2019-2021 Hunting Regs Proposed, Missing WMA Harvest Results and more...

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2019-2021 Hunting Regulations Proposed

Hunters are encouraged to review proposed hunting regulations changes for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 hunting seasons. Three public hearings are scheduled to provide the public an opportunity to comment. Big items include the shifting of the Central Georgia bear season, adjustment of either sex firearms days for deer, and the extension of archery season for some urban counties. Can't make a hearing? No problem. You can submit comments by phone, mail or email. Review the proposed regulations and find a public hearing near you.
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Where are the WMA Turkey Harvest Results? 

Oops, it did it again. The latest update to Go Outdoors Georgia brought caused a glitch to the Real Time Harvest Results system and eliminated the ability to see turkey harvests by WMA. We're working hard to get this feature back up and running and expect it to be fixed soon. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. In the meantime, use our turkey harvest dashboard to see WMA harvest results.

 
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Tips to Improve Your Turkey Hunt

There's a little over a month left in the 2019 turkey season. Have you bagged a bird yet? Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or a jake, these tips are sure to help improve your chances at dropping a gobbler this season. Get turkey tips.
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Prescribed Burns and Turkey Birds

Each spring, concerned hunters contact the Wildlife Resources Division about growing-season prescribed burns and their effect on turkey nesting. Good news, turkey hunters! Several research studies showed growing-season burns benefit habitat management and have little impact on turkey nests. Find out more.

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Share Your Hunting Photos With Us!

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Want to show off your tom, big buck, or other hunting successes on our social media? Send your photos to us by email at wrd.socialmedia@dnr.ga.gov or on Facebook. Make sure to include your name, age of youth hunters, and the WMA or county you hunted in. Have fun and #GoHuntGeorgia!

Buy or Renew a Wildlife License Plate

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Each purchase or renewal of a Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI) license plate supports critical habitat for quail nesting, feeding and cover. Get one at your county tag office for just $25 more than the standard peach plate!

Buy a Hunting License & Support Wildlife!

Hunters and Anglers fund wildlife conservation in Georgia. 100% of your license dollars support wildlife, and each person that has a license returns up to $55 of federal funding to Georgia each year. Those federal funds are from excise taxes that you pay on guns and ammo, archery equipment, fishing equipment and boat fuel.

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Hunter Education Courses

Find a hunter education course near you. Courses available on multiple days and times.
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2019-2021 Proposed Hunting Regulations Public Hearing-- April 15

Hunters and other interested citizens are encouraged to review proposed changes to hunting regulations for the 2019–2020 and the 2020–2021 hunting seasons and attend one of three public meetings. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on 4/15 at Gainesville Civic Center, Chattahoochee Room (830 Green Street, NE, Gainesville, GA 30501)

 

2019-2021 Proposed Hunting Regulations Public Hearing -- April 15

Hunters and other interested citizens are encouraged to review proposed changes to hunting regulations for the 2019–2020 and the 2020–2021 hunting seasons and attend one of three public meetings. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on 4/15 at Monroe County Convention Center (475 Holiday Circle, Forsyth, GA 31029)

 

2019-2021 Proposed Hunting Regulations Public Hearing-- April 18

Hunters and other interested citizens are encouraged to review proposed changes to hunting regulations for the 2019–2020 and the 2020–2021 hunting seasons and attend one of three public meetings. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on 4/18 at Evans County Wildlife Club (501 Cedar Avenue, Hagan, GA 30429)

 

Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival -- May 18

Join us at this free, fun-filled family festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Discovery Area. Activities include fishing, archery, tree climbing, and other wildlife-themed exhibits.
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