Brunswick Take U.S. 341
north to Mt. Pleasant, south of
Jesup; Turn right on Howard Rd.;
Check Station is on left (17 miles
from Brunswick).
SAPELO ISLAND WMA
QP F
9,000 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex/North End: Sept. 10Oct. 5, Oct 10-18, Oct 23-Nov 1,
Nov 6-15, Nov 20-29, Dec 4-Jan 8 s
»»Q125 Either Sex/South End: Dec.
1-3 c
»»Dec. 4-Jan. 8 s (Designated areas
only.) Maps of open hunting areas
available at the Sapelo WMA Sign-In
kiosks, Brunswick DNR office, and
gohuntgeorgia.com.
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
7-9 c
»»Q125 Either Sex: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov.
17-19 c
sSign-in
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
DIRECTIONS
l Hunt to Learn
Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
(see page 26)
Reservations for transportation on
state boat for Check-In hunts must
be made through the Sapelo Island
Visitor Center (912) 437-3224. No
reservations will be accepted until
you receive your selection notice;
Visitor Center Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.-5:30
p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday.
Stream anchorage may be required
for hunters using their own boats.
Hunter access is allowed only at
Moses Hammock Dock at head of
Duplin River. No motorized vehicles
allowed on island. Hunters may
Check-In starting at 9:00 a.m. EST
one day prior to hunt. Camps must
be removed by 12 noon on the day
following each hunt. Departures and
returns from deer hunting must be
made from Moses Hammock campsite. Hunters are required to stay
outside the boundaries of the safety
zones. Hunting is restricted to the
north end of Greater Sapelo Island
and Little Sapelo Island unless otherwise indicated. Ferry Restrictions
There is limited space on the ferry, so
please limit the amount and size of
your gear; propane fuel only; Guns
2016 –2017
|
ALLIGATOR
deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with
alligator hunting.
DIRECTIONS
From Bainbridge Take HWY 253
south 2.7 miles; go left on Ten Mile
Still Rd.; travel 6 miles; turn right on
Silver Lake Rd.; travel 2.9 miles; turn
left onto WMA access road. Check
station is 0.8 miles on the right.
From Savannah Take I-95 south
to Exit 58; turn left on GA HWY 57;
go 1 mile to flashing light; continue
straight on HWY 99, go 9.1 mi. to SOAP CREEK WMA
Landing Rd. (in Meridian); turn left F
and proceed to Sapelo Island Visi- 1,000 acres • 706.595.4222
tors Center.
SHEFFIELD WMA
A F
4,850 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
25-Jan. 1
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Dec. 1 | Dec. 25-Jan. 1
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21- Jan.
1 s
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22 - Nov. 4, Nov.
14-20 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
SPECIAL REGS
TURKEY
No camping.
SMALL GAME
From Lincolnton Take HWY 79 north
2 miles. Turn right on New Petersburg Rd. Sign-In board is on left.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SPECIAL REGS
(see page 66)
58
must be unloaded and cased for
transport on ferry; No folding chairs
or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, or
excessively large boxes; Climbing
stands are OK; Coolers are limited
to one 48 qt. per guest or one 96 qt.
per two guests. For information on
local charter options for transportation to the Moses Hammock hunt
camp, please contact the Sapelo
Island Visitors Center (912) 437-3224.
F Aug 15-Sept 9, Dec 2-24, Jan
2-Feb 28.
•Furbearer Dog Training Area: Aug
SMALL GAME
1-Sept 9, Dec 2-24, Jan 2-Mar 19.
F Aug. 15-Oct. 5, Oct. 10-18, Oct.
23-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-17, Nov. 20-29, DIRECTIONS
Dec. 4-Feb. 28. See page 65.
From Cartersville Take HWY 61
south 13.2 miles to Braswell MounFERAL HOG
P Special Hog Hunt/North End tain Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to
Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2
Only: Mar. 1-15 s.
Hunters must wear at least 500 miles to area. From Dallas Take
square inches of hunter orange as HWY 61 north 6.2 miles to Braswell
an outer garment above the waist. Mountain Rd.; turn left; go 2.4 miles
to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed
No dogs allowed.
1.2 miles to area.
LEGEND
Q
Aug. 1-14,2016, Mar. 1-15, 2017, May
16-31, 2017 s. Hunters must wear at
least 500 square inches of hunter
orange as an outer garment above
the waist. No dogs allowed.
SPECIAL REGS
C A P F
a
FERAL HOG
SILVER LAKE WMA
C Q
9,200 acres • 229.430.4254
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Q16 0 Either Sex: Oct. 2629 s | Dec. 15-18 s
»»Buck Only: Nov. 19 -Dec. 4 s | Jan.
1-8 s
TURKEY
•Q35 Mar. 25-Apr. 6 s
•Q35 C Adult-Child: Apr. 8-16 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Oct. 22-24, Oct.
30-Nov. 17, Dec. 5-13, Dec. 19-30,
Jan. 9-Feb. 2, Feb. 5-9, Feb. 12-23,
Feb. 26-28 s
DIRECTIONS
SPIRIT CREEK FOREST WMA
A
570 acres • 706.595.4222 /
770.918.6416
Archery Only Area
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Jan. 1. s
TURKEY
a Archery Only Area
Mar. 25-May 15. s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 2-Feb. 28.
Shotguns and archery equipment
only. No furbearer dog hunting.
SPECIAL REGS
Spirit Creek Forest is a multi-use
forest; other users may be present during open hunting seasons.
Gates may be open/closed at the
discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for
safety zones. No camping. No ATVs.
DIRECTIONS
From Augusta: take GA Hwy 56
(Mike Padgett Hwy) south, turn right
onto Old Waynesboro Rd, travel 1.7
miles and turn right onto McDade
Rd, travel 1.6 miles and turn right
onto Smokey Rd, access road is
approximately 0.4 miles on right.
QUAIL
QUAIL HUNTING BY QUOTA ONLY
Q3 Feb. 4 s | Feb. 11 s | Feb. 25 s
Maximum 3 persons/party. Bag limit
6/person or 12/party.
fork to Nichols Tract; left to Pigeon
Creek Tract.
C Q
the person, for a period of up to two
years following the determination
of such violation. Harvested deer
will not be tagged with Department
tags and must be recorded on the
hunter’s deer harvest record. No
camping. No ATVs.
1,580 acres • 478.825.6354
DIRECTIONS
2,780 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
»»East of Flint River/Either Sex: Sept.
10-Jan. 1
»»West of Flint River/Either Sex: Sept.
10-Oct. 20, Oct. 24-Nov. 10, Nov.
14-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-Jan. 1
PRIMITIVE
»»West of Flint River/Either Sex: Oct.
21-23
FIREARMS
»»West of Flint River/Either Sex: Nov.
11-13, Dec. 2-4
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
STANDING BOY CREEK
STATE PARK
From Columbus Take HWY 219
north. Turn left on Old River Rd.,
Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s; Signgo 1.5 miles. Tract on left.
In once per season.
DEER ARCHERY
TURKEY
•Q10 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. SWALLOW CREEK WMA
2 s | Apr. 8-16 s Only youth may
hunt.
19,000 acres • 770.535.5700
•Q10 Archery Only: Apr. 22-30 s
DOVE
SMALL GAME
•Q20 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 s, 10 s,
Oct. 8 s
SPECIAL REGS
Nov. 18-20 s, 25-27 s, Jan. 20-22 s,
27-29 s, Feb. 3-5 s, 10-12 s, 17-19
s, 24-26 s.
F East of Flint River: Aug.15-Feb.
28 West of Flint River: Aug. 15-Sept.
9, Jan. 2-Feb. 28. See page 65.
Includes Pigeon Creek and Nichols
Tracts. No hunting in park day-use
area. Camping in designated areas
only.
DIRECTIONS
From Thomaston to Sprewell Bluff
Tract Take HWY 36 west 6 miles to
Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.;
turn left and follow paved road to
area. From Manchester to Nichols
and Pigeon Creek Tracts Take HWY
190 east 3.9 miles; turn left on paved
road; go 0.1 mile to fork; turn left;
go 1.8 miles to fork in road; right
SMALL GAME
DEER
ARCHERY
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Nov. 17-20 c | Dec.
15-18 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
FIREARMS
»»Nov. 17-20 c | Dec. 15-18 c
SPECIAL REGS
TURKEY
Upon determination by the Commissioner that a person has violated this
title (OCGA 27) or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to hunting or trespass on or from Standing
Boy Creek Tract, the Commissioner
may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any license or permit,
or both, required by this title which
is held by or has been applied for by
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 15,
Nov. 21-Dec. 13, Dec. 19-Feb. 28
FERAL HOG
cial Hog Hunt only. Hogs may not be
removed from WMA alive.
DIRECTIONS
From Cleveland Take HWY 75 north
20 miles to GA 180; continue on
HWY 75 for 1 mile and turn left at
check station sign.
TALLULAH GORGE
STATE PARK
A
2,689 acres • 706.754.7981
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Jan. 1 s
»»Either Sex: Oct. 29 s | Nov. 26 s
BEAR
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
»»Oct. 15-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Oct. 22-Jan. 1 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may
hunts.
P See page 35.
Q8Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): SPECIAL REGS
Jan. 4-7, 2017 s Hunter orange re- Mandatory Daily Sign-In. No ATVs.
quired. Dogs may be used on Spe-
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DIRECTIONS
From Tallulah Falls Take U.S. 441
north; turn right onto Jane Hurt Yarn
Dr.; go ¼ mile past campground,
follow WMA signs.
TOWNSEND WMA - NORTH
TRACT, SOUTH TRACT,
AND PINE ISLAND TRACT
QP
WMA will be closed to all users
during dog deer hunts except to
hunters with a valid permit.
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Oct. 12, Oct. 16-28, Nov.
7-9, Nov. 28-29, Dec 4-14, Dec. 16Jan. 2, Jan. 6-Feb. 28
WATERFOWL
24,924 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
»»Oct. 16-23 s
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 c | Nov.
10-12 c| Nov. 19-27 s | Dec. 24Jan. 1 s
»»Buck Only: Oct. 29-Nov. 6 s | Dec.
3-11 s
»»Q60 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/
Shotguns with Buckshot Only:
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 c | Dec. 14-15 c
| Jan. 4-5 c. Apply for dog hunts
online at www.gohuntgeorgia.
com by Sept 1. Dog deer hunters
must check-in at new Townsend
WMA check station located on
Townsend-Cox Rd 0.75 miles
south of Steel Bridge Rd. Dog deer
hunting allowed in designated area
only. All dogs used in the dog deer
hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name and phone
number. All vehicles used in the
dog deer hunt must display permit
in the windshield or on vehicle dash.
A copy of the permit must be carried on person while hunting. The
State Season except during firearm
deer hunts.
FERAL HOG
P See page 35.
5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017, May 1921, 2017 s.
Special Hog Hunt (no dogs allowed): Aug. 8-14, 2016, Mar. 6-15,
2017, May 22-31, 2017 s.
For Special Hog Hunts, hunters
must wear at least 500 square
garment above the waist. Hogs may
DIRECTIONS
North Tract from Ludowici Take
HWY 57 East 4.2 miles; Turn
right onto Old Barrington Rd; go
4.0 miles, kiosk is on the right
at the junction of Middleton
Lake Rd and Old Barrington Rd.
South Tract from Darien Take
HWY 251 West; in approx. 3
miles bear left onto Cox Hwy;
follow Cox HWY through Cox
for 8.5 miles; kiosk is on left.
Pine Island Tract from Ludowici
Take HWY 57 East 4.2 miles; Turn
right onto Old Barrington Rd; go
Acknowledgment of
Landowners
The Department would like to acknowledge the following
private landowners, companies, and governmental agencies
owning properties leased as Wildlife Management Areas:
• Houston Co. Commission
(No Fee Lease)
• Aubrey Corporation
• Berry College, Inc.
• Jim Freeman
• Campbell Group
• Jones Company Ltd.
• CatchMark Timber Trust
• The Langdale Company
• City of Atlanta
• London Farms
• Cody Anderson
• Edward Rigby
• Lonnie Calloway
• Forest Resources
Consultants
• McCranie Land Company, Inc.
• Mossy Creek Dairy
• Forestar
(formerly Temple-Inland)
• Odum-Powers Farm
• Frederick Blum
• Plum Creek Timberlands LLC
• Paulding County
• Georgia Department of
Corrections
• Randall Odum
• Rayonier Forest Resources,
L.P.
• Georgia Department of
Transportation
• Springbank, LLC
• Georgia Forestry
Commission
• Timbervest Partners, LLC
• Georgia Power Company
(No Fee Lease)
• University of Georgia
• Girl Scouts of USA
• U.S. Forest Service
• Hancock Timberland VIII Inc,
& Valencia Forest LLC
• VZ Timberland, LLC
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
2016 –2017
60
0.75 miles; kiosk is on right at the
junction of Pine Island Rd and Old
Barrington Rd.
|
TOWNSEND WMA - BUCK
ISLAND TRACT
P
7,244 acres • 912.262.3173
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept 9, Jan. 9-Feb. 28
WATERFOWL
State Season.
FERAL HOG
P See page 35.
5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017, May 1921, 2017 s.
Special Hog Hunt (no dogs allowed): Aug. 8-14, 2016, Mar. 6-15,
2017, May 22-31, 2017 s.
For Special Hog Hunts, hunters
must wear at least 500 square
garment above the waist. Hogs may
DIRECTIONS
From Ludowici Entrance to
Townsend WMA-Buck Island Tract
is located off HWY 301approximately 4.75 miles west of Ludowici.
TUCKAHOE WMA
C O G
15,100 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
19 - Oct. 4 s | Oct. 9-Nov. 1 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
16-18 s
»»Either Sex: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 25Dec. 3 s | Jan. 5-7 c
TURKEY
Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles to check station on left.
TUGALOO STATE PARK
Q A Archery Only Area
393 acres • 706.356.4362
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Q30 Either Sex: Dec. 2-3 c. Two
deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes
may be taken; no limit.
SPECIAL REGS
Hunters must attend pre-hunt
meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 1.
Hunt participants will be charged
a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will
be required. Cabins and campsites
may be reserved by calling the park
office at (706) 356-4362. Applicable
fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general
public Dec. 2-3. No ATVs.
DIRECTIONS
From Lavonia Take GA-328N/Gumlog Rd. 4.0 mi.
WALTON WMA
C QB A
200 acres • 706.595.4222
BIRD DOG TRAINING
B Oct. 1-July 15. See page 65.
DEER
ARCHERY
SMALL GAME
Oct. 1-Feb. 28
DOVE
•Q80 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3
8-28; Nov 24-Jan 15
SPECIAL REGS
No unleashed dogs except for bird
dog training and dove hunting purposes. No rifles or muzzleloaders
(except muzzleloading shotguns) of
any caliber allowed.
DIRECTIONS
From I-20 At Exit 101, take HWY
278 north 1.7 miles. Area is on left
across from Wildlife Resources
Headquarters adjacent to the
Wildlife Resources Conservation
Center. Additional parking on Willow Springs Church Rd.
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 6-23, Dec.
4-Jan. 3, Jan. 8-Feb. 28. Feral hogs
may be taken during small game
dates after Oct. 31.
COYOTE
O May 16-June 1 s. No night hunting.
ALLIGATOR
Aug. 19-Oct. 3
SPECIAL REGS
Camping in designated sites only.
DIRECTIONS
From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee
2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and
Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of
GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s
WARWOMAN WMA
QP
15,800 acres • 770.535.5700
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-27, Oct.
2-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Nov. 10-13 c | Dec.
1-4 c
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept.10-27, Oct. 2-21 s
FIREARMS
»»Special Bear Hunt: Oct. 22-30 s.
Only bear and feral hog may be
taken.
»»General Hunt: Nov. 10-13 c | Dec.
1-4 c
WATERFOWL
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 31-Nov. 8, Nov.
14-29, Dec. 5-Feb. 28
FERAL HOG
Sept. 28-Oct. 1 s. Hunter orange
required, big game weapons allowed, hogs may not be removed
from area alive.
DIRECTIONS
From Clayton Take U.S. 441 north;
turn right on Warwoman Rd.; go 3.5
miles to Finney Creek Rd.; turn left
and go 0.2 miles to check station.
WEST POINT WMA
QL H Q O F S
8,952 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER
ARCHERY
10-Oct. 9 s | Nov. 5-13 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec.
17-18 s
FIREARMS
Daniels Pond & Pond 1: Waterfowl
hunting Youth Waterfowl Days and
Saturdays only during small game
dates concurrent with state waterfowl season. Shooting hours until
12 noon. s
COYOTE
May 16-31 s. No night hunting.
O
SPECIAL REGS
No gasoline outboards allowed on
waterfowl ponds; only hand held
lights 6 volts or less allowed; Only
Quality Bucks with at least four
points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread
are legal. No fishing on managed
waterfowl impoundments.
DIRECTIONS
From Lagrange Take GA HWY 219
north 0.5 miles past Chattahoochee
River Bridge; turn right on Old Whitley Rd. Follow signs to check station
and kiosk.
WATERFOWL
Waterfowl hunting during small
game dates concurrent with state
waterfowl season. Shooting hours
until 12 noon.
SPECIAL REGS
spread are legal. No camping.
WEST POINT WMA—
GLOVERS CREEK AREA
C QQ
337 acres • 478.825.6354
DEER ARCHERY
10-Jan. 8 s
WATERFOWL
Youth Waterfowl Days:
•Q5 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31,
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28. Shooting hours
until 12 noon.
SPECIAL REGS
spread are legal.
H L C Honorary License Holders/
Ladies/Adult-Child/Quality Buck &
Antlerless: Oct. 21-23 s. Only youth
may hunt.
»»Quality Buck/Either Sex Last Day:
Oct. 13-15 c | Dec. 1-3 c
TURKEY
•Q80 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s
WEST POINT WMA—
DIXIE CREEK AREA
C QG S
711 acres • 478.825.6354
2,800 acres • 770.535.5700
DEER ARCHERY
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Oct. 1-Nov. 4 s | Dec.
3-10 s
FIREARMS
Three Days: Nov. 5-20 s
10-Jan. 8 s
TURKEY
SMALL GAME
F Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 10-11s,
Oct. 16-19 s, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 s, Nov.
14-29 s, Dec. 4-15 s, Dec. 19-Feb.
28 s. See page 65.
DOVE
WILSON SHOALS WMA
C Q B
•C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s
SMALL GAME
•Aug. 15-Feb. 28
•B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 65.
Oct. 10-11 s, Oct. 16-19 s, Oct.
24-28 s, Nov. 24-29 s, Dec. 4-15
s, Dec. 19-Jan. 15 s
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Oct. 1-Nov. 4 s | Dec. 3-10 s
FIREARMS
»»Nov. 5-20 s
TURKEY
»»Q15 Mar. 25-Apr. 1 s
»»General Hunt: Apr. 2-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-30, Nov. 21-Dec. 2, Dec.
11-Feb. 28
DOVE
•Q15 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3
Nov. 24-Dec. 2, Dec. 11-Jan. 15
DIRECTIONS
From Gainesville Take HWY 365
north 11 miles; turn right on Mud
Creed Rd.; go 1 mile, turn left; go
0.1 mile, turn right on Yonah Rd.;
go 2.1 miles, area on left.
YUCHI WMA
G F S
7,800 acres • 706.595.4222
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept 10-Oct. 14 s
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c | Oct.
23-29 s | Nov. 25-27 s
»»Buck Only: Oct. 30 -Nov.
24 s | Nov. 28-Dec. 4 s | Dec.
26-Jan. 1 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
F Aug. 15-Oct. 14, Oct. 30-Nov.
24, Nov. 28-Feb. 28. See page 65.
SPECIAL REGS
Sign-In at Check Station on Ebenezer Church Rd. Camping in designated sites only.
TURKEY
DIRECTIONS
From Waynesboro Take HWY 80
east 8 miles to Shell Bluff Community; turn right on HWY 23; travel
7 miles south; turn left on Ebenezer
Church Rd.; go 1 mile to Check Station on right.
ZAHND WMA
A G
1,400 acres • 706.295.6041
DEER
ARCHERY
Explore outdoor recreation opportunities and properties
managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
with the free, interactive Georgia Outdoor Map.
BEAR
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
The Georgia Outdoor Map includes:
georgiaoutdoormap.com
• State parks
• wildlife management areas
• public fishing areas
Mobile
ready
• boat ramps
• historic & archaeological sites
Easily search by category to find locations to camp, hunt,
hike, fish or explore history near where you live!
SMALL GAME
required.
Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 2-Feb. 28
DIRECTIONS
From Cloudland Take HWY 157
north 8.2 miles; turn right on Dougherty Gap Rd. and go 3.5 miles;
Dougherty Gap Rd. becomes West
Cove Rd.; Continue straight for 3.5
miles; Turn left on S. Cedar Lane to
end of road.
61
FEDERAL AREA REGULATIONS
FEDERAL
LANDS
TURKEY
Q25 Mar. 25-26, Apr. 7-8
SMALL GAME
Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail Only: Dec.
4-Jan. 31
WATERFOWL
843.784.2468
Q20 Dec. 9-10, Dec. 23-24, Jan.
6-7, Jan. 20-21. Shooting hours
until 12 noon s.
DEER ARCHERY
SPECIAL REGS
■ BLACKBEARD ISLAND NWR
Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 c | Dec.
1-3 c
SPECIAL REGS
Interested hunters must visit www.
fws.gov/refuge/blackbeard_island
or call (843) 784-2468, for detailed
hunting information. All hunters 16
years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal
Refuges Complex Annual Hunt
Permit at www.savannahcoastalpermits.com. Refuge permit required. Island closed to general
public Oct. 14-18, Dec. 2-6. No
alligator hunting.
■ BOND SWAMP NWR
Interested hunters must visit:
www.fws.gov/bondswamp. Refuge permits are required for all
hunts. Hunters are required to
sign out harvested game at refuge
check stations. Quota deer and
waterfowl application deadline is
September 28, 2016. Quota turkey
application deadline is February
15, 2017. Contact the Piedmont
Refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific
hunting regulations (478-986-5441)
or email [email protected].
■ CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL
FOREST (outside of WMAs)
770.297.3000
478.986.5441
DEER
ARCHERY
FIREARMS
»»Q50 Youth Only/Either Sex: Nov.
12-13
»»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 18-19, Dec. 2-3
LEGEND
sSign-in
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
a Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Q Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
(see page 26)
DEER
ARCHERY
»»During Firearms Deer season, archers must follow Firearms either sex
dates on the National Forest.
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Dec. 26
»»Land East of I-75/Either Sex: Oct.
29, Nov. 26
»»Lands West of I-75/Either Sex: Same
as county either sex days through
Dec. 26
BEAR
»»Hunting bears with dogs is prohibited in the Northern and Central Bear
Zones including Chattahoochee National Forest.
ARCHERY
»»Sept. 10-Oct. 14
PRIMITIVE
»»Oct. 15-21
FIREARMS
»»Oct. 22-Dec. 26
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
The use of centerfire firearms at
night is prohibited.
FERAL HOG
Baiting is prohibited. No night
hunting. 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 dates. Feral
hogs may be hunted with dogs
with appropriate weapons restrictions while training dogs during
dates when training season coincides with small game or turkey
season.
SPECIAL REGS
No dog training June 1-Aug. 14,
except as provided below. Pursuit
2016 –2017
62
|
of bears or feral hogs with dogs
for training purposes may occur
only Aug. 1-Sept. 8, Jan. 2-Mar. 19,
May 1-May 25 during legal daylight
hours; other requirements apply
(see page 65). Prohibited: Transportation of any loaded weapon in
a motor vehicle. Possession of alcohol when hunting. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait,
or garbage in a manner likely to
attract or concentrate any wildlife,
whether for purposes of hunting or
viewing animals. Failure to properly store food or garbage so as to
prevent access by wildlife. NOTE:
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is heavily used all year for camping and
hiking. Please be aware of campers/hikers and use caution when
hunting near the AT or any other
trails/campgrounds. Coyotes may
be hunted during open seasons
with weapons restrictions for game
species in season; no night hunting; electronic calls may be used.
■ CUMBERLAND ISLAND NS
C Q
912.882.4336 x258
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
»»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 7-9 c | Dec.
5-7 c. Legal handguns may be used.
FIREARMS
»»C Q50 Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct.
22-23 c. Child must be 12-16 years
of age. All children under 16 must
be directly supervised at all times.
FERAL HOG
Q100 Jan. 9-11 c | Jan. 23-25 c
SPECIAL REGS
Call 912-882-4336 ext254 for
information or visit http://www.
nps.gov/cuis/ for detailed information. Registration begins July
1st, go to www.pay.gov and type
“Cumberland” in the search box
located on the left hand side of the
screen under the section entitled
“Find Public Forms”. From the
search results, select “Cumberland Island Managed Hunt” and
follow the onscreen instructions
to complete registration. Hunting
fee is $35. No standby hunters; no
non-hunters. Cumberland Island
Ferry will be available for access
to and from the island for a fee.
Boat dock space for unloading
only. Private boats must stream
anchor. All hunter check-in must
be at the Plum Orchard hunt camp
or Brickhill Campground. Mandatory check-in starts 8:00 am EST
one day prior to hunt; On adultchild hunts, hunting is restricted to
children ages 10-17 only; children
under age 16 must be accompanied by and be under direct adult
supervision at all times during the
hunt. All National Park Service
regulations also apply to hunting areas. On primitive weapons
hunts, modern centerfire handguns that meet state regulations
may be used. Buckshot prohibited.
Bag Lmit: 1 antlered buck & one
antlerless deer per hunter. No limit
on feral hogs.
■ EUFAULA NWR
QA
334.687.4065
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8
»»Lands between Bustahatchee
and Rood Creeks/Either Sex:
Nov. 1-Jan. 8
FIREARMS
»»Q10 Either Sex: Oct. 8 c | Oct. 22 c
WATERFOWL
•Q16 Ducks & Geese Only; Saturdays during statewide season c.
Shell limit is 25.
•C Adult-Child: Youth Waterfowl
Saturday & one day determined by
Refuge. Contact Refuge for details.
SPECIAL REGS
Closed to alligator hunting. Portions of Chattahoochee River and
Walter F. George Reservoir within
the Eufaula NWR boundaries are
closed to waterfowl hunting. Contact the refuge office for quota hunt
applications. Eufaula NWR, 367
Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027 (334)
687-4065. Apply July 9-August
15 for youth deer hunts; August
1-Sept. 15 for waterfowl hunts.
User fees must be prepaid: $20.00
per waterfowl hunter, $20.00 per
youth deer hunter selected. Eligible ages for all youth hunts (deer
and waterfowl) are 10-15 years. A
waterfowl permit holder is allowed
to bring up to two guests (no more
than 3 individuals/blind).
■ FORT GORDON
QA
706.791.2397
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Q Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 c
»»Q a Archery Only Area/Either Sex:
Sept. 10-Jan. 8 c
PRIMITIVE
»»Q Either Sex: Oct. 15-21
FIREARMS
»»Q Buck Only: Oct. 22-Jan. 8 c
»»Q Either Sex: Contact Fort Gordon
for details.
TURKEY
Q Mar. 25-May 15 c
SMALL GAME
Q Aug. 15-Feb. 28 c
SPECIAL REGS
All hunting subject to Post regulations. NCIC background checks
are required for all hunters. Firearms deer hunting limited to shotguns with slugs only or primitive
weapons. Hunters not associated
with the Military may apply online
May 1-15 at www.gohuntgeorgia.
com. Applicants must be at least
18 years old to apply. Permit required to hunt. Access may be
restricted due to training requirements. All hunters must possess
a Hunter Education Certificate. For
more information, call Fort Gordon
at (706) 791-2397.
912.767.4354
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Q Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 c
»»Q Archery Only Areas/Either Sex:
Sept. 10-Jan. 8 c
PRIMITIVE
»»Q Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 c.
FIREARMS
»»Q Buck only: Oct. 19-30 c | Nov.
2-13 c | Nov. 16-25 c | Dec.
1-26 c | Jan. 1-10 c
»»QEitherSex:Oct. 22-23 c | Nov.
5-6 c | Nov. 19-20 c | Nov. 2427 c |Dec. 27-31 c
»»Q Shotgun Only Areas: Either Sex:
Oct. 15-Jan. 8 c
Deer Season Bag Limit is 5 total
deer, not more than 2 may be antlered, and not more than 3 may be
antlerless (bonus tags for 2). One
of antlered bucks must have at
least four (4) points on one side of
antlers (one inch or longer). In the
Quality Deer Management Area
(QDMA), both antlered bucks must
have at least four (4) points (one
inch or longer) on one side of the
antlers.
TURKEY
recreation areas and some lease
areas except as authorized by the
Project Manager. Also, hunting
opportunity may vary by area so
please contact the appropriate
COE office as provided herein.
Some areas are designated archery only; firearms are permitted in some areas. Contact the
Corps resource manager’s office
at the appropriate lake project for
hunting areas: Hartwell 1-888893-0678 OR http://www.sas.
usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell/
hunting.html#hunt areas, J. Strom
Thurmond/Clarks Hill 1-800-5333478 OR http://www.sas.usace.
army.mil/lakes/thurmond/hunt.
html#huntmaps , Richard B. Russell 1-800-944-7207 OR http://
www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/
russell/natres.html. *Contact the
resource manager’s office for feral hog hunting opportunities and
restrictions outside of the firearms
deer season.
■ L AKE SEMINOLE/W.F. GEORGE
LAKE/G.W. ANDREWS LAKE/
WEST POINT LAKE/ALLATOONA
LAKE/CARTERS LAKE (USACE)
Q Mar. 25-May 15 c
SMALL GAME
Q Aug. 15-Feb. 28 c
DOVE
Q Managed Dove Fields: Wed, Sat.,
Sun., Holidays during statewide dove
season c.
WATERFOWL
Q Statewide season. No hunting past
12 noon c.
SPECIAL REGS
Interested hunter must visit www.
stewart.army.mil/dpw/wildlife/default.
htm. Mandatory phone check-in. All
hunting subject to post regulations
and access for hunting is not guaranteed.
■ HARRIS NECK NWR
843.784.2468
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 15-17 c
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 18 c. Shotguns 20
gauge and larger with slugs only.
SPECIAL REGS
fws.gov/refuge/harris_neck, or
call (843) 784-2468, for detailed
hunting information. All hunters
16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal
Refuges Complex Annual Hunt
Permit at www.savannahcoastalpermits.com.
■ HARTWELL LAKE/
RICHARD B. RUSSELL LAKE/
J. STROM THURMOND LAKE
(CLARKS HILL) (USACE)
C Q
SPECIAL REGS
Hunting is prohibited on some
Corps lands for safety reasons,
particularly designated public
per letter. Hunters must attend a
pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 P.M. the
evening before the hunt. Disabled
Veterans will receive preference in
the quota selection. More information is available online at website
http://go.usa.gov/SE85.
■ L AKE SIDNEY LANIER - ISLANDS
(USACE)
QA
DEER ARCHERY
Q Either Sex: Nov. 10-13, Nov. 2427, Dec. 8-11
SPECIAL REGS
Limit: One deer per day. Hunters must record harvest on their
deer harvest record. State bag
limits and harvest restrictions apply. Hunters must apply by letter containing full name, address,
phone number, and email address
(if available) to Operations Project Manager’s Office, Attn: Craig
Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA
30515-0567 no later than October
15, 4:30 PM. One hunter per letter.
Hunting areas typically accessible
by boat only. More information is
available online at website http://
go.usa.gov/SE85.
SPECIAL REGS
•Hunting is prohibited on some
Corps lands for safety reasons,
particularly designated public recreation areas and some lease areas
except as authorized by the Project
Manager. Also, hunting opportunity
may vary by area so please contact the appropriate COE office as
provided herein. Some areas are
designated archery only; firearms
are permitted in some areas. Some
COE properties require a special
permit for species-specific hunting; please call or check online
well before the season opens as
some permits can only be obtained
onsite or by US mail. Contact the
Corps resource manager’s office
at the appropriate lake project for
hunting areas: Allatoona 678-7216700, Sidney Lanier 770-945-9531,
Walter F. George 229-768-2516,
Seminole 229-662-2001, Carter’s
706-334-2640, West Point 706645-2937 OR visit the website
http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/
Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/
Hunting.aspx.
■ L AKE SIDNEY LANIER - BUFORD
DAM (USACE)
QA
770.945.9531
DEER ARCHERY
Q Either Sex: Nov. 15-17
SPECIAL REGS
All facilities will be closed to the
general public during the hunts.
Limit: 2, only one of which may
be antlered. Hunters must apply
by letter containing full name, address, phone number, and email
address (if available) to Operations
Project Manager’s Office, Attn:
Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30515-0567 no later than
October 15, 4:30 PM. One hunter
■ OCONEE NATIONAL FOREST
W Q
706.485.1776
DEER
ARCHERY
»»During Firearms Deer season, archers must follow Firearms either sex
dates on the National Forest.
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-28, Nov. 1 - 25,
Nov. 28-Dec. 4
»»Either Sex: Oct. 29-30, Nov. 26-27,
Dec. 26-Jan. 1
TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15
SMALL GAME
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
FERAL HOG
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Small game
weapons only. No night hunting.
No hunting with dogs.
SPECIAL REGS
No dog training Jun. 1-Aug. 15.
Pursuit of bears with dogs prohibited. Pursuit of feral hogs with
dogs may occur only Aug. 1-Sept.
9; Jan. 2-Mar. 19; May 1-25 during legal daylight hours. Prohibited: Transportation of any loaded
weapon in a motor vehicle. Possession of alcohol when hunting.
Placing, leaving, or depositing and
food, bait, or garbage in a manner
likely to attract or concentrate any
wildlife, whether for purposes of
hunting or viewing animals. Failure
to properly store food or garbage
so as to prevent access by wildlife. Coyotes may be hunted during open seasons with weapons
restrictions for game species in
season. No night hunting. Electronic calls may be used.
■ OKEFENOKEE - COWHOUSE UNIT
912.496.7836
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct. 3, Oct.
9-11, 16-20 s
PRIMITIVE
»»Either Sex: Oct. 5-8 c | Oct. 13-15 s
FIREARMS
»»Buck Only: Oct. 22-23 s | Oct. 29
- Nov. 1 s
»»Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 c, Nov. 2327 s TURKEY
Mar. 25-May 15 s
SMALL GAME
Quail/Rabbit/Squirrel Only: Aug.
15-Oct. 3, Oct. 9-Nov. 8, Nov. 13Feb. 28
SPECIAL REGS
Bears and alligators may not be
taken. Foot travel only on ONWR
portion of Cowhouse Island. No
dogs allowed except pointing
dogs for hunting quail. Sign-In &
Check-In at Dixon Memorial WMA.
Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee or call 912-496-7836 for
more information.
■ OKEFENOKEE - POCKET UNIT
A
912.496.7836
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s. SignIn/Sign-Out required.
SPECIAL REGS
Bears and alligators may not be
taken. Foot travel only off paved
road. No dogs allowed. Visit www.
fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee or call
912-496-7836 for more information.
FEDERAL AREA REGULATIONS
■ FORT STEWART &
HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD
Q
■ OKEFENOKEE NWR - SUWANNEE
CANAL UNIT
QW
912.496.7836
DEER
FIREARMS
»»Q10 W Wheelchair & Youth Hunters
Only/Either Sex: Oct. 28-29 c
SPECIAL REGS
Hunt is a quota hunt limited to 30
hunters (10 additional slots for
wheelchair and youth hunters).
Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter can have one escort to assist
with their hunt that is authorized to
hunt under the same permit. Quota
applications can be found at http://
www.fws.gov/forms/3-2354.pdf.
Quota applications will be accepted
from August 15 to September 15,
and should be submitted as follows: in person at Richard S. Bolt
Visitor Center at Okefenokee NWR
or by mail to Okefenokee Hunt Program, 2700 Suwannee Canal Rd.,
Folkston, GA 31537. Youth hunters are those 15 and under and
supervised by an adult 21 or older.
A hunter education certificate is required for youth hunters. Shooting
hours close at noon; shotguns with
slugs or muzzleloaders only; hunters will be charged a $15.00 permit
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FEDERAL
SPECIFIC AREA
WMA REGULATIONS
LEGEND
sSign-in
cCheck-in
CAdult-Child Hunt
(see page 42)
a Archery Only Area
LLadies Hunt
(see page 66)
(see page 66)
l Hunt to Learn
Q Quality Buck
WWheelchair Hunt
(see page 67)
G GORP Property
PFeral Hog Hunt
(see page 66)
OCoyote Hunt
(see page 67)
B Bird Dog Training
AArchery Range
(see page 26)
(see page 26)
fee; check-out required; hunters
are not required to tag deer prior
to check out; special bonus tag
provided for two harvested deer;
hunt area zoned; Chesser Island
zone is for wheelchair and/or youth
hunters only. No dogs allowed.
Feral hogs may be taken: no limit.
Call 912-496-7836 or visit www.
fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee for
more information.
■ PIEDMONT NWR
C QW
478.986.5441
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
»»Q1250 Either Sex: Oct. 27-29
FIREARMS
»»W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either
Sex: Oct. 14-15
»»Q1250 General Hunt/Either Sex:
Nov. 3-5, Nov. 10-12
TURKEY
Q300 Mar. 28-Apr. 1, Apr. 11-15,
Apr. 25-29
SMALL GAME
•Squirrel only: Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct.
3-13, Oct. 16- Nov. 2, Nov. 6-9
•Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail only: Nov.
13-Feb. 28
•Raccoon & Opossum: Jan 6-7,
Jan. 13-14, Jan. 20-21, Jan. 27-28
SPECIAL REGS
Refuge permits are required for all
hunts. Applications for quota deer
hunts must be received by Au-
gust 31, 2016. Quota turkey hunts
applications must be received
by February 22, 2017. Hunters
selected for quota hunts will be
charged a refuge permit fee. The
Hitchiti Experimental Forest is
open for hunting only during refuge hunting seasons with a valid
Piedmont Refuge hunting permit
and in accordance with refuge
regulations. Contact the refuge
office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting
regulations: (478) 986-5441 or
email [email protected].
•General Hunt: Statewide Season.
■ SAVANNAH NWR
■ WASSAW ISLAND NWR
843.784.2468
843.784.2468
DEER
ARCHERY
»»Either Sex: Oct. 1-31. (Youth only in
designated areas)
FIREARMS
»»Either Sex: Nov. 1-30
»»W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either
Sex: Nov. 1-2. Apply by Sept. 15.
DEER
ARCHERY
PRIMITIVE
FIREARMS
»»Dec. 8-10 c
TURKEY
Interested hunters must visit
www.fws.gov/refuge/wassaw,
or call (843) 784-2468, for detailed hunting information. All
hunters 16 years of age or older
must purchase a $25 Savannah
Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at www.savannahcoastalpermits.com. No
alligator hunting.
Q Youth Hunt & Learn: Mar. 31Apr. 2
Youth Only: Apr. 3-7
General Hunt: Apr. 8-29
SMALL GAME
Nov. 1-Dec. 31
WATERFOWL
•C Q Youth Waterfowl Hunts: Nov.
19 c, Dec. 17 c, Jan. 21 c. Apply
by Aug. 31.
FERAL HOG
Mar. 4-18 and during deer hunts.
No limit.
SPECIAL REGS
fws.gov/refuge/savannah, or call
(843) 784-2468, for detailed hunting
information. All hunters 16 years of
age or older must purchase a $25
Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at www.
savannahcoastalpermits.com. No
alligator hunting.
SPECIAL REGS
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DOG TRAINING
•It is unlawful to run deer with dogs unless
otherwise specified (see Dixon Memorial,
Paulks Pasture, Rogers, and Townsend
WMAs). Hunters whose dogs are found
chasing deer may be appropriately charged.
•Hunters are allowed to hunt raccoons with
trail dogs only.
•Trail dogs for rabbits are limited to beagles,
basset hounds and dachshunds.
BIRD DOG TRAINING ON WMAS
All participants must have a hunting license
and WMA license. Bird dog training is not
allowed on every WMA, so review specific
WMA listings for details.
•Pigeons and pen-raised quail may be used
for the training of pointing, flushing and
retrieving dogs in designated areas only.
•Dog trainer must maintain proof of purchase
for pen-raised quail used in training.
TRAINING DOGS ON CHATTAHOOCHEE
NATIONAL FOREST
The hunting of bears and hogs for the purpose of
training dogs: August 1 – September 8; January
2 – March 19; and May 1 – 25 during legal daylight
hours.
Requirements for all participants:
•Possesses a valid Hunting license, Big Game
license and WMA license,
•Check-in once per season at : Rich Mountain
WMA, Swallow Creek WMA, or Warwoman
WMA check station, and
RABBIT
RESTRICTIONS:
FURBEARER DOG TRAINING ON WMAS
Furbearer dog training allowed when a WMA has
an open season for small game, unless otherwise
specified in the specific WMA listing. Some WMAs
also allow furbearer dog training Aug 1-14 and Mar
1-19 (see table on this page for participating WMAs).
DOG TRAINING AREAS
BIRD
Training dogs for the purpose to pursue any
game animal or furbearer on a WMA is only
allowed during the designated hunting dates
for that species listed for each WMA, unless
otherwise specified.
Training dogs is allowed on the Chattahoochee
and Oconee National Forests outside of WMAs
August 15 - May 31, except for bears and hogs
(those dates provided below).
All dogs must be confined or kept on a leash
except when hunting or training during
designated seasons or on designated areas.
Hunters must remove their dogs upon departure. Review specific area listing for seasons
and restrictions.
•Shotguns may be used to harvest released birds
during training with No. 6 or smaller shot only.
Alexander WMA
✓
Beaverdam WMA
✓
Berry College WMA
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Coosawattee WMA
✓
Coosawattee-Carter’s Lake
WMA
✓
✓
✓
Elbert County WMA
✓
Elmodel WMA
✓
Fall Line - Sandhills WMA
✓
Fishing Creek WMA
Flat Creek PFA
FURBEARER
TRAINING DOGS ON WMAS
& NATIONAL FORESTS
✓
✓
•Possess a copy of check-in permit at all times
when participating.
Germany Creek WMA
Hart County WMA
✓
Requirements and restrictions for dogs:
Horse Creek WMA
✓
•Each dog must be marked with hunter’s name,
address and telephone number,
J.L. Lester WMA
✓
Joe Kurz WMA
✓
•All dogs must be removed from area upon
departure, and
Keg Creek WMA
✓
Lake Seminole WMA
✓
•It is unlawful to allow dogs to pursue bears
onto lands not authorized for such activity.
Little Satilla WMA
✓
LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS IN
A SPECIFIC WMA LISTING:
B Bird dog training allowed
F Furbearer dog training allowed
R Rabbit dog training allowed
Mead Farm WMA
✓
Ocmulgee WMA—Gum
Swamp Creek Tract
✓
THIScould be
YOUR
YOUR
CLASSROOM
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Otting WMA
✓
Paulding Forest WMA
✓
✓
Pine Log WMA
✓
✓
✓
Redlands WMA
✓
Redlands WMA-Watson’s
Spring Area
✓
Richmond Hill WMA
✓
✓
Rogers WMA
✓
Sansavilla WMA
✓
Sapelo Island WMA
✓
Sheffield WMA
✓
Soap Creek WMA
✓
Sprewell Bluff WMA
Walton WMA
✓
✓
West Point WMA
West Point - Dixie Creek Tract
Yuchi WMA
✓
✓
✓
Dogs are not allowed for pursuing or
catching hogs on WMAs, unless specified otherwise. Review the specific WMA
listings and page 66 for information on
Dog-Feral Hog hunts.
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SPECIALTY HUNTS ON WMAs & FEDERAL AREAS
The Specialty Hunt information listed below is meant to be a quick reference only. See Specific WMA Regulations for all details pertaining to
the hunts listed below. These hunts are not quota unless specified otherwise.
L
H HONORARY LICENSE HUNTS
LADIES HUNTS
See page 10 for Honorary License types and eligibility.
LOCATION
TYPE
DATES
Allatoona WMA
Deer/Bear
Oct. 22-23 s *
Berry College WMA
Deer/Bear
Jan. 7-8 c *
Big Lazer Creek WMA
Deer Q
Nov. 13-15 s *
Cedar Creek WMA
Deer
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 s *
Clybel WMA
Deer
Nov. 25-27 s *
Deer/Bear
Oct. 15-16 c *
Deer/Bear
Oct. 29-30 c *
Lake Russell WMA
Deer/Bear
Oct. 14-16 c *
Rich Mountain
Deer/Bear
Oct. 21-23 c *
Rum Creek WMA
Deer
Oct. 14-16 s *
West Point WMA
Deer Q
Oct. 21-23 s *
* These hunts are combined with Adult/Child and/or Honorary hunts.
P FERAL HOG HUNTS
No dogs allowed on feral hog hunts unless specified otherwise. Hunters must
wear 500 in2 of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist unless
specified otherwise. Hogs may not be removed alive.
LOCATION
Altamaha WMA—Buffalo
Swamp, Lewis Island, and
McGowan Lake Tracts
Altamaha WMA—
Waterfowl Management Area
Beaverdam WMA
DATES
Aug 5-7 s | Mar. 3-5 s | May 19-21 s (Dogs
Allowed)
Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s
(No dogs allowed)
Mar. 1-15 s
Q3 Aug. 6-7 s | Q3 Mar. 4-5 s (Dogs Allowed)
Big Hammock WMA
Q5 Aug. 5-6 s | Q5 Mar. 3-4 s (Dogs Allowed)
Chattahoochee WMA
Q10 Oct. 11-14 s (Dogs Allowed)
Aug. 2-7 s | May 16-21 s
Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s
Aug. 1-14 s | Mar. 1-15 s | May 16-31 s
Mar. 4-10 s (Dogs Allowed)
Clarks Hill WMA
Clayhole Swamp WMA
Cohutta WMA
Cooper’s Creek WMA
Flat Creek PFA
Flint River WMA
Hannahatchee WMA
Oaky Woods WMA
Ocmulgee WMA
Ossabaw Island WMA
Paulks Pasture WMA
Pine Log WMA
Pine Log WMA
Q100 Jan. 12-14 c | Q100 Feb. 16-18 c
Aug. 1-14 s | Mar. 1-15 s | May 16-31 s
Aug. 5-7 s | Mar. 3-5 s | May 19-21 s (Dogs
Allowed)
Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s
(No dogs allowed)
Aug. 12-14 s | Jan. 13-15 s
Q8 Feb. 3-5 (Dogs Allowed) c
Aug. 15-21 s
Mar. 1-15
Aug. 1-14 s | Mar. 1-15 s | May 16-31 s
Rich Mountain WMA
Richmond Hill WMA
Sansavilla WMA
Sapelo Island WMA North End
Swallow Creek WMA
Mar. 1-15 s
Townsend WMA- North
Tract, South Tract, and
Pine Island Tract
Townsend WMA - Buck
Island
Warwoman WMA
Q10 Oct. 5-8 s (Dogs Allowed)
Aug. 15-17, Jan. 27-29
Aug. 2-7 s | May 16-21 s
Aug. 1-7 s | May 16-21 s | June 6-11 s | June 20-25 s
Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s
Aug. 15-17 s
Aug. 15-17 s
Q8 Jan. 4-7 s (Dogs Allowed)
Allowed)
Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s
(No dogs allowed)
Allowed)
Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s
(No dogs allowed)
Q8 Sept. 28-Oct. 1 s (Dogs Allowed)
2016 –2017
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LOCATION
TYPE
DATES
Allatoona WMA
Deer/Bear
Oct. 22-23 s *
Big Lazer Creek WMA
Deer Q
Nov. 13-15 s *
Cedar Creek WMA
Deer
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 s *
Clarks Hill WMA
Deer
Oct. 28-30 s *
Clybel WMA
Deer
Nov. 25-27 s *
Deer/Bear
Oct. 15-16 c *
Dukes Creek SP
Deer/Bear
Oct. 21-22 s *
Horse Creek WMA
Deer
Oct. 8-9 s *
Deer/Bear
Oct. 29-30 c *
Lake Russell WMA
Deer/Bear
Oct. 14-16 c *
Rich Mountain WMA
Deer/Bear
Oct. 21-23 c *
Rum Creek WMA
Deer
Oct. 14-16 s *
West Point WMA
Deer Q
Oct. 21-23 s *
* These hunts are combined with Ladies and/or Adult/Child hunts.
D DOVE HUNTS
For dove hunts designated as quota, hunters must apply and be selected to
participate. See page 70 for details.
LOCATION
Albany Nursery WMA
Alexander WMA
Altamaha WMA—Waterfowl
Management Area
Berry College WMA
B. F. Grant WMA
Blanton Creek WMA
Cedar Creek WMA
Chattahoochee Fall Line Ft. Perry Tract
Clarks Hill WMA
Clybel WMA
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain
WMA
Dawson Forest WMA
Di-Lane WMA
Dixon Memorial WMA
Elmodel WMA
Flint River WMA
Hannahatchee WMA
Hart County WMA
Joe Kurz WMA
London Farms Dove Fields
McDuffie PFA
McGraw Ford WMA
Mossy Creek Dairy Dove Field
Oconee WMA
Paradise PFA
Penholoway WMA
Perry Dove Field
Pine Log WMA
Redlands WMA
River Bend WMA
Rogers State Prison Farm
Dove Fields
Rum Creek WMA
Walton WMA
West Point WMA
Wilson Shoals WMA
DATES
Q35 Sept. 3 & Page 42
Page 42
Sept. 10, 17
Page 43
Page 43
Q75 Sept. 3, 10 & Page 44
Page 45
45
Q40 Sept. 3 on designated fields & Page 46
Page 47
Page 48
Q100 Sept. 3, Field 1 & Page 48
Page 48
Page 49
Page 50
Page 51
Page 51
Page 52
Q50 Sept. 3, 5, 10 Page 53
Page 53
Page 53
Q100 Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 Page 53
Q60 Sept. 3 c & Page 54
Page 55
Page 55
Page 55
Page 56
Page 57
Sept. 3, 10, 17 s & Page 57
Q75 Sept. 3, 10 & Page 57
Page 60
Page 61
Page 61
If you see the “Q” go to page 70 to learn how to apply for quota hunts.
W WHEELCHAIR HUNTS
LOCATION
TYPE
Albany Nursery WMA
Deer
Albany Nursery WMA
Turkey
Coosawattee-Carter’s Lake WMA
Flint River WMA
Okefenokee NWR—Suwanee
Canal Unit
Piedmont NWR
River Bend WMA
Savannah NWR
Deer/Bear
Deer
DATES
Nov. 3-6 s | Nov. 30 Dec. 4 s Shotgun Only.
Q2 Apr. 8-14 s | Q2 May
6-12 s
Q40 Nov. 4-6 c
Oct. 20-22 s
Deer
Q10 Oct. 28-29 c
Deer
Deer
Deer
Oct. 14-15
Oct. 1-2 c
Nov. 1-2
O COYOTE HUNTS
No night hunting unless specified otherwise.
LOCATION
Big Lazer Creek WMA
Blanton Creek WMA
Cedar Creek WMA
Crockford Pigeon Mtn WMA
Dawson Forest WMA
Flat Tub WMA
Hannahatchee WMA
J. L. Lester WMA
Lake Russell WMA
Little Satilla WMA
Oaky Woods WMA
Paulding Forest WMA
Pine Log WMA
Rogers WMA
Rum Creek WMA
Tuckahoe WMA
West Point WMA
DATES
May 16-31 s Mandatory sign-in & sign-out harvest
Mar. 1-23 s Small game weapons only.
May 16-23
Mar. 1-15.
June 3-17 s
Mar. 1-7
May 16-31 s
May 16-31 s Mandatory sign-in & sign-out harvest.
No hog hunting.
May 16-31 s
May 16-June 1 s
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July 15
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Sept. 1
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Early Season DogFeral Hog
Alligator
Dove
Deer
State Park Deer
Feral Hog
Dog-Deer
Waterfowl
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Oct. 15
Quail
Rabbit
NOTE: Children may participate in general quota hunts provided that adult supervision
restrictions are followed (except that children under twelve may not participate in alligator hunts).
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Application with up to three hunters allowed.
No group applications. Selected hunters may bring up to four
hunters.
Application with up to three hunters allowed.
Application with up to five hunters allowed.
No group applications. Selected hunters may bring up to four
hunters.
Applications with an administrator and assistant administrator
only. Selected administrators may bring a hunting
party totaling no more than twenty members including
administrators.
No group applications. Selected hunters may bring up to two
hunters.
No group applications. Selected hunter may bring up to two
hunters.
No group applications. Selected hunters may bring up to two
hunters.
QUOTA HUNT
Feb. 15
Adult/Child Turkey
Aug. 15
Adult/Child Dove
Sept. 1
Adult/Child Deer
Adult/Child Waterfowl
Oct. 15
Adult/Child Quail
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
Group applications with up to three children allowed.
Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult
may supervise one child).
Group applications with up to three children allowed.
may supervise up to two children).
Group applications with up to five children allowed.
may supervise one child).
Selected child may bring one other child and MUST bring
Selected child may bring one other child and MUST bring
Adult = Eighteen years or older / Child = Seventeen years old and younger
NOTE: O
NLY the child (or children when group applications are allowed) may submit an
application for any Adult/Child hunt.
NOTE: ONLY child can hunt on Adult/Child Big Game Quota hunts.
See page 17 for list of hunts.
2016-2017 GENERAL QUOTA HUNTS
2017 TURKEY QUOTA HUNTS
2016–2017 WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNTS
APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - FEB. 15
APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - OCT. 15
LOCATION
QUOTA
DATE
Q20
Apr. 14-21 s | Apr. 28 - May 5 s
Arrowhead WMA
Q2
Apr. 8-14 s | Apr. 15-21 s
B. F. Grant WMA
Q80
Apr. 3-9 s
Big Lazer Creek WMA
Q50
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s |
Apr. 22-30 s
Blanton Creek WMA
Q35
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s
WMA/Almo Area
Q50
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s |
Apr. 22-30 s
WMA/Fort Perry Area
Q15
Mar. 25-27 s | Apr. 7-9 s
Q50
Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
Clybel WMA
Q25
Apr. 17-23 s | Apr. 24-30 s
Conasauga River WMA
Q2
Apr. 8-14 s | Apr. 15-21 s
Di-Lane WMA
Q30
Apr. 1-7 s | Apr. 8-14 s
Dukes Creek—
Smithgall Woods SP
Q20
Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 c | Apr. 14-16 c |
Apr. 28-30 c
Griffin Ridge WMA
Q25
Apr. 1-7 c | Apr. 15-21 c |
Apr. 29-May 5 c
Joe Kurz WMA
Q25
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s |
Apr. 22-30 s
Ocmulgee WMA
Q120
Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
Oconee WMA
Q30
Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
River Bend WMA
Q15
Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s
River Creek WMA
Q5
Apr. 14-16 s
Rum Creek WMA
Q25
Apr. 17-23 s | Apr. 24-30 s
Silver Lake WMA
Q35
Mar. 25-Apr. 6 s
Q10
Apr. 22-30 s; Archery only.
West Point WMA
Q80
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s
Wilson Shoals WMA
Q15
Mar. 25-Apr. 1 s
LOCATION
QUOTA
DATE
Altamaha WMA—
Butler Island
Q25
Nov. 19 c | Nov. 26 c | Dec. 10 c
| Dec. 17 c | Dec. 24 c | Dec.
31 c | Jan. 7 c | Jan. 14 c | Jan.
21 c | Jan. 28 c
Conasauga River WMA
Q3
Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24 s | Dec. 31
s | Jan. 7 s | Jan. 14 s | Jan. 21
s | Jan. 28 s
Q3
Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s
Evans County PFA
Q3
Jan. 7 s
Flat Creek PFA
Q3
Nov. 19, Nov. 26
Oconee WMA—
Dan Denton Pond 1
Q3
Dec. 10 s | Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24
s | Dec. 31 s | Jan. 7 s | Jan. 14
s | Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s
Oconee WMA—
Dan Denton Pond 3
Q2
Dec. 10 s | Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24
s | Dec. 31 s | Jan. 7 s | Jan. 14
s | Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s
West Point—
Glovers Creek Area
Q5
Nov. 19 | Nov. 26 | Dec. 10 |
Dec. 17 | Dec. 24 | Dec. 31 | Jan.
7 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 28
2016-2017 QUAIL & RABBIT QUOTA HUNTS
APPLICATION PERIOD: RABBIT: JUNE 1 - OCT. 15
QUAIL: SEPT. 1 - OCT. 15
LOCATION
Albany Nursery WMA
TYPE
QUOTA
Quail
Q1
Quail
Q3
Quail
Q3
Rabbit
Q5
Chickasawhatchee
WMA
Quail
Q3
Di-Lane WMA
Quail
Q8
J. L. Lester WMA
Quail
Q4
J. L. Lester WMA
Rabbit
Q5
Joe Kurz WMA
Quail
Q3
Silver Lake WMA
Quail
Q3
WMA/Almo Area
WMA/Fort Perry Area
WMA/Fort Perry Area
DATE
Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s |
Feb. 4 s
Dec. 3 s | Dec. 17 s |
Jan. 21 s
Nov. 26 s | Dec. 10 s |
Jan. 7 s
Nov. 27 s | Dec. 11 s |
Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24 s |
Jan. 14 s | Jan. 21 s
Jan. 31 s | Feb. 4 s |
Feb. 18 s
Dec. 3 s | Dec. 7 s |
Dec. 10 s | Dec. 14 s |
Dec. 17 s | Dec. 21 s | Dec.
28 s | Dec. 31 s | Feb. 8 s
Jan. 8 | Feb. 25
Jan. 7 | Feb. 26
Dec. 26 s | Jan. 9 s |
Jan. 23 s
Feb. 4 s | Feb. 11 s |
Feb. 25 s
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2016-2017 GENERAL QUOTA HUNTS
2016 DEER QUOTA HUNTS
APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT. 1
WEAPON
TYPE
QUOTA
Atlama Plantation WMA
LOCATION
Firearms
Either Sex
Q50
Nov. 10-12 s | Dec. 1-3 s
B.F. Grant WMA
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q400
Nov. 3-5 c | Dec. 1-3 c
Berry College WMA
Firearms
Buck Only/Either
Sex Last 2 Days
Q1000
Nov. 2-5 c
Berry College WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q1000
Nov. 30-Dec. 3 c
Blanton Creek WMA
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Either Sex Last
Day
Q200
Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c
WMA/Almo Area
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q100
Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c
WMA/Fort Perry Area
Archery
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q35
Sep. 15-17 c
WMA/Fort Perry Area
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q35
Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c
Firearms
Either Sex
Q350
Nov. 17-19 c | Dec. 7-9 s
Clybel WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q200
Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 17-19 c
Coosawattee WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q400
Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 15-17 c
Di-Lane WMA
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q400
Oct. 13-15 c | Oct. 27-29 c
Flint River WMA
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q35
Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c
Griffin Ridge WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q100
Nov. 10-12 s | Dec. 8-10 c
Griffin Ridge WMA
Primitive
Either Sex
Q100
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 s
Joe Kurz WMA
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Either Sex Last
Day
Q100
Oct. 20-22 c | Nov. 3-5 c
Ossabaw WMA
Archery
Either Sex
Q100
Oct. 20-22 c
Ossabaw WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q100
Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 8-10 c
Ossabaw WMA
Primitive
Either Sex
Q100
Nov. 3-5 c
River Creek WMA
Firearms
Quality Buck/
Antlerless
Q35
Nov. 9-12 c | Nov. 30-Dec. 3 c
Firearms
Either Sex
Last 2 Days
Q200
Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c
Sapelo WMA
Archery
Either Sex
Q125
Dec. 1-3 c
Sapelo WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q125
Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c
Sapelo WMA
Primitive
Either Sex
Q125
Oct. 20-22 c
Silver Lake WMA
Firearms
Either Sex
Q160
Oct. 26-29 s | Dec. 15-18 s
Rum Creek WMA
DATE
2016 STATE PARK DEER QUOTA HUNTS
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WEAPON
TYPE
QUOTA
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
Firearms
Either Sex
Q100
Dec. 13-14 c
DATE
F. D. Roosevelt State Park
Firearms
Either Sex
Q150
Dec. 6-7 c
Fort Yargo State Park
Firearms
Either Sex
Q85
Dec. 6-7 c
Hard Labor Creek State Park
Firearms
Either Sex
Q250
Nov. 1-2 c
Mistletoe State Park
Firearms
Either Sex
Q75
Nov. 15-16 c
Firearms
Either Sex
Q40
Nov. 8-9 c
Tugaloo State Park
Archery
Either Sex
Q30
Dec. 2-3 c
2016–2017 DOG-DEER QUOTA HUNTS
APPLICATION PERIOD: SEPT. 1 - 30
LOCATIONS
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for YoungsTers, 21 & unDer, with
LiFe-THreaTening iLLnesses
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Toll Free: 866-345-4455
www.HuntofaLifetime.org
Townsend WMA
2016 –2017
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|
WEAPON
TYPE
Shotguns
(Buckshot Only)
Shotguns
(Buckshot Only)
Shotguns
(Buckshot Only)
Dog Hunting/
Either Sex
Dog Hunting/
Either Sex
Dog Hunting/
Either Sex
QUOTA
Q60
Q3
Q3
DATE
Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s
Dec. 2-3 c | Dec. 9-10 c | Dec. 30-31 c
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 c | Dec. 14-15 c | Jan. 4-5 c
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