2025 Georgia Rut Dates by County
There’s nothing quite like hunting whitetails during the rut. Georgia deer hunters are fortunate in that with a little travel, we can hunt the rut from mid-October through the end…
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Drone Deer Recovery Services in Georgia (Updated List for 2025)
As hunters, it’s our responsibility to make every effort to locate a wounded deer, ensuring that the animal does not go to waste. For decades, when traditional methods like grid…
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Georgia’s 2025-2026 Deer Season Dates and What You Need to Know
As Georgia’s 2025–26 deer season gears up to open, hunters can expect plenty of great hunting opportunities across the fall and winter months. Archery season opens this Saturday, September 13,…
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Georgia’s Deer Tracking Dog List for the 2025 Season
Georgia’s 2025-2026 deer season will be here before you know it! Hopefully your shots will hit the mark this season, and you’ll have no trouble recovering the deer. If you…
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Georgia’s Public Land Dove Fields for 2025 (with a Forecast for Each)
The Georgia DNR recently released their public dove fields forecast for the 2025 dove season. The forecast includes all managed dove fields on the state’s WMAs and VPAs, including what’s…
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Georgia’s 2025 Dove Season Kicks Off September 6
Opening day of dove season is a cornerstone of Georgia’s hunting calendar, ushering in an exciting time of camaraderie and challenging wingshooting. This article dives into all aspects of the…
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Georgia Bill Proposes $10 Turkey Stamp
2/27/2025 Update on Georgia House Bill 432 Following yesterday’s Game, Fish & Parks Committee meeting, there were several important clarifications regarding House Bill 432. Here are the key updates: A…
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Autumn Rituals: Celebrating Georgia Dove Hunting Traditions
Fellowship, tradition, and enjoying the outdoors are all words people use to describe why they appreciate dove hunting. While some hunters have the good fortune to be able to access…
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February Guide to Georgia Hunting & Fishing Opportunities
Photo of two big Georgia feral hogs courtesy of Greg Barnette After a cold and nasty January, February is shaping up to be more seasonably warm, giving Georgia hunters and…
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Georgia Deer Harvest by the Numbers: How We Stack Up Against Our Southern Neighbors
If you’ve ever wondered how many deer Georgia hunters kill or how our state’s deer harvest compares to others around us, then this article is for you! This article focuses…
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First Case of CWD Confirmed in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for…
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Georgia Hunters Close 2024–2025 Deer Season with Impressive Harvest Numbers
The 2024–2025 deer hunting season in Georgia wrapped up with a total harvest of 273,079 deer, a slight decrease from the previous year’s record-setting 288,871. The harvest included 130,553 bucks…
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Learn To Use Prescribed Fire on Your Georgia Property
Register for a Learn & Burn: Prescribed Fire Workshop Here is your chance to learn how to use prescribed fire on your land! No experience necessary. Join local experts at…
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Only One Change Proposed for Georgia’s 2025-2026 Statewide Hunting Regulations
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting public input on proposed changes to hunting regulations for the 2025-2026 seasons. This process, which happens every two years, plays a…
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Georgia Duck Hunters: Stay Informed About Avian Influenza Before Your Next Trip
Attention Waterfowl Hunters: States near Georgia are reporting a rise in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAIV or bird flu) among waterfowl. This viral disease can affect wild and domestic birds…
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Does the Moon Really Impact Deer Movement? Insights from the MSU Deer Lab
Deer hunters often swear by the moon’s influence on deer behavior. From moon phases to overhead and underfoot positions, theories abound about how lunar activity affects buck movement. But what…
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A Guide to Georgia’s 2025 Quota Turkey Hunts
Georgia public lands offer plenty of great turkey hunting opportunities, but your best odds of success typically come in the form of the state’s quota turkey hunts. That’s because quota…
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Quick Guide to Georgia’s 2025 Spring Turkey Season
Hunters across the state are gearing up for the 2025 Georgia turkey season. Whether you’re a seasoned caller or a first-timer, here’s what you need to know for opening day….
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Consider Donating Your Next Deer to Georgia’s Hunters for the Hungry
If your freezer is full of venison, but you’re not quite ready to hang up the bow or deer rifle this season, consider donating a deer to the Georgia Hunters…
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Georgia DNR Simplifies Reporting of Illegal Hunting and Fishing Activity with New Mobile App
Press Release The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) Law Enforcement Division has announced a new partnership with the Hunt Regs App to provide an easy, free, and effective…
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7 Things You Can’t Do While Hunting Georgia WMAs and 3 Things You Shouldn’t
Hunting Georgia’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) comes with its own set of rules that every public land hunter must be aware of. While these WMAs can provide excellent deer hunting…
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Georgia Public Land Spotlight: Cohutta WMA
Cohutta WMA is a 96,503-acre public hunting area located in the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia, spanning across parts of Murray, Fannin, and Gilmer counties. The property is owned…
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Georgia’s 2024-2025 Firearms Deer Season Opens This Saturday, October 19
The wait is almost over. Georgia’s 2024-2025 firearms deer season opens Saturday, October 19 and continues into January 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division…
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Georgia DNR Announces WMA Closures and Deer Hunt Cancellations
Because of extensive hurricane damage and recovery, the following wildlife management areas are temporarily closed (as of October 1): Also, the bonus deer hunts on the WMAs listed below have…
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Joe Kurz WMA: Your Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Camping
Joe Kurz WMA is a popular tract of public hunting land south of Atlanta in Meriwether County. The 3,700-acre WMA was once a well-managed private hunting club owned by wealthy…
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Is Saddle Hunting Overhyped?
Saddle hunting is overhyped. There, I said it! But before you skip down to the comments section to tell me I’m wrong or an idiot, hear me out. I’m currently in my…
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5 Reasons You’re Not Filling Your Public Land Buck Tag
The Georgia deer season is now in full swing, and hunters across the state will be heading to their favorite public land destinations. Will it be another season full of…
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Georgia Hunters Harvest Over 4,000 Deer Opening Weekend Despite Rainy Weather
Despite wet and nasty weather for much of the state, Georgia hunters had a solid opening weekend, harvesting an estimated 4,085 deer across the state. That’s a significant increase over…
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Georgia Deer Processor Directory: Updated for 2024
Looking for a Georgia deer processor to process your next deer? You’ve come to the right place! Below is a table with all known Georgia deer coolers — or processors…
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Georgia’s 2024-2025 Archery Deer Season Kicks Off Saturday, September 14
Georgia DNR press release The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last year, 85,000 archery…
