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…
As deer hunters and managers, we seem to find an endless supply of things to concern ourselves with: when to hunt which stand, where to put our trail cameras, how…
Congratulations! I assume if you’re reading this, you were selected for one of Georgia’s upcoming quota deer hunts. These limited-entry hunts can be a great way to enjoy the fun…
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…
Wondering what deer eat in Georgia and other southern states? You’ve come to the right place. Unfortunately, not all of us have access to those big, lush food plots like…
The 2024-2025 Georgia deer season kicks off Saturday, September 14 for archery, October 12 for primitive weapons, and October 19 for firearms. In this article, we’ll highlight complete season dates,…
Less than a week remains to apply for one of Georgia’s 14 state park quota deer hunts. These public land hunts are administered separately from the traditional WMA quota deer hunts, with their own…
As of June 1, you can apply for Georgia’s 2024-2025 quota deer hunts. If you’re not sure what hunts are available, or which you should apply for, we have you…
As a 30-year public-land deer hunter and former WMA manager for the Georgia DNR, I know the challenges of hunting deer on public land all too well. You have hunting…
Georgia is a diverse state with a wide range of habitat types spread across its 159 counties. From the mountains of North Georgia to the swamps and coastal plain of…
Georgia’s 2024-2025 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…
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…
Baiting for deer in Georgia has been legal statewide since 2018, when the state’s Board of Natural Resources voted in favor of the proposal. There are a couple caveats to…