Deer Hunting Season Opens with Archery; Saturday, Sept. 8

SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 BRINGS OPENING OF GEORGIA DEER SEASON: ARCHERS READY!

 

For most hunters in Georgia, the deer season is the most anticipated time of the year and this year archers get first draw beginning Saturday, Sept. 8.  Last year, 118,500 archery hunters harvested more than 68,000 deer. Statewide archery season runs through Oct. 12, although hunters may hunt deer with archery equipment through the entire deer season.

 

“Archery season in the Peach State offers excellent deer hunting opportunities and a chance to bag a ‘quality buck,’” said John W. Bowers, assistant chief of Game Management.  “Georgia has more than one million acres of public land and has had 460 Georgia bucks accepted into the Pope and Young Club. This makes it a top destination for non-resident hunters.”

 

In fact, Georgia ranks #1 in the nation for attracting out-of-state hunters, according to the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. Hunters account for $679 million in retail sales in Georgia each year with a $1.1 billion ripple effect.

 

MORE INFO

• Archery Season News Release
• Georgia Hunting Regulations: Find out more about season limits, regulations, hunts on your favorite WMAs, specialty hunts (adult/child, ladies-only, etc.) and more.
• Hunter Education
• Tree Stand Safety: Review Before You Go!  Tree Stand Safety Video
• Buy a License: To pursue deer in Georgia, hunters must have a valid hunting license, big game license and a current deer harvest record (free). If hunting on a WMA, a WMA license also is required.  

 

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