5 miles south of Florence, GA (Stewart County) Acres Impacted: 750 acres Phase II - 217 acres. Shooting hours end at noon. State hunting regulations apply for the first segment of the dove season. Selected hunters will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass is required. Driving a vehicle around any gate, sign, earth berm, or similar device intended to prevent vehicular access. The East Tract includes property east of the Flint River. CWD regulations apply 2020-21 Quail Nov. 1 You could have made it 182. From Forsyth Take Hwy 18 east 7 miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left then proceed to the check station on your right. Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Game Check: All harvested alligators, deer, and turkey must be reported through the. per guest or one 96 qt. From Butler: From the intersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19, go west 2.6 miles to Taylor County Industrial Park; turn right; kiosk is immediately on the left side of the road. Check the outdoor hunting regulations in the hunting regulations for more information on camping on wildlife management areas. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. Hunt is 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. No ATVs. Tract on left. No ATVs. From Dublin, take Hwy 441 south of I-16 for 2.6 miles to Scotland Road on the left. Area west of Juliette Rd. Extra caution should be taken to ensure no live shells are left on the field. The Georgia Birding & Wildlife Trails has a new website—check it out today! Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-Mar. Check out the newest license plate! Bag limit is 3 per person. Go 0.6 mile, take left on Fountain Drive and go another 0.5 mile to Rozier Lane on the left. Sign-In board is on left. The purpose of hunting regulations are to manage Georgia's game birds and game animals according to sound principles of wildlife management and to meet public objectives for use of these renewable natural resources. Antioch Lake: Jan. 1-2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30. You can find locations of WMA's here. Hunter education is not required if purchasing an Apprentice License or short-term license, if you are hunting on your own land, or if you are hunting pen raised game birds on a licensed … 15. East of Ebenezer Rd. Georgia Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) offer not only hunting opportunities, but also plenty of places where you can get outside and hike, fish, camp or wildlife watch (depending on the WMA). Hunters must sign-in at check station at 12:00 p.m. Maps and instructions will be provided at sign-in. The West Tract includes property west of the Flint River. Chase some game in the foothills of the Appalachian Trail at Cooper’s Creek WMA. From Richmond Hill Take HWY 144 east to Oak Level Rd. No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only areas. Interested hunters must call 229-896-3551 no later than close of business on July 31 to apply. ; turn left and follow paved road to area. Refer to the annual hunting seasons and regulations to determine when specific WMA are open for hunting and what type of hunting is occurring. Aug. 15-Oct. 2, Oct. 10-23, Oct. 26-Nov. 11, Nov. 15-Dec. 2, Dec. 6-Feb. 28, s: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 8-Jan. 31. Placing bait or wildlife food and hunting any game species or feral hog over bait. Departures and returns from deer hunting must be made from Moses Hammock campsite. If you possess a Sportsman's License or a One-Day Fishing License (resident or nonresident) you are not required to possess a WMA license. Official 2020 Georgia Hunting rules & regulations. Hunters may not bait feral hogs or hunt from a vehicle. Hunters are required to stay outside the boundaries of the safety zones. Elmodel WMA has the Division’s only irrigated dove field complete with seventy-four acres of corn, sunflower and peanuts. Coopers Creek WMA. Waterfowl may be hunted on impoundment and its dikes/roads only on Wed, Sat, & Sun during statewide season. 76 west for 2.6 miles and turn right onto Sparks Cutoff Rd. No hog dogs. ; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area. and follow signs. 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday. Being just one hour from downtown Atlanta, GA, Ellijay gives every hunter the seclusion desired without cutting them off from civilization. ; travel 2.9 miles; turn left onto WMA access road. Check station is 0.8 miles on the right. All hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. 15. Ranger Hotline: 800-241-4113, http://www.eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/, https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources, Award Programs Celebrate Anglers and Their Fish, New State Record Hickory Shad Caught on Ogeechee River. Waterfowl hours end at noon. Georgia hunters can finally return to the woods this Saturday, August 15 as squirrel season opens across the state. A place for the hunters of Catoosa WMA to share experiences pics and concerns about the area. Muzzleloader season is a fan-favorite offering great chances to harvest deer, bear, or hog. Check Georgia DNR Hunting Seasons and Regulations. Home to the world record Largemouth Bass, which weighed in at over 22 pounds and was caught in 1932, Horse Creek offers a unique spot for visitors, hunters, and anglers alike. No camping. ; go 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas Valley Rd. 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. Horse Creek WMA resides on just over 8,000 acres in Georgia's coastal plains. Q15 C s Youth: Sept. 5, Sept. 12. For more information on hunting in Georgia hunting, visit https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources or contact a local Wildlife Resources Division office (http://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact). Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No motorized vehicles allowed on island. Horse & bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear & turkey seasons. Reservations for transportation on state boat for check-In hunts must be made through the Sapelo Island Visitor Center (912) 437-3224. The gun, caliber, gauge, are limited to the regulations regarding the game species in season. F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Only bucks with at least four points (1-inch or longer) on either side are legal. Hunting area is closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. or Kilkenny Rd. Turn left on Old River Rd., go 1.5 miles. Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & State Season. No camping. Hunting is restricted to the north end of Greater Sapelo Island and Little Sapelo Island unless otherwise indicated.