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News from the Hunting Camp

Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opens Oct. 19

It’s been about 276 days since firearms hunters last stocked the freezer with venison backstrap and tenderloin. Finally, the wait is over. Georgia deer firearms season opens Sat., Oct. 19 and continues through Jan. 12, 2020 statewide. Over one million acres of public hunting land is available and ready for hunters in Georgia, including more than 100 state-operated wildlife management areas. Make sure you brush up on the 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Regulations before you head to the woods.

Hunt the Rut

When is the peak rut in your county? Well, it depends. The rut ranges from October to December in Georgia, depending on what area you’re hunting. Peak movement typically lasts about a week, but the total span of breeding may take place over 1.5 to 2 months. Enter the Georgia rut map to take out some of the guess work for hunters. View the rut map.

Go paperless! Download the Go Outdoor App.

Let’s be real – no one wants to carry more stuff to the stand than they absolutely must. Cut down on the extras by downloading the “Go Outdoors App” to your Apple or Android phone. This helpful tool is a one stop shop to access your hunting license, harvest record, and property maps. Get the app.

Do you remember your first hunt and who was there? Most new hunters get started with an invitation from a friend or relative. You can help preserve the hunting heritage by taking someone hunting for the first time this season. #ShareYourPassion. Be a hunting mentor.

Other News

Share Your Hunting Photos With Us!

Want to show off your hunting season success on our social media? Send your photos to us by email to 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. #GoHuntGeorgia

Buy or Renew a Wildlife License Plate

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.

Events Calendar

Hunter Education Courses

Find a hunter education course near you. Courses available on multiple days and times.
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Hunt and Learn Courses

Are you a new hunter? Learn hunting skills and conservation knowledge with WRD's Hunt and Learn programs. Opportunities for youth and adult hunters are available.
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Give It A Shot - Mobility Impaired Hunting Course - Dec. 9

Clybel Shooting Range will be offering a FREE Give It a Shot: Mobility-impaired course on Monday, Dec. 9. Experienced instructors will teach shooting techniques, firearm safety, and how to clean firearms.

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