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HUNTING & SEASONS

REGULATIONS 2017-2018

Contents

Contact Information.....................................................................4 Major Changes..............................................................................6 License Fees & Sales................................................................8-9 Hunter Education Requirements............................................10 License Requirements......................................................... 10-12 Legal Archery Equipment & Firearms................................. 12 Youth Opportunities..................................................................14 Training Dogs on Private Lands..............................................16 Hunter Orange............................................................................16 Legal Hours..................................................................................16 Protected Species........................................................................16 Unlawful Activities....................................................................17 Baiting.......................................................................................... 26

Statewide Seasons & Regulations Deer.........................................................................................20-24 Bear............................................................................................... 30 Turkey........................................................................................... 30 Feral Hog................................................................................30-31 Alligator........................................................................................31 Small Game..................................................................................31 Trapping........................................................................................31 Falconry........................................................................................31 Seasons Summary................................................................32-33 Migratory Bird and Waterfowl..........................................34-35

2017–2018 GEORGIA HUNTING SEASONS & REGULATIONS Nathan Deal, Governor Mark Williams, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Rusty Garrison, Director, Wildlife Resources Division

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Welcome to Georgia’s 2017-2018 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 Belvidere, dog of Paul Grimes, WRD State Quail Coordinator Photo by Rita Grimes 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....40 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)............................ 40-42 Unlawful Activities on WMAs............................................... 42 Public Opportunities Map................................................. 44-45 Shooting Ranges........................................................................ 28 Specific WMA Regulations............................................... 46-65 Federal Area Regulations.................................................. 65-68 Dog Training................................................................................69 Specialty Hunts on WMAs & Federal Areas..................70-71 Quota Hunts: Application Instructions.................................74 Quota Hunts: General Quota Hunt Listings.................. 75-76 Youth Hunt Listings...................................................................18

BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES First District Alfred W. “Bill” Jones, III

Ninth District William A. Bagwell, Jr.

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. - Chairman

Fifth District Paul Shailendra Sixth District Dwight J. Davis Seventh District Thomas M. “Mike” Phelps, Jr. Eighth District J. Mark Mobley, Jr.

Thirteenth District Matt Sawhill Fourteenth District Delos H. Yancey, III Coastal District Nancy A. Addison 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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NORTHWEST REGION OFFICE (REGION 1) 2592 Floyd Springs Road, Armuchee, GA 30105 Game Management (Armuchee)............................... 706-295-6041 Law Enforcement (Acworth)...................................... 770-529-2424 Law Enforcement (Atlanta)........................................ 770-769-9680 NORTHEAST REGION OFFICE (REGION 2) 2150 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501 Game Management (Gainesville).............................. 770-535-5700 Law Enforcement (Gainesville).................................. 770-535-5499

EAST CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (REGION 3) 142 Bob Kirk Road NW, Thomson, GA 30824 Game Management (Thomson)................................. 706-595-4222 Game Management (Social Circle)............................ 770-918-6416 Law Enforcement (Thomson)..................................... 706-595-4211 WEST CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (REGION 4) 1014 MLK Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Game Management (Fort Valley)............................... 478-825-6354 Law Enforcement (Macon)......................................... 478-751-6415 Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center..................................... 770-784-3059 Nongame Conservation (Forsyth)............................. 478-994-1438 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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MAJOR CHANGES STATEWIDE CHANGES Licenses & Fees

Fewer licenses needed and fees increased.

pg. 8-9

Alligator Zones

Ten new counties are now open for hunting alligators (quota only): Baldwin, Columbia, Hancock, Harris, Jones, McDuffie, Monroe, Talbot, Upson and Warren Counties.

pg. 31

Bear Seasons

The Central Georgia Bear Season is now second Saturday in January. The South Georgia Bear Season will add one three-day (Thurs. – Sat.) period the second to last weekend in September.

pg. 30

Deer Either-Sex Days

The Piedmont and The Ridge and Valley regions will have an additional 21 either-sex days and the Lower Coastal Plains region an additional 14 either-sex days.

pg. 23

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You can now report your harvest through the GA Outdoors App when your phone has no service. Enter your harvest date and county on the Harvest Record through the App. When you get to a location with service, access the App and sync to receive your confirmation number.

pg. 20 & pg. 30

New WMAs & Public Hunting Areas

Alapaha River WMA: 6,870 acres, Irwin County - deer, turkey and small game opportunities Alligator Creek WMA: 3,086 acres, Wheeler County - deer, turkey and small game opportunities New VPA Properties: Anderson Farms Dove Field, Camp Thunder VPA, Cardinal Tract WMA, DuPont Tract WMA, GloKrest Dairy Dove Field, Kretlow Farm Tract WMA, Lola Tract WMA, McEntire Rd. VPA, Nashville Tract WMA, Pleasant Valley VPA, Rock Ranch Dove Field, Seabolt Farms Dove Field, Sparks Cut Off WMA, Warren Farm Tract WMA

pg. 46-65

Small Game Sign-in and Hunter Orange

All small-game hunters must sign-in for all small game hunts unless otherwise stated. Sign-in available at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. Most WMAs will now allow small game hunting on dates concurrent with deer and bear seasons on WMAs. When small game hunting on a WMA when firearms deer and/or bear seasons are open, all hunters must wear hunter orange, except for dove hunters hunting on managed dove fields, furbearer hunters hunting at night, and waterfowl hunters hunting on managed waterfowl impoundments or other water bodies.

pg. 40

Buckshot

Buckshot may be used consistent with state law when hunting appropriate species.

pg. 12

Suppressed Weapons

Silenced or suppressed weapons may be used on WMAs unless otherwise specified.

pg. 16

Feral Hog + Coyote

A season for feral hogs and coyotes, during which all legal weapons may be used, will be open on WMAs May 16-31 unless otherwise specified. Hunter orange is required. Restrictions for incidental take of hogs and coyotes during other open seasons and hunts on WMAs remain unchanged.

pg. 41

Youth Big Game Hunts

Only the youth may hunt on any big game Youth Hunt.

pg. 40

Land Access

Any person age 16 and older entering any WMA or PFA must have a valid license to hunt or fish or a Lands Pass (exclusions apply).

pg. 40

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COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE Every year, I have the opportunity to address our state’s sportsmen and women through this publication. I like to tell stories from the hunt, share details about our diverse natural resources, and talk about the work we are doing to protect and enhance Georgia’s wildlife. I am proud of the work that we do and this year I am pleased to announce that we will soon have the ability to further our mission and enhance our level of service to the sportsmen of our state thanks to Governor Deal and the General Assembly. Georgia had not seen its resident hunting and fishing licenses increased in 25 years and we had some of the lowest fees, not only in the Southeast, but in the nation. As you know, every time we buy hooks and bullets we pay into a federal fund where dollars are then appropriated back to the individual states based on a formula. Because of the way our licenses were structured, we were leaving millions of dollars of this federal fund on the table. HB 208 was introduced this legislative session by Representative Trey Rhodes of Greensboro. This legislation brings the cost of our licenses right to the average cost of the Southeastern states. It also simplifies some of our licenses to make knowing which license to purchase easier. Additionally, it will allow us to bring millions of federal funds back to the State of Georgia.

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LICENSES, PERMITS AND PASSES LICENSE

TERM RESIDENT COMBO HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES

NON-RESIDENT

Annual

$30.00

$150.00

One-Day

$5.00

$30.00

+Additional Day

$1.00

$10.00

One-Day

$5.00

$30.00

Combo Hunting & Fishing License

Apprentice Hunting & Fishing License

HUNTING LICENSES Annual

$15.00

$100.00

One-Day

see combo

$20.00

+ Additional Day

see combo

$6.00

Annual

$7.00

–

Annual

$25.00

$225.00

Hunting License (Resident: 16–64, Nonresident5: 16+) Senior Sportsman’s License (65+) Big Game License

One-Day

$10.00

$130.00

+ Additional Day

$2.00

$8.00

Harvest Record – Deer & Turkey

Annual

FREE

Quota Alligator Harvest Permit1

Annual

$75.00

$250.00

Trapping License²

Seasonal

$40.00

$325.00

Shooting Preserve License

Two-Year

$12.00

Annual

$5.00

Annual

$3.00

–

Three-Year

$9.00

–

Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp3 Disability Hunting License

FISHING LICENSES Annual

$15.00

$50.00

One-Day

see combo

$10.00

+ Additional Day

see combo

$3.50

Multi-Year4

$10.00

–

Annual

$7.00

–

Annual

$10.00

$25.00

Fishing License (Resident: 16–64, Nonresident: 16+) Optional Youth Fishing License (12-15) Senior Sportsman’s License (65+) Trout License

One-Day

$5.00

$10.00

+ Additional Day

$1.00

$2.00

Annual

FREE

Seasonal

$20.00

$200.00

Annual

$3.00

–

Three-Year

$9.00

–

$30

$60

SIP Permit Commercial Fishing License Disability Fishing License

PUBLIC LAND ACCESS Georgia Lands Pass

Annual

1 - Free Quota Alligator Harvest Permit is available for all Lifetime Sportsman’s License, Disability Sportsman’s License, Disability Hunting License, Honorary License, and Optional Youth Sportman’s License holders selected for an Alligator Quota hunt. 2 - Non-resident trapping license requires a forfeiture bond. Please refer to application for specific details at gohuntgeorgia.com 3 - Free Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp is available for all resident Landowners who hunt their own property and any hunter with a valid Sportsman’s License, Optional Youth Sportsman’s License, Disability Sportsman’s License, Disability Hunting License, Honorary License or Lifetime Sportsman’s License. 4 - Privileges for the multi-year Youth License are valid until the person’s 17th birthday. 5-N onresident youth less than 16 must have a hunting license to hunt big game, but they do not need a huntinglicense to hunt small game. +Additional Day - days can be added for up to 11 consecutive days

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AGE TERM SPORTSMAN’S LICENSES

LICENSE

Sportsman’s License (Resident: 16–64, Nonresident: 16+) Optional Youth Sportsman’s License Senior Sportsman’s License (65+) One-Time Honorary Veterans License Disability Sportsman’s License

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$400.00

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$170.00

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$20.00

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Three-Year

$15.00

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RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

$500.00 $600.00 $750.00 $375.00 $315.00 $70.00 $35.00 $35.00

$500.00 – – – – – – –

FREE

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$600.00

– $1500.00 $75.00

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AGE TERM LIFETIME LICENSES

LICENSE

RESIDENT

Infant Lifetime Sportsman’s License Under 2 Lifetime Youth Lifetime Sportsman’s License 2-15 Lifetime Adult Lifetime Sportsman’s License 16-49 Lifetime Older Adult Lifetime Sportsman’s License 50-59 Lifetime Senior Discount Lifetime Sportsman’s License 60-64 Lifetime Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s License 65+ Lifetime Senior Lifetime Hunting License 65+ Lifetime Senior Lifetime Fishing License 65+ Lifetime Free Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s License 65+ Lifetime (born on or before June 30, 1952) – Military and Veterans Lifetime Sportsman’s License Lifetime Non-Resident Grandchild Lifetime Sportsman’s License 2-15 Lifetime – Shooting Preserve Lifetime License Lifetime 4 Privileges for the multi-year Youth License are valid until the person’s 17th birthday. + Additional Day – days can be added for up to 11 consecutive days

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Youth Sportsman’s License: This $15 multi-year license is for resident hunters between the ages of 12-15. The license is good through their 17th birthday, giving them a full year sportsman’s license after reaching age 16 (the first year they are required to be licensed). Hunter education is required when the hunter turns age 16. This license includes hunting, big game and fishing. Note: youth hunters under age 16 still need adult supervision on public land.

Senior Sportsman’s or Senior Lifetime License: Beginning July 1, seniors (age 65+ born on or after July 1, 1952) will need to purchase a license. Options are an annual ($4) or lifetime senior hunting license ($35), annual ($4) or lifetime senior fishing license ($35), annual ($7) or lifetime senior sportsman’s license ($70). Thank you for supporting wildlife and public lands with your license purchases! For more information, visit our website: georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes

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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, or short-term license. Persons purchasing a Lifetime License must have hunter education before hunting, unless exempt by age or supervision. 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 gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or call 1-800-366-2661 Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Uniformed Services affiliation and the dependents of such military personnel may obtain resident hunting and fishing licenses other than resident lifetime, disability and 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 and Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp

FREE LICENSES SENIOR CITIZENS: Georgia residents born on or before June 30, 1952 may obtain a Lifetime Sportsman’s License free of charge. An optional Lifetime Sportsman’s Plastic Card may be purchased for $10. RETURNING GEORGIA VETERANS (ONE TIME ONLY): Georgia resident military veterans that were on active duty for 90 or more consecutive days and who were honorably discharged on or after July 1, 2005 may obtain one annual Honorary License free of charge. Such veterans may obtain this license by providing a copy of their DD Form 214 and a completed DNR application.

HUNTERS UNDER AGE 16 are not required to complete a hunter education course. A child under age 16 must be under “direct supervision” TYPES OF LICENSES or “directly supervised,” which means uninterrupted, unaided visual RESIDENT HUNTING OR SPORTSMAN’S LICENSE is required for all resident contact and auditory communication with the child by an adult. It is hunters 16 years of age or older, except when hunting or fishing on one’s unlawful for an adult to permit their child or ward (under age 16) to own land or land owned by immediate family (blood or dependent hunt without adult supervision. relationship) residing in the same household. Exception: Hunters 12–15 years old may hunt unsupervised after successNONRESIDENT HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE is required for all nonresident fully completing a hunter education course. Special restrictions may apply hunters, except nonresident small game hunters under 16. All nonon WMAs (see pages 46-65) and Federal Areas (see pages 65-68). resident deer and turkey hunters must possess a harvest record for HUNTERS AGE 16–25 are required to have a hunter education card when deer and turkey regardless of age. purchasing a season hunting license and must be in possession while hunting. HARVEST RECORD (DEER & TURKEY) is required for any person who hunts HUNTERS OVER AGE 25 and born after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete deer or turkey, regardless of age. The Harvest Record is only valid for a a hunter education course but are not required to present their Hunter single year and may be obtained on or after March 1 for the upcoming Education Card when buying a season hunting license or possess it season. The free Harvest Record is available at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, while hunting. from any retail license agent, or by calling 1-800-366-2661. APPRENTICE HUNTER is any person who has not successfully completed a ALLIGATOR HARVEST PERMIT is required to harvest an alligator. All persons hunter education course or does not possess a hunter education certificate. accompanying or assisting an alligator permit holder will need a valid Apprentice hunters may purchase a short-term Apprentice Hunting License hunting license. A free permit is available for Lifetime Sportsman’s to hunt and fish in Georgia. License , Disability Sportsman’s License, Disability Hunting License, Honorary License, and Optional Youth Sportman’s License holders selected for an Alligator Quota hunt.

LANDS PASS

Any person age 16 and older, entering any WMA or PFA must have a valid license to hunt or fish or a Lands Pass (exclusions apply, visit georgiawildlife.com/LandAccess). WMAs and PFAs that require a license to hunt or fish or a Lands Pass are marked with a sign at the site or area entrance. See page 40 for more information.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Reliable identification and a Social Security Number (SSN) are required to purchase a license (OCGA § 19-11-9.1). Game Wardens 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 been domiciled within the State of Georgia (declared Georgia the only state of legal residence) for a period of at least three months. A valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID is required to show residency. Nonresident full time Georgia college students with a valid college ID living in Georgia, and active duty military personnel with a valid U.S. DOD Common Access Card with 2017–2018 10

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, resident persons under the age of 16, or residents who possess an Honorary, Sportsman’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License. GEORGIA MIGRATORY BIRD STAMP is required for any person who hunts migratory birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, or gallinules) and is required by age to have a hunting license to hunt. The Free Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp is available for all resident Landowners hunting their own land and any hunters with a valid Sportsman’s License, Optional Youth Sportsman’s License, Disability Sportsman’s License, Disability Hunting License, Honorary License or Lifetime Sportsman’s License. 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. SPORTSMAN’S LICENSE includes Hunting, Big Game, Fishing and Trout Licenses. Duck hunters must obtain a Federal Duck Stamp. Migratory

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HUNTING LICENSES

Bird hunters must obtain a Free Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp. Saltwater anglers must obtain a Free SIP license. Deer and turkey hunters must obtain a Free Harvest Record.

commercial shooting preserves. Hunter safety requirements for hunting pen raised game birds on properly licensed shooting preserves may be met by hunter education instruction that, at minimum, demonstrates techniques for proper firearm handling, unloading, and safety. Appropriate licenses, The Optional Youth Sportsman’s License can be purchased by any hunter hunter safety certification requirements, and state seasons and regulations ages 12-15. The Youth Sportsman’s License includes Hunting, Big Game, apply when hunting wild game birds or other wildlife on shooting preserves. Fishing and Trout Licenses. The multi-year Youth Sportsman’s License can Exception: it shall be lawful to hunt bobwhite quail between October 1 and be purchased between the ages of 12 and 15 and does not expire until the March 31 of the following year on licensed shooting preserves. hunter’s 17th birthday. Hunter education is required at age 16. DISABILITY HUNTING LICENSE: Georgia residents who are permanently and HUNTING INFORMATION totally disabled may obtain a Disability License. A qualifying disability is an impairment of a permanent and total nature and is certified as such HUNTING by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, “Hunting” means pursuing, shooting, killing, taking, or capturing Medicaid, Medicare, or Railroad Retirement System. wildlife or feral hogs. This term also includes acts such as placing, LIFETIME SPORTMAN’S LICENSES: cover all state paid hunting and setting, drawing, or using any device used to take wildlife or feral fishing privileges (free required state licenses and the Federal Duck hogs, whether any such act results in taking or not, and includes every stamp are not included) and are valid for the life of the license holder. act of assistance to any person in taking or attempting to take such These privileges specifically include Hunting, Big Game, Fishing, wildlife or feral hogs. and Trout Licenses. Lifetime License applications may be obtained at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, by calling 1-800-366-2661, or by visiting any LOADED WEAPON WRD office. For identification and proof of residency requirements, see A firearm is considered loaded if a shell is in the chamber or magazine, information on page 10. a percussion cap is on the nipple, or powder is present on the frizzen pan. A crossbow is considered loaded if it is cocked. Excluded from Lifetime Sportsman’s License: Free Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp, Federal Duck Stamp, Free SIP permit, and a Free Deer and ARCHERY EQUIPMENT Turkey Harvest Record. These must be obtained annually. Crossbows, longbows, recurve bows, and compound bows are allowed RESIDENT / NONRESIDENT SHOOTING PRESERVE LICENSE: A 2-year ($12) or for hunting any game or feral hog. Arrows for hunting deer, bear or feral lifetime ($75) shooting preserve license is available to residents and nonresi- hog must be broadhead type. dents. This license covers hunting pen raised game birds and fishing in any private or state waters located within the boundaries of licensed private or PRIMITIVE WEAPONS Archery equipment and any muzzleloading firearm are legal during primitive weapons season. Scopes are legal.

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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 for rifles. • Shotguns: 20-gauge or larger loaded with slugs or buckshot. • Muzzleloaders: .44-cal. or larger, or muzzleloading shotguns 20 gauge or larger. Scopes are legal. TURKEY FIREARMS Shotguns with No. 2 or smaller shot and any muzzleloading firearm. SMALL GAME & FURBEARER FIREARMS • Rifles and Handguns: Any .22-cal. or smaller rimfire, air rifle, or any muzzleloading firearm. For fox & bobcat, centerfire firearms of .17 caliber and larger may be used during daylight hours on WMAs, unless otherwise specified. There is no restriction on magazine capacity for rifles.

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• Shotguns (Waterfowl): Any 10-gauge or smaller loaded with federally approved nontoxic shot of size “F” or smaller. Lead shot may not be in possession while hunting waterfowl.

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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

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F O R 2017– 2018

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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National Archery in the Schools Program NASP is an in-school archery program for students in grades 4th–12th.

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Youth Quail Hunt Opportunities As a part of the WRD Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI), quota youth quail hunts will be conducted on private farmland during quail season. Youth hunters age 10-17 may apply. Hunt dates, locations and rules will be advertised at gohuntgeorgia.com, with an application deadline of Oct. 15, 2017.

Clybel WMA

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA – Almo Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA – Blackjack Crossing Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA – Fort Perry Savannah NWR McCranie Quail Plantation* Crawfordville Baptist Church*

SPECIES

DATE

QUOTA

Deer Squirrel Turkey Deer Squirrel Quail Rabbit Turkey Falconry

Nov. 4-5 Dec. 9 Mar. 31 – Apr. 1 Oct. 13-15 Nov. 10-12 Oct. 27-29 Jan. 5-7 May 11-13 Jan. 5-7

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Turkey

Apr. 20-22

Turkey

Apr. 20-22

Deer Turkey Turkey Quail Rabbit

Oct. 27-29 Apr. 20-22 Mar. 23-25 Feb. 2-4 Jan. 19-21

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in the magazine and chamber combined. If HUNTER ORANGE ON a plug is necessary to so limit the capacity, PRIVATE LAND the plug shall be of 1 piece and incapable of A hunter, and anyone accompanying the hunter, being removed from the loading end of the must wear as an outer garment at least 500 magazine. square inches of visible hunter orange above the waist (which may include a head covering) • Suppressors: Lawfully possessed suppressors when hunting: may be used for hunting on private property and public lands, unless otherwise specified. • deer during the primitive weapons or firePermission of the landowner is required. arms deer season

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 69.

• bear during the primitive weapons or firearms bear seasons • feral hogs during firearms deer season

migratory bird hunting conform to federal regulations (see page 34).

CLOSED AREAS

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. 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.

Hunter orange is not required on WMA or Corps of Engineers tracts designated archery- PROTECTED SPECIES only, unless otherwise indicated. It is unlawful to take nongame wildlife except fiddler crabs, coyotes, armadillos, groundhogs, beavers, starlings, English sparrows, pigeons, LEGAL HOURS and venomous snakes. Additionally, rats, mice, Legal hours for hunting are 30 minutes before frogs, spring lizards, freshwater crayfish, and sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset, except freshwater mussels may be taken except for alligators, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes, species on Georgia’s Protected Species List. bobcats and feral hogs which may be hunted No more than 10 freshwater turtles may be at night. Any light used to hunt raccoons, possessed without a commercial turtle permit opossums, foxes, bobcats or feral hogs must (contact the Special Permit Unit at (770) 761-3044 be carried on the body of the hunter, affixed to apply for permit). Taking freshwater mussels to a helmet or hat worn by the hunter, or requires a Fishing License or a Commercial be part of a belt system worn by the hunter. Fishing License. For more information on There is no voltage restriction on such lights. commercial take of freshwater mussels, Sunrise and sunset times are available on the consult your local state fisheries office or visit Outdoors GA App and can be found here: gofishgeorgia.com. http://aa.usno.navy.mil/. Legal hours for

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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. • Selling or purchasing any game species or parts thereof, except antlers, hides, and tails of legally taken deer, tails of legally taken squirrels, hides of legally trapped furbearers, 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 electronicallyamplified sounds to hunt any game species. • Use of any pitfall, deadfall, snare, catch, 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, from their dens, holes, or homes. • Discharging a firearm within 50 yards of a public road. • Blinding wildlife with lights.

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Q Quota Hunt (see pg. 74) c Check-In Hunt

YOUTH HUNTS

YOUTH HUNT: DEER/BEAR QUOTA APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPT. 1

for designated quota hunts only

WMA Allatoona WMA Altama Plantation WMA Balls Ferry State Park Beaverdam WMA Berry College WMA Big Hammock WMA

Bullard Creek WMA Cedar Creek WMA Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Tract Chickasawhatchee WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clayhole Swamp WMA

Deer Deer

DATE Oct. 21-22 s* Dec. 27-29 c Oct. 14-20 s Sept. 23-29 s* Jan. 6-7 c* Nov. 24-26 s Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 s | Nov. 17-19 s* Oct. 7-8 s Q50 Nov. 11-12 Q12 Nov. 18-19 c | Q12 Dec. 2-3 c Nov. 3-5 s* Nov. 21-26 s*

Deer

Q35 Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 s

Deer Deer Deer

Clybel WMA

Deer

Nov. 18-24 s | Dec. 25-30 s Oct. 27-29 s* Sept. 15-17 c Oct. 7-12 s | Nov. 21-26 s* Oct. 6-7 c Oct. 20-22 c Oct. 14-15 c*

Big Lazer Creek WMA Blanton Creek WMA Bond Swamp NWR Buck Shoals WMA

Coopers Creek WMA Coosawattee WMA Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA Cumberland Island National Seashore 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 Deer Q Deer Deer/Bear

Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer 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 Okefenokee NWR Ossabaw Island WMA Paulding Forest WMA Paulks Pasture WMA Penholoway Swamp WMA

Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer/Bear Deer Deer

Perry Dove Field

Deer

Pleasant Valley VPA East & West

Deer/Bear

River Bend WMA River Creek WMA Rum Creek WMA Sansavilla WMA Sapelo Island WMA

Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer

Savannah NWR

Deer

Tuckahoe WMA West Point WMA

Deer Deer Q

Q50 Oct. 28-29 c Oct. 7-9 c Oct. 20-21 s*

W Oct. 20-22 s Oct. 14-15 s Nov. 3-5 s Oct. 7-8 s* Q20 Oct. 7-8 c | Q20 Jan. 13-14 c Oct. 28-29 c* Oct. 13-15 c* | Nov. 10-12 c Oct. 9-15 s Oct. 9-15 s Q10 W Oct. 27-28 c Q75 Nov. 23-25 c Oct. 14-15 c Sept. 15-17 c Sept. 22-24 c Archery Only, Sundays only during statewide season. Q1 Sept. 9-14 | Q1 Sept. 1622 | Q1 Sept. 23-29 | Q1 Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Q1 Oct. 7-13 | Q1 Oct. 14-20 | Q1 Oct. 21-27 | Q1 Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 | Q1 Nov. 4-10 | Q1 Nov. 11-17 Oct. 28-29 s* Q35 Dec. 29-31 s Oct. 9-15 s* Sept. 22-24 c Q75 Oct. 6-8 c Oct. 1-31; Youth only. Archery only. Sept. 15-17 s Oct. 20-22 s*

*These hunts are Specialty Hunts (Honorary License holders, Ladies and Youth)

WMA Albany Nursery WMA Arrowhead WMA B. F. Grant WMA Balls Ferry State Park Buck Shoals WMA Chattahoochee Fall Line 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 Savannah NWR Silver Lake WMA Standing Boy Creek State Park West Point WMADixie Creek Tract

Rabbit Quail Small Game

On Youth Hunts, only the youth may hunt.

DATE Jan. 13-14. Archery only. Q8 Feb. 3 c Q1 Feb. 3-9 | Q1 Feb. 10-16 | Q1 Feb. 17 - 23 | Q1 Feb. 24-28

Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s

for designated quota hunts only

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 Flat Creek PFA Indian Ford Farm Dove Fields J. L. Lester WMA Paradise PFA Redlands WMA River Creek WMA Standing Boy Creek State Park Walton WMA

DATE Sept. 2 s Q25 Sept. 2 c | Q25 Sept. 9 c Q75 Sept. 2 c, Field 2. Sept. 2 s | Sept. 9 s | Sept. 16 s Q50 Sept. 9 s Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 Sept. 2 s Q80 Sept. 2, Check Station fields only. Q15 Sept. 2 s, Q15 Sept. 9 s Q20 Sept. 2 s, Q20 Sept. 9 s Q80 Sept. 2 s

YOUTH HUNT: WATERFOWL QUOTA APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 15 C

for designated quota hunts only

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 Cordele Fish Hatchery Eufaula NWR Evans County PFA Mead Farm WMA Oconee WMA—Dan Denton Oconee WMA—Dan Denton

River Creek WMA

TYPE

YOUTH HUNT: DOVE QUOTA APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUG. 15

for designated quota hunts only

WMA Altamaha WMA— Butler Refuge Di-Lane WMA Pleasant Valley VPA East & West

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.

W Wheelchair Hunt

One adult may supervise one child. For designated quota hunts, group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring supervising adults.

Pleasant Valley VPA East & West

YOUTH HUNT: SMALL GAME QUOTA APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 15

C Youth Hunt

YOUTH HUNT: TURKEY QUOTA APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB. 15

One adult may supervise one child. For designated quota hunts, group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring supervising adults.

s Sign-In Hunt Q Quality Deer Symbol

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

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2017–18 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).

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). SEASON LIMIT 10 antlerless deer and 2 antlered deer. One of the two antlered deer must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 inch or longer, on one side of the antlers. (Special county antler restrictions noted below and on pages 22-23)

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 or before leaving the deer with a processor. CELL PHONE HANDY? If you have a cell phone, enter the harvest date and county on the Harvest Record through the GA Outdoors App, online at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or by calling 1-800366-2661 before moving the deer from the site of the kill. NEW You can now report your harvest through the GA Outdoors App when your phone has no service. Enter your harvest date and county on the Harvest Record through the App. When you get to a location with service, access the App and sync to receive your confirmation number.

NO PHONE? NO PROBLEM! COUNTY-WIDE ANTLER RESTRICTIONS • Log It—Enter the harvest date and county on Dooly & Macon: antlered bucks must have a your paper Harvest Record before moving minimum outside antler spread of 15 in. the deer from the site of the kill. Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery Randolph, Talbot & Troup: antlered bucks • Report It—Within 72 hours of the kill or before taking your deer to the processor, must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 in. or longer, report your harvest by going online to on one side of the antlers gooutdoorsgeorg ia.com or calling 1-800-366-2661.

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Jan. 14, 2018

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Oct. 27, 2017

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Oct. 29, 2017

Nov. 23, 2017

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Nov. 24, 2017

Nov. 26, 2017

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Dec. 31, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

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Jan. 2, 2018

Jan. 14, 2018

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 21, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 28, 2017

Either-Sex

EQUIPMENT

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STARTING

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Oct. 20, 2017

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Nov. 3, 2017

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Nov. 4, 2017

Jan. 14, 2018

Either-Sex

Oct. 21, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 4, 2017

Jan. 14, 2018

Either-Sex

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OPPORTUNITY

Either-Sex

Oct. 29, 2017

Nov. 23, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 24, 2017

Nov. 26, 2017

Either-Sex

Nov. 27, 2017

Dec. 31, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Jan. 1, 2018

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Jan. 2, 2018

Jan. 14, 2018

Antlered Bucks Only

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OPPORTUNITY

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Either-Sex

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.

ORANGE Bows and Crossbows

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Oct. 20, 2017

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Oct. 27, 2017

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Oct. 28, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

Either-Sex

Oct. 30, 2017

Nov. 3, 2017

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Nov. 4, 2017

Nov. 5, 2017

Either-Sex

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 19, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 20, 2017

Nov. 26, 2017

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Nov. 27, 2017

Dec. 31, 2017

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Jan. 1, 2018

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Oct. 27, 2017

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Oct. 28, 2017

Oct. 29, 2017

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Nov. 3, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 4, 2017

Nov. 5, 2017

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Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 19, 2017

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Nov. 26, 2017

Nov. 27, 2017

Dec. 31, 2017

Jan. 1, 2018

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Jan. 14, 2018

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OPPORTUNITY Either-Sex

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Oct. 23, 2017

Jan. 14, 2018

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Jan. 31, 2018

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Chattahoochee National Forest Firearms deer season on Chattahoochee National Forest (Outside of WMAs) Oct. 21 – Dec. 26, 2017 Buck Only except during the either-sex days listed below.

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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. 9, 2017

ENDING Jan. 31, 2018

OPPORTUNITY Either-Sex

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. 28, Nov. 25 Hunting with archery equipment is buck-only except on firearms either-sex days. W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

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DOG-DEER HUNTING

DOG-DEER SEASONS Hunting deer with dogs is by permit only. Application deadline is Sept. 22, 2017. Call (770) 761-3044 for specific rules and regulations. BUCK ONLY

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Oct. 21-22

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Jefferson

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Oct. 23-Jan. 14

Jenkins

Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Johnson

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Liberty

Oct. 21-22

Oct. 23-Jan. 14

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Oct. 21-22

Oct. 23-Jan. 14

McIntosh

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Oct. 21-22

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Marion

Dec. 9-Jan. 14

Colquitt

Dec. 9-Jan. 14

Decatur

Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Pierce ( southeast of US Hwy 84 and portion lying northwest of US Hwy 84 and east of Scenic Drive)

Dougherty

Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Screven

Early

Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Seminole

Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Stewart

Dec. 9-Jan. 14

Echols

Oct. 21-22

Oct. 23-Jan. 14

Effingham

Oct. 21-22

Oct. 23-Jan. 14

Tattnall

Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Terrell

Dec. 9-Jan. 14

Thomas

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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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• 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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Daylight hours Daylight hours Daylight hours Daylight hours Thursday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Cedar Creek WMA Monday–Wednesday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas: CLOSED Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chickasawhatchee WMA1 Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm2 Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 Clybel WMA Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm2 Cohutta WMA Sunrise to sunset daily. $5.00 parking fee. Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 Dixon Memorial WMA Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm2 Tuesday–Sunday: sunrise to sunset Hannahatchee WMA Monday: CLOSED May 1–Aug. 31: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sept. 1–April 30: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. John’s Mountain WMA Sunday: CLOSED $5.00 parking fee. Tuesday–Sunday: sunrise to sunset Mayhaw WMA Monday: CLOSED Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ocmulgee WMA1 Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Richmond Hill WMA1 Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 West Point WMA Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm2 Mar.15-Oct.31: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wilson Shoals WMA1 Nov.1-Mar.14: Tues.-Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 2 Sunday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2 Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Yuchi WMA Mondays: CLOSED 1 - Closed on Monday, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas 2 - Range will close at 6:00 pm or sunset, whichever is earliest

HUNTING REGULATIONS

BEAR, TURKEY, FERAL HOG, ALLIGATOR & SMALL GAME See Seasons and Bag Limits on page 32-33

BEAR

• Within 3 business days, bears (minimum of NEW You can now report your harvest through hide and skull) must be taken to any Game the GA Outdoors App when your phone has LIMIT Management Office (except Fitzgerald) for no service. Enter your harvest date and county Two bears per season, however, only one bear may tagging. on the Harvest Record through the App. When be taken from the Southern Zone or Central Zone. you get to a location with service, access the • Harvested bears may also be checked at any App and sync to receive your confirmation WMA check station in the counties listed STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS number. above that are open for a managed deer/bear/ It is prohibited to kill a female bear with cub(s) No Phone? No Problem! hog hunt between 8 a.m.–8 p.m. or bears under 75 pounds. CENTRAL BEAR ZONE Log It—Enter the harvest date and county on Bibb, Houston, and Twiggs Counties ZONES your paper Harvest Record before moving the turkey from the site of the kill. Restrictions: NORTHERN BEAR ZONE Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Walton, No hunting bears with dogs. No hunting bears Report It—Within 72 hours of the kill, report your harvest by going online to Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Hart and all coun- over bait. No hunting bears on WMAs. gooutdoor sgeorg ia.com or calling ties north Reporting: 1-800-366-2661. Restrictions: • Harvested bears must be checked and tagged at No hunting bears with dogs. No hunting bears Record It—Copy the confirmation number the Oaky Woods WMA check station between over bait. received onto your paper Harvest Record. 12 noon and 9 p.m. on the day of the hunt. Reporting: SOUTHERN BEAR ZONE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY SEASON • Within 24 hours, harvested bears must Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Echols, Lanier, For youth 16 years of age and younger and be reported to the Wildlife Resources Lowndes and Ware Counties mobility impaired persons (i.e. confined to Division Gainesville Office (770-535-5700) Restrictions: wheelchair, hemiplegia, monoplegia, paraor Armuchee Office (706-295-6041). After No hunting bears over bait. Hunting with plegia, or single-leg amputation above the hours, call 1-800-241-4113. dogs is allowed, except in Lanier and Lowndes knee). Such hunters must be accompanied by Counties, where only still hunting is allowed. an adult (18 years or older) who can call but may not take or attempt to take a turkey. This Reporting: season does not apply to public lands unless Bears (minimum of hide and skull) must be otherwise specified. checked and tagged at one of these locations:

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TURKEY SURVEY All turkey hunters may participate in the Annual Turkey Hunter Survey at gohuntgeorgia.com or by calling 478-825-6354.

FERAL HOG

• After hours, call 1-800-241-4113, or 229-426- PRIVATE LANDS 5267 on the following business day to report Limit: No limit, no closed season. harvested bears and arrange tagging Feral hogs may be hunted at night with a light (no voltage restriction), which is carried on the TURKEY person, affixed to a helmet or hat, or part of a belt system worn by a hunter. Hunting over bait is allowed. No hunting from a vehicle. LIMIT 3 gobblers per season, including Special LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Opportunity Season. Residents: All residents 16 years of age or older CHECK YOUR TURKEY must possess a Hunting License to hunt feral All turkey hunters are required to have hogs except when hunting on land owned by a Harvest Record for the current season. them or their immediate family (blood or depenAdditionally, all harvest must be reported dent relationship) residing in the same household. within 72 hours through Georgia Game Check. Nonresidents: Must possess a nonresident HOW TO REPORT YOUR TURKEY: hunting license. Cell Phone Handy? Exemptions to many of these restrictions for If you have a cell phone, enter the harvest agricultural producers are available by permit. date and county on the Harvest Record Contact your local Game Management Office through the GA Outdoors App, online at for details. www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, or by calling 1-800-366-2661 before moving the turkey from LEGAL WEAPONS the site of the kill. Any legal weapon. Additional weapon restrictions apply on WMAs and Federal Lands.

NATIONAL FOREST LANDS (OUTSIDE OF WMAS)

SMALL GAME

BOBCAT & FOX Bobcats and foxes may be hunted with small Hogs may be taken with archery equip- game firearms or centerfire firearms of .17 ment during archery deer season, with deer caliber or larger. Manual calls only. Hunting weapons during firearms deer season, with with dogs allowed. Night hunting allowed. turkey weapons during turkey season and with small game weapons during small game COYOTES, ARMADILLOS, season. No night hunting. No hunting over bait. GROUNDHOGS, BEAVERS, STARLINGS, Hunting license requirements must be met. PIGEONS & ENGLISH SPARROWS Hunter orange is required during firearms No closed season. No limit. There is no closed and primitive weapons deer seasons. season for trapping beavers and coyotes. Electronic calls may be used for hunting See page 69 for dog training seasons and rules. coyotes. Limit: No limit.

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.

ALLIGATOR Season: August 18 (sunset) - October 2 (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 Complete trapping regulations are available at gohuntgeorgia.com. See page 33 for seasons. FALCONRY Valid falconry permit and hunting license required. For season dates and limits for waterfowl see page 35.

• Squirrel (12 per day) Aug. 15 - Mar. 15 WARNING • Grouse (3 per day) Oct. 1 - Mar. 15 Feral hogs can carry infectious diseases that are transmissible to people. To avoid possible expo- • Rabbit (12 per day) Oct. 1 - Mar. 15 sure: wear plastic gloves when field-dressing • Quail (12 per day) Oct. 1 - Mar. 15 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.

BIG GAME HUNTING

2017–2018 SEASONS, DATES & LIMITS SPECIES

BIG GAME

Deer

SEASON

DATES

LIMITS & RESTRICTIONS

Archery, Either Sex Statewide

Sept. 9 - Oct. 13

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. 9 - 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. 14 - Oct. 20

Firearms*

Oct. 21 - Jan. 14

Archery: Sept. 9 - Oct. 13 Primitive Weapons: Oct. 14 - Oct. 20 Firearms: Oct. 21 - Jan. 14 Firearms: Jan. 13 Firearms: Sept. 21-23, Sept. 28 30, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 12-14

Northern Zone Bear

Central Zone Southern Zone

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 these may be taken from the Southern or Central Zones. Harvested bears must be reported and tagged. Please see page 30.

Special Opportunity Season (Turkey)

Statewide

Mar. 17-18, 2018

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 hunt. This season does not apply to public lands unless otherwise specified.

Turkey

Statewide

Mar. 24 - May 15, 2018

3 Gobblers per season , including Special Opportunity season.

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SMALL GAME

TRAPPING

SMALL GAME

2017-2018 SEASONS, DATES & LIMITS SPECIES

SEASON

DATES

LIMIT

Alligator

Zone & Quota Limited

Aug. 18 - Oct. 2

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. 18 – Feb. 28

12 per day

Rabbit

Statewide

Nov. 18 – 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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MIGRATORY BIRDS SPECIES

SEASON

DATES

Canada Geese

Statewide

Sep. 2 - Sep. 24 Oct. 14 - Oct. 29 Nov. 18 - Nov. 26 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28

5 per day 15 in possession

Crows

Statewide

Nov. 4 - Feb. 28

No limit

Doves

Statewide

Sep. 2 - Sep. 17 Oct. 14 - Nov. 2 Nov. 23 - Jan. 15

15 per day 45 in possession

Ducks

Statewide

Nov. 18 - Nov. 26 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28

6 per day 18 in possession See Species Limits

Early Teal

Statewide

Sep. 9 - Sep. 24

6 per day 18 in possession

Gallinules & Coots

Statewide

Nov. 18 - Nov. 26 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28

15 per day 45 in possession

Mergansers

Statewide

Nov. 18 - Nov. 26 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28

5 per day 15 in possession¹

Statewide

Nov. 18 - Nov. 26 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28

5 per day 15 in possession² See Species Limits

Statewide

Nov. 15 - Feb. 28

8 per day 24 in possession

Scaup

Statewide

Oct. 14 - Oct. 29 Nov. 18 - Nov. 26 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28

5 per day 15 in possession

Wood Ducks

Sea Ducks

Snipe

Snow Geese

Sora and Rails

Statewide

Woodcock

Statewide

Sept. 15 - Nov. 5 Nov. 23 - Dec. 10

Dec. 9 - Jan. 22

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 toward the total bag limit of 6 ducks except in the Sea Duck Zone, which is defined as 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 www.gohuntgeorgia.com

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GEORGIA MIGRATORY BIRD STAMP Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp is required for any person age 16 and older who purchases a license and hunts migratory birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, or gallinules). A free Georgia Migratory Bird Stamp is available for all resident Landowners hunting their own land and any Sportsman’s License, Optional Youth Sportsman’s License, Disability Sportsman’s License, Disability Hunting License, Honorary License or Lifetime Sportsman’s License holder. 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.

SPECIES Black or Mottled Duck

Canvasback Fulvous Whistling Duck

DUCKS

Harlequin Ducks

Mallards

Pintail

Redheads

Eiders SEA DUCKS

MIGRATORY BIRDS

2017-2018

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) 1 per day 3 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

All other ducks: Limit is 6 per day, 18 in possession.

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. All Other Migratory Birds: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset. FEDERAL YOUTH WATERFOWL DAYS Nov. 11-12, 2017 Only youth 16 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. 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. NON-TOXIC SHOT Any 10-gauge or smaller loaded with federally approved nontoxic shot of size “F” or

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smaller. No lead shot may be in possession while hunting waterfowl. BANDED BIRDS Hunters harvesting any banded migratory bird should go to the Bird Banding Laboratory website at 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: Sept. 2 - Sept. 24 Oct. 14 - Oct. 29 Nov. 18 - Dec. 4 Dec. 9 - Jan. 28 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 BLACKSHEAR, 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.

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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: Interactive maps for all WMAs are available at georgiawildlife.com/AllWMAs. Maps may also be found at check stations, kiosks, and region offices. Land Access: Any person, age 16 and older, entering any WMA or PFA must possess a valid license to hunt or fish or a Lands Pass (exclusions apply). Visit www.georgiawildlife.com/LandAccess for a list of all public properties and access requirements. Areas that require a valid license to hunt or fish or a Lands Pass are marked with the posting of a sign at the site or area entrance. A Lands Pass and all hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, by calling 1-800-366-2661, or through license vendors. Any individual(s) or organization(s) desiring 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.

VOLUNTARY PUBLIC ACCESS (VPA) PROPERTIES Since 2014 through a USDA grant, the DNR Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has been able to enhance and add to its WMA program through additional temporary agreements with private landowners for public hunting opportunities. Some of these VPA opportunities are listed from pg. 46-65, but others could not be included due to deadlines. For an accurate list of properties, please visit gohuntgeorgia.com.

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 or reported through Georgia Game Check.. SIGN-IN HUNT All big-game and small-game 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 gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. Sign-in is required once per hunt for big-game hunts and once per season for small-game hunts. Two deer may be harvested during any sign-in hunt lasting less than one week. During a sign-in hunt lasting 10 days or longer, the bag limit is the statewide season. Bag limits for other species are the same as statewide limits, unless otherwise noted under the specific WMA (see pages 46-65). All deer and turkey harvested during a sign-in hunt must be checked using GA Game Check. See pages 20 and 30 for details. Mandatory WMA Bear Harvest Requirements: All bears must be reported and tagged. See page 30 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 managed hunts or during certain high-use periods 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 • Contact the region office regarding questions pertaining to the specific status of roads or access features

CHECK-IN HUNT VS. SIGN-IN HUNT: CHECK-IN HUNT For managed hunts, hunters must check-in prior to hunting. Hunters may check-in starting at noon one day prior to the hunt, anytime during the hunt, or online at gooutdoorsgeoriga.com. Check-in is required once for each check-in period. Two deer of either sex may be harvested during any one check-in hunt, unless otherwise specified, except on Quality Buck WMAs. See specific WMA listing for hunt details.

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YOUTH HUNTS AND SUPERVISION

A child under age 16 must be accompanied by 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. Only the youth may hunt. Adult may not hunt. All Youth Big-Game hunts are firearms hunts unless specified otherwise.

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Small Game Hunts: One adult may directly supervise no more than two children (17 years old and under). Adults and children may hunt, provided that the adult is directly supervising a child who is actively participating in the hunt, unless otherwise noted on specific WMA (see pg. 46-65).

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 three ways: • Point Restrictions: Requires a minimum of 4 points on one side and points must be 1 inch or longer. • Spread Restrictions: Requires a 15 inch outside spread OR 16 inch main beam. • Point or Spread Restriction: 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 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 AND COYOTES A Feral Hog and Coyote Season will be held from May 16-31 on all WMAs (unless otherwise specified). During this two week hunt, any legal firearm for big or small game may be used except on Archery Only areas where hunters can only use archery equipment. In addition, feral hogs and coyotes may be taken during any small or big game season with the appropriate lawful weapons. Hunter orange is required. No night hunting or baiting allowed. Electronic calls may be used. 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 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).

may be heard by other WMA users. (Note: Medically needed devices or aids to disabled persons are permitted.) • No camping or driving motor vehicles on wildlife openings. • No carving, cutting, chopping or damaging of live or standing 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 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). 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 hog only hunts by hunters actively participating in the hunt (except where otherwise specified). 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. 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. Visit georgiawildlife.com/LandAccess for a list of all public properties and access requirements. 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

• No musical instruments, radios, televisions, generators or other noise making devices after 10:00 p.m. daily in such a manner that such devices

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PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL WMA REGULATIONS

during open hunting seasons. Specific recreation sites may be closed as needed for management purposes. MIGRATORY BIRDS CROWS, SNIPE, SORA, RAILS AND WOODCOCK may be hunted on small game dates during the statewide seasons for each species unless otherwise specified. Statewide bag limits and restrictions listed on pages 34-35 apply. 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, as specified. Shooting hours end at 12 noon, except the last Saturday of the season, when hunting is allowed until sunset. See pages 18 and 75 for quota hunt information. 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 by drawn hunters during the statewide goose season. SMALL GAME, FURBEARERS, FALCONRY ALLIGATORS may be taken on small game dates and big game dates, day or night, during statewide alligator season by quota permit holders only, unless otherwise specified in the WMA listings on pages 46-65. See page 31 for more information.

COYOTES may be taken anytime a season is open on a WMA, but hunters may only use weapons legal for the game species for which the season is open. In addition, on WMAs where feral hogs and coyotes can be taken during May 16-31, any legal weapon may be used. During the May season, hunters are required to wear florescent orange. FALCONRY: Small game may be taken on WMAs (including field trial and archery only areas) by permitted falconers at any time during the state falconry season except during managed big game hunts or as otherwise specified on the specific WMA (see pages 46-65). 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 46-65. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts. Night hunting is allowed, unless otherwise specified, but is restricted to small game weapons only (no centerfire rifles). 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 33) during the small game dates specified in the WMA listings on pages 46-65, unless otherwise specified. No small game or furbearer hunting is allowed a deer hunt lasting less than 10 days, except that migratory birds may be hunted during archery deer hunts during open state season unless otherwise specified. Small game species with specific hunt dates for a WMA, (ex. Dove), may only be hunted during those open dates and not during state small game dates for that species. 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.

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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• Using paintball equipment (this regulation does not apply on National Forest Lands). • Trapping except that special permits may be issued for certain WMAs. • Possessing alcohol while hunting on National Forest lands. • 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 prohibited by federal law. • A Weapons Carry License does not allow the holder to carry a loaded firearm, other than a handgun, in a motor vehicle on a WMA.

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PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

SPECIFIC WMA, PFA & STATE PARK HUNTING REGULATIONS

This section of the 2017–2018 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/VPA. 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.

ALAPAHA RIVER WMA

ALEXANDER WMA

NEW Q

QBF

FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Jan. 14 s

6,870 acres • 229.426.5267

1,300 acres • 706.595.4222

TURKEY

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct.22 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 28-29 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 16-18 c | Nov. 2226 s | Dec. 12-17 s

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s | Dec. 1-Jan. 14 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Nov. 30 s TURKEY

TURKEY

Mar. 24 -May 15 s

SMALL GAME

B Aug. 15-Feb. 28: See page 69. F Aug. 1 - Mar. 19

• Q30 Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31- Apr. 6 s • Apr. 7 - May 15 s

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 27, Oct. 30-Nov. 15, Nov. 19-21, Nov. 27-Dec. 11, Dec. DOVE • Q50 Sept. 2 Designated fields only. 18-Feb. 28 • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. WATERFOWL 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 »»State season during small game dates.

DIRECTIONS

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates.

From Ocilla: Take Hwy 319 West towards Tifton for 10 miles. Entrance SPECIAL REGS No camping. on left. DIRECTIONS

ALBANY NURSERY WMA QW C

From Waynesboro Take GA HWY 24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison Rd.; go 1.5 miles to Sign-In board.

300 acres • 229.430.4254

Interactive maps for each area are available at georgiawildlife.com/land

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Dec. 10-Jan. 14 s FIREARMS »» W Either Sex/Wheelchair Hunt/ Shotgun Only: Nov. 2-5 s | Nov. 29-Dec. 3 s TURKEY

Q1 W Wheelchair Hunt: Apr. 7-13 s | May 5-11 s. Q1 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 31-Apr. 6 s | Apr. 21-27 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Nov. 1, Dec. 10 - Jan. 19, Jan. 21 - Feb. 28

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Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training

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6,818 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: Oct. 21-22 s, »»Either Sex: Nov. 4-Jan. 1 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: Oct. 21-22 s »»General Hunt: Nov. 4-Dec. 3 s

Q1 Nov. 25 s | Dec. 9 s | Jan. 20 s. Quota limit is 6/person or 12/party

TURKEY

DOVE »»Q35 Sept. 2 »»Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-Nov. 2

SMALL GAME

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates.

Mar. 24-May 15 s Aug. 15-Oct. 20, Oct. 23 - Feb. 28

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. SPECIAL REGS

No firearms allowed in U.S. Corps Physically Disabled hunters should of Engineers developed campsites. apply by letter by Mar. 10 to Albany Horse and bicycle trails & areas are Nursery Quota Turkey Hunt, Game closed all day Oct. 21-22 and before Management, 2024 Newton Road, 10:00 a.m. EST during all other deer Albany, Georgia 31701. Include a and turkey seasons. No ATVs. No phone number. See page 74 for all camping. other quota hunt application instruc- DIRECTIONS tions. No camping. From Cartersville Take HWY 20 east from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. DIRECTIONS SPECIAL REGS

Take GA Hwy 234 west 11 miles; turn right on Tallahassee Rd.; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right.

R Rabbit Dog Training

ALLIGATOR CREEK WMA NEW

3,086 acres • 229.426.5267

A Archery Range (see page 28)

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 14-20 s

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

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ALLATOONA WMA

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL »»State season. DIRECTIONS

From Lumber City: Take Hwy 19 north towards Glenwood for 2 miles. Entrance on left.

ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA QC

3,986 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9 – Nov. 5 s | Dec. 31 – Jan. 14 s FIREARMS »»Q50 Either Sex: Nov. 9-11 s | Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 s »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Dec. 27-29 c TURKEY

Mar. 24 - May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15- Nov. 8, Nov. 12-29, Dec. 3-26, Dec. 30 - Feb. 28. No furbearer season. WATERFOWL »»State season 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— BUFFALO SWAMP, LEWIS ISLAND, AND MCGOWAN LAKE TRACTS 19,987 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck only: Oct. 21-22 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 23- Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. SPECIAL REGS

This area includes those Altamaha WMA lands west of Butler & Champney Islands. Reporting location for Check-In deer hunts is Townsend WMA check station located on Townsend-Cox Rd 0.75 miles south of Steel Bridge Rd.

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To Buffalo Swamp from Darien Take HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to Cox. Left onto Possum Point Rd. Sign In box is 1.5 miles on left. To McGowan Lake from Darien Take HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to Cox. Left onto Fort Barrington Rd. Entrance is 2.2 miles on left. You may also sign in at Altamaha Regional Park, Champney Island Boat Ramp, and Darien City Docks.

ALTAMAHA WMA— WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREA QC

11,402 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-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. C Special Archery Only Youth Hunt on Butler Refuge: Jan. 13-14. • Snipe hunting is allowed Wed.Sun. & State holidays during state season, except on Butler Island which opens after last Saturday of Waterfowl Season. DOVE »»Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14 - Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15, except that Butler & Champney Islands are closed to dove hunting during statewide waterfowl season. 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 HOGS & COYOTES

Mar. 1 - May 31. Rifle restrictions apply. Small game weapons only. SPECIAL REGS

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. But- SPECIAL REGS ler Island ponds & impoundments ATVs prohibited. Only small game weapons may be used during May closed to cast netting. 16-31 feral hog and coyote season. DIRECTIONS

From Darien Take U.S. HWY 17 south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right.

ANDERSON FARMS DOVE FIELD 127 acres • 912.262.3173 DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Jan. 13 SPECIAL REGS

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.

B. F. GRANT WMA C QQ

11,400 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-17 s | Nov. 16-19 s PRIMITIVE »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 15-17 s FIREARMS

Hunting is restricted to mourning dove only on marked fields. This Dove Field is only open to the public for the dates listed above. No May • Q400 Quality Buck & Antlerless: 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Nov. 2-4c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 c DIRECTIONS

Take Hwy 169 North; turn left onto Walter Griffis Road; go 2 miles to Ford Road. Fields will be located on the west side of Ford Road.

APPLING COUNTY DOVE FIELD C

110 acres • 229.426.5267 DOVE »» C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2 »»General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16 SPECIAL REGS

On opening day, hunters shall not enter a managed dove field and hunting structures shall not be placed on a managed dove field prior to 10:00 am. Youth hunt begins at 1:30 pm. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. 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.

TURKEY

• C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s • Q80 Apr. 2-8 s • General Hunt: Apr. 9-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Sept. 18-Nov.1, Nov. 5-15, Nov. 20-29, Dec. 3-14, Dec. 18-Feb. 28.

C A

400 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Dec. 1-Jan. 1 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Dec. 1-Jan. 1 s C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24 s, Mar. 31 s, Apr. 7 s, Apr. 14 s, Apr. 21 s, Apr. 28 s, May 5 s, May 12 s

SMALL GAME »»Oct. 7-8 »»Rabbit and Quail: Jan. 13-14. WATERFOWL »»Saturdays only during state season.

1,343 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. 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

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.

DOVE

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. »»No hunting on MARSH ponds.

5,500 acres • 229.426.5267

Only bucks with a 15” spread or a 16” main beam are legal. No hunting on or access through pastures.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-22 s | Sept. 30 - Oct. 13 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: Sept. 23-29 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 2-4 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 23-25 s | Dec. 20-23 s

DIRECTIONS

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

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.

BALLS FERRY STATE PARK 525 acres • 478.825.6354

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

B Aug. 15-Sept. 22, Sept. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-22, Nov. 26-Dec. 19, Dec. 24-Feb. 28. See page 69. 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.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s | Oct. 21-Jan.14 s BERRY COLLEGE WMA FIREARMS QH C B R »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 1415,029 acres • 706.295.6041 20 s TURKEY

TURKEY

BARTRAM FOREST WMA

A Archery Only Area

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14- BEAVERDAM WMA Nov. 1, Nov. 23-29, Dec. 3-14, Dec. H C B S 18-Jan. 15.

ARROWHEAD WMA

DIRECTIONS

From Toomsboro Take Hwy 57 east 7.5 miles. Park on the left before the Oconee River Bridge.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

•  C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s • General Hunt (Archery Only): Apr. 2-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 13, Oct. 21-Feb. 28. WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DEER ARCHERY »»Sign-In once for the season. »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 31 | Nov. 5-10 FIREARMS »»Q1000 Either Sex: Nov. 29-Dec. 3 c »»Q1000 Buck Only/Either-Sex Last Two Days: Nov. 1-4 c »»H C Specialty Hunt: Jan. 6-7 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sign-In once for the season. »»Sept. 9 - Oct. 31 | Nov. 5-10

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

Sign in for small game and migratory birds now required (pg. 40) FIREARMS »»Q1000 Nov. 1-4 c | Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 c »»H C Specialty Hunt: Jan. 6-7 c TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Oct. 31, Nov. 5-28, Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Jan. 8-Feb. 28. No night hunting. »»B R Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug. 1 - Mar. 19 outside of deer hunts. See page 69. DOVE »»Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 1431, Nov. 23-28, Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Jan. 8-15

BIG DUKES POND WMA 1,692 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Nov. 30 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Feb. 28. No furbearer season. WATERFOWL

BLUE RIDGE WMA

SMALL GAME

DEER

Aug. 15-Sept. 29, Oct. 2-18, Oct. 22- ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 10 s | Oct. Nov. 8, Nov. 12-16, Nov. 20 -Feb. 28 DOVE »»Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 1418, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 WATERFOWL »»Big Lazer Creek PFA: Wed. & Sat. during small game dates concurrent with state waterfowl season. Shooting hours: 30 minutes before sunrise until noon on the WMA and PFA.

Wed. and Sat. only during state waterfowl season. Waterfowl hunting SPECIAL REGS Only Quality Bucks with at least allowed until 12 noon. SPECIAL REGS four points (1 inch long or longer) There is no open season for the tak- SPECIAL REGS ing of any wildlife on Berry College No camping. No horses or ATVs. on either side or a 15 inch outside Refuge. Firearms and archery equip- Note safety zone on map—access spread are legal. Youth exempt from ment are prohibited on refuge. Hunt- prohibited between Feb. 1 and Jul. the quality antler restrictions on the Youth Hunt. ers may not use the main campus 15. for gaining access. Horse, bicycle DIRECTIONS and foot trails and areas are closed DIRECTIONS From Talbotton Take U.S. 80 east 4 all day during deer firearms season From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go and before 10:00 a.m. during deer miles; turn right on Old Louisville 6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkham Rd. archery and turkey season. No ATVs. Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left. and go 1.2 miles to check station. 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 HAMMOCK WMA C S

C QQ

4,800 acres • 478.825.6354

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 11 s | Oct. 15-20s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 12-14 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 25-28 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 3-4 s | Dec. 6-9 s »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 24-26 s

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 9-22 s | Nov. 1926 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 7-8 s »»Q200 Either-Sex: Oct. 26-28 c »»Q200 Quality Buck Only and Antlerless Last Day: Nov. 16-18 c

TURKEY

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 11, Oct. 21-24, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, Nov. 5-23, Nov. 27-Dec. 5, Dec. 10-Feb. 28

LEGEND s Sign-in c Check-in

Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

• Q35 Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s • General Hunt: Apr. 16-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 6, Oct. 9-25, Oct. 29 Nov. 15, Nov. 19-Feb. 28.

16-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Buck Only/Either Sex Deer Last Two Days: Oct. 11-15 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 25-28 c »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day: Nov. 22-25 c

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 10s | Oct. 16-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 11-15 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 25-28 c | Nov. 22-25 c TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 10, Oct. 16-24, Oct. 29-Nov. 21, Nov. 26-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.

BROAD RIVER WMA 440 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Nov. 30 BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Nov. 30 TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Dec. 1-Feb. 28. No furbearer season. DIRECTIONS

From Danielsville Go north on U.S. DOVE 29 for 2 miles; turn right on HWY If the river stage is 9 feet or higher, • Q75 Sept. 2 | Sept. 9 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; measured at the Doctortown Gauge, • General Hunt: Sept. 16, Oct. 14go 0.3 mile; area is on right. the gates will be closed. Deer hunt25, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. ers may not hunt within 50 feet of 15 the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd. SPECIAL REGS

C Youth Hunt (see page 18)

BLANTON CREEK WMA

7,221 acres • 229.426.5267

Mar. 24-May 15 s

Quality Buck

DIRECTIONS

From Glennville Take HWY 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. Area lies on both sides of HWY 144.

BIG LAZER CREEK WMA QH C Q S

7,200 acres • 478.825.6354

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-29 s | Oct. 22-Nov.8 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 s »»Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 19-21 c | Nov. 9-11 c »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 17-19 s

2017–2018 48

TURKEY

• Q50 Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s | Apr. 21-29 s 20,900 acres • 770.535.5700 • General Hunt: Apr. 30-May 15 s

WATERFOWL

BUCK SHOALS WMA

State season during small game Q C l dates. Shooting hours are 30 min- 582 acres • 770-535-5700 utes before sunrise until noon. No DEER hunting on MARSH Pond. 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

From West Point Take HWY 103 south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn right to check station.

FIREARMS »»Q12 l Hunt & Learn/Either Sex: Nov. 4-5 cEAR »»Q12 C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 18-19 c | Dec. 2-3 c

BEAR FIREARMS »»Q12 l Hunt & Learn: Nov. 4-5 c »»Q12 C Youth Hunt: Nov. 18-19 c | Dec. 2-3 c TURKEY »»l Hunt & Learn: Mar. 31- Apr. 1 c »»Q5 C Youth Hunt: Apr. 14-15 | Apr. 28-29

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com

SMALL GAME Q15 l Squirrel Hunt & Learn: Dec. 9c DOVE Q25 C Youth Hunt: Sept 2 c, Sept. 9c

SPECIAL REGS

Archery only for the May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. No ATVs. No camping. DIRECTIONS

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon.

From Thomaston- Take Hwy 74 west approximately 12 miles and go left SPECIAL REGS SPECIAL REGS on Thundering Springs Rd, in apSee information on page 14 to regis- proximately 2.4 miles the sign-in No ATVs. No camping. ter for Hunt and Learns. Limit of one kiosk will be on the right. DIRECTIONS for all deer and turkey hunts. From Eatonton Take GA 16 west 3.6 Miles to Lynchburg Rd.; turn right; DIRECTIONS go 0.5 miles to kiosk on right. From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115 east CARDINAL TRACT WMA towards Clarkesville to Hwy 384 (Duncan Bridge Rd.), turn right, go 2.1 161 acres • 229.426.5267 CHATTAHOOCHEE WMA miles, entrance to area is on the left. From Baldwin: From Hwy 365, take DEER Duncan Bridge Rd. (Hwy 384) to- ARCHERY 25,150 acres • 770.535.5700 wards Cleveland, go 5.4 miles, en»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s DEER trance to area is on the right. Mar. 24-May 15 s

H C AA S 13,900 acres • 229.426.5267

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s DIRECTIONS

From Adel Take Hwy. 76 west for

DEER 1.47 miles, turn left onto 10th Rd, ARCHERY and right onto Washington Post/S. »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-27 s | Oct. Airport Rd. Kiosk is 0.6 miles ahead 1-13 s on right. WMA is on both sides of »»a Ocmulgee Tract Archery Only the dirt road. Area: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Sept. 28-30 c CEDAR CREEK WMA FIREARMS H C S »»Buck Only: Oct. 18-21 s Dec. 2140,000 acres • 478.825.6354 23 s »»H C Specialty Hunt: Nov. 3-5 s DEER »»Either Sex: Nov. 22-25 s ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9 - Oct. 11 s TURKEY FIREARMS Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Sept. 27, Oct. 1-17, Oct. 22Nov. 2, Nov. 6-21, Nov. 26-Dec. 20, Dec. 24-Feb. 28 »»Ocmulgee Tract: Aug. 15-Feb. 28 SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY ARCHERY »»Mar. 24 – May 15 SMALL GAME ARCHERY »»Aug. 15 – Feb. 28

»»HC Specialty Hunt/Buck Only:

Nov. 21-26 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 12-14 c | Nov. 27 - Dec. 10 s »»Buck Only and Antlerless Last Day: Nov. 9-11 c

TURKEY

CEDAR CREEK— LITTLE RIVER AREA 1,505 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s FIREARMS »»Q150 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 26-28 c | Nov. 9-11 c TURKEY

• Q50 Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s • l Hunt and Learn: Apr. 20-22 s • General Hunt: Apr. 30 - May 15 s SMALL GAME

2- 20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 25-28 c | Nov. 18-26 s | Dec. 6-9 c

Q3 Dec. 2, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 Limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party.

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-22 s | Oct. 2 - 20 s FIREARMS »»Sept. 23-Oct. 1 s | Oct. 25-28 c Nov 18-26 s | Dec. 6-9 c

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.

TURKEY

Mar. 24 -May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 22, Oct. 2-24, Oct. 29-Nov. 17, Nov. 27-Dec. 5, Dec. 10-Feb. 28 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.

QUAIL

SPECIAL REGS

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—BLACKJACK CROSSING AREA A Archery Only Area Q l

CHATTAHOOCHEE BEND STATE PARK

Montgomery County Tract access Mar. 24-May 15 s Q is limited to foot or boat travel only 2,910 acres • 770. 254.7271 SMALL GAME and is quality buck which means bucks must have a minimum of four Aug. 15-Oct. 11, Oct. 15-Nov. 8, Nov. DEER points (1 inch or longer) on one side. 12-20, Nov. 27-Feb. 28 FIREARMS No firearms deer hunting within DOVE »»Q100 Either Sex: Dec. 5-6 c. Two designated archery-only areas Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 15 deer limit, must take doe first on (Montgomery County, Ocmulgee Nov. 2, Nov. 27-Jan. 15 first day. Coyotes & feral hogs may and Towns Bluff Tracts) but legal be taken; no limit. WATERFOWL firearms permitted for turkey and SPECIAL REGS State season during small game » » small game hunting. dates. Shooting hours are 30 min- Hunters must attend pre-hunt meetDIRECTIONS ing at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 4. Hunt utes before sunrise until noon. From Hazlehurst Take U.S. 221 participants will be charged a $30 SPECIAL REGS north 7 miles; turn left at entrance nonrefundable, nontransferable ATVs prohibited. sign; go to check station. hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. All other Park facilities will be DIRECTIONS From Monticello Take HWY 16 east closed to the general public Dec. 5-6. CAMP THUNDER VPA 3/4 mile; take right fork on HWY 212; Campsites will be available for hunter A Archery Only Area go 12 miles to check station sign on use and may be reserved through the right; follow arrow 0.5 mile to the park office at (770) 254-7271. No 1,627 acres • 478.825.6354 ATVs. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and check station. DEER Coyote season. ARCHERY »»Sept. 9 – Jan. 14

6,700 acres • 478.825.6354

Aug. 15-Oct. 25, Oct. 29-Nov. 8, Nov. 12-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-15, Dec. 17 - Jan. 19, Jan. 21 - Feb. 28. Fox squirrel ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-22 s | Oct. hunting prohibited.

TURKEY

BULLARD CREEK WMA

CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL LINE WMA—ALMO AREA QQ l

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

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.

1,600 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9 - Jan. 14 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 24 - Apr. 19 s Apr. 23 - May 15 s l Hunt and Learn: Apr. 20-22 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. SPECIAL REGS

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.

Mar. 24-May 15 s

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL LINE WMA—FORT PERRY AREA QQ Cl

2,100 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Anterless: Sept. 9-17 s | Oct. 7-15 s FIREARMS »»l Q10 Hunt and Learn: Oct. 2729 s »»Q35 C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 s »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

SPECIAL REGS • General Hunt: Sept.3-17, Oct. 14Only Quality bucks with at least 4 Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 points (1 inch long or longer) on eiDIRECTIONS ther side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal. No ATVs.Hunters must From Albany Take HWY 91 south check kiosk daily for prescribed 4 miles to jct. with HWY 62; turn right and go 15 miles; follow signs burning schedule and locations. to check station. DIRECTIONS

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.

CHESTATEE WMA

TURKEY

• Q15 Mar. 24-26 s | Apr. 6-8 s • Q15 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 30- Apr. 1s • l Hunt and Learn: Apr. 20-22 s • General Hunt: May 12-15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Sept. 8, Sept. 18-29, Oct. 2-6, Oct. 16-26, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-15, Nov. 19-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 8, Dec. 10-Jan. 5, Jan. 7-Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 16-26, Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, Nov. 23-24, Nov. 26-Dec. 8, Dec. 10-Jan. 5, Jan. 7-15 QUAIL

Q3 Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Jan. 6. Limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party. WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon.

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 22, Oct. 2-Nov. 14, Nov. 19-Dec 13, Dec. 18-26, Jan. 2-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.

CHICKASAWHATCHEE WMA QC F S

LEGEND

19,700 acres • 229.430.4254

s Sign-in c Check-in

C Youth Hunt (see page 18) Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) a

Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

TURKEY

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s | Dec. 31-Jan. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Q350 Either Sex: Nov. 9-11 c | Dec. 7-9 s »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 1824 s | Dec. 25-30 s

Quality Buck

B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28)

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 21, Sept. 25-Oct. 26, Oct. 30 - Feb. 28 DOVE

WATERFOWL »»State season. SPECIAL REGS

Areas west of U.S. HWY 78/GA HWY 17 are open for hunting during statewide seasons only. Camping in designated sites only. DIRECTIONS

From Thomson Take U.S. 78 north 10 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd. at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station.

CLAYHOLE SWAMP WMA C A

5,242 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-13 s | Sept 1826 s | Oct. 2-Nov. 17 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. 15-17 c »»Either Sex: Sept. 28-30 c | Nov. 11-19 s | Dec. 16-Jan. 14 s

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Sept. 14, Sept. 27, Oct. 1 - Nov. 10, Nov. 20 - Feb. 28

QUAIL

Q3 Nov. 25 c | Dec. 16 c | Jan. 20 c | Jan. 27 c | Feb. 3 c Maximum 3 persons/party. Bag limit 6/person or 12/party. • Q40 Sept. 2. Quota on designated dove fields only (all other areas are open to public).

DIRECTIONS

From Sterling Take HWY 341 north 0.5 mile; turn right on Old Jesup Rd.; go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. on right; WMA is 6 miles down Pennick Rd. on right.

CLYBEL WMA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center) QH C l AS

6,400 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-30 s | Nov. 5-9 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 7-12 s »»l Hunt and Learn: Oct. 13-15 s »»HC Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 21-26 s »»Q200 Either Sex: Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c TURKEY

• Q25 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-Apr. • Q30 Sept. 2. Dove hunt for quota 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s permit holders only in designated • l Hunt and Learn: May 11-13 s fields only. • Q25 Apr. 16-22 s | Apr. 28-May • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, 4 s Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov 23-Jan 15

SMALL GAME

2017–2018 50

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-21 s | Sept. 25-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Sept. 22-24 c | Nov. 6-26 s »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 27-29 s

TURKEY

DOVE

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

QH C A

12,700 acres • 706.595.4222

Q50 Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 s Apr. 7-13 s • General Hunt: Apr. 14-May 15 s F Aug. 15-Nov. 8, Nov. 12-17, Nov. 26-Dec. 6, Dec. 10-24, Dec. 31-Feb. 28. See page 69.

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71)

CLARKS HILL WMA

• Turkey Mar. 24-May 15 • Small Game & Furbearers Aug. 15-Feb. 28

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. SPECIAL REGS

SMALL GAME »»l Hunt and Learn Squirrel: Nov. 10-12 s »»l Hunt and Learn Quail: Dec. 1-3 s »»l Hunt and Learn Rabbit: Jan. 5-7 s »»General Hunt: Aug. 15-Oct. 6, Oct. 16- Nov. 1, Nov. 13-15, Nov. 19-20, Nov. 27-30, Dec. 4 -Jan. 4, Jan. 8-Feb. 28. Daily limit: 3 rabbits/ person and 6 quail/person or 12 quail/party. DOVE

• Q200 Sept. 2 s • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 16- Nov. 1, Nov. 27-30, Dec. 4- Jan. 4, Jan. 8-15 WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. Shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. 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. DIRECTIONS

From Mansfield Take HWY 11 south 5.7 miles to Shepherd Rd. turn left and follow signs 1.1 miles.

COHUTTA WMA S

96,503 acres • 706.295.6041

Horseback riding prohibited dur- DEER ing ALL deer hunts. Area west of ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 11 s | Oct. firebreak along west side of Cow16-20 s pen Swamp is archery only for all FIREARMS species. a Archery Only Area

• Deer—Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14

»»Buck Only: Oct. 12-15 c | Nov. 29Dec. 3 c

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BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 11 s | Oct. 16-20 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 12-15 c | Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 c TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug 15-Oct. 11, Oct. 16-Nov. 28, Dec 4-Feb 28. DIRECTIONS

PRIMITIVE »»Nov. 1-4 c FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt: Oct. 6-7 c »»Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 c | Dec. 27 - Jan. 1s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 5, Oct. 8-31, Nov. 5-28, Dec. 3-26, Jan. 2-Feb. 28

From Ellijay Take HWY 52 west 9.2 DIRECTIONS miles; turn right at Conasauga Lake From Dahlonega Take GA HWY 60 sign; go 3.5 miles; turn right on USFS north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers Road #68, go 2.0 miles to check Creek Rd.; turn right and go 0.5 station. From Chatsworth Take U.S. mile to jct. of USFS Road #236; turn HWY 411 North to Eton; turn right at left and go 4 miles to jct. of USFS traffic light and follow Holly Creek Road #4; turn right and go 0.5 mile Rd. 11.6 miles to check station. From to check station. From Blairsville Cisco Take GA HWY 2; go 3 miles to Take Old Blue Ridge HWY west 5 jct. with West Cowpen Rd.; check miles to Mulkey Gap Rd.; turn left and travel 8.5 miles to check station. station at jct.

CONASAUGA RIVER WMA QA

338 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Dec. 15 s, Dec. 17-22 s, Dec. 24-29 s | Dec. 31 Jan. 1 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Dec. 15 s, Dec. 17-22 s | Dec. 24-29 s | Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 s TURKEY

• Q2 Apr. 14-20 s | Apr. 21-27 s SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Jan. 2-5, Jan. 7-12, Jan. 14-19, Jan. 21-26, Jan. 28-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

• Q3 Dec. 16 s, Dec. 23 s, Dec. 30 s, Jan. 6 s, Jan. 13 s, Jan. 20 s, Jan. 27 s Shooting hours until noon. SPECIAL REGS

Conasauga River WMA is closed to all other hunting during quota waterfowl hunts. No ATVs. 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

30,000 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9 - Oct. 5 s | Oct. 8-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 1-4 c FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 6-7 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 c | Dec. 27 - Jan. 1 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9 - Oct. 5 s | Oct. 8-20 s

COOSAWATTEE CARTER’S LAKE WMA QW A R

3,300 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9 -Oct. 20 s | Nov. 13-Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»Q40 W Wheelchair Hunters Only/ Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 c

BEAR ARCHERY

FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 2022 c. »»Q300 Either Sex: Nov. 2-4 c | Dec. 14-16 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt: Oct. 20 -22 c. »»Q300 Nov. 2-4 c | Dec. 14-16 c TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Oct. 19, Oct. 23-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-Dec. 13, Dec. 17-Feb. 28 »»B R Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug. 1 - Oct. 19, Oct. 23-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-Dec. 13, Dec. 17-Mar. 19. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

DIRECTIONS

From Chatsworth Hunters must Sign-In/Check-In and Sign-Out/ Check-Out harvested big game at the Coosawattee Carter’s Lake Archery Area check station.

CORDELE FISH HATCHERY Q C

40 acres • 229.430.4254 WATERFOWL

• Q3 C Youth Hunt: Dec. 16 s | Dec. 30 s | Jan. 13 s • Q3 Nov. 18 s | Dec. 9 s

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. No camping. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. 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 H CB R

20,657 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s | Oct. 16Nov. 8 s | Nov. 12 - Dec. 5 s | Dec. 10 - Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 14-15 c »»Buck Only/Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 9-11c »»Buck Only: Dec. 6-9 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s |, Oct. 16-Nov. 8 | Nov. 12 - Dec. 5 s| Dec. 10 Jan. 1 s

Sign-In once for the season.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

»»Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s | Nov. 13-Jan. 1s FIREARMS »»Q40 W Wheelchair Hunters Only: Nov. 10-12 c

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Nov. 9, Nov. 13-Feb. 28 »»R Rabbit Dog Training: Wed/Fri/ Sat Nov. 1-Feb. 28. Designated areas only. See page 69. WATERFOWL »»State season. SPECIAL REGS

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 QC B R

5,626 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s

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W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

Sign in for small game and migratory birds now required (pg. 40) FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: Oct. 14-15 c »»General Hunt: Nov. 9-11 c | Dec. 6-9 c

DAWSON FOREST WMA C Q

SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Oct. 13, Oct. 16-Nov. 8, Nov. 12-Dec. 5, Dec. 10-Feb. 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person. »»B R Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug. 1-Oct. 13, Oct. 16-Nov. 8, Nov. 12-Dec. 5, Dec. 10-Mar. 19. See page 69.

TURKEY • Q20 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-30 c DEER • Q30 Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 c | Apr. 7-13 c ARCHERY • General Hunt: Apr. 14-May 15 s »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS 9-Oct. 6 s Oct. 10-20 s Aug 15-Sept 8, Oct 15-25, Oct 29FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Quality Buck & Ant- Nov 8, Nov 12-Dec 1, Dec 3-5, Dec. 7-8, Dec. 10-12, Dec. 14-15, Dec. 17lerless: Oct. 7-9 c »»Quality Buck /Either Sex Last 2 19, Dec. 21-26, Dec. 28-29, Dec. 31Feb. 2, Feb. 4-6, Feb. 8-28 (except Days: Oct. 25-28 c »»Quality Buck:. Nov. 8-11 c | Dec. quail, see below) . Squirrel hunting area-wide during state season on 7-10 c

DOVE

BEAR

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

25,500 acres • 770.535.5700

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 16- ARCHERY Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Dec. 5, Dec. 10 »»Sept. 9-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 10-20 s Jan. 15 FIREARMS SPECIAL REGS

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. 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.

LEGEND s Sign-in c Check-in

C Youth Hunt (see page 18) Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) a

Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71)

»» C Youth Hunt: Oct. 7-9 c »»Oct. 25-28 c | Nov. 8-11 c | Dec. 7-10 c

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

DOVE

Rocky Creek January 1-15, 2018. Designated fields only.

DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 1424; Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, Nov. 23- Dec. QUAIL • Q8 C Youth Hunt: Feb. 3 c 6, Dec. 11 - Jan. 15 • Q8 Dec. 2 c, Dec. 6 c, Dec. 9 c, WATERFOWL Dec. 13 c, Dec. 16 c, Dec. 20 c, State season during small game Dec. 27 c, Dec. 30 c, Feb. 7 c; dates. No hunting on or within 50 limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party. yards of waterfowl impoundment Quail hunters may take woodcock, behind Horse Camp. snipe, and other game birds with an open season. SPECIAL REGS Only bucks with 4 or more points (1 • For information on bird dog field trials call (706) 595-4222. inch long or longer) on one side of the antlers are legal. Horse and bi- WATERFOWL cycle trails are closed all day during Statewide season during small firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 game dates. a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Special rules apply to horse SPECIAL REGS and bicycle use; rules are posted at Only Quality Bucks with at least four trailhead. Trail permits are required points (1 inch long or longer) on eifor horse and bicycle use. Roads on ther side are legal. the City of Atlanta tract are closed to DIRECTIONS vehicles daily from 10:00 p.m.-6:00 From Waynesboro Take HWY 25 a.m. except for individuals legally South to 4th Street. Turn right on camping, hunting, or fishing on the 4th Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9 area. Trail permits are required on miles. Follow signs to check station. the City of Atlanta Tract. Permits must be completed and on person to be valid. DIXON BAY WMA DIRECTIONS

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.

QC Q

F Furbearer Dog Training

dates open for small game. Other small game and furbearers on area South of Rocky Creek from Jan. 1-31. Rabbit, raccoon and woodcock hunting permitted South of Rocky Creek only Jan. 1-31. Rabbit hunting in designated areas only. Designated areas posted a check station.

• Q75 C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2 c; Dove Field 2. SMALL GAME Aug. 15-Oct. 6, Oct. 10-24, Oct. • Q100: Sept. 2 c; Dove Field 1. »»General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, 29-Nov. 7, Nov. 12 - Dec. 6, Dec. Oct. 21, Nov. 23-Dec. 1; South of 11-Feb. 28

DI-LANE WMA

B Bird Dog Training

8,100 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9 -Oct. 11 s FIREARMS »»Q400 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 12-14 c | Oct. 26-28 c

2017–2018 52

»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 9-11 c

300 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Nov. 10 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 11-Jan. 14 s

DIXON MEMORIAL WMA Q S

35,559 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 3 s | Oct. 8-11 s | Oct. 15-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 4-7 c | Oct. 1214 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-22 s | Oct. 28-31 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 9-11 c | Nov. 2226 s »»Q3 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Nov. 18 s | Dec. 9 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 ARCHERY »»Sept. 28-30 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 5-7 c Oct. 12-14 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 9-11 c

Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island.

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 3, Oct. 23-27, Nov. 1-8, Nov. 12-17, Nov. 19-21, Nov. 27 - Dec. 8, Dec. 10 - Feb. 28 DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 23-27, Nov. 1-2, Nov. 27- Dec. 8, Dec. 10-Jan. 15 SPECIAL REGS

No airboats. Alligators may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island or Laura S. Walker State Park. DIRECTIONS

From Waycross Take U.S. 1 south 6 miles to HWY 177, turn north and follow signs to check station.

DODGE COUNTY PFA QC

444 acres • 912.285.6094 DEER ARCHERY »»Nov. 2-12 s TURKEY

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

Q2 C Youth Hunt: Apr. 6-7 s | Apr. 13-14 s

SMALL GAME

SPECIAL REGS

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearer and al- All hunters must sign-in at PFA office before hunting. Hunting in desigligator hunting prohibited. nated area only. Area map posted DIRECTIONS at office and kiosk. No May 16-31 From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee Feral Hog and Coyote season. 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Bran- DIRECTIONS nen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of From Eastman South on U.S. Hwy GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s 23/341 for 3 miles; left on County Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles to stop sign, Rd. 49; go 0.6 miles. turn left on Pine Grove Inn Rd. and go 6 miles; turn right on Sweetheart Rd., go 1.6 miles. Area is on right.

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DOERUN PITCHERPLANT BOG WMA QC A

600 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Q1 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 2425 s | Mar. 31- Apr. 1 s SMALL GAME

Jan. 15-Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited.

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 21-23 | Sept. 28-30 | Oct. 5-7 | Oct. 12-14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15- Oct. 27 | Nov. 6-Nov. 24 | Dec. 4-Feb. 28 DIRECTIONS

From Dupont Take Hwy. 84 east for 1.8 miles, turn left on Harvest Time Church Rd. and the kiosk is 0.25 miles ahead.

SPECIAL REGS

No camping. No fox or bobcat hunting. DIRECTIONS

From Doerun Take HWY 133 south two miles; turn left at Natural Area sign.

DUKES CREEK— SMITHGALL WOODS STATE PARK QH C

4,500 acres • 706.878.3087 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 15-17 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 8-11 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 20-21 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 15-17 s PRIMITIVE »»Nov. 8-11 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: Oct. 20-21 s »»General Hunt: Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 s TURKEY

Q20 Mar. 30 - Apr. 1 c | Apr. 1315 c | Apr. 27-29 c SMALL GAME

Dec. 14-16, Jan. 11-13, Jan. 25-27, Feb. 8-10. Hunting by reservation only. Maximum 10 furbearer hunters/25 small game hunters per hunt period. Reservations must be made beginning Nov. 1 by calling (706) 878-3087. SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. 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. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 24-May 15 s

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 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

SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SPECIAL REGS

Public access to Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. No camping.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

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.

B Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s. No fox or bobcat hunting. See page 69.

DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23 - Jan. 15 QUAIL

Nov. 18-25, Dec. 23-30, Jan. 13-20; limit 6 quail/person/day. DIRECTIONS

From Newton Take HWY 37 north 8 miles; turn left on Jericho Rd.; area is on right.

EVANS COUNTY PFA QC

400 acres • 912.285.6094 WATERFOWL

• Q3 C Youth Hunt: Nov. 18 s | Dec. 9 s • Q3 Jan. 6 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. SPECIAL REGS

All hunters must sign-in at PFA office prior to hunting. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. DIRECTIONS

From Claxton Take U.S. HWY 280 east for 8.5 miles; turn right on Old

2016 Forestry for Wildlife Partners

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division honors our 2016 Forestry for Wildlife Partners for their outstanding accomplishments in incorporating wildlife conservation practices as an integral part of their land management. Learn more at www.georgiawildlife.com/FWP.

ELBERT COUNTY WMA AF

2,500 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13. Beverly Tract (a designated a Archery Only Area): Sept. 9-Jan. 1 PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 4 - Jan. 1 »»Buck Only: Oct. 21 - Nov. 3 | Jan. 2-14 TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

DUPONT TRACT WMA

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69.

349 acres • 229.426.5267

No camping. Sign-In required for deer and turkey only on Vaughter Tract.

SPECIAL REGS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 27 | Nov. 6-Nov. 24 | Dec. 4-Jan. 14 s DEER FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 28-Nov. 5 | Nov. 25-Dec. 3 s

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.;

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

Sign in for small game and migratory birds now required (pg. 40) Sunbury Rd.; go 1 mile and turn left on Area Line Rd.; go 0.3 miles, PFA on right.

FLAT CREEK PFA QC B A

850 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

F. D. ROOSEVELT STATE PARK

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

9,049 acres • 706.663.4858

No hunts scheduled for the 2017- SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Feb. 28 2018 season.

»»B Aug. 15- Mar. 15. See page 69.

FISHING CREEK WMA F

2,900 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21 - Nov. 3 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 4 - Jan. 1 s TURKEY

DOVE: »»C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 »»General: Oct. 14-Nov. 2, 2017, Nov. 23, 2017-Jan. 15

SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. DOVE »»Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23 - Jan. 15

»»General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. only during state season except during quota waterfowl hunts. Shooting hours until 12 noon.

No camping. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. DIRECTIONS

From Perry Take U.S. HWY 41 south across Flat Creek. Park is on left.

WATERFOWL

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 1.5 miles to sign on right.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9 -Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Nov. 30 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

LEGEND

SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

s Sign-in

DIRECTIONS

c Check-in

From Douglas Take HWY 441 north 20 miles; turn right onto HWY 107; go 8 miles to WMA sign on left.

C Youth Hunt (see page 18) Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) a

Archery Only Area

GRAND BAY WMA

DIRECTIONS

From Vienna Take HWY 27 to HWY 230, turn right; go 1 mile; veer left on River Rd. and go 6 miles to entrance sign.

FORT YARGO STATE PARK

FLINT RIVER WMA QC Q W

GERMANY CREEK WMA F 1,200 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 4 - Jan. 1 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 21 - Nov. 3 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

8,700 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-10 s, Sept. 16-17 s, Sept. 23-24 s, Sept. 30 Oct. 1 s, Nov. 18-19 s, Dec. 2-3 s, Dec. 16-17 s, Dec. 23-24 s, Dec. 30-31 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 7-8 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 1415 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-22 c | Oct. 2829 s | Nov. 4-5 s | Nov. 11-12 s |, Nov. 25-26 s | Dec 9-10 s TURKEY

• C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-25 s | Apr. 7-8 s • General Hunt: Apr. 14-15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 19-20, Aug. 26-27, Sept. 2-3, Jan. 6-7, Jan. 13-14, Jan. 20-21, Jan. 27-28, Feb. 3-4, Feb. 10-11, Feb. 1718, Feb. 24-25. No fox squirrel or furbearer hunting. WATERFOWL

Sat. and Sun. only during state season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Harvested deer must be removed from the area whole (no SPECIAL REGS field-dressing). No ATVs or motorNo camping. cycles. A valid Moody Air Force Base DIRECTIONS Hunting and Fishing Permit may be From Thomson take Hwy 150/ substituted for WMA license. Hiking Cobbham Road 8.9 miles; turn left trail from check station closed to on Rousseau Creek Road; go 3.3 hikers during firearms deer hunts. miles turn left and follow to WMA Federal lands within WMA may Kiosk and Parking Area. For ac- be closed for military training. No cess by boat (nearest boat ramp firearms hunting within designated is Raysville Bridge on GA HWY 43 archery-only areas. approximately 12 miles north of Thomson). The area is to the east DIRECTIONS From Valdosta Take U.S. 221 north of bridge access. 8 miles; turn left on Knights Academy Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on right; follow signs to check station. GLOKREST DAIRY F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69.

DOVE FIELD

116 acres • 770.535.4222 DOVE

Q30 Oct. 14, Oct. 21

GRIFFIN RIDGE WMA QC

5,600 acres • 912.262.3173

F Furbearer Dog Training

DEER SPECIAL REGS ARCHERY This Dove Field is only open to the DEER »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 15 s | Dec. public for the dates listed above. No ARCHERY 1-31 s »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote PRIMITIVE season. Selected hunters may bring 9 – Oct. 7 s | Nov. 25-Dec. 16 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 19-22 s up to 2 guests. Hunters may start FIREARMS FIREARMS »» W Quality Buck & Antlerless/ checking in at 5:30 am on the morn»» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. Wheelchair Hunters: Oct. 20-22 s ing of the hunt; and hunters may hunt 3-5 s »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 20- until noon. No blinds, buckets, seats »»Either Sex: Nov. 9-11 s or other devices may be placed on 22 s »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. the field until the hunter has checked TURKEY • Q25 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-25 c in; No stand-bys. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

R Rabbit Dog Training

TURKEY

2,300 acres • 229.430.4254

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71) B Bird Dog Training

Mar. 24-May 15 s

A Archery Range (see page 28)

SMALL GAME

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

Aug. 15 - Oct. 19, Oct. 23- Nov. 1, Nov. 5-15, Nov. 19 - Feb. 28

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SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality Bucks with 15” outside spread or 16” main beams are legal. Each wheelchair hunter may bring an attendant (if needed) who may provide assistance but not hunt.

• Q3 Nov. 18, Nov. 25; Quota 3 par- 1,814 acres • 770.867.3489 ties; maximum of 3 persons per No hunt scheduled for 2017. party on quota waterfowl hunts.

Wed. and Sat. only during State Sea- FLAT TUB WMA son on waterfowl impoundments; Shooting hours until 12 noon. 6,669 acres • 229.426.5267 DIRECTIONS

0.4 miles to the GloKrest entrance on the left.

WATERFOWL

SPECIAL REGS

Mar. 24-May 15 s

DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-19, Nov. 23 - Jan. 15

DIRECTIONS

From Gainesville take Hwy 129 N (Cleveland Hwy) 11.4 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 284 (Clarks Bridge Rd.) and go 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Bowens Bridge Road and proceed

• Q25 General Hunt: Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 c | Apr. 14-20 c | Apr. 28-May 4 c SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Oct. 18, Oct. 23-Nov. 2, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 12-Feb. 28

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com

SPECIAL REGS

FIREARMS

No ATVs or horses. No vehicles al»»Buck Only: Oct. 21-Nov. 16 s lowed beyond designated parking »»Either-Sex: Nov. 17-19 s areas. River access allowed. CheckBEAR In and camping only at Fountain ARCHERY Hole Camping Area. DIRECTIONS

From Ludowici Take U.S. 301 south 2 miles. The area is on the right (north) of highway. First road south of DOT weigh station.

5,095 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-18, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 DIRECTIONS

From Richland Take HWY 27 west toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to first paved road; turn right and go 3 miles; turn left and go 1 mile to Moore’s Store Rd. (1st dirt road on right); turn right and proceed to check station.

HARD LABOR CREEK STATE PARK Q

5,804 acres • 706.557.3001 DEER FIREARMS »»Q250 Either Sex: Nov. 7-8 c. Two deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit.

DIRECTIONS

From I-20 From Exit 105 turn north on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to Rutledge, follow signs.

Q2 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 30-31 s | Apr. 13-14 s

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Day camping area and trail SMALL GAME B F Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Nov. 20-Feb. closed during hunts. All hunters must sign-in at the PFA 28. office prior to hunting. Hunting in DOVE designated area only. Area map Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Nov. 23- posted at office and kiosk. Jan. 15 DIRECTIONS

B F

1,000 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s

SMALL GAME

• Q5 Rabbit Hunts: Jan. 7 c, Feb. 24 c; Limit 3 rabbits/person and 9 rabbits/party. • Q4 Quail Hunts: Jan. 6 c, Feb. 25 c; Limit 6 quail/person and 12 quail/party. • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug 1-Oct 6, Oct 10-Nov 19, Nov. 28-Dec. 23, Jan 2-12, Jan 16-Feb 28 except during scheduled field trials. Field trial schedule is posted at check station or call (706) 2956041. DOVE

C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept.16

WATERFOWL

State season except during field trials and deer hunts.

DIRECTIONS From East Dublin Go east on U.S. From Hartwell Take HWY 77 south Hwy 80 for 10 mi.; left on Keens SPECIAL REGS 1.5 miles; turn left onto Liberty Rd.; Crossing Rd.; go 1.4 mi. to PFA en- No ATVs. No night hunting. No May go 4 miles to the end of the pave- trance on right. 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. ment at Cedar Creek; the area lies DIRECTIONS to the south. From Cedartown South of CedarINDIAN FORD FARM town at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S. DOVE FIELDS 27, go north ¼ mile on U.S. 27 to HILTONIA WMA QC Cason Rd.; turn right and go 4.3 miles to check station. 100 acres • 229.426.5267 500 acres • 706.595.4222

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Nov. 10 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 11-Jan. 14 s

DOVE

Q50 C Youth Hunt: Sept. 9 s SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Hunters must sign-in at check station at 12:00 P.M. Maps TURKEY and instructions will be provided at Mar. 24-May 15 s sign-in. Hunt is 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. No ATVs. Hunters must use SMALL GAME Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer sea- open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. It is of utmost imporson. tance to have no litter left behind, DOVE including expended shotgun shells. »»Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14- Extra caution should be taken to Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 ensure absolutely no live shells are left behind! 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

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.

H CFB

8,100 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-20 s | Sept. 24Oct. 6 s | Oct. 9-31s | Jan. 1-14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Sept. 21-23 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 7-8 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 1-4 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 16-18 c | Dec. 14-16 s TURKEY

HART COUNTY WMA

DEER ARCHERY »»Nov 2-12 s TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 6. 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) 557-3001. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Nov. 7-8. No ATVs. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

700 acres • 912.285.6094

»»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 21-Nov. 19 s

Mar. 24-May 15

HANNAHATCHEE WMA

HUGH GILLIS PFA QC

J. L. LESTER WMA QC B R

477 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

QQ B

3,700 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-17 s | Nov. 5-12 s FIREARMS »»Q100 Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 19-21 c | Nov. 2-4 c TURKEY

Q25 Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s | Apr. 21-29 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Sept. 18-Oct. 18, Oct. 22-Nov. 1, Nov. 13 - Dec. 22, Dec. 24 - Jan. 5, Jan. 7-19, Jan. 21 Feb. 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person/day. »»B Aug. 15-Mar. 15 in designated area only. Bird dog training closed during deer hunts. See page 69. DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-18 Oct. 22-Nov. 1, Nov. 23 - Dec. 22, Dec. 24 - Jan. 5, Jan. 7-15 QUAIL

• Q3 Dec. 23, Jan. 6, Jan. 20. Limit 6 quail/person/day or 12 quail/ »»Either Sex: Nov. 20-26 s | Dec. party/day.

Sign-In once for the season.

25-Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»Q20 C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 7-8 c | Jan. 13-14 c BEAR ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

Mar. 24-May 15 s

JOE KURZ WMA

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates and Federal Youth Waterfowl Days. Shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. SPECIAL REGS

F B Aug. 15 - Sept. 20, Sept. 24-Oct. 6, Oct. 9-31, Nov. 5-15, Nov. 19 - Dec. 13, Dec. 17- Feb. 28. See page 69.

»»Nov. 20-26 s »»Dec. 25- Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»Q20 C Youth Hunt: Oct 7-8 c | Jan. 13-14 c

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

TURKEY

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.

SMALL GAME

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

From Jacksonville Take HWY 117 Mar. 24-May 15 s east 6 miles; turn right at sign; then turn right at information board; follow road to check station.

DIRECTIONS

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

JOHN’S MOUNTAIN WMA

KEG CREEK WMA

H CS

24,849 acres • 706.295.6041

800 acres • 706.595.4222

DEER ARCHERY Sign-In once for the season. »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 27 s, Oct. 30-Nov. 16 s, Nov. 20-Dec. 26 s, Dec. 29-Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 28-29 c »»Buck Only/Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 17-19 c »»Either Sex: Dec. 27-28 c

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 1

BEAR ARCHERY Sign-In once for the season. »»Sept. 9 - Oct. 27 s | Oct. 30 - Nov. 16 s | Nov. 20 - Dec. 26 s | Dec. 29 - Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: Oct. 28-29 c »»General Hunt: Nov. 17-19 c Dec. 27-28 c

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Pollards Corner Take HWY 47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side of HWY.

KRETLOW FARM TRACT WMA 99 acres • 229.426.5267

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s

SMALL GAME

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s

DIRECTIONS

From Sparks Take Brushy Creek Rd. north for 2.6 miles and turn right on Lovett Cir. Kiosk is 0.2 miles ahead on right. WMA is on both sides of the dirt road.

Aug. 15-Oct. 27, Oct. 30-Nov. 16, Nov. 20-Dec. 26, Dec. 29-Feb. 28 No ATVs.

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

LAKE RUSSELL WMA H C

17,300 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 12 s Oct. 16-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Dec. 15-17 c FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 c »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 1012 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 22-25 c

LEGEND s Sign-in c Check-in

C Youth Hunt (see page 18) Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 12 s Oct. 16-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Dec. 15-17 c FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt: : Oct. 13-15 c »» C Youth Hunt: Nov. 10-12 c »»General Hunt: Nov. 22-25 c TURKEY

Quality Buck

Mar. 24-May 15 s

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71)

SMALL GAME

B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

Aug. 15 - Oct. 12, Oct. 16 - Nov. 9, Nov. 13-21, Nov. 26 - Dec. 14, Dec. 18 - Feb. 28 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

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LITTLE SATILLA WMA F

18,920 acres • 912.262.3173

LAKE SEMINOLE WMA F

8,635 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21 - Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS

No hunting waterfowl within 300 yards of a house, dock, building, or other structure, or a developed recreation area (i.e. beach, campground, boat ramp, etc.) No camping. DIRECTIONS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21 - 22 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 23-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Patterson Take U.S. HWY 32 east 8 miles; turn left at check station sign.

LOLA TRACT WMA 391 acres • 229.426.5267

This WMA consists of 9 tracts along DEER Lake Seminole and associated wa- ARCHERY terways. maps may be printed from »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Nov. 3 s | Nov. gohuntgeorgia.com. 13-Dec. 1 s | Dec. 11-Jan. 14 s

DIRECTIONS

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.

on Check Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile to check station on left.

LAKE WALTER F GEORGE WMA 923 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 4-12 s | Dec. 2-Dec. 10 s

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 21-23 s | Sept. 28-30 s | Oct. 5-7 s | Oct. 12-14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15- Nov. 3 | Nov. 13-Dec. 1 | Dec. 11-Feb. 28

Shotguns & Archery Only: Aug. 15- DIRECTIONS Feb. 28. Feral hogs may be taken From Stockton Take Hwy. 84 west during small-game season. for 1.4 miles. WMA kiosk is on the right. WMA is on both sides of the WATERFOWL State season. Waterfowl hunting river.

permitted on portions of lake in Georgia, except within 300 yards of a public park, road, cabin, or other LONDON FARMS developed areas. Areas within Eu- PUBLIC DOVE FIELD faula National Wildlife Refuge have Q separate regulations. 70 acres • 770.535.5700 SPECIAL REGS

DOVE

Eufaula Refuge is closed to hunting alligators. No camping.

• Q 30 Sept. 2 s, Sept. 9 s

DIRECTIONS

Selected hunters may start checking in at noon each day. No blinds, buckets, seats or other devices may be placed on the field until the hunter has checked in. No standbys. Selected hunter may bring up to two guests.

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.

SPECIAL REGS

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.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com

LOWER BROAD RIVER WMA

McDUFFIE PFA

Q F

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222

600 acres • 706.595.1619

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21- Nov. 3 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 4 - Jan. 1 s

DOVE

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. DOVE

• Q30 Sept. 2 s • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 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 Kiosk on left.

LULA BRIDGE WMA 513 acres • 770.535.5700 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Feb. 28. No dog training or furbearer hunting. WATERFOWL

Statewide Season. DIRECTIONS

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.

MAYHAW WMA S

DIRECTIONS

Q25 Sept. 2 s General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28 WATERFOWL »»Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 30. Designated ponds only. Shooting hours until 12 noon.

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. DIRECTIONS

MEAD FARM C B

200 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

SMALL GAME »»Squirrel Only: Nov. 1-Jan. 20 s SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. 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.

SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY

DIRECTIONS

From Thomson Take U.S. HWY 278 east for 5.6 miles; turn right on Ellington Airline Rd.; go 2.8 miles and turn right on Fish Hatchery Rd.

WATERFOWL »» C Youth Hunt: Nov. 11, Nov. 18, 1,117 acres • 912.262.3173 Nov. 25. DEER ARCHERY »»General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. after Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s Nov. 30 during state season. ShootTURKEY ARCHERY ing hours until 12 noon.

McENTIRE RD. VPA

Foot traffic only.

Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk Mar. 24-May 15 s at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open. No May 16- SMALL GAME B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. 31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

95 acres • 706.295.6041 SMALL GAME »»Oct. 14-Nov. 2 DOVE »»Q85 Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 »»Oct. 14-Nov. 2

SPECIAL REGS DIRECTIONS

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.

WATERFOWL »»Oct. 14-Nov. 2

MISTLETOE STATE PARK

SPECIAL REGS

1,920 acres • 706.541.0321

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. This VPA is only open to the public during the designated hunting dates. DIRECTIONS

From Calhoun, take Hwy 225 NE to Hwy 136. Turn right (east) on Hwy 136 (Nicklesville Rd). Go 5 miles and turn left (North) on Davis Rd (which turns into McEntire Rd when entering Murray Co). Kiosk is 0.7 miles on right.

No hunt scheduled for 2017.

McGRAW FORD WMA A

2,255 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Dec. 3 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

BEAR ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

»»Sept. 9-Dec. 3 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15

SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 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

Dec. 2, Dec. 9

500 acres • 229.430.4254

Selected hunters may start checking in at 5:30 am on the morning of the hunt; and hunters may hunt until noon. No blinds, buckets, seats or other devices may be placed on the field until the hunter has checked in; No stand-bys.

DEER ARCHERY

Either-Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SPECIAL REGS

DIRECTIONS

From Cleveland: Take Hwy 129 south 0.6 mile, turn left on Old Hwy Only Quality Bucks with 15” outside 75 south, go 1.0 mile, turn left on spread or 16” main beams are legal. Post Rd., go 3.5 miles, dove field Montezuma Bluff WMA contains rare on the right. species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to boat landing NASHVILLE TRACT WMA road. No ATVs or horses allowed. Fox and bobcat hunting prohibited. 101 acres • 229.426.5267 No camping. SPECIAL REGS

DIRECTIONS

From Montezuma Take HWY 49 north 1 mile to boat landing road; turn left; area lies along river bluff north and south of Boat Landing Road.

From Colquitt Firetower Tract is 1 Mar. 24-May 15 s mile west of Colquitt on HWY 91. Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts: SMALL GAME From Colquitt take U.S. 27 North Aug. 15-Feb. 28 to first paved road; turn left and DOVE MOODY FOREST WMA go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23- C 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check Jan. 15 station is located near entrance to 3,500 acres • 229.426.5267 WATERFOWL Willoughby tract. DEER Statewide season. SPECIAL REGS

MORGAN LAKE WMA

A Archery Only Area

MONTEZUMA BLUFFS WMA Q

SMALL GAME

6,300 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-Nov. 30 s »»Either Sex: Dec. 1-Jan. 14 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.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s DIRECTIONS

From Nashville Take Hwy. 76 east for 2.7 miles and turn left onto CR 94. Kiosk is 0.25 miles ahead on left.

FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 1-Dec. 15 s

Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. dur- TURKEY ing deer, bear, and turkey seasons. • C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-25 s • General Hunt: Mar. 30-Apr. 14 s No ATVs.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

OAKY WOODS WMA

OCMULGEE WMA

QC AS

12,750 acres • 478.825.6354

15,000 acres • 478.825.6354

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 8 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 9-15 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 26-28 c | Dec. 29-31 s »»Buck Only/Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 c

DEER ARCHERY

TURKEY

SMALL GAME

Q80 Mar. 24-30 s General Hunt: Mar. 31-May 15 s

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 8 s

FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 9-15 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 19-21 c | Dec. 15-17 s »»Buck Only/Antlerless Last Day: Nov. 16-18 c

Q120 Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31-Apr. 6 s General Hunt: Apr. 7-May 15 s

Aug. 15-Oct. 8, Oct. 16-25, Oct. 29- Aug. 15-Oct. 8, Oct. 16-18, Oct. Nov. 29, Dec. 3-28, Jan. 1-Feb. 28. 22-Nov. 15, Nov. 19-Dec. 14, Dec. 18-Feb. 28. WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates and Federal Youth Waterfowl Days. Shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. SPECIAL REGS

No bear hunting.

WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates and Federal Youth Waterfowl Days. Shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. SPECIAL REGS

No bear hunting on entire WMA.

DIRECTIONS

From Perry Take HWY 127 east 8 miles to HWY 247; turn right; go 1 mile; turn left on Oaky Woods Rd. At fork veer right and go 1.7 miles to check station.

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.

OCMULGEE WMA— GUM SWAMP CREEK TRACT B

475 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

LEGEND s Sign-in c Check-in

C Youth Hunt (see page 18)

Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28)

reach the bridge over the Oconee River. Sign-in kiosk is located in gravel parking lot.

OHOOPEE DUNES WMA

ROCK HAWK TRAILS & EFFIGY

2,500 acres • 229.426.5267

DEER ARCHERY

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY ARCHERY

Apr. 7-May 15 s TURKEY Selected quota turkey hunters Mar. 24-May 15 s only may hunt with firearms during quota hunt dates in this area. SMALL GAME Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer seaSMALL GAME son. Nov. 15-Feb. 28 DIRECTIONS

(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.

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

OCONEE WMA— DAN DENTON WATERFOWL AREA

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Jan. 14 s

TURKEY

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s

100 acres • 706.595.4222

Mar. 24-May 15 s

TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 24-May 15 s

DEER ARCHERY Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Feb. 28 »»B Open fields only Aug. 15-Mar. 15 See pg. 69. WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates and Federal Youth Waterfowl Days. Shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon.

WATERFOWL »»Q3 C Youth Hunt Pond 1: Nov. 11 »»Q2 C Youth Hunt Pond 3: Nov. 11 »»Q3 C Youth Hunt Pond 1: Nov. 25 »»Q2 C Youth Hunt Pond 3: Nov. 25 »»Q3 Pond 1: Saturday only during the state waterfowl season after Nov. 30 »»Q2 Pond 3: Saturday only during the state waterfowl season after Nov. 30

SPECIAL REGS

No fishing or hunting (other than ducks & geese and archery deer DIRECTIONS hunting during statewide archery From Cochran Take HWY 26 to HWY and Primitive Weapons season) on 126 (Airport Rd.); go 5.9 miles; turn waterfowl impoundments. Waterleft onto Rebie Rd.; go 0.3 miles; turn fowl hunting on impoundment #1 left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd.; go open only to hunters selected in 0.5 miles, entrance on left. quota drawing. Waterfowl hunters are prohibited from entering impoundments before 5:00 AM on OCONEE WMA the day of the hunt and shooting QA hours end at 12 noon except on the last hunt of the season when 7,400 acres • 706.595.4222 shooting hours end at legal sunset. DEER Herndon Pond and Impoundment ARCHERY 2 are closed to hunting. Waterfowl »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s | hunting is prohibited on the Oconee Nov. 20-Jan. 14 s River between Wallace Dam and GA PRIMITIVE Highway 16. Handicapped quota »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s hunters may request assistance by FIREARMS calling (706) 595-4222. »»Either Sex: Oct. 21-Nov. 19 s

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

TURKEY

• Q30 Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31-Apr. 6 s • General Hunt: Apr. 7-May 15 s

2017–2018 58

DOVE

• Q60 Sept. 2 • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16; Nov. 23-Jan. 15

No camping.

Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) a

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 13, Nov. 20-Feb. 28

DIRECTIONS

From Eatonton Go east 14.2 miles on GA Hwy 16, look for turn in for Impoundment 1 on left before you

SMALL GAME

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 QC

9,000 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Q100 Either Sex: Oct. 12-14 c PRIMITIVE »»Q100 Either Sex: Oct. 26-28 c FIREARMS »»Q75 C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 23-25 c »»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 9-11 c | Dec. 7-9 c FERAL HOG

Q100 Jan. 11-13 c | Feb. 15-17 c. Hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. SPECIAL REGS

Hunters on Ossabaw Island WMA will be required to furnish their own boat transportation to & from the Island. Limited docking space is available; some boats may have to

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stream anchor. All hunter access to the Island will be over the dock facilities at Newell Creek on the south end of the Island. Hunters may not enter upon Ossabaw Island until 12:00 p.m. EST one-day prior to Check-In. Hunters may check-in at 9:00 a.m. EST one-day prior to hunt & camps must be removed by 12:00 p.m. EST on the day following the hunt. One person from each campsite must check-in and upon leaving check-out from the campsite at the check-in station. No motorized vehicles allowed & only permitted activities allowed. No pets. Campfires restricted to provided fire rings. No access permitted to Ossabaw above high tide mark. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

DIRECTIONS

From Atlanta Take I-20 to Exit 71; turn right on Panola Rd; go 3.6 mi to Snapfinger Rd/GA Hwy 155; go left; go 1.5 mi to park entrance on left.

PARADISE PFA C

1,300 acres • 912.285.6094 DOVE

C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2 s • General Hunt: Sept. 9 | Sept. 16 | Oct. 14- Nov. 2 | Nov. 23 Jan. 15

WATERFOWL

Dec. 14 | Jan. 4 SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote DIRECTIONS season. Dove hunting in designated Access only by boat; nearest ramp is fields only; shooting hours follow at Ft. McAllister State Park, approxi- state regulations. Hunting for ducks mately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill. and geese in designated areas only, shooting hours until 12 noon.

OTTING TRACT WMA A F

700 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9 - Jan. 1 s

BEAR ARCHERY

DIRECTIONS

DEER FIREARMS »»Q40 Either Sex: Nov. 14-15 c. Two deer limit, must take doe first on first day. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit. SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 13. Note: Bag limit may be increased by (1) deer to be tagged by hunter – decision announced at pre-hunt meeting. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Applicable fees will apply. Hunting within 50 yards of the PATH Trail is prohibited. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Nov. 14-15. No ATVs. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sundays only during statewide season. s

DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Jan. 13.

PAULDING FOREST WMA C B R

Sign-In once for the season.

DIRECTIONS

1,635 acres • 770.389.7801

DEER ARCHERY

DIRECTIONS

BEAR ARCHERY

PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

226 acres • 478.825.6354

SMALL GAME

SPECIAL REGS

From Cloudland Take HWY 157 north 2.1 miles. The property is north of HWY 157.

PERRY DOVE FIELD

Aug. 15 - Sept. 8, Sept. 14, Sept. 18- From I-75 take Exit 134 and head 27, Oct. 1 - Nov. 17, Nov. 27-30, Dec. East approximately 1.6 miles and 3-7, Dec. 10-28, Dec. 31-Feb. 28 field is on the right.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt: Oct. 14-15 c »»Buck Only: Dec. 8-10 s »»Buck Only/Either-Sex Last 2 Days: Nov. 9-12 c

No ATVs.

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.

No camping. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

DEER ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 F Furbearer Dog Training Area: Aug. 1-Mar. 19. See page 69.

a Archery Only Area Area north of Paradise Park Rd.

Mar. 24-May 15 s

TURKEY

SMALL GAME

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-13 s | Sept. 18-26 s | Oct. 2-Nov. 17 s »»a Archery Only Area/Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. 15 -17 c »»Either Sex: Sept. 28-30 c | Nov. 18-26 s | Dec. 16-26 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 14-31 s »»Q3 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Dec. 1-2 s | Dec. 8-9 s | Dec. 29-30 s. Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated area only. Dog-deer hunters must check-in at Paulks Pasture check station prior to hunt. All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name and phone number. The WMA will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. TURKEY

25,707 acres • 706.295.6041

Mar. 24-May 15 s

16,600 acres • 912.262.3173

SPECIAL REGS

Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. During the May 16-31 feral hog and coyote season, hunting with dogs is allowed on May 18-20.

From Tifton Take U.S. HWY 82 east for 8 miles to Brookfield. Turn right on Whitley Rd.; take first left on Brookfield-Nashville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to entrance on left.

Sign-In once for the season. »»Sept. 9 - Jan. 1 s

PAULKS PASTURE WMA QC A

SPECIAL REGS

No camping. No horseback riding during deer hunts. a Archery Only Area

»»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt: Oct. 14-15 c. »»Nov. 9-12 c | Dec. 8-10 s

PHINIZY SWAMP WMA

Area east of U.S. HWY 341.

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222

DIRECTIONS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

From Brunswick Take U.S. HWY 341 north 8 miles to check station on left.

TURKEY

PENHOLOWAY SWAMP WMA C A B

Sign-In once for the season.

SPECIAL REGS

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

10,546 acres • 912.262.3173

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

SPECIAL NOTE State seasons during small game This area includes the Boyles Island dates. Shooting hours end at 12 Tract. Access to Boyles Island is noon. by river only. Road access may be TURKEY provided during the following hunt SPECIAL REGS Mar. 24-May 15 s dates: Sept 22-24 and Oct 5-7, 2017. No camping. Call Region Office for details at 912- DIRECTIONS SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15 - Oct. 13, Oct. 16 - Nov. 8, 262-3173. From Augusta From I-520 exit Nov. 13-Dec. 7, Dec. 11-Feb. 28 south on HWY 56 spur (Doug BarDEER »»B R Bird & Rabbit Dog Training ARCHERY nard Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA Area: Aug. 1 – Oct. 13, Oct. 17 – Nov. »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-20 s | Sept. 25- entrance sign adjacent to Augusta 8, Nov. 14 – Dec. 7, Dec. 12 – Mar. Wastewater Treatment Facility; or Oct. 3 | Oct. 9- Jan. 14 s 19. See page 69. »»a Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: from I-520, exit north on HWY 56 spur (D. Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 miles Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s DOVE and turn right on Gravel Pit Rd. WMA »»Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23- FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. at end of road. 24, Dec. 4-Jan. 15

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

From Intersection of HW 278 and HW 61 travel west on HW 278 12.5 miles. Turn Right onto Coot’s Lake Rd and go to the stop sign. Turn Right onto Braswell Mt. Rd. Go 2 miles to check-in station pull in on left side of road.

22-24 c »»Either Sex: Oct. 5-7 c | Nov. 25Dec. 3 s

TURKEY

PINE LOG WMA QB R

Mar. 24-May 15 s

14,134 acres • 706.295.6041

SMALL GAME

DEER

Aug. 15-Sept. 21, Oct. 4, Oct. 8 - Nov. ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s 24, Dec. 4 - Feb. 28. B Bird dogs may be trained in the ar- FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Dec. 6-9 s eas off of Redman and Deadend Rds. DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14- Nov. 2, Nov. 2324, Dec. 4 - Jan. 15

»»Buck Only/Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 15-18 c

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

Sign in for small game and migratory birds now required (pg. 40) BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 15-18 c | Dec. 6-9 s

»»Q1 C Either- Sex West: Sept. 9-14

| Sept. 16-22 | Sept. 23 - 29 | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21 - 27 | Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 | Nov. 4-10 | Nov. 11-17

TURKEY

BEAR

Mar. 24-May 15 s

»»Q1 C East: Sept. 9-14 | Sept. 16-

SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Nov. 14, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, Dec. 10 - Feb. 28 No furbearer hunting. • B R Bird & Rabbit Dog Training: Aug 1-Nov. 14, Nov. 20-Dec. 5, Dec. 10 - Mar. 19. See page 69. DOVE

• Q100 Sept. 2 Sept. 3-17, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23Dec. 5, Dec. 10-Jan. 15 SPECIAL REGS

Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during deer firearms season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. No ATVs. DIRECTIONS

From Cartersville Take U.S. 411 north to White; turn right on Stamp Creek Rd.; go 3.6 miles; check station on left.

22 | Sept. 23 - 29 | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21 - 27 | Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 | Nov. 4-10 | Nov. 11-17 »»Q1 C West: Sept. 9-14 | Sept. 1622 | Sept. 23 - 29 | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21 - 27 | Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 | Nov. 4-10 | Nov. 11-17 WATERFOWL »»Q1 C East: Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27 »»Q1 C West: Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27 SMALL GAME »»Q1 C East: Feb. 3-9, Feb. 10-16, Feb. 17-23, Feb. 24-28 »»Q1 C West: Feb. 3-9, Feb. 10-16, Feb. 17-23, Feb. 24-28 SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

PLEASANT VALLEY VPA QC

770.535.5700

DIRECTIONS

DEER

»»Q1 C Either -Sex East: Sept. 9-14

| Sept. 16-22 | Sept. 23 - 29 | Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 | Oct. 7-13 | Oct. 14-20 | Oct. 21 - 27 | Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 | Nov. 4-10 | Nov. 11-17

From Adairsville, take AdairsvillePleasant Valley Rd East out of town crossing under I-75. Turn right on East Pleasant Valley Rd. If going to East side sign-in kiosk, continue 0.4 miles and kiosk will be on right. If going to west side sign-in, go 0.25 miles and turn right onto Pleasant Valley Rd. Cross over I-75 and then go 0.25 miles and kiosk will be on left.

RAYONIER CORRIDOR LANDS WMA

LEGEND

41 acres • 912.262.3173

s Sign-in

DEER

c Check-in

Area closed to deer hunting.

C Youth Hunt (see page 18)

TURKEY

Area closed to turkey hunting.

Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76)

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

WATERFOWL

Archery Only Area

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

2017–2018 60

1,776 acres • 770.975.0055

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept 9-Oct 20 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 20-26 c

DEER FIREARMS »»Q50 Either-sex: Nov. 14-15 c

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

Aug. 15 - Nov. 19, Nov. 27 -Feb. 28

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. DIRECTIONS

From Acworth Take I-75 north to exit 285; turn right on Red Top Mountain Rd.; go 1.5 mi to park entrance.

REDLANDS WMA QC F

37,500 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 4-30 s, Dec. 26Jan. 1 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 21- Nov. 3 s

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

DIRECTIONS

From Ellijay Take HWY 515 north 7 miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station.

RICH MOUNTAIN WMA— CARTECAY TRACT A A

2,142 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Dec. 3 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

BEAR ARCHERY

TURKEY

Sign-In once for the season.

SMALL GAME

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts (see page 69). DOVE

• Q80 C Sept. 2 • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23 - Jan. 15 SPECIAL REGS

No hunting on Dyars Pasture MARSH pond. DIRECTIONS

From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles; check station on left.

REDLANDS WMA— WATSONS SPRINGS AREA 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Nov. 30 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

»»Sept. 9-Dec. 3 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-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 DEER FIREARMS »»Q60 Either-Sex: Dec. 5-6 c »»Q20 W Wheelchair Hunt: Dec. 5-6 c SPECIAL REGS

SMALL GAME Hunters must attend a pre-hunt F Aug. 15 - Sept. 8, Dec. 1-25, Jan. meeting at 7:00 pm on Dec. 4, 2017. 2 - Feb. 28. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS Two deer limit, must take a doe first WMA consists of 300ft wide secon first day. Hunt participants will be DIRECTIONS tion of non-contiguos property on From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15 charged a $30 nonrefundable, nonthe Wayne County side of the Alnorth 9 miles; check station on left. transferable hunt fee and a $5 Park tamaha River extending from mile Pass will be required. Cabins and 61 (Doe Eddy) for 1.2mi down river. campsites may be reserved by callWMA license required. All lands in ing the park office at 706-213-2045. RICH MOUNTAIN WMA McIntosh/Long Counties previously Applicable fees will apply. All other listed under this area are now part Park facilities will be closed to the of Townsend WMA. All lands that 19,955 acres • 706.295.6041 general public Dec. 5-6. No ATVs. were part of Boyles Island in Wayne Wheelchair hunters must apply by DEER County are now part of Penholoway letter by Oct. 16 to: Wheelchair Hunt ARCHERY Swamp WMA. No May 16-31 Feral RBR State Park, 2650 Russell State »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 20 s Hog and Coyote season. Park Dr., Elberton, GA 30635. No FIREARMS »»Buck Only/Either-Sex Last 2 Days: May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Nov. 20-26 c

State season.

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70) Q

SMALL GAME

RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

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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 A FB S

7,400 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s »»a Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-22 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 23-Jan. 14 s

RIVER CREEK, THE ROLF & ALEXANDRA KAUKA WMA QC Q

• Heath Lake (Angler Haven Dr.): Statewide season s

QC H

SPECIAL REGS

Daily use fee (per vehicle) required for all users. Waterfowl hunters only may use firearms. ATVs prohibited. No hunting of feral hog or coyotes during May 16-31 season.

5,739 acres • 478.825.6354

2,437 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 16-24 s | Oct. 7-15 s FIREARMS »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 8-11 c | Dec. 6-9 c »»Q35 C Youth Hunt/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 29-31 s

SMALL GAME

Jan. 27-Feb. 11. DOVE

F B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69 . No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only areas.

SMALL GAME

QUAIL »»Nov. 15, Nov. 18, Nov. 22, Nov. 25, Dec. 13, Dec. 16, Jan. 10, Jan 13 (limit 6 quail/person/day)

DIRECTIONS

WATERFOWL

From Richmond Hill Take HWY 144 • Q3 C Youth Hunt: Dec. 9 s | Jan. east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Rd. 13 s | Jan. 20 s; Quota 3 parties, and follow signs. max 3 persons/party.

RIVER BEND WMA 3,500 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9 - Oct. 6 s | Oct. 9-13 s FIREARMS »» W Wheelchair Hunters/Either Sex: Oct. 7-8 c »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 28-29 s »»Either-Sex: Nov. 9-11 c | Dec. 7-9 s TURKEY

• Q15 Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31- Apr. 6 s • General Hunt: Apr. 7-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Oct. 6, Oct. 14-27, Oct. 30 -Nov. 8, Nov. 12-Dec. 6, Dec. 10 - Feb. 28 DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-27, Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, Nov. 23 - Dec. 6, Dec. 10-Jan. 15 WATERFOWL

Waterfowl may be hunted on impoundment and its surrounding roads/dikes until noon only on Wed., Sat., and Sun. during statewide season. 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.

DEER ARCHERY

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 8 s | Nov. 18-24 s

FIREARMS »»H C Specialty Hunt/Either Sex:

Oct. 9-15 s »»Q200 Buck Only and Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 26-28 c | Nov. 9-11 c

TURKEY

Q15 C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2 s | Sept. 9 s

QHC WA

From Rome Take U.S. 27 north 10.4 miles; turn left on Sikes Storey Rd.; go 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas Valley Rd.; go 5.4 miles to entrance.

TURKEY

• Q5 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 30 - Apr. 1 s | Apr. 6-8 s • Q5 Apr. 13-15 s

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

DIRECTIONS

RUM CREEK WMA

ROGERS WMA F

3,500 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-22 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 23-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS

SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Hortense Take HWY 301 north to McKinnon. Turn left at Rogers Tract sign and cross over railroad tracks.

Only Quality Bucks with four or more points (1 inch or longer) on one side of the antlers are legal. From Thomasville Take U.S. HWY 84 west approx. 4 miles. WMA entrance is on left approx. 0.9 mile after crossing the Ochlocknee River Bridge.

DIRECTIONS

ROGERS STATE PRISON FARM DOVE FIELDS

ROCK RANCH DOVE FIELD

538 acres • 229-426-5267

16 acres • 478.825.6354

Sept. 2 s | Sept. 9 s | Sept. 16 s

DOVE »»Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16

SPECIAL REGS

DOVE

Hunters must sign-in at the Sign-In Kiosks located at the entrances to SPECIAL REGS each field prior to hunting. WMA This Dove Field is only open to the license is NOT required. A map of public for the dates listed above. No the fields will be located in the kiMay 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote osks (and on our website) with desseason. ignated parking areas delineated on the maps. State hunting regulations DIRECTIONS From Barnesville- From junction will apply to the dovefields for the with Hwy 41, take Hwy 36 west ap- first segment of the dove season. proximately 7.5 miles. Go left on The No ATVs or UTVs will be allowed Rock Rd and continue 0.2 miles to on the fields. No hunting within 100 yards of residences or 50 yards of sign-in kiosk on left. county roads. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. Please leave no ROCKY MOUNTAIN litter behind, which includes spent RECREATION & PFA shotgun shells. Extra caution should AA be taken to ensure no live shells are 3,000 acres • 706.802.5087 left on the field. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

TURKEY

Archery Only: Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Archery Only: Aug. 15-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

DIRECTIONS

»»Q25 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s • C Youth Hunt: May 9-15 s • Q25 Apr. 16-22 s | Apr. 28- May 4 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 8, Oct. 16-25, Oct. 29Nov. 8, Nov. 12-Feb. 28. DOVE

• Q75 Sept. 2, Sept. 9 • General Hunt: Sept. 16, Oct. 16-25, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, Nov. 23 - Jan. 15 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/Youth Hunt (only youth can hunt): Dec. 9 s and Jan. 13 s. 3 parties per hunt. • C Youth Area - Youth Hunt (only the youth can hunt): Youth Waterfowl Days and Wed. - Sun. during statewide season.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

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

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Falconry permitted during small game season. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

From Reidsville take GA Highway DIRECTIONS 147 approximately 6.5 miles to in- From Forsyth Take Hwy 18 east 7 tersection with Hwy 178. Turn left miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left on Hwy 178 and proceed 1.5 miles then proceed to the check station to dirt road on the right that leads on your right. to entrance of field 1 and the parking area.

• Antioch Lake: Statewide season, Mon.-Sat. during January only s

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

SANDHILLS WMA - EAST B

892 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 9- Jan. 14 s

DIRECTIONS

From Butler: From the intersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19, go west 10.7 miles; turn left on Kel Foster Rd. At fork, bear right. Entrance is ¼ mile on the left.

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

SANSAVILLA WMA

SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. »»B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 69.

16,867 acres • 912.262.3173

SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

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.

C A F

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-20 s | Sept. 25-Oct. 3 s | Oct. 9-20 s FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. 22-24 c »»Either Sex: Oct. 5-7 c | Nov. 18Dec. 31 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-Nov. 5 s a Archery Only Areas

SANDHILLS WMA - WEST B

1,850 acres • 478.825.6354

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s. Archery equipment restriction for deer only.

TURKEY

DEER ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Either-Sex: Oct. 21-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Sept. 21, Sept. 25 - Oct. 4, Oct. 8-Feb. 28 • F Aug. 1-Sept. 2 SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15 - Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. »»B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 69.

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 QC F

9,000 acres • 912.262.3173

LEGEND s Sign-in c Check-in

C Youth Hunt (see page 18) Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) a

Archery Only Area

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex/North End: Sept. 9-Oct. 4 s, Oct. 9-17 s, Oct. 22-31 s, Nov. 5-14 s, Nov. 19-28 s, Dec. 3-Jan. 14 s »»Q125 Either Sex/South End: Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 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 »»Q125 Either Sex: Oct. 19-21 c FIREARMS »»Q75 C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 6-8 c »»Q125 Either Sex: Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

DIRECTIONS

Mar. 1 - May 31

SPECIAL REGS

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 no-

SHEFFIELD WMA A F

4,850 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

BEAR ARCHERY

Sign-In once for the season. »»Sept. 9-Jan. 1

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug 15-Feb 28. • F Furbearer Dog Training Area: Aug 1-Mar 19. SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

DIRECTIONS

From Cartersville Take HWY 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area. From Dallas Take HWY 61 north 6.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area.

SILVER LAKE WMA QC

9,200 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-22 s FIREARMS »»Q160 Either Sex: Dec. 14-16 c »»Either-Sex: Nov. 2-4 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 18 -Dec. 3 s | Dec. 30-Jan. 14 s

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 Landing Rd. (in Meridian); turn left TURKEY and proceed to Sapelo Island Visi- • Q35 Mar. 24-28 s | Apr. 11 - 15 s • C Youth Hunt: Apr. 4-8 s tors Center. • General Hunt: Apr. 21-May 15 s

SEABOLT FARMS DOVE FIELD Q

61 acres • 770.535.4222 DOVE

Q20 Sept. 4, Sept. 16 SPECIAL REGS

This Dove Field is only open to the public for the dates listed above. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Selected hunters may bring up to 2 guests. Hunters may start checking in at 5:30 am on the mornSMALL GAME ing of the hunt; and hunters may hunt F Aug. 15-Oct. 5, Oct. 18, Oct. 22- until noon. No blinds, buckets, seats Nov. 1, Nov. 5-15, Nov. 19-29, Dec. or other devices may be placed on 3-Feb. 28. See page 69. the field until the hunter has checked in; No stand-bys. FERAL HOGS & COYOTE

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tice; 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. Feral Hogs and coyotes may be hunted March 1 - May 15, in addition to the May 16-31 season. Any legal small game or big game weapon allowed. Fluourescent orange required. No hunting with dogs. Ferry Restrictions There is limited space on the ferry, so please limit the amount and size of your gear; propane fuel only; Guns 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. If you do not take the ferry to the island you may not return to the mainland via the ferry.

DIRECTIONS

From Clermont take Hwy 284 N (Shoal Creek Rd) 3.8 miles to the entrance on the right.

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Nov. 1, Nov. 5 - Dec. 13, Dec. 17-Feb. 28 QUAIL

QUAIL HUNTING BY QUOTA ONLY Q3 Nov. 11 c | Dec. 23 c | Jan. 20 c Maximum 3 persons/party. Bag limit 6/person or 12/party. 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.

SOAP CREEK WMA F

1,000 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21 - Nov. 3 s

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com

»»Either Sex: Nov. 4-Jan. 1 s

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Feb. 28

Mar. 24-May 15 s

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 69. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

SMALL GAME

SPECIAL REGS

The East Tract includes property east of the Flint River. No hunting in park day-use area. No camping.

From Lincolnton Take HWY 79 north DIRECTIONS 2 miles. Turn right on New Peters- From Thomaston to Sprewell Bluff Tract Take HWY 36 west 6 miles to burg Rd. Sign-In board is on left. Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.; turn left and follow paved road to area. SPARKS CUT OFF WMA 340 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s DIRECTIONS

From Adel Take Hwy. 76 west for 2.6 miles and turn right onto Sparks Cutoff Rd. Kiosk is 0.4 miles ahead on right. WMA is on both sides of the road.

SPREWELL BLUFF WMA - WEST

570 acres • 706.595.4222

Archery Only Area DEER ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

TURKEY a Archery Only Area Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Jan. 2-Feb. 28. Shotguns and archery equipment only. No furbearer dog hunting. WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. 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. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. 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.

SPREWELL BLUFF WMA - EAST 1,200 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9- Jan. 14 s

DIRECTIONS

From Columbus Take HWY 219 north. Turn left on Old River Rd., go 1.5 miles. Tract on left.

SWALLOW CREEK WMA

5,200 acres • 478.825.6354

19,000 acres • 770.535.5700

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 21-Jan. 14 s

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Nov. 16-19 c | Dec. 1417 c | Dec. 27-Jan. 1 s

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

SPIRIT CREEK FOREST WMA

tion 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 the person, for a period of up to two years following the determination of such violation. No camping. No ATVs. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 16-19 c | Dec. 14-17 c | Dec. 27-Jan.1 s

SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15 - Feb. 28 »»F Aug. 1 - Mar. 19

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Aug. 15 - Nov. 15, Nov. 20 - Dec. 13, Dec. 18-26, Jan. 2 - Feb. 28

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

The West Tract includes property west of the Flint River. Camping in designated areas only. County antler restrictions apply: All bucks must have 4 points 1” or longer on a side. DIRECTIONS

From Manchester at JCT of HWY 85 and Hill St (Chalybeate Springs Rd), go east 3.2 miles, turn left on Mitchell Cove Rd, go 0.7 miles and then turn right on Tom Brown Rd. Go 0.8 miles to WMA entrance and kiosk.

STANDING BOY CREEK STATE PARK QC

1,580 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

• Q10 C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s • Q10 Archery Only: Apr. 21-29 s DOVE

• Q20 C Youth Hunt: Sept. 2, Sept. 9 • General Hunt: Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23- Jan. 15 SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15 - Sept. 1, Sept. 3-8, Sept. 10- Feb. 28 WATERFOWL »»State season and Federal Youth Waterfowl Days. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon.

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 »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-27 s | Oct. 29 Nov. 24 s | Nov. 26 - Jan. 1 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 28 s | Nov. 25 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 21-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts.

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 Q

24,924 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 10 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 12-14 c | Nov. 9-11 c| Nov. 18-26 s | Dec. 2331 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 28-Nov. 5 s »»Q3 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Nov. 2930 s | Dec. 13-14 s | Jan. 3-4 s. Apply for dog hunts online at www. gooutdoorsgeorgia.com by Sept. 30. 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 WMA will be closed to all users during dog deer hunts except to hunters with a valid permit.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 11, Oct. 15-27, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 12-17, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 1-12, Dec. 15-22, Jan. 1-2, Jan. 5-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

State Season during small game dates. SPECIAL REGS:

During May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season, hunting with dogs is allowed on May 18-20. 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 0.75 miles; kiosk is on right at the junction of Pine Island Rd and Old Barrington Rd.

SPECIAL REGS

Mandatory Daily Sign-In. No ATVs. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote Upon determination by the Commis- season. sioner that a person has violated this title (OCGA 27) or any rule or regulaSPECIAL REGS

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

TOWNSEND WMA - BUCK ISLAND TRACT 7,244 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-22 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 23-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s

FIREARMS »» C Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Sept. 15-17 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 2125 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Nov. 5-20, Nov. 26-Feb. 28. WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. SPECIAL REGS

Camping in designated sites only.

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

DIRECTIONS

WATERFOWL

State Season. SPECIAL REGS

No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. DIRECTIONS

From Ludowici Entrance to Townsend WMA-Buck Island Tract is located off HWY 301approximately 4.75 miles west of Ludowici.

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 Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles to check station on left.

TUGALOO STATE PARK Q A Archery Only Area

393 acres • 706.356.4362

TUCKAHOE WMA C

15,100 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-14 s | Sept. 18 - Oct. 4 s | Oct. 8-Nov. 1 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 5-7 c

DEER ARCHERY »»Q30 Either Sex: Dec. 1-2 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 Nov. 30. 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. 1-2. No ATVs. No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. DIRECTIONS

From Lavonia Take GA-328N/Gumlog Rd. 4.0 mi.

LEGEND s Sign-in

WALTON WMA

c Check-in

QC B A

C Youth Hunt (see page 18)

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s SMALL GAME

Archery Only Area

Oct. 1-Feb. 28

HC Specialty Hunt (see page 70)

BIRD DOG TRAINING

l Hunt & Learn (see page 14) Q

B Oct. 1-July 15. See page 69. DOVE

• Q80 C Sept. 2 s • General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 71)

SPECIAL REGS

B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 28)

No unleashed dogs except for bird dog training and dove hunting purposes. No rifles or muzzleloaders (except muzzleloading shotguns) of any caliber allowed. Only archery and shotgun allowed during May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season.

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 28)

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WARREN FARM TRACT WMA 134 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 DIRECTIONS

From Sparks Take Hwy. 41 north for 3 miles and turn left to WMA kiosk.

WARWOMAN WMA 15,800 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-29 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Nov. 9-12 c | Nov. 30Dec. 3 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-29 s FIREARMS »»General Hunt: Sept. 30-Oct. 8 s | Nov. 9-12 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 c TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15 - Sept. 29, Oct. 9 - Nov. 8, Nov. 15-29, Dec. 4-Feb. 28 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.

200 acres • 706.595.4222

Q Quota Hunt (see pages 18, 70-71, 74-76) a

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.

WEST POINT WMA QH C Q F S

8,952 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-Oct. 8 s | Nov. 11-19 s PRIMITIVE »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 16-17 s FIREARMS

• H C Specialty Hunt/Quality Buck & Anterless: Oct. 20-22 s.

»»Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 12-14 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 2c

TURKEY

• Q80 Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s • General Hunt: Apr. 2-May 15 s

SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Oct. 11, Oct. 15-19, Oct. 23-Nov. 29, Dec. 3-Feb. 28. See page 69. DOVE

Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 1519, Oct. 23-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-29, Dec. 3-Jan. 15 WATERFOWL

Daniels Pond & Pond 1: Waterfowl hunting Federal Youth Waterfowl Days and Saturdays only during small game dates concurrent with state waterfowl season. Shooting hours until 12 noon.

WMAS OUTSIDE OF MANAGED IMPOUNDMENTS: »»State season during small game dates. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. SPECIAL REGS

No gasoline motors on managed waterfowl impoundments. Only Quality Bucks with at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal. No fishing in managed waterfowl impoundments. No fishing from bridges. 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.

WEST POINT WMA— DIXIE CREEK AREA C Q B

711 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s TURKEY

• C Youth Hunt: Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s • General Hunt: Apr. 2-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Feb. 28 »»B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 69. WATERFOWL

Waterfowl hunting during small game dates concurrent with state waterfowl season and Federal Youth Waterfowl Days. Shooting hours until 12 noon. 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. No camping.

WEST POINT WMA— GLOVERS CREEK AREA QC Q

337 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 s WATERFOWL

C Open Federal Youth Waterfowl Days for youth only. Q7 Nov. 18 s, Nov. 25 s, Dec. 9 s, Dec. 16 s, Dec. 23 s, Dec. 30 s, Jan. 6 s, Jan. 13 s, Jan. 20 s, Jan. 28 s.Shooting hours until 12 noon.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com

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. No gasoline motors on waterfowl impoundment. No fishing on Glovers Creek Area.

munity; 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

■ BLACKBEARD ISLAND NWR

WILSON SHOALS WMA Q S

2,800 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 30-Nov. 3 s PRIMITIVE »»Dec. 8-10 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Nov. 4-16 s »»Either-Sex: Nov. 17-19 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Nov. 3 s PRIMITIVE »»Dec. 8-10 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 4-19 s TURKEY »»Q15 Mar. 24-31 c »»General Hunt: Apr. 1-May 15 s

FEDERAL LANDS

1,400 acres • 706.295.6041

843.784.2468

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

DEER ARCHERY

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 9-Jan. 1 s

SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME »»Aug. 15-Feb. 28 SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

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.

Either Sex: Oct. 12-14 c | Nov. 30-Dec. 2 c 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. 13-17, Dec. 1-5. No alligator hunting. ■ BOND SWAMP NWR C Q

478.986.5441

• General Hunt: Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Dec. 7, Dec. 11-Jan. 15

DOVE

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Nov. 5 FIREARMS »»C Q50 Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 11-12 »»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 17-18, Dec. 1-2

DIRECTIONS

TURKEY

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 30, Nov. 20-Dec. 7, Dec. 11-Feb. 28

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.

Q25 Mar. 24-25, Apr. 6-7 SMALL GAME

Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail Only: Dec. 3 -Jan. 31 WATERFOWL

F S

Q20 Dec. 9-10, Dec. 22-23, Jan. 5-6, Jan. 19-20. Shooting hours until 12 noon s.

7,800 acres • 706.595.4222

SPECIAL REGS

YUCHI WMA

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept 9-Oct. 13 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-18 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 19-21 c | Oct. 2228 s | Nov. 24-26 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 29-Nov. 23 s | Nov. 27-Dec. 3 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Oct. 13, Oct. 29-Nov. 23, Nov. 27-Feb. 28. See page 69. DOVE »»Sept. 2-17, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, Nov. 27Jan. 15 WATERFOWL »»State season during small game dates. SPECIAL REGS

Sign-In at Check Station on Ebenezer Church Rd. Camping in designated sites only. DIRECTIONS

From Waynesboro Take HWY 80 east 8 miles to Shell Bluff Com-

Interested hunters must visit: w w w.f ws .g ov/ b o n d swa m p. 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 27, 2017. Quota turkey application deadline is February 21, 2018. Contact the Piedmont Refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting regulations (478986-5441) or email piedmont@ fws.gov. Feral hogs may be taken during big game and small game hunts with applicable weapons restrictions. ■ CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST (outside of WMAs)

FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-Dec. 26 »»Lands East of I-75/Either Sex: Oct. 28, Nov. 25 »»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. 9-Oct. 13 PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 14-20 FIREARMS »»Oct. 21-Dec. 26 TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

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

FEDERAL AREA REGULATIONS

No dog training June 1-Aug. 14, except as provided below. Pursuit of bears or feral hogs with dogs for training purposes may occur only Aug. 1-Sept. 7, Jan. 2-Mar. 19, May 1-May 24 during legal daylight hours; other requirements apply (see page 69). 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

770.297.3000

912.882.4336 x258

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 »»During Firearms Deer season, archers must follow Firearms either sex dates on the National Forest. PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20

DEER ARCHERY »»Q125 Either Sex: Oct. 16-18 c PRIMITIVE »»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 13-15 c | Dec. 4-6 c. Legal handguns may be used.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

FEDERAL SPECIFIC AREA WMA REGULATIONS

FIREARMS »»C Q50 Youth Hunt/Either Sex: Oct. 28-29 c. Child must be 12-16 years of age. All children under 16 must be directly supervised at all times. FERAL HOG »»Jan. 8-10 | Jan. 29-31

hunting subject to post regulations and access for hunting is not guaranteed.

■ FORT GORDON QA

843.784.2468

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. 9-Jan. 14 »»Lands between Bustahatchee and Rood Creeks/Either Sex: Nov. 1-Jan. 14 FIREARMS »»Q10 Either Sex: Oct. 7 c | Oct. 21 c WATERFOWL

• Q16 Ducks & Geese Only; Wednesdays during statewide season c. Shell limit is 25. • C Youth Hunt: Check with refuge office for specific dates. Shell limit is 25.

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

706.791.2397 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 c »»Q350 a Archery Only Area/Either Sex: Sept. 9-Jan. 14 c PRIMITIVE »»Q350 Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 c FIREARMS »»Q350 Buck Only: Oct. 21-Jan. 14 c »»Q350 Either Sex: Contact Fort Gordon for details. TURKEY

Q350 Mar. 24-May 15 c

SMALL GAME

■ HARRIS NECK NWR

Q350 Aug. 15-Feb. 28 c

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 14-16 c FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 17 c. Shotguns 20 gauge and larger with slugs only. SPECIAL REGS

Interested hunters must visit www. 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.

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. 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. ■ FORT STEWART & HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD Q

912.767.4354 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 c PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 c. FIREARMS »»Buck only: Oct. 21-22 c »»Either Sex: Nov. 4-5 c | Nov. 2326 c | Dec. 27-31 c »»Shotgun Only Areas: Either Sex: Oct. 14-Jan. 14 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

Mar. 24-May 15 c SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 c DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14- Nov. 2, Nov. 23 - Jan. 15 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

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■ L AKE SEMINOLE/W.F. GEORGE LAKE/G.W. ANDREWS LAKE/ WEST POINT LAKE/ALLATOONA LAKE/CARTERS LAKE (USACE)

SPECIAL REGS

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).

■ 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 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 1-888-8930678 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. HITCHITI EXPERIMENTAL FOREST

478.986.5441 SPECIAL REGS

The Hitchiti Experimental Forest is open for hunting only during Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge hunting seasons with a valid Piedmont Refuge hunting permit and in accordance with refuge specific regulations.

• 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. 14-16 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 10, 4:30 PM. One hunter 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. 9-12, Nov. 2326, Dec. 7-10 SPECIAL REGS

Limit: One deer per day. Hunters must record harvest through Georgia Game Check. 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

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■ OCONEE NATIONAL FOREST

706.485.1776 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 »»During Firearms Deer season, archers must follow Firearms either sex dates on the National Forest. May use muzzleloaders during firearms season but is restricted to buck only. PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 14-20 FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-Nov. 3, Nov. 6-24, Nov. 27-Dec. 3, Jan. 1-14 »»Either Sex: Nov. 4-5, Nov. 25-26, Dec. 26-31 TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 DOVE

Sept. 2-17, Oct. 14-Nov. 2, Nov. 23-Jan. 15 SPECIAL REGS

Contact # (706) 485-1776. No dog training June 1- August 1. Pursuit of bears with dogs is prohibited. Pursuit of hogs with dogs for training purposes only: August

1 - September 7, 2017; January 15 - March 19, 2018; May 1 - 24, 2018. Hogs may be taken only during daylight hours consistent with regulations above and dogs are not allowed. Hogs and coyotes may be taken during deer, turkey and small game hunts; weapons are restricted to legal firearms and archery equipment for the game species specified for a particular hunt as indicated heretofore; electronic calls may be used; night hunting is prohibited. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait or refuse in a manner likely to attract or concentrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of hunting or viewing animals, is prohibited. It is also prohibited to fail to properly store food or refuse to prevent access by wildlife. For public health and safety, the transportation of a loaded long gun or cocked crossbow in a motor vehicle is prohibited. NOTE: A firearm is considered “loaded” if a round of ammunition is in the chamber or magazine, a percussion cap is on the nipple, or powder is present in the frizzen pan. A “Long gun” is a firearm with an extended barrel, usually designed to be fired braced against the shoulder. It shall include all rifles, shotguns, carbines, muzzleloaders, and/or other such weapons. For public

health and safety, the possession of an alcoholic beverage as defined by state law, while hunting, is prohibited. No ATVs. ■ OKEFENOKEE - COWHOUSE UNIT

■ OKEFENOKEE - POCKET UNIT A

912.496.7836 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 13 s. SignIn/Sign-Out required.

912.496.7836

SPECIAL REGS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 3 s, Oct. 8-11 s, 15-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 4-7 c | Oct. 12-14 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 21-22 s | Oct. 2831 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 9-11 c, Nov. 22-26 s

■ OKEFENOKEE NWR - SUWANNEE CANAL UNIT QW

TURKEY

Mar. 24-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Quail/Rabbit/Squirrel Only: Aug. 15-Oct. 3, Oct. 23-27, Nov. 1-8, Nov. 12-17, Nov. 19-21, Nov. 27Dec. 8, Dec. 10-Feb. 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.

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.

912.496.7836 DEER FIREARMS »»Q30 Either Sex: Oct. 27-28 c »»Q10 W Wheelchair & Youth Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. 27-28 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

SPECIFIC WMA FEDERAL AREA REGULATIONS REGULATIONS

10, 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.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

FEDERAL SPECIFIC AREA WMA REGULATIONS

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 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 »»Either Sex: Sept. 9-Oct. 1 PRIMITIVE »»Q1250 Either Sex: Oct. 26-28 FIREARMS »»W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. 13-14 c »»Q1250 General Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 2-4, Nov. 9-11 TURKEY

Q300 Mar. 27-31, Apr. 10-14, Apr. 24-28

SMALL GAME

• Squirrel: Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Oct. 2-12, Oct. 15-25, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-8, Nov. 12-Feb. 28 • Rabbit/Quail: Nov. 18-Feb. 28 • Raccoon & Opossum: Jan 5-6, Jan. 12-13, Jan. 19-20, Jan. 26-27 SPECIAL REGS

Refuge permits are required for all hunts. Applications for quota deer hunts must be received by August 30, 2017. Quota turkey hunts applications must be received by February 28, 2018. Hunters selected for quota hunts will be charged a refuge permit fee. The Hitchiti Experimental Forest is open for hunting only during Piedmont 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 (478986- 5441) or email piedmont@ fws.gov. Small Game hunting only includes the following species: squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon and opossum. For the Wheelchair deer hunt (wheelchair bound only)- it requires a special refuge permit and hunters must apply by Oct 1, hunters and volunteers must check in with refuge staff starting at noon day prior to hunt. Hunters must check in and out each day of hunt and scout day.

■ SAVANNAH NWR

■ WASSAW ISLAND NWR

843.784.2468

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Oct. 1-31. (Youth only in designated areas) FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 1-30 c »»W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Apply by Sept. 15.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Oct. 19-21 c PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 19-21 c FIREARMS »»Dec. 7-9 c

TURKEY

l Hunt & Learn: Mar. 23-25 c C Youth Hunt: Mar. 26-30 c General Hunt: Apr. 7-28 SMALL GAME

Squirrel: Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 Rabbit: Nov. 18 - Dec. 31 WATERFOWL

• C Youth Waterfowl Hunts: Nov. 18 c, Dec. 16 c, Jan. 20 c. Apply by Aug. 31. • General Hunt: Statewide Season. Youth only hunting in designated areas, Saturday only, during general hunt.

SPECIAL REGS

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.

SPECIAL REGS

Interested hunters must visit www. 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.

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PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

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. 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 7; January 2 – March 19; and May 1 – 24 during legal daylight hours. Requirements for all participants: • Possesses a valid Hunting license and Big Game 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

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Beaverdam WMA

✓

Berry College WMA

✓

Chickasawhatchee WMA Coosawattee WMA

✓

Coosawattee-Carter’s Lake WMA Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA

✓ ✓

✓

Elbert County WMA Elmodel WMA

✓ ✓

Fishing Creek WMA Flat Creek PFA

FURBEARER

TRAINING DOGS ON WMAS & NATIONAL FORESTS

✓ ✓

Germany Creek WMA

✓

• Possess a copy of check-in permit at all times when participating.

Hart County WMA

✓

Horse Creek WMA

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Requirements and restrictions for dogs:

J.L. Lester WMA

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• Each dog must be marked with hunter’s name, address and telephone number,

Joe Kurz WMA

✓

Keg Creek WMA

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• All dogs must be removed from area upon departure, and

Lake Seminole WMA

✓

Little Satilla WMA

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• It is unlawful to allow dogs to pursue bears onto lands not authorized for such activity.

Lower Broad River WMA Mead Farm WMA

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LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS IN A SPECIFIC WMA LISTING: B Bird dog training allowed F Furbearer dog training allowed R Rabbit dog training allowed

Ocmulgee WMA—Gum Swamp Creek Tract

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THIScould be YOUR

CLASSROOM

✓ ✓ ✓

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Otting WMA

✓

Paulding Forest WMA

✓

Penholoway Swamp WMA

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Pine Log WMA

✓

Redlands WMA

✓

Redlands WMA-Watson’s Spring Area

✓

Richmond Hill WMA

✓

Rogers WMA Sandhills WMA

✓ ✓

✓

Sansavilla WMA

✓

Sapelo Island WMA

✓

Sheffield WMA

✓

Soap Creek WMA

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Sprewell Bluff WMA - West 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.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

DOVE & SPECIALTY HUNTS

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.

Acknowledgment of Landowners The Department would like to acknowledge the following private landowners, companies, and governmental agencies owning properties leased as Wildlife Management Areas: • Acree Investments, Ltd.

• McCranie Land Company, Inc.

• Aubrey Corporation

• Mossy Creek Dairy

• Berry College, Inc.

• Odum-Powers Farm

• Boy Scouts of America, Flint River Council

• Paulding County

• Campbell Group • CatchMark Timber Trust

• Rayonier Forest Resources, L.P.

• Chris Zahnd

• Seabolt Farms

• City of Atlanta

• Sills Brothers

• Cody Anderson • Daniels Enterprises

• Southeast Trust for Parks and Land, Inc.

• Freedom Farms, LLC

• Timbervest Partners, LLC

• Randall Odum

• Forest Resources Consultants • Springbank, LLC • Superior Pine Products • Forestar (formerly TempleCompany Inland)

• The Conservation Fund

• Georgia Department of Corrections

• The Nature Conservancy, Georgia Chapter

• Georgia Department of Transportation

• The Rock Ranch, LLC

• Georgia Forestry Commission • University of Georgia • Georgia Power Company (No Fee Lease)

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Girl Scouts of USA

• VZ Timberland, LLC

• Glokrest Dairy • Hancock Timberland VIII Inc.

• U.S. Forest Service • Weyerhaeuser Company

• Helen Blum • Houston Co. Commission (No Fee Lease) • Jones Company Ltd. • The Langdale Company • London Farms

H C SPECIALTY HUNTS A Specialty Hunt is only for Youth (17 years and younger), Ladies, Disability License holders, Returning Georgia Veterans Honorary License holders and hunters over the age of 65.

LOCATION Allatoona WMA Beaverdam WMA Berry College WMA Big Lazer Creek WMA Bullard Creek WMA Cedar Creek WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clybel WMA Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA Dukes Creek SP Horse Creek WMA John’s Mountain WMA Lake Russell WMA River Bend WMA Rum Creek WMA West Point WMA

TYPE Deer/Bear Deer Deer/Bear Deer Q Deer Deer Deer Deer Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer Deer Deer Q

DATES Oct. 21-22 s Sept. 23-29 s Jan. 6-7 c Nov. 17-19 s Nov. 3-5 s Nov. 21-26 s Oct. 27-29 s Nov. 21-26 s Oct. 14-15 c Oct. 20-21 s Oct. 7-8 s Oct. 28-29 c Oct. 13-15 c Oct. 28-29 s Oct. 9-15 s Oct. 20-22 s

D DOVE HUNTS For dove hunts designated as quota, hunters must apply and be selected to participate. See page 74 for details.

LOCATION Albany Nursery WMA Alexander WMA Altamaha WMA—Waterfowl Management Area Anderson Farms Dove Field Appling County Dove Field Berry College WMA B. F. Grant WMA Big Lazer Creek WMA Blanton Creek WMA Cedar Creek WMA Chattahoochee Fall Line - Ft. Perry Tract Chickasawhatchee WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clybel WMA Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA Dawson Forest WMA Di-Lane WMA Dixon Memorial WMA Elmodel WMA Fishing Creek WMA Flat Creek PFA Flint River WMA GloKrest Dairy Dove Field Hannahatchee WMA Hart County WMA Hiltonia WMA Joe Kurz WMA London Farms Dove Fields Lower Broad River WMA McDuffie PFA McEntire Rd. VPA 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 Rock Ranch Dove Field Rogers State Prison Farm Dove Fields Rum Creek WMA Seabolt Farms Dove Field Standing Boy Creek State Park Walton WMA West Point WMA Wilson Shoals WMA Yuchi WMA

DATES Q35 Sept. 2 & Page 46 Q50 Sept. 2 & Page 46 Page 47 Page 47 Sept. 9, 16 Page 47 Page 47 Page 48 Q75 Sept. 2, 9 & Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Q40 Sept. 2 on designated fields & Page 50 Q30 Sept. 2 c & Page 50 Q200 Sept. 2 & Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Q100 Sept. 2 c, Field 1 & Page 52 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 54 Page 54 Q30 Oct. 14, 21 Page 54 Page 55 Page 55 Page 55 Q30 Sept. 2, 9 Q30 Sept. 2 c & Page 56 Q25 Sept. 2 Page 57 Q85 Sept. 7, 13, 20 & Page 57 Page 57 Dec. 2, Dec. 9 Q60 Sept. 2 & Page 58 Page 59 Page 59 Page 59 Q100 Sept. 2 & Page 59 Page 60 Page 60 Page 61 Sept. 2, 9, 16 s Q75 Sept. 2, 9 & Page 61 Q20 Sept. 4, 16 Page 63 Page 64 Page 64 Page 65 Page 65

PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

WHEELCHAIR HUNTS

W WHEELCHAIR HUNTS LOCATION Albany Nursery WMA Albany Nursery WMA Coosawattee-Carter’s Lake WMA Flint River WMA Okefenokee NWR—Suwanee Canal Unit Piedmont NWR Richard B. Russell State Park River Bend WMA Savannah NWR

LEGEND

TYPE Deer Turkey Deer/Bear Deer

DATES Nov. 2-5 s | Nov. 29 Dec. 3 s Shotgun Only. Q1 Apr. 7-13 s | Q1 May 5-11 s Q40 Nov. 10-12 c Oct. 20-22 s

Deer

Q10 Oct. 27-28 c

Deer Deer Deer Deer

Oct. 13-14 c Q20 Dec. 5-6 c Oct. 7-8 c Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 c

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. For more information visit gadnrle.org.

Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact Member States Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact Member States

Interstate Wildlife Violator Interstate Wildlife ViolatorCompact CompactMember Member States States

s Sign-in c Check-in Q Quota Hunt (see page 74) HC Specialty Hunt W Wheelchair Hunt Member States

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PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

QUOTA HUNTS

QUOTA HUNT - A hunt that allows a predetermined number of hunters to participate. A

QUOTA is used to conserve the natural resources (wildlife and their habitats) and to provide a high quality hunting experience.

PRIORITY POINTS An applicant is awarded one priority point if not selected for the QUOTA hunt. Each person listed on a group application that is not selected is awarded a priority point. Priority points may be used on an application to increase the likelihood of selection. You may wager as many points as you have when applying for a quota hunt, not exceeding the lowest held by any group member. Only the number of points needed to win the hunt will be taken if you are selected. Visit the quota hunt page at gohuntgeorgia.com to determine how many priority points may be required to get selected for your favorite hunt.

APPLICATION DEADLINES The official application deadlines are 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the dates listed in the tables below. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Submit QUOTA hunt applications: GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com Questions about QUOTA hunt applications: 1-800-366-2661

GENERAL QUOTA HUNT APPLICATIONS APPLICATION DEADLINES Feb. 15 July 15 Aug. 15 Sept. 1

QUOTA HUNT Turkey Alligator Dove Deer State Park Deer

Sept. 30

Dog-Deer

Oct. 15

Waterfowl Quail Rabbit Feral Hog

APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS Application with up to three hunters allowed. Application with up to three hunters allowed. Application with up to five hunters allowed. Application with up to five hunters allowed. 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. Application with up to five hunters allowed.

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).

YOUTH HUNT QUOTA APPLICATIONS APPLICATION DEADLINES

QUOTA HUNT

Feb. 15

Youth Hunt Turkey

Aug. 15

Youth Hunt Dove

Sept. 1

Youth Hunt Deer Youth Hunt Waterfowl

Oct. 15

Youth Hunt Quail Youth Small Game

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. Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult may supervise up to two children). Group applications with up to five children allowed. Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult may supervise one child). Selected child may bring one other child and MUST bring only one supervising adult. Selected child may bring one other child and MUST bring only one supervising adult. Group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult may supervise up to two children).

Adult = Eighteen years or older / Youth = Seventeen years old and younger NOTE: O NLY the child (or children when group applications are allowed) may submit an application for any Youth Hunt. NOTE: ONLY child can hunt on Youth Big Game Quota hunts. See page 18 for list of hunts.

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PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

2017-2018 GENERAL QUOTA HUNTS

2018 TURKEY QUOTA HUNTS

2017–2018 WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNTS

APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - FEB. 15

APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - OCT. 15

LOCATION

QUOTA

DATE

LOCATION

QUOTA

DATE

Altamaha WMA— Butler Island

Q25

Alapaha River WMA

Q30

Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31-Apr. 6 s

B. F. Grant WMA

Q80

Apr. 2-8 s

Big Lazer Creek WMA

Q50

Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s | Apr. 21-29 s

Conasauga River WMA

Blanton Creek WMA

Q35

Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s

Cordele Fish Hatchery

Nov. 18 s | Dec. 9 s

Evans County PFA

Jan. 6 s

Flat Creek PFA

Nov. 18 s | Nov. 25 s

Oconee WMA— Dan Denton Pond 1

Oconee WMA— Dan Denton Pond 3

West Point— Glovers Creek Area

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Almo Area

Q50

Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

Q15

Mar. 24-26 s | Apr. 6-8 s

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Q50

Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31-Apr. 6 s | Apr. 7-13 s

Clybel WMA

Q25

Apr. 16-22 s | Apr. 28 - May 4 s

Conasauga River WMA

Apr. 14-20 s | Apr. 21-27 s

Di-Lane WMA

Q30

Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 c | Apr. 7-13 c

Dukes Creek— Smithgall Woods State Park

Q20

Mar. 30 - Apr. 1 c | Apr. 13-15 c | Apr. 27-29 c

Griffin Ridge WMA

Q25

Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 c | Apr. 14-20 c | Apr. 28-May 4 c

Joe Kurz WMA

Q25

Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s | Apr. 7-15 s | Apr. 21-29 s

2017-2018 QUAIL & RABBIT QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD: SEPT. 1 - OCT. 15 LOCATION Albany Nursery WMA

TYPE

QUOTA

Quail

Oaky Woods WMA

Q80

Mar. 24-30 s

Ocmulgee WMA

Q120

Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 s

Oconee WMA

Q30

Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 s

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Almo Area Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

River Bend WMA

Q15

Mar. 24-30 s | Mar. 31 - Apr. 6 s

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Quail

River Creek WMA

Apr. 13-15 s

Rum Creek WMA

Q25

Apr. 16-22 s | Apr. 28 - May 4 s

Di-Lane WMA

Quail

Silver Lake WMA

Q35

Mar. 24-28 s | Apr. 11-15 s

J. L. Lester WMA

Quail

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Rabbit

Joe Kurz WMA

Quail

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Standing Boy Creek State Park

Q10

Apr. 21-29 s Archery only.

West Point WMA

Q80

Mar. 24-Apr. 1 s

Wilson Shoals WMA

Q15

Mar. 24-31 c

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2017-2018 GENERAL QUOTA HUNTS 2017 DEER QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT. 1 WEAPON

TYPE

QUOTA

Altama Plantation WMA

LOCATION

Firearms

Either Sex

Q50

Nov. 9-11 s | Nov. 30-Dec. 2 s

B.F. Grant WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q400

Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 c

Berry College WMA

Firearms

Buck Only /Either Sex Last 2 Days

Q1000

Nov. 1-4 c

Berry College WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q1000

Nov. 29-Dec. 3 c

Blanton Creek WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Anterless

Q200

Oct. 26-28 c

Blanton Creek WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/Antlerless Last Day

Q200

Nov. 16-18 c

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Almo Area

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q150

Oct. 26-28 c | Nov. 9-11 c

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q35

Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q350

Nov. 9-11 c | Dec. 7-9 s

Clybel WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q200

Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

Coosawattee WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q300

Nov. 2-4 c | Dec. 14-16 c

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q400

Oct. 12-14 c | Oct. 26-28 c

Flint River WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q35

Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

Joe Kurz WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/Antlerless Last Day

Q100

Oct. 19-21 c | Nov. 2-4 c

Ossabaw WMA

Archery

Either Sex

Q100

Oct. 12-14 c

Ossabaw WMA

Primitive

Either Sex

Q100

Oct. 26-28 c

Ossabaw WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q100

Nov. 9-11 c | Dec. 7-9 c

River Creek WMA

Firearms

Either-Sex

Q35

Nov. 8-11 c | Dec. 6-9 c

Rum Creek WMA

Firearms

Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day

Q200

Oct. 26-28 c | Nov. 9-11 c

Sapelo WMA

Archery

Either Sex

Q125

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 c Oct. 19-21 c

Di-Lane WMA

DATE

Sapelo WMA

Primitive

Either Sex

Q125

Sapelo WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q125

Nov. 2-4 c | Nov. 16-18 c

Silver Lake WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q160

Dec. 14-16 c

2017 STATE PARK DEER QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT. 1 WEAPON

TYPE

QUOTA

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

STATE PARK

Firearms

Either Sex

Q100

Dec. 5-6 c

DATE

Hard Labor Creek State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q250

Nov. 7-8 c

Panola Mountain State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q40

Nov. 14-15 c

Red Top Mountain State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q50

Nov. 14-15 c

Richard B. Russell State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q60

Dec. 5-6 c

Tugaloo State Park

Archery

Either Sex

Q30

Dec. 1-2 c

2017–2018 DOG-DEER QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD: SEPT. 1 - 30 LOCATIONS Dixon Memorial WMA Paulks Pasture WMA Townsend WMA

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TYPE

Shotguns (Buckshot Only) Shotguns (Buckshot Only) Shotguns (Buckshot Only)

Dog Hunting/ Either Sex Dog Hunting/ Either Sex Dog Hunting/ Either Sex

QUOTA Q3 Q3 Q3

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