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Contents

Information.....................................................................4 Major Changes..............................................................................7 License Fees & Sales....................................................................8 Hunter Education Requirements............................................10 License Requirements........................................................ 10–12 Legal Archery Equipment & Firearms............................ 12-14 Unlawful Activities....................................................................14 Training Dogs on Private Lands..............................................14 Hunter Orange............................................................................14 Legal Hours..................................................................................14 Protected Species........................................................................14 Youth Opportunities............................................................ 17-18 Baiting.......................................................................................... 25

Statewide Seasons & Regulations Deer.........................................................................................20-24 Bear............................................................................................... 28 Turkey........................................................................................... 28 Feral Hog................................................................................28-29 Alligator........................................................................................29 Small Game..................................................................................29 Trapping........................................................................................29 Falconry........................................................................................29 Seasons Summary................................................................30-31 Migratory Bird and Waterfowl..........................................32-33

2016–2017 GEORGIA HUNTING ​ SEASONS & REGULATIONS Nathan Deal, Governor Mark Williams, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Dan Forster, Director, Wildlife Resources Division

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Welcome to Georgia’s 2016–2017 Hunting Seasons and Regulations. Hunting regulations are set by the Board of Natural Resources, acting on the recommendations of Wildlife Resources Division’s professional wildlife biologists and other field personnel. Laws are set by the elected of the General Assembly. This guide is designed to help you understand the laws and regulations for hunting in Georgia. For complete rules and exact wording, refer to the Game and Fish Code (Title 27) and the current copy of the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division’s regulations (Chapter 391) on file with the Secretary of State. The cost of this publication is offset through the sale of advertising space. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources neither endorses the products or services listed nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed. Editor: Taylor Brown, Georgia DNR Advertising: J.F. Griffin Publishing (413) 884-1099

ON THE COVER Jackson Will and Katie Cummings Photo by Ryan Holt Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this publication. If any errors are discovered, the online version of this publication found at www.gohuntgeorgia.com will be updated.

Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities....34 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).............................34-38 Unlawful Activities on WMAs................................................39 Shooting Ranges........................................................................ 26 Specific WMA Regulations................................................42-61 Federal Area Regulations...................................................62-64 Dog Training............................................................................... 65 Specialty Hunts on WMAs & Federal Areas....................... 66 Quota Hunts: Application Instructions.................................70 Quota Hunts: General Quota Hunt Listings.................. 71-72 Adult-Child Hunt Listings........................................................17

BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES First District Alfred W. “Bill” Jones, III

Ninth District William Bagwell, Jr. - Chairman

Second District Jeff “Bodine” Sinyard - Secretary

Tenth District Ray P. Lambert, Jr.

Third District Aaron McWhorter - Vice-Chairman

Eleventh District Robert D. Leebern, Jr.

Fourth District Dwight H. Evans

Twelfth District Duncan N. Johnson, Jr.

Fifth District Paul Shailendra

Thirteenth District Matt Sawhill

Sixth District Dwight J. Davis

Fourteenth District Delos H. Yancey, III

Seventh District Thomas M. “Mike” Phelps, Jr.

Coastal District Nancy A. Addison

Eighth District J. Mark Mobley, Jr.

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WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION HEADQUARTERS 2067 US Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025 Main Number............................................................... 770-918-6400 Game Management...................................................... 770-918-6404 Fisheries Management................................................ 770-918-6406 Nongame Conservation.............................................. 770-761-3035 WILDLIFE RESOURCES CONSERVATION CENTER 2065 US Highway 278 SE, Social Circle, GA 30025 Hunting & Fishing Licenses....................................... 800-366-2661 Hunter Services/Hunter Education.......................... 770-761-3010 Private Lands Program................................................ 478-994-7583 COASTAL RESOURCES DIVISION HEADQUARTERS One Conservation Way, Suite 300, Brunswick, GA 31520 Main Number............................................................... 912-264-7218 Coastal Law Enforcement........................................... 912-264-7237 LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION HEADQUARTERS Main Number............................................................... 770-918-6408 Boating Registration.................................................... 800-366-2661 Special Permits Unit.................................................... 770-761-3044 Boating Education........................................................ 770-918-6414

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REGION OFFICES NORTHWEST REGION OFFICE (REGION 1) 2592 Floyd Springs Road, Armuchee, GA 30105 Game Management (Armuchee)............................... 706-295-6041 Law Enforcement (Calhoun)...................................... 706-624-1367 Law Enforcement (Atlanta)........................................ 770-769-9680

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NORTHEAST REGION OFFICE (REGION 2) 2150 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501 Game Management (Gainesville).............................. 770-535-5700 Law Enforcement (Gainesville).................................. 770-535-5499

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EAST CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (REGION 3) 142 Bob Kirk Road NW, Thomson, GA 30824 Game Management (Thomson)................................. 706-595-4222 Game Management (Social Circle)............................ 770-918-6416 Law Enforcement (Thomson)..................................... 706-595-4211 WEST CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (REGION 4) 1014 MLK Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 Game Management (Fort Valley)............................... 478-825-6354 Law Enforcement (Macon)......................................... 478-751-6415 Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center..................................... 770-784-3059 Nongame Conservation (Forsyth)............................. 478-994-1438

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SOUTHWEST REGION OFFICE (REGION 5) 2024 Newton Road, Albany, GA 31701 Game Management (Albany)..................................... 229-430-4254 Law Enforcement (Albany)........................................ 229-430-4252 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION OFFICE (REGION 6) 1773-A Bowens Mill Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 Game Management (Fitzgerald)................................ 229-426-5267 Law Enforcement (Metter).......................................... 912-685-2145 COASTAL REGION OFFICE (REGION 7) 1 Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520 Game Management (Brunswick)............................... 912-262-3173 Law Enforcement (Brunswick)................................... 912-264-7237

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Like many of you, I have always loved the outdoors and appreciated Georgia’s diverse natural resources. Growing up in North Georgia, I spent most of my free time fishing in trout streams and hunting deer and turkey. From a young age, I became determined to hunt all of Georgia’s game animals. When I became Commissioner in 2011, I applied for my first alligator quota hunt permit and was greatly disappointed when I was not selected. Each year I continued to enter the selection process, building up my preference points. After waiting four long years, I was finally selected. Even though the selection process took four years, the wait was certainly worth it. A few friends and I went out with our guide and I harvested my first alligator in October 2015. It was a proud moment for me, but getting to share the thrill of the hunt with friends is what being a sportsman is about. I was excited to shoot an alligator, but even more eager to share the enthusiasm with my friends and family. In Georgia, sportsmen and women are more than just a group of hobbyists; we are a community focused on appreciating and preserving our state’s natural resources for generations of hunters and anglers to come. Sportsmen and women are the original conservationists. Hunters and anglers spend more time, money and effort on wildlife conservation than any other group in society. Your license purchases, which fund wildlife conservation efforts, make you a partner in all the efforts of this agency. You contribute through the purchase of firearms, ammunition and other sporting supplies as a percentage of those sales are dedicated to wildlife conservation. Thank you for continuing to our wildlife and conservation efforts here in Georgia. I encourage each of you to take advantage of the diversity our state offers. From the Appalachian Mountains to the Golden Isles, there is an experience for everyone just waiting to happen. MARK WILLIAMS Commissioner, Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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MAJOR CHANGES

GEORGIA GAME CHECK

NEW WMAS

All turkey and deer hunters, including those under 16 years of age, landowners, honorary, lifetime, and sportsman license holders, are required to have a Harvest Record for the current season. Additionally, all harvest must be reported within 72 hours through Georgia Game Check.

ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA is 3,986 acres of recently acquired state-owned land in Glynn County and offers archery and firearms deer (including adult/child), adult-child turkey, and small game hunting opportunities (see page 42).

HOW TO CHECK YOUR GAME: CELL PHONE HANDY? If you have a cell phone and available service, enter the harvest date and county on the Harvest Record —available at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com and through the Outdoors GA App— before moving the turkey or deer from the site of the kill. Great job! You just checked your game! NO SERVICE? NO PROBLEM! Log It–Enter the harvest date and county on your paper Harvest Record before moving the turkey or deer from the site of the kill. Report It–Within 72 hours of the kill, report your deer and turkey harvest by going online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com or calling 1-800-366-2661. Record It–Copy the confirmation number received onto your paper Harvest Record.

BUCK SHOALS WMA is 582 acres of state-owned land in White County. This small WMA focuses on youth and hunter recruitment by offering adult/child and Hunt & Learn opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and dove (see page 44).

MIGRATORY BIRD & WATERFOWL SEASONS AND REGULATIONS Beginning with the 2016-2017 season, complete migratory bird and waterfowl seasons and regulations are now included in this publication (see pages 32-33)!

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2016-2017 HUNTING REGULATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS 1/9/2017 7:00 PM Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Stellar Center 144 Stellar Drive, Brunswick, GA 31525 1/10/2017 7:00 PM Southern Regional Technical College 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788 Southeastern Technical College 3001 East 1st Street, Vidalia, GA 30474 1/11/2017 7:00 PM Augusta Tech College 216 HWY 24 South, Waynesboro, GA 30830 Middle Georgia State University, Dillard Hall 1100 Second Street, SE, Cochran, GA 31014 1/12/2017 7:00 PM Lion’s Club Barn 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 Banks Co. High School 1486 Historic Homer Hwy, Homer, GA 30547

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HUNTING LICENSES LICENSE FEES Hunting license

Combo Hunting & Fishing license Apprentice Hunting license (see page 10) Big Game license Dog-Deer Hunting license Deer and Turkey Harvest Record (expires end of February) Waterfowl Conservation license Migratory Bird Hunting license (H.I.P. Permit) (expires end of Feb.) Sportsman’s license Alligator Hunting license Trapping license 1 Wildlife Management Area license Shooting Preserve license Lifetime Licenses see page 12

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Annual Two-year Three-day

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$100.00 n/a $20.00

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$5.00

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Free

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$5.50 $11.00

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Free

Free

Annual Two-year Annual

$55.00 $105.00 $50.00

n/a n/a $200.00

Annual Annual Two-year Two-year

$30.00 $19.00 $38.00 $12.00

$295.00 $73.00 n/a $12.00

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Lifetime

$200.00

$200.00

Ages 2–15

Lifetime

$350.00

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Ages 16 and older

Lifetime

$500.00

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Ages 60–64

Lifetime

$95.00

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Ages 65 and older

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Veteran

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$400.00

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Non-Resident Grandchild (from 2-15 years old)

Lifetime

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$1,000.00

Shooting Preserve license Georgia Outdoor Recreational (GORP) see page 10

Lifetime

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$75.00

3-day Annual 3-day 3-day Annual

Individual GORP Plus Small Group (not more than 8 individuals)

$3.50 $19.00 $3.50

$20.00 $10.00 $35.00

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HUNTING LICENSES

HUNTER EDUCATION

All hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. All hunter education courses certified or mandated by any state wildlife agency or Canadian province are accepted. Residents may sign up for online or classroom courses at gohuntgeorgia.com or by calling 1-800-366-2661. Hunter education is not required to purchase an Apprentice Hunting License, GORP Plus, or a Three-day Hunting & Fishing license. Hunter education is not required to hunt on one’s own land or land of a parent or guardian (blood or dependent relationship) residing in the same household, or to hunt pen raised game birds on licensed shooting preserves that provide specified hunter education instruction (see Shooting Preserve License page 12). To obtain a replacement hunter education card visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call 1-800-366-2661 Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

AGE REQUIREMENTS HUNTERS UNDER AGE 16 are not required to complete a hunter education course. A child under age 16 must be under “direct supervision” or “directly supervised,” which means uninterrupted, unaided visual and auditory communication with the child by an adult. It is unlawful for an adult to permit their child or ward (under age 16) to hunt without adult supervision.

students living in Georgia, full-time military personnel on active duty and the dependents of such military personnel may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses other than resident Lifetime or Honorary licenses. Nonresident landowners must purchase a nonresident license. RESIDENT HUNTERS UNDER AGE 16 must possess a Harvest Record to hunt deer and turkey. They are not required to possess any of the following: Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Area, Georgia Waterfowl Conservation, Dog-Deer Hunting, Alligator Hunting licenses or Federal Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License and Conservation Stamp.

HONORARY (FREE) LICENSES

Applications available at www.gohuntgeorgia.com or by calling 1-800-366-2661. SENIOR CITIZENS: Georgia residents 65 years old or older may obtain a Lifetime Sportsman’s License free of charge. An optional Lifetime Sportsman’s Plastic Card may be purchased for $10. DISABLED GEORGIANS: Georgia residents who are permanently and totally disabled may obtain an Honorary Disability License. Disability Licenses must be renewed every 3 years. A qualifying disability is an impairment of a permanent and total nature, which prevents gainful employment and is certified as such by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security istration, Medicaid, Medicare, or Railroad Retirement System.

Exception: Hunters 12–15 years old may hunt unsupervised after success- RETURNING GEORGIA VETERANS (ONE TIME ONLY): Georgia resident military fully completing a hunter education course. Special restrictions may apply veterans that were on active duty for 90 or more consecutive days and on WMAs (see pages 42-61) and Federal Areas (see pages 62-64). who were honorably discharged on or after July 1, 2005 may obtain HUNTERS AGE 16–25 must successfully complete a hunter education course. one annual Honorary License free of charge. Such veterans may obtain A hunter education card is required when purchasing a season hunting this license by providing a copy of their DD Form 214 and a completed DNR application. license and must be in possession while hunting. HUNTERS OVER AGE 25 and born after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete a hunter education course but are not required to present their Hunter Education Card when buying a season hunting license or possess it while hunting.

TYPES OF LICENSES

RESIDENT HUNTING OR COMBO LICENSE is required for all resident hunters 16 years of age or older, except when hunting or fishing on one’s own APPRENTICE HUNTER is any person who has not successfully completed a land or land owned by immediate family (blood or dependent relationhunter education course or does not possess a hunter education certificate. Apprentice hunters may purchase a three day Apprentice Hunting License ship) residing in the same household. to hunt and fish in Georgia. NONRESIDENT HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE is required for all nonresident hunters, except nonresident small game hunters under 16. All nonresident deer and turkey hunters must possess a harvest record for GEORGIA OUTDOOR deer and turkey regardless of age.

RECREATIONAL (GORP)

Any person, age 16-64, entering any designated fee area on state-owned WMAs and PFAs must possess a valid GORP. Designated fee areas are marked with a sign at the site or area entrance. Persons who possess a valid three-day hunting & fishing, WMA, Lifetime Sportsman’s, Sportsman’s, or Honorary license are exempt from this requirement. For details on GORP, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/georgia-outdoor-recreational- or see page 34.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Reliable identification and a Social Security Number (SSN) are required to purchase a license (OCGA § 19-11-9.1). Conservation rangers may require positive identification when checking licenses. All required hunting licenses and stamps must be in possession while hunting or while assisting another hunter. It is unlawful to obtain, possess, or use multiple licenses for the purpose of circumventing the season bag limits.

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HARVEST RECORD (DEER & TURKEY) is required for any person who hunts deer or turkey, regardless of age. The Harvest Record is only valid for a single year and may be obtained on or after March 1 for the season. The free Harvest Record is available at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, from any retail license agent, or by calling 1-800-366-2661. ALLIGATOR HUNTING LICENSE is required, in addition to a valid Hunting License, for anyone 16 years of age or older hunting alligator or assisting an alligator permit holder. Lifetime Sportsman’s and Honorary License holders do not need an Alligator Hunting License. This privilege is not covered by the Sportsman’s License. BIG GAME LICENSE is required, in addition to a valid Hunting License, for hunting deer, turkey, or bear. The Big Game License is not required by resident hunters hunting one’s own land or land owned by immediate family (blood or dependent relationship) residing in the same household, residents and non-residents under the age of 16, or residents who possess an Honorary, Sportsman’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License. DOG-DEER HUNTING LICENSE is required for all hunters 16 years of age or older participating in a dog-deer hunt. Hunters who possess a valid Honorary, Sportsman’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License can obtain the dog-deer license at no cost.

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HUNTING LICENSES

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) LICENSE is required for any person 16 years of age or older hunting on a WMA, PFA or Georgia State Park unless they possess a valid Honorary, Sportsman’s or Lifetime Sportsman’s License, or they are hunting on a State Park quota hunt.

LIFETIME LICENSES cover all state paid hunting and fishing privileges (free required state licenses and the Federal Duck stamp are not included) and are valid for the life of the license holder. These privileges specifically include Alligator, Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Conservation, Fishing, and Trout Licenses. Lifetime License applications MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING (HIP) LICENSE is required for any person who may be obtained at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, by calling 1-800hunts migratory birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, 366-2661, or by visiting any WRD office. For identification and proof of or gallinules). This free license is only valid for a single hunting season residency requirements, see information on page 10. Senior Lifetime and expires at the end of February each year. Licenses are also available online and from license agents. GEORGIA WATERFOWL CONSERVATION LICENSE is required for hunting Excluded from Lifetime License: Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License, waterfowl, except for hunters with a valid Honorary, Sportsman’s, or Dog-Deer License, Federal Duck Stamp, SIP permit, and Deer and Turkey Lifetime Sportsman’s License, or children under the age of 16. Waterfowl Harvest Record. hunters must also obtain a free Georgia Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License in addition to other required licenses and stamps. RESIDENT / NONRESIDENT SHOOTING PRESERVE LICENSE: A 2-year ($12) or lifetime ($75) shooting preserve license is available to residents and nonresiFEDERAL DUCK STAMP is required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age dents. This license covers hunting pen raised game birds and fishing in any or older including resident landowners and their immediate family. The private or state waters located within the boundaries of licensed private or stamp is valid from July 1–June 30 and must be signed in ink across the face. commercial shooting preserves. Hunter safety requirements for hunting pen The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp is available raised game birds on properly licensed shooting preserves may be met by at US Post Offices, 1-800-STAMP24, www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, hunter education instruction that, at minimum, demonstrates techniques or usps.com. for proper firearm handling, unloading, and safety. Appropriate licenses, SPORTSMAN’S LICENSE covers all hunting and fishing privileges excluding: hunter safety certification requirements, and state seasons and regulations Dog-Deer License, Alligator License, and Federal Duck Stamp. This license apply when hunting wild game birds or other wildlife on shooting preserves. specifically includes Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Georgia Waterfowl Exception: it shall be lawful to hunt bobwhite quail between October 1 and Conservation, Fishing and Trout Licenses. Migratory bird hunters must March 31 of the following year on licensed shooting preserves. obtain a Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) license. Saltwater anglers must obtain a SIP license. Deer and turkey hunters must obtain a Harvest HUNTING INFORMATION Record. Dog-Deer hunters must obtain a Dog-Deer license (free of charge). HUNTING “Hunting” means pursuing, shooting, killing, taking, or capturing wildlife or feral hogs. This term also includes acts such as placing, setting, drawing, or using any device used to take wildlife or feral hogs, whether any such act results in taking or not, and includes every act of assistance to any person in taking or attempting to take such wildlife or feral hogs. LOADED WEAPON A firearm is considered loaded if a shell is in the chamber or magazine, a percussion cap is on the nipple, or powder is present on the frizzen pan. A crossbow is considered loaded if it is cocked. ARCHERY EQUIPMENT Crossbows, longbows, recurve bows, and compound bows are allowed for hunting any game or feral hog. Arrows for hunting deer, bear or feral hog must be broadhead type. PRIMITIVE WEAPONS Archery equipment and any muzzleloading firearm are legal during primitive weapons season. Scopes are legal.

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Convicted felons may not possess any firearm or muzzleloading firearm while hunting unless that individual’s right to carry has been restored (OCGA § 16-11-131). This does not apply to archery equipment. DEER & BEAR FIREARMS

• Modern Rifles and Handguns: Centerfire Only, .22-cal. or larger with expanding bullets. There is no restriction on magazine capacity for rifles. • Shotguns: 20-gauge or larger loaded with slugs or buckshot. Buckshot is not allowed on WMAs, unless otherwise specified.

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HUNTING INFORMATION

SMALL GAME & FURBEARER FIREARMS

• deer during the primitive weapons or firearms deer season

• Rifles and Handguns: Any .22-cal. or smaller rimfire, air rifle, or • bear during the primitive weapons or firearms bear seasons any muzzleloading firearm. For fox & bobcat, centerfire firearms of • feral hogs during the primitive weapons, firearms deer season or during .17 caliber and larger may be used. There is no restriction on magazine designated special hog hunts. capacity for rifles. Hunter orange is not required on WMA or Corps of Engineers tracts • Shotguns: Any having shot shell size 3.5 inches or smaller in length designated archery-only, unless otherwise indicated. with No. 2 or smaller shot. • Shotguns (Waterfowl): Any 10-gauge or smaller loaded with federLEGAL HOURS ally approved nontoxic shot of size “F” or smaller. Lead shot may not Legal hours for hunting are 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes be in possession while hunting waterfowl. after sunset, except alligators, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes, bobcats and feral hogs which may be hunted at night. Any light used SPECIAL FIREARM RESTRICTIONS to hunt raccoons, opossums, foxes, bobcats or feral hogs must be carried • Plugged Shotguns: For hunting game animals other than deer and on the body of the hunter, affixed to a helmet or hat worn by the hunter, bear, shotguns shall be limited to a capacity of not more than 3 shells or be part of a belt system worn by the hunter. There is no voltage in the magazine and chamber combined. If a plug is necessary to so restriction on such lights. Sunrise and sunset times are available on the limit the capacity, the plug shall be of 1 piece and incapable of being Outdoors GA App and can be found here: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/. removed from the loading end of the magazine. Legal hours for migratory bird hunting conform to federal regulations (see page 32). • Suppressors: Lawfully possessed suppressors may be used for hunting on private property. Permission of the landowner is required.

CLOSED AREAS

TRAINING DOGS ON PRIVATE LAND

Persons training dogs for hunting must have a valid Hunting License unless they are on their own land or land of an immediate relative. There is no closed season for training dogs on private lands. It is unlawful to possess firearms (except handguns with blank or shot cartridges), axes, climbers, or other equipment for taking game while training hunting dogs, except that shotguns with No. six or smaller shot may be used while training pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs using pen raised quail and pigeons provided that the dog trainer maintains proof of purchase of pen-raised quail. It is unlawful to run deer with dogs, except during open seasons for hunting deer with dogs, or to take game by any means while training hunting dogs, except during open seasons for such game. For specific rules & regulations for dog training on WMAs & Chattahoochee National Forest see page 65.

HUNTER ORANGE

A hunter, and anyone accompanying the hunter, must wear as an outer garment at least 500 square inches of visible hunter orange above the waist (which may include a head covering) when hunting:

Counties, or parts of counties, not specifically open by law or regulation are closed to hunting. Counties open for hunting do not include lands within WMAs, PFAs, State Parks, or other State/Federal lands, except when those lands are specifically opened. Hunting for all species of wildlife is prohibited on the portion of Morgan Falls Lake (Bull Sluice) lying within Fulton Co. and in Willeo Creek.

PROTECTED SPECIES

It is unlawful to take nongame wildlife except fiddler crabs, coyotes, armadillos, groundhogs, beavers, starlings, English sparrows, pigeons, and venomous snakes. Additionally, rats, mice, frogs, spring lizards, freshwater crayfish, and freshwater mussels may be taken except for species on Georgia’s Protected Species List. No more than 10 freshwater turtles may be possessed without a commercial turtle permit ( the Special Permit Unit at (770) 761-3044 to apply for permit). The taking of freshwater mussels requires a Fishing License or Commercial Fishing License. For more information on the commercial taking of freshwater mussels, consult your local state fisheries office or visit gofishgeorgia.com.

UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES • Hunting without landowners’ permission, including power line, gas line, railroad and other rights-of-way. Written permission must be obtained if land is so posted. • Hunting while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Holding, possessing, releasing, or importing wildlife without a permit from the DNR. • Concealing the taking or possession of wildlife (or parts) which the person in possession reasonably should have known was obtained illegally. • Killing or crippling game without reasonable efforts to retrieve. • Hunt, shoot, kill, or wound any farmed deer (e.g. elk, red deer, fallow deer, sika deer, or axis deer) or exotic wild animal (e.g. farmed deer, mouflon sheep, Barbary sheep [aoudad], antelope, etc.) held under a wild animal license for enjoyment, gain, amusement, or sport. • Hunting or shooting from or across a public road. • Hunting from a vehicle, plane, or boat under power.

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• Selling or purchasing any game species or parts thereof, except antlers, hides, and tails of legally taken deer, tails of legally taken squirrels, and legally taken alligator products. • Use of a computer or any other device to remotely discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting. • Use of drugs, poisons, chemicals, smoke, gas, explosives, or electronically-amplified sounds to hunt any game species. • Use of any pitfall, deadfall, snare, catch, trap, net, live decoy, or baited hook to take game species. • Use of electronic communications equipment to aid in the pursuit of game. • Disturbing wildlife dens, holes, or homes, or driving wildlife, except venomous snakes, from their dens, holes, or homes. • Discharging a firearm within 50 yards of a public road. • Blinding wildlife with lights.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

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Shooters & Hunters: Help Prevent Wildfires.

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he target shooting and hunting community prides itself on being safe and responsible with firearms in all situations—from using them outdoors to storing them safely at home. Sometimes, however, unusual conditions such as extremely dry environments require an extra level of awareness and safety on the part of shooters. Wildfires have many possible causes. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, reminds all shooters that during dry and hot weather conditions their use of certain ammunition and targets could accidentally ignite a wildfire. NSSF reminds all target shooters and hunters, as well as other outdoor enthusiasts, to consider the potential consequences of their activities in fireprone environments.

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Make it a point to know the regulations and rules related to shooting in areas experiencing dry and hot conditions, whether on public or private land or at shooting ranges. Many national forests, for example, do not allow recreational shooting when fire restrictions are in effect.

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that equipment, such as cars and ATVs, can have extremely hot exhaust systems that could ignite dry vegetation, so park only in designated areas.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY

Share Your Harvest with Georgians in Need! PARTICIPATING PROCESSORS:

Donate Oct. 22—Jan. 8 (during business hours) Daffin’s Meat Processing, 914 Neil Dr., Columbus, 31904, 706-322-8848 Steve Bishops Taxidermy & Deer Processing, 1814 Hwy 11 S, Covington, 30014, 770-787-0840 Starley’s Deer Processing, 190 George Hatcher Rd. Irwinton, 31042 478-946-8976 Barlow’s Meat Processing, 1692 Milan-Eastman Rd., Eastman, 31023, 478-374-5614 Stewart’s Quality Meats, 204 Washington St., Vidalia, 30474, 912-537-9888 Lee’s Processing, 461 Dove Ln., Axson, 31624, 912-422-3079 Zoeller Deer Processing, 1123 Indigo Rd., Springfield, 31329, 912-665-0427 Mossey Creek Outdoors, 2788 Americus Hwy, Dawson, 39842, 229-995-4109 Garners Grinder, 18630 Hwy 16, Sparta, 31087, 706-444-9228 Billy and Son’s Processing, 423 Johnson St., Portal, 30450, 912-531-5175 Community Freezer Locker, 1719 Fordham Rd., Brooklet, 30415, 912-839-9009 The Meat Shed, 235 New Phoenix Rd., Eatonton, 31024, 478-258-0019 Aartistik Taxidermy & Deer Processing, 719 N Houston Lake Rd., Centerville, 31028, 478-953-4141

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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES ADULT-CHILD DEER/BEAR HUNTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPT. 1

Quota Hunt (see pg. 70) Check-In Hunt Hunt Quality Deer Symbol

ADULT-CHILD TURKEY HUNTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB. 15

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One adult may supervise one child. For designated quota hunts, group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring supervising adults.

WMA Allatoona WMA Altama Plantation WMA Balls Ferry State Park Beaverdam WMA Berry College WMA Big Hammock WMA Big Lazer Creek WMA Blanton Creek WMA Buck Shoals WMA Bullard Creek WMA Cedar Creek WMA Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Tract Chickasawhatchee WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clayhole Swamp WMA Clybel WMA Coopers Creek WMA Coosawattee WMA Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA Dawson Forest WMA Dukes Creek-Smithgall Woods SP Flint River WMA Grand Bay WMA Griffin Ridge WMA Horse Creek WMA

TYPE Deer/Bear Deer Deer Deer Deer/Bear Deer Deer Q Deer Q Deer/Bear Deer Deer Deer

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Deer Deer Deer

Nov. 24-27 s | Dec. 26-31 s Oct. 28-30* s Sept. 16-18 c Oct. 7-9 s Youth only. | Nov. 25-27* s Youth only. | Dec. 16-18 s Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 c Nov. 4-6 c Oct. 15-16* c Oct. 8-10 c

Deer Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Q Deer/Bear Deer Deer Deer Deer

J. L. Lester WMA

Deer/Bear

John’s Mountain WMA Lake Russell WMA Oaky Woods WMA Ocmulgee WMA Ossabaw Island WMA Paulding Forest WMA Paulks Pasture WMA Penholoway Swamp WMA

Deer/Bear Deer/Bear Deer Deer Deer Deer/Bear Deer Deer

Perry Dove Field Rich Mountain WMA River Bend WMA River Creek WMA Rum Creek WMA Sansavilla WMA Sapelo Island WMA

DATE Oct. 22-23* s Dec. 28-30 c Oct. 15-21 Youth only. Sept. 24-30 s Jan. 7-8* c Nov. 25-27 s Oct. 1-2 s | Nov. 13-15* s Youth only. Oct. 8-9 s Q12 Nov. 19-20 | Q12 Dec. 3-4 Nov. 4-6 s Sept. 30-Oct. 2* s Youth only. | Dec. 26-28 s

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One adult may supervise one child. For designated quota hunts, group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring supervising adults.

WMA Albany Nursery WMA Altama Plantation WMA B. F. Grant WMA Balls Ferry State Park Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area Clybel WMA Di-Lane WMA Dodge County PFA Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA Grand Bay WMA Griffin Ridge WMA Hugh Gillis PFA Moody Forest WMA River Creek WMA Rum Creek WMA Silver Lake WMA Standing Boy Creek State Park West Point WMA— Dixie Creek Tract

ADULT-CHILD SMALL GAME HUNTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 15

One adult may supervise two children. For designated quota hunts, group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children must bring supervising adults.

WMA Appling County Dove Field Buck Shoals WMA Di-Lane WMA Indian Ford Farm Dove Fields J. L. Lester WMA Paradise PFA Redlands WMA River Creek WMA Standing Boy Creek State Park Walton WMA Wilson Shoals WMA

ADULT-CHILD WATERFOWL HUNTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCT. 15 for designated quota hunts only

One adult may supervise two children. For designated quota hunts, no group applications allowed. Selected child may bring one other child and must bring only one supervising adult.

WMA Arrowhead WMA Cordele Fish Hatchery Eufaula NWR Evans County PFA

River Creek WMA

One adult may supervise two children. For designated quota hunts, no group applications allowed. Selected child may bring one other child and must bring only one supervising adult.

DATE Jan. 14-16 Youth only. Archery only. Nov. 12-13 s Q8 Feb. 4 s Q1 Dec. 3 s | Q1 Jan. 14 s

DATE Sept. 3 s Q25 Sept. 3, 10, 17 Q75 Sept. 3, Field 2. Q50 Sept. 10 s Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17 Sept. 3 s Q100 Sept. 3, Check Station fields only. Q15 Sept. 3 s,  Sept. 10 s Q20 Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Oct. 8 s Q80 Sept. 3 Q15 Sept. 3

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Q25 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Q25 Apr. 8-16 s May 9-15 s Q20 Mar. 25-31 s Q2 Apr. 7-8 s | Q2 Apr. 14-15 s Q1 Mar. 25-26 s |  Q1 Apr. 1-2 s Mar. 25-26  s  |  Apr. 8-9  s Youth only. Q25 Mar. 25-26 c Q2 Mar. 31- Apr. 1 s | Q2 Apr. 14-15 s Mar. 25-26 s Q5 Mar. 31- Apr. 2 s | Q5 Apr. 7-9 s Q25 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Q25 Apr. 8-16 s May 9-15 s Q35 Apr. 8-16 s Q10 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Q10 Apr. 8-16 s

ADULT-CHILD DOVE HUNTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUG. 15

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Q35 Oct. 20-22 s Oct. 15-16 s Nov. 4-6 c Oct. 8-9* s Q20 Oct. 8-9 c | Q20 Jan. 14-15 c Oct. 29-30* c Nov. 4-6 c Oct. 1-7 s Youth only. Oct. 1-7 s Youth only. Q75 Nov. 24-26 c Oct. 15-16 c Sept. 16-18 c Sept. 23-25 c Archery Only, Sundays only during statewide season. Oct. 21-23* c Oct. 22-23 s Q35 Dec. 30- Jan. 1 s Oct. 8-9 s Youth only. Sept. 23-25 c Q75 Oct. 7-9 c Oct. 1-31; Youth only. Archery only. Sept. 16-18 s Oct. 21-23* s Youth only.

*These hunts are combined with Ladies and/or Honorary hunts.

WMA Altamaha WMA— Butler Refuge Clybel WMA Di-Lane WMA Dodge County PFA

DATE Q1 Apr. 1-7 s | Q1 Apr. 22-28 s Q20 Apr. 1-9 | May 6-14 s Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s Mar. 25-Apr. 2 Youth only.

Oconee WMA—Dan Denton

Rum Creek WMA (Marsh Pond) Rum Creek WMA (Youth Area) Savannah NWR West Point WMA­— Daniels Pond & Pond 1 West Point WMA— Glovers Creek Area

DATE Sept. 10 s | Dec. 10 s | Jan. 14 s Q3 Dec. 17, Q3 Dec. 31, Q3 Jan. 14 Q Check with Refuge Q3 Nov. 19 s | Q3 Dec. 10 s Q3 Pond 1 & Q2 Pond 3: Nov. 12 s Only youth (under 16) may hunt. Q3 Pond 1 & Q2 Pond 3: Nov. 26 s Q3 Dec. 10 s | Q3 Jan. 14 s |  Q3 Jan. 21 s Q3 Dec. 10 s | Jan. 14 s, Only youth can hunt. Youth Waterfowl Days & Wed.–Sun. during statewide season s Q Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21 Youth Waterfowl Days s Youth Waterfowl Days s

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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES F O R 2016 – 2017

Hunter Education Field Days

Scholastic Clay Target Program

A hands-on opportunity for hunter education graduates to learn additional skills in shotgun, rifle, archery, orienteering and tree stand safety.

The Georgia Independent Schools Association and the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association are now offering SCTP as a varsity team sport. Students who have completed hunter education have the opportunity to shoot trap, skeet and sporting clays with the help and of trained coaches focused on firearm safety.

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Summer Camps Children and youth have fun learning about the outdoors together at day camps and residential camps held throughout the summer at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield.

www.georgiawildlife.com/CharlieElliott/Camps

Hunter Education Program This is a required program for anyone age 16 and up who plans to hunt (and is a requirement for many of our youth programs). Students learn how to be safe and responsible with firearms.

www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/education

National Archery in the Schools Program NASP is an in-school archery program for students in grades 4th–12th.

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Hunt and Learns Young hunters and their adult chaperone learn to develop their outdoor skills as they go afield with wildlife biologists and expert hunters during these immersive weekend programs.

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SPECIES

Buck Shoals Deer Buck Shoals Turkey Buck Shoals Turkey Buck Shoals Turkey Buck Shoals Squirrel Buck Shoals Squirrel Chat-Fall Ft Perry Deer Chat-Fall Ft Perry Turkey Clybel Deer Clybel Turkey Clybel Squirrel & Rabbit Clybel Squirrel & Quail Clybel Rabbit & Falconry Clybel Quail

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Nov. 5-6, 2016 Apr. 1-2, 2017 Apr. 15-16, 2017 Apr. 29-30, 2017 Dec. 10-11, 2016 Dec. 17-18, 2016 Oct. 28-30, 2016 Apr. 21-23, 2017 Oct. 14-16, 2016 May 12-14, 2017 Nov. 11-13, 2016 Dec. 2-4, 2016 Jan. 6-8, 2017 Oct. 28-30, 2016

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DEER HUNTING

2016–17 REGULATIONS Looking for season dates and either sex days? Go to pages 22-23

ARCHERY • Archery Only Counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton (north of GA Hwy 92) Counties in accordance with statewide bag limits and other regulations. • Extended Archery Season: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Rockdale Counties only; in accordance with statewide bag limits and other regulations. • Chattahoochee-Oconee NF: During firearms deer season, archers must follow firearms either-sex dates on the National Forest. Archery hunting is allowed during primitive weapon and firearm deer seasons. Deer of either sex may be taken, except as otherwise specified on WMAs and on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Archery hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange during primitive weapons and firearms deer seasons, except in Archery-Only Counties or WMAs. Archers may not possess any firearms while hunting during archery deer season, unless the person possesses a valid Weapons Carry License in this state (pursuant to OCGA §§ 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129), subject to limitations (OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127).

CHRIS CAIN

PRIMITIVE WEAPONS Statewide, excluding archery-only counties. Scopes are legal. During the statewide primitive weapons deer season and WMA primitive weapons hunts, youth under 16 years of age may hunt deer with any legal deer firearm. Primitive weapons hunters may not possess any centerfire or rimfire firearm while hunting during the primitive weapons season, unless the person possesses a valid Weapons Carry License in this state (pursuant to OCGA §§ 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129), subject to the limitations (OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127).

NEW – CHECKING YOUR DEER All deer hunters are required to have a Harvest Record for the current season. Additionally, all harvest must be reported within 72 hours through Georgia Game Check. CELL PHONE HANDY? If you have a cell phone and available service, enter the harvest date and county on the Harvest Record through the Outdoors Georgia App or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com before moving the deer from the site of the kill. NO SERVICE? NO PROBLEM!

• Log It—Enter the harvest date and county on SEASON LIMIT your paper Harvest Record before moving 10 antlerless deer and 2 antlered deer. One of the deer from the site of the kill. the two antlered deer must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 inch or longer, on one side of the • Report It—Within 72 hours of the kill, report antlers. (Special county antler restrictions on your harvest by going online to Georgia pages 22-23) Game Check or calling 1-800-366-2661. • Record It—Copy the confirmation number COUNTY-WIDE ANTLER RESTRICTIONS received onto your paper Harvest Record. Dooly & Macon: antlered bucks must have a minimum outside antler spread of 15 in. ANTLERS Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery Antlerless deer are those having no visible Randolph, Talbot & Troup: antlered bucks antlers above the hairline (including “button must have a minimum of 4 points, 1 in. or longer, bucks”) and may only be taken during eitheron one side of the antlers sex or antlerless seasons or hunts. During “buck-only” hunts or seasons, a deer must

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3 – clean skull plates with antlers attached (not the entire skull); 4 – clean antlers; 5 – finished taxidermy mounts; and IMPORTATION 6 – clean upper canine teeth (aka buglers, ivories, If you harvest a white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, whistlers). moose or caribou in a state having a documented To protect Georgia’s deer herd, the importation case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), you of whole carcasses or parts not listed above is may bring back only the following carcass parts: prohibited from any CWD-positive state or 1 – boned-out meat; Canadian province. For an up-to-date list of posi2 – processed cuts of meat; tive states and other information about CWD, please visit www.cwd-info.org. is prohibited. Written permission must be obtained from the landowner to hunt on power line, gas line, railroad, or other rights-of-way.

COOLER LOCKERS Whole or field-dressed deer received by a cold-storage or meat processing facility must be marked with the hunter’s name; date and county of kill; sex of deer; and the Game Check confirmation number. A list of processors is available at gohuntgeorgia.com. LAKES, STREAMS AND PONDS It is unlawful to take a deer by any means while it is in a lake, stream, or pond. RIGHTS-OF-WAY/ TRANSMISSION TOWERS Hunting from a stand or platform attached to a transmission tower is tresing and

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EQUIPMENT Bows and Crossbows

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Modern Firearms

OPPORTUNITY

Sep. 10, 2016

Jan. 8, 2017

Either-Sex

Either-Sex

Oct. 15, 2016

Oct. 21, 2016

Either-Sex

Oct. 15, 2016

Oct. 21, 2016

Either-Sex

Oct. 22, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 22, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 29, 2016

Oct. 29, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 13, 2016

Either-Sex

Oct. 30, 2016

Nov. 24, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 14, 2016

Nov. 20, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 25, 2016

Nov. 27, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 28, 2016

Dec. 31, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Jan. 1, 2017

Jan. 1, 2017

Either-Sex

Jan. 2, 2017

Jan. 8, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 22, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 29, 2016

Oct. 29, 2016

Either-Sex

Oct. 30, 2016

Nov. 24, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 25, 2016

Nov. 27, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 28, 2016

Dec. 31, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Jan. 1, 2017

Jan. 1, 2017

Either-Sex

Jan. 2, 2017

Jan. 8, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

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Jan. 8, 2017

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Oct. 21, 2016

Either-Sex

Oct. 22, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

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Oct. 29, 2016

Oct. 30, 2016

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Oct. 31, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 20, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 21, 2016

Nov. 27, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 28, 2016

Dec. 31, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Jan. 1, 2017

Jan. 1, 2017

Either-Sex

Jan. 2, 2017

Jan. 8, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 22, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 29, 2016

Oct. 30, 2016

Either-Sex

Oct. 31, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 20, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 21, 2016

Nov. 27, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 28, 2016

Dec. 31, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Jan. 1, 2017

Jan. 1, 2017

Either-Sex

Jan. 2, 2017

Jan. 8, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 21, 2016

Jan. 1, 2017

Either-Sex

Jan. 2, 2017

Jan. 8, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

Oct. 22, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 13, 2016

Either-Sex

Nov. 14, 2016

Nov. 20, 2016

Antlered Bucks Only

Nov. 21, 2016

Jan. 1, 2017

Either-Sex

Jan. 2, 2017

Jan. 8, 2017

Antlered Bucks Only

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In Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot and Troup Counties, only antlered bucks with at least 4 points (one inch or longer) on either side are legal. In Dooly and Macon Counties, antlered bucks must have a minimum 15-inch outside spread.

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Firearms deer season on Chattahoochee National Forest (Outside of WMAs) Oct. 22 – Dec. 26, 2016

Firearms either-sex days on Chattahoochee National Forest (Outside of WMAs) West of I-75 Same as county either-sex days through Dec. 26

East of I-75 Oct. 29, Nov. 26 Hunting with archery equipment is buck-only except on firearms either-sex days.

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Oct. 21, 2016

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Oct. 15, 2016

Jan. 8, 2017

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Modern Firearms

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Jan. 8, 2017

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In the portion of Forsyth County lying south of GA Hwy 20, only archery equipment, shotguns and muzzleloading firearms are allowed. No other firearms are allowed. In the portion of Fulton County lying north of GA Hwy 92 only archery equipment is allowed. Absolutely no firearms are allowed.

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DEER HUNTING

DOG-DEER HUNTING

DOG-DEER SEASONS Hunting deer with dogs is by permit only. Application deadline is Sept. 22, 2016. Call (770) 761-3044 for specific rules and regulations. BUCK ONLY

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Atkinson

Oct. 22-Jan. 8 Nov. 24-Jan. 8

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Johnson

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Bryan

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Lanier (east of the Alapaha River and southeast of US Hwy 221)

Bulloch

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

McIntosh

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

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Pierce(southeast of US Hwy 84 and portion lying northwest of US Hwy 84 and east of Scenic Drive)

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Screven

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Calhoun

Oct. 22-Jan. 8 Oct. 31-Jan. 8 Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Charlton

Oct. 22-30

Chatham Clinch

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Liberty

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 22-30

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Oct. 22-30

Candler

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Brantley

Baker

Marion

Dec. 3-Jan. 8

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Seminole

Colquitt

Dec. 3-Jan. 8

Stewart

Decatur

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Tattnall

Dougherty

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Terrell

Dec. 3-Jan. 8

Early

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Thomas

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Ware (that portion lying south of US Hwy 82; and that portion lying north of US Hwy 82 and southeast of US Hwy 84)

Echols

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Effingham

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Emanuel

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Evans

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Glynn

Oct. 22-30

Oct. 31-Jan. 8

Grady

Oct. 22-Jan. 8

Jefferson

Nov. 24-Jan. 8

Webster

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Washington (north of GA Hwy 24) Wayne (north of US Hwy 341 and west of Beard’s Bluff Rd.; north of GA Hwy 169; and southeast of US Hwy 84)

DEER HUNTING WITH DOGS To hunt deer with dogs, each hunter 16 years of age or older must possess a dog-deer hunting license in addition to all other required licenses and permits. Honorary, Sportsman’s and Lifetime Sportsman’s license holders may obtain a dog-deer license at no charge. Deer may be hunted with dogs only during authorized seasons and areas. Hunting deer with dogs is allowed on leased properties of at least 1,000 contiguous acres or privately-owned properties of at least 250

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acres that are permitted by DNR. Permits are specific to only one piece of property and only one permit application per property should be submitted. Applications for a permit must be received at least 30 days prior to hunting deer with dogs. Applicants wishing to hunt on opening day must submit an application by September 22, 2016. Applications are available at gohuntgeorgia.com. The permit number must be clearly marked on all dogs and all vehicles being used during the hunt.

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HUNTING REGULATIONS BAITING

EXCEPTIONS FOR FERAL HOGS (STATEWIDE):

Bait: corn, wheat, other grains, salts, apples, and other feed that has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered so as to constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement to game animals or game birds. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO: • Hunt any game animal (except as noted below) or game bird upon, over, around, or near bait.

• Feral hogs may be hunted over or near bait on private lands year round in every county provided that the bait is not placed within 50 yards of any property ownership boundary. • Placing bait for hogs may make a property (or portion of a property) un-huntable for other species, such as turkeys. Hunters are urged to communicate with others who may hunt other species on or near an area where baiting for deer or hogs is being considered.

• Hunt any area for a period of 10 days following complete removal of all bait. • Hunt any big game or feral hog over bait or place bait on any State or Federal managed lands. • Place bait in a manner that will cause hunting on an adjacent property to be prohibited. Taking of any big game over bait is subject to a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to 12 months.

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• I n Harris, Talbot, Taylor, Peach, Houston, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Washington, Jefferson and Burke Counties and all counties south of these, deer may be hunted over or near any bait on private lands provided the hunter has written permission from the landowner.

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SHOOTING RANGES

DNR provides recreational archery and target firearms shooting ranges around the state. For the convenience of range visitors, rules are posted at all ranges. Hearing and eye protection are required at all firearms ranges. GORP fees may apply and hours and days of operation vary (see below). Please visit gohuntgeorgia.com or call the appropriate Game Management office for hours, complete rules, and specific range information. We hope you will enjoy visiting one of our ranges soon. A

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Amicalola State Park Bullard Creek WMA Chickasawhatchee WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clybel WMA Coosawatee Carter’s Lake WMA Dodge County PFA Flat Creek PFA McDuffie PFA Ocmulgee WMA Oconee WMA Panola Mountain State Park Richmond Hill WMA Rich Mountain WMA—Cartecay Tract River Bend WMA Rocky Mountain PFA Tallulah Gorge State Park Unicoi State Park Victoria Bryant State Park Walton WMA

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BEAR, TURKEY, FERAL HOG, ALLIGATOR & SMALL GAME See Seasons and Bag Limits on page 30

BEAR

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FERAL HOG

LIMIT Two bears per season, however, only one bear may be taken from the Southern Zone or Central Zone.

LIMIT 3 gobblers per season, including Special Opportunity Season.

PRIVATE LANDS Limit: No limit, no closed season.

Feral hogs may be hunted at night with a light REPORTING - NEW (no voltage restriction), which is carried on the All turkey hunters are required to have person, affixed to a helmet or hat, or part of a Harvest Record for the current season. a belt system worn by a hunter. Hunting over Additionally, all harvest must be reported bait is allowed. No hunting from a vehicle. ZONES within 72 hours through Georgia Game Check. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: NORTHERN BEAR ZONE HOW TO REPORT YOUR TURKEY: Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Walton, Residents: All residents 16 years of age or older Cell Phone Handy? Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Hart and all counmust possess a Hunting License to hunt feral If you have a cell phone and available service, ties north hogs except when hunting on land owned by enter the harvest date and county on the Harvest them or their immediate family (blood or depenRestrictions: Record through the Outdoors Georgia App dent relationship) residing in the same household. No hunting bears with dogs. No hunting bears or online at www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com before moving the turkey from the site of the Nonresidents: Must possess a nonresident over bait. kill. hunting license. Reporting: No Service? No Problem! Exemptions to many of these restrictions for • Within 24 hours, harvested bears must agricultural producers are available by permit. be reported to the Wildlife Resources Log It—Enter the harvest date and county on your local Game Management Office Division Gainesville Office (770-535-5700) your paper Harvest Record before moving the for details. or Armuchee Office (706-295-6041). After turkey from the site of the kill. hours, call 1-800-241-4113. Report It—Within 72 hours of the kill, report LEGAL WEAPONS • Within 3 business days, bears (minimum of your harvest by going online to Georgia Game Any legal weapon. Additional weapon restrictions apply on WMAs and Federal Lands. hide and skull) must be taken to any Game Check or calling 1-800-366-2661. Management Office (except Fitzgerald) for Record It—Copy the confirmation number NATIONAL FOREST LANDS tagging. received onto your paper Harvest Record. (OUTSIDE OF WMAS) • Harvested bears may also be checked at any Limit: No limit. WMA check station in the counties listed SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY SEASON above that are open for a managed deer/bear/ For youth 16 years of age and younger and Hogs may be taken with archery equiphog hunt between 8 a.m.–8 p.m. mobility impaired persons (i.e. confined to ment during archery deer season, with deer CENTRAL BEAR ZONE wheelchair, hemiplegia, monoplegia, para- weapons during firearms deer season, with Bibb, Houston, and Twiggs Counties plegia, or single-leg amputation above the turkey weapons during turkey season and knee). Such hunters must be accompanied by with small game weapons during small game Restrictions: an adult (18 years or older) who can call but season. No night hunting. No hunting over bait. No hunting bears with dogs. No hunting bears may not take or attempt to take a turkey. This Hunting license requirements must be met. over bait. No hunting bears on WMAs. season does not apply to public lands unless Hunter orange is required during firearms otherwise specified. Reporting: and primitive weapons deer seasons. STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS It is prohibited to kill a female bear with cub(s) or bears under 75 pounds.

• Harvested bears must be checked and tagged at the Oaky Woods WMA check station between 12 noon and 9 p.m. on the day of the hunt.

See page 65 for dog training seasons and rules.

SOUTHERN BEAR ZONE Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes and Ware Counties Restrictions: No hunting bears over bait. Hunting with dogs is allowed, except in Lanier and Lowndes Counties, where only still hunting is allowed. Reporting: Bears (minimum of hide and skull) must be checked and tagged at one of these locations: • Fargo Georgia Forestry Commission Office – Noon to 9 p.m., all hunt days • Waycross DNR Office – Thursdays and Fridays 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Saturdays Noon –9 p.m., Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Oct. 13-15 • Dixon Memorial WMA – Oct. 6-8, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m • After hours, call 1-800-241-4113, or 229-4265267 on the following business day to report harvested bears and arrange tagging 28

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TRANSPORTING & RELEASE It is unlawful to transport a live feral hog without a permit from the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Feral hogs captured alive by a person without a valid GDA permit must be killed prior to transport. Release of any live feral hogs into an area that is not fenced is prohibited. Any persons convicted of the transport or release of live feral hogs may be subject to losing hunting privileges for up to three years and a fine up to $5,000.00, but not less than $1,500.00. Transport and possession of live feral hogs are regulated by GDA; the Animal Industry Division at 404-656-3671 for more information. PROCESSING Any facility that processes hogs for a fee, including deer processors, must obtain a license to operate from the Meat Inspection Section of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. For more information, deer processors may the Georgia Meat Inspection Section at 404-656-3673. Licensing requirements do not apply to individuals who process feral swine for their own use.

exposure: wear plastic gloves when fielddressing feral hogs; wash hands with soap and hot water immediately afterwards; avoid direct with blood and reproductive organs; cook thoroughly; and properly dispose of all waste.

SMALL GAME BOBCAT & FOX Bobcats and foxes may be hunted with small game firearms or centerfire firearms of .17 caliber or larger. Manual calls only. Hunting with dogs allowed. Night hunting allowed.

ALLIGATOR Season: August 19 (sunset) - October 3 (sunrise) Legal Weapons: Hand-held ropes or snares, snatch hooks, harpoons, gigs, or arrows with restraining line attached. Lawfully restrained alligators may be killed with any caliber handgun or bangstick. Quota Process: Alligator hunting is permit only. To enter the selection process, to your at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. Application Period: June 1 - July 31

TRAPPING COYOTES, ARMADILLOS, Complete trapping regulations are available at GROUNDHOGS, BEAVERS, STARLINGS, gohuntgeorgia.com. See page 31 for seasons. PIGEONS & ENGLISH SPARROWS No closed season. No limit. There is no closed FALCONRY season for trapping beavers and coyotes. Valid falconry permit and hunting license Electronic calls may be used for hunting required. For season dates and limits for watercoyotes. See page 31 for seasons. fowl see page 33. • Squirrel (12 per day) Aug. 15 - Mar. 15

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2016–2017 SEASONS, DATES & LIMITS SPECIES

BIG GAME

Deer

SEASON

DATES

LIMIT

Archery, Either Sex Statewide

Sept. 10 - Oct. 14

Extended Archery—Either Sex (ONLY for Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett & Rockdale Counties)

12 per season, Statewide. See pages 22-23 for either sex days.

Sept. 10 - Jan. 31

No more than 10 may be antlerless and no more than 2 may be antlered. One of the 2 antlered deer must have at least 4 points, one inch or longer, on one side of the antlers.

Primitive Weapons

Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

Firearms

Oct. 22 - Jan. 8

Northern Zone Bear

Central Zone Southern Zone

Archery: Sept. 10 - Oct. 14 Primitive Weapons: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21 Firearms: Oct. 22 - Jan. 8 Firearms: Dec. 10 Firearms: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-15

Firearms deer hunting is not allowed in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton (north of GA Hwy. 92), and that portion of Glynn County lying within Jekyll Island. In the portion of Forsyth County south of GA Hwy. 20, only shotguns and muzzleloaders may be used (no other firearms allowed). In Hancock, Harris, Meriwether, Montgomery, Randolph, Talbot and Troup Counties, only antlered bucks with at least 4 points on either side are legal. In Dooly and Macon Counties, antlered bucks must have a minimum 15-inch outside spread. Two per season, provided, however, no more than one of which may be taken from the Southern or Central Zones. Harvested bears must be reported and tagged. Please see page 28.

Special Opportunity Season (Turkey)

Statewide

Mar. 18-19, 2017

Only for youth 16 years of age and younger and mobility impaired persons (i.e. confined to wheelchair, hemiplegia, monoplegia, paraplegia, or single-leg amputation above the knee). Such hunters must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) who may call but may not take or attempt to take a turkey. This season does not apply to public lands unless otherwise specified.

Turkey

Statewide

Mar. 25 - May 15, 2017

3 Gobblers per season , including Special Opportunity season.

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SMALL GAME

TRAPPING

SMALL GAME

2016–2017 SEASONS, DATES & LIMITS SPECIES

SEASON

DATES

LIMIT

Alligator

Zone & Quota Limited

Aug. 19 - Oct. 3

1 per quota permit holder

Fox & Bobcat

Statewide

Dec. 1 – Feb. 28

No limit

Grouse

Statewide

Oct. 15 – Feb. 28

3 per day

Opossum

Statewide

Oct. 15 – Feb. 28

No limit

Quail

Statewide

Nov. 12 – Feb. 28

12 per day

Rabbit

Statewide

Nov. 12 – Feb. 28

12 per day

Raccoon

Statewide

Oct. 15 – Feb. 28

3 per day

Squirrel

Statewide

Aug. 15 – Feb. 28

12 per day

Mink, Otter, Fox, Raccoon, Opossum, Muskrat, Skunk, Bobcat, Weasel

Statewide

Dec. 1 – Feb. 28

No limit

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SEASON

DATES

Canada Geese

Statewide

Sep. 3 - Sep. 25 Oct. 8 - Oct. 23 Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 10 - Jan. 29

5 per day 15 in possession

Crows

Statewide

Nov. 5 - Feb. 28

No limit

Doves

Statewide

Sep. 3 - 18 Oct. 8 - Oct. 28 Nov. 24 - Jan. 15

15 per day 45 in possession

Ducks

Statewide

Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 10 - Jan. 29

6 per day 18 in possession See Species Limits

Early Teal

Statewide

Sep. 10 - Sep. 25

6 per day 18 in possession

Gallinules & Coots

Statewide

Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec.10 - Jan. 29

15 per day 45 in possession

Mergansers

Statewide

Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 10 - Jan. 29

5 per day 15 in possession¹

Statewide

Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 10 - Jan. 29

5 per day 15 in possession² See Species Limits

Statewide

Nov. 15 - Feb. 28

8 per day 24 in possession

Scaup

Statewide

Oct. 8 - Oct. 23 Nov. 19 - Nov. 27 Dec. 10 - Jan. 29

5 per day 15 in possession

Wood Ducks

Sea Ducks

Snipe

Snow Geese

Sora and Rails

Statewide

Woodcock

Statewide

Sep. 24 - Nov. 10 Nov. 25 - Dec. 16

Dec. 10 - Jan. 23

LIMIT

King & Clapper: 15 per day 45 in possession Sora and Virginia: 25 per day 75 in possession 3 per day 9 in possession

1 Not more than 2 hooded mergansers (6 in possession) 2 Sea Ducks count towards the total bag limit of 6 ducks except in the Sea Duck Zone, which is defined as any tidal waters greater than 1 mile offshore.

FEDERALLY REGULATED MIGRATORY BIRDS

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regulates the harvest of migratory birds by establishing framework (opening and closing dates, maximum season length, and maximum bag limits) within which states can set their migratory bird hunting seasons. Georgia annually proposes waterfowl and late-season migratory bird hunting season dates and bag limits that maximize opportunity within the framework adopted by the USFWS. In addition to State regulations, Federal rules apply to the taking, possession, shipping, transporting, and storage of migratory birds. Each hunter should also consult actual Federal Regulations, which may be found in: Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20. View, and print at: www.gpoaccess.gov or www.gohuntgeorgia.com

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Black or Mottled Duck

Canvasback Fulvous Whistling Duck

DUCKS

Harlequin Ducks

Mallards

Pintail

Redheads

Eiders Long-Tailed Duck Scoters

LIMIT 1 per day 3 in possession (total for both species) 2 per day 6 in possession 1 per day 3 in possession Closed Season 4 per day (only 2 may be hens) 12 in possession (only 6 may be hens) 2 per day 6 in possession 2 per day 6 in possession 2 per day 6 in possession 3 per day 9 in possession 4 per day 12 in possession 4 per day 12 in possession 4 per day 12 in possession

If a species of duck is not listed, the bag limit is six.

MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING (HIP) LICENSE Migratory Bird Hunting (HIP) License is required for any person who purchases a license and hunts migratory birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, or gallinules). This license is free and can be obtained by completing a migratory bird hunter questionnaire when obtaining this license.

All Other Migratory Birds: ½ hour before sunrise to sunset.

FEDERAL DUCK STAMP Federal Duck Stamp is required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older, including resident landowners and their immediate family. The stamp is valid from July 1–June 30 and must be signed in ink across the face. The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp is available at US Post Offices, 1-800-STAMP24, www.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com, or usps.com.

POSSESSION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS HARVESTED BY ANOTHER Persons possessing migratory birds harvested by another hunter must possess, in writing, the hunter’s signature, address, total number of birds harvested by species and dates of harvest.

LEGAL HOURS Dove: 12 noon until sunset on opening day of September season, and ½ hour before sunrise to sunset for the remainder of the season.

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MIGRATORY BIRDS

MIGRATORY BIRDS

FEDERAL YOUTH WATERFOWL DAYS Nov. 12-13, 2016 Only youth 15 years of age or younger may hunt waterfowl or geese on these days. An adult at least 18 years of age must accompany the youth into the field but may not hunt.

NON-TOXIC SHOT Any 10-gauge or smaller loaded with federally approved nontoxic shot of size “F” or smaller. No lead shot may be in possession while hunting waterfowl.

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BANDED BIRDS Hunters harvesting any banded migratory bird should call the Bird Banding Laboratory at 1-800-327-BAND or go to www.reportband.gov to report the band number and how, when and where it was recovered. FALCONRY (FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS) Valid falconry permit and hunting license required. DATES: Sep 3 - Sep 25 Oct 8 - Oct 23 Nov 19 - Dec 5 Dec 10 - Jan 29 LIMITS: 3 per day 9 in possession SPECIES REGULATIONS CROWS Electronic calls may be used. Crows may be taken outside of these dates only when causing agricultural damage.

EURASIAN COLLARED DOVES May be taken at any time; no limit. CAUTION: More restrictive regulations may apply to National Wildlife Refuges open to public hunting. For additional information on Federal Regulations, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 75 Spring Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 or call 404-679-7057.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS LAKE LANIER RESTRICTIONS: No hunting allowed within 600 feet of a dock, house, structure, bridge, road, boat ramp, marina or open recreation area. the Game Management Region 2 Office for open dates, closed recreation areas open for hunting and other special rules for waterfowl hunting on Lake Lanier, or visit www.gohuntgeorgia. com/Hunting/Waterfowl. GEORGIA POWER LAKES (IN NORTH GEORGIA): No hunting allowed within 300 feet of any dock, house, boat ramp, marina or open recreation area without permission from the lease or property owner.

Lakes open for duck and goose hunting: Lake Burton, Lake Seed, Lake Rabun, Tallulah Falls Lake, Lake Tugalo and Lake Yonah. the Game Management Region 2 Office for dates and other special rules for waterfowl hunting on Georgia Power Lakes in North Georgia, or visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com/Hunting/ Waterfowl. LAKE WALTER F. GEORGE: No hunting allowed on the portions of LWFG in Georgia within 600 feet of a dock house structure, bridge, road, boat ramp, marina, or open recreation area. Waterfowl hunting from land is prohibited outside of the specified “Hunting Areas”. A Corps permit is required to hunt waterfowl on all areas of the lake, except the Eufaula NWR. Information on how to purchase a permit (in person or by mail only): www.sam.usace.mil or 229-768-2516. LAKE OCONEE, LAKE SEMINOLE, LAKE SINCLAIR & LAKE OLIVER (SOUTH OF STANDING BOY CREEK): No hunting allowed within 300 feet of a dock house structure, bridge, road, boat ramp, marina or open recreation area.

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GEORGIA

PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Each WMA offers unique hunting opportunities based upon factors such as climate, topography, access, wildlife population dynamics and public desires. Therefore each WMA has specific rules and regulations. You should be familiar with the rules and regulations for a specific WMA before visiting. Maps: View/print/ all WMA maps free of charge at gohuntgeorgia.com. Maps may also be found at check stations, kiosks, and region offices. Georgia Outdoor Recreation (GORP): Any person, age 16–64, entering any designated fee area on WMAs and PFAs must possess a valid GORP. Designated fee areas are marked with the posting of a sign at the site or area entrance. Hunters and anglers who possess a valid three-day hunting & fishing, WMA, Lifetime, Sportsman’s, or Honorary license meet this license requirement. A three-day GORP is valid for no more than three days from effective start date, and an annual GORP is valid for no more than 365 days from effective start date. A GORP may be purchased at gohuntgeorgia.com, by calling 1-800-366-2661, or license vendors. Any individual(s) or organization(s) who desire to sponsor or conduct an event, activity, or series of events or activities involving more than eight individuals on a WMA or PFA may be required to obtain a “Right of Entry” agreement (ROEA) from the Department. the respective Game Management office (see page 4) for more details.

Mandatory WMA Bear Harvest Requirements: All bears must be reported and tagged. See page 28 for specific requirements by Bear Zone.

GATE CLOSURES

There are a number of reasons why roads may be closed to motor vehicles. Some roads are only intended for WRD personnel to perform management related activities on a WMA (such as timber harvest, habitat management, prescribed fire or emergency response). Roads that are typically closed may be open during big game hunts to provide better access and evenly distribute hunters. Before visiting a WMA: • Go to gohuntgeorgia.com for notices of road closures • Obtain a WMA map that denotes area specific access

Visit www.georgiawildlife.com/GORP/Properties for a list of areas requiring GORP.

• the region office regarding questions pertaining to the specific status of roads or access features

CHECK-IN HUNT VS. HUNT:

ADULT/CHILD HUNTS AND SUPERVISION

CHECK-IN HUNT Hunters must check-in prior to hunting. Check-in permits are available starting at noon one day prior to the hunt and anytime during the hunt. Complete the Check-in permit; deposit the bottom copy in the permit box at the check station; keep the top copy in your possession throughout the hunt. You must have a completed permit in your possession prior to hunting. Check-in is required once for each check-in period. Two deer of either sex may be harvested during any one check-in hunt, depending on the specific hunt regulations. See specific WMA listing for hunt details. All game or feral hogs harvested at a check-in hunt must be checked-out at the check station on the day of the harvest and should not be recorded on your Harvest Record.

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HUNT Hunters must prior to hunting. is available beginning at noon one day prior to hunt at check station/kiosk and is also available online at gohuntgeorgia.com. is required only once per hunt. Two deer may be harvested during any hunt lasting less than one week. During a hunt lasting one week or longer, the bag limit is the statewide season. All big game harvested at a hunt must be checked using GA Game Check. See page 7 for details.

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A child under age 16 must be accompanied by and under “direct supervision” or “directly supervised,” which means uninterrupted, unaided visual and auditory communication with the child by an adult when hunting on a WMA. Big Game Hunts: One adult shall supervise no more than one child. During Adult/Child big game quota hunts, only one firearm is allowed and only the child may hunt. During Adult/Child big game non-quota hunts, adults and children may possess firearms and hunt (unless otherwise specified), provided that the adult is directly supervising a child who is actively participating in the hunt. All Adult/Child big game hunts are firearms hunts unless specified otherwise. Small Game Hunts: One adult may directly supervise no more than two children (17 years old and under). Adults and children may possess firearms and hunt, provided that the adult is directly supervising a child who is actively participating in the hunt.

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RESTRICTIONS QUALITY BUCK Several WMAs are managed for Quality Bucks, which place restrictions on the buck you may harvest. These WMAs will define a Quality Buck in one of these three ways: • Requires a minimum of 4 points on one side and points must be 1 inch or longer OR • Requires a 15 inch outside spread OR 16 inch main beam. • Requires a minimum of 4 points on one side and points must be at least one inch long OR a 15 inch outside spread. On hunts having quality buck antler restrictions, only one antlered buck may be harvested per hunt. Always refer to the specific WMA to determine if it is managed as a Quality Buck area and to see the applicable restrictions. HUNTING FERAL HOGS Feral hogs are not a game species and are considered incidental take during any hunt on a WMA (except during Special Hog Hunts). Hunters must use the legal weapons for the specific game species for which the WMA is open. If a WMA is open for small game, you may only use legal weapons for small game. Muzzleloaders and archery equipment are legal during small game and turkey seasons. However, during designated Special Hog Hunts, you may use any legal firearm. Electronic calls may be used for feral hog. No night hunting or baiting on WMAs. TREE STANDS AND HUNTING STRUCTURES Hunting structure: any portable tree stand, ground blind, stool, chair, bucket, waterfowl blind, or other similar device used for the purpose of hunting. Hunters may not construct or hunt from any tree stand that is not portable or natural. Tree stands may not be placed on utility poles or other structures ing utility lines. For big game and special feral hog hunts, hunting structures shall not be placed any sooner than one day prior to the hunt and shall be removed from the WMA no later than 12 noon the day following the hunt. For small game hunts, hunting structures may be placed and shall be removed from the WMA only on the day of the hunt. Exception: Opening day of dove season hunters shall not enter a managed dove field and hunting structures shall not be placed on a managed dove field prior to 10 a.m.

WMA ACTIVITIES CAMPING All camps shall be in designated campgrounds unless otherwise posted at the check station. Camping, or establishment of a campsite, shall be limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days, after which the campsite shall be vacated and all personally owned property or physical features of the camp must be removed for a period of not less than 7 days. During that 7-day period a new campsite may not be established within the boundaries of the same WMA or within 1 mile radius of the vacated campsite by the same person(s). • No musical instruments, radios, televisions, generators or other noise making devices after 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. in such a manner that such devices may be heard by other WMA visitors. • No camping or driving motor vehicles on wildlife openings. • No carving, cutting, chopping or damaging of live trees. Loaded firearms are prohibited in camping areas, except that any person possessing a Weapons Carry License that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA §§ 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject to the limitations of OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by federal law.

Camping is allowed anywhere on National Forest Lands unless otherwise indicated or signed. Forest Service regulations govern outdoor recreation on WMAs located on National Forest Lands. COLLECTING FIREWOOD Only trees that are dead and down may be cut and used for firewood while recreating on WMAs. Annual firewood cutting permits are issued for personal use by the region office. On National Forests, firewood permits are available from the district US Forest Service offices. FISHING Fishing is allowed on WMAs unless otherwise posted. A fishing license is required to fish on all WMAs (a trout license is additionally required to fish in mountain trout waters). Some WMA fishing sites may be designated as a GORP area and GORP requirements would apply. Public Fishing Areas: A Fishing License and a WMA License are required to fish on state Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) and Waters Creek Trophy Trout Stream on Chestatee WMA (see fishing regulations). A trout license is required in trout waters. Anglers possessing a Three-Day, Honorary, Disability, Sportsmen’s, or Lifetime Sportsman’s License are not required to have a WMA License for fishing. OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES AND ATVS All motor vehicles are restricted to improved roads open for vehicular access. ATVs may only be operated on open improved roads within WMAs during the period between 2 hours before sunrise and 2 hours after sunset one day prior to and during big game, small game, and special hog only hunts by hunters actively participating in the hunt (except where otherwise specified according to 391-4- 2-.70). However, on National Forest Lands, including WMAs on the National Forest, ATVs are restricted to designated trails unless posted otherwise. “Improved Roads” are roads that receive maintenance for the purpose of public access, and “Open Roads” are roads not closed with a gate, sign, earthen berm or similar device intended to prevent vehicular access. Motor vehicles (including ATVs, dirt bikes, utility vehicles, golf carts, and other off-road vehicles) must meet applicable safety, licensing, insurance and registration requirements for use on public roads. Vehicle and ATV operators must be at least 16 years old. Roads may be closed at the discretion of DNR. Vehicles may not be parked in such a way as to block an open or closed roadway. Fees on National Forest Lands: Fees may be charged for camping, ATV/ORV trails, shooting ranges, and boat ramps on the National Forest. These fees apply to all s. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/conf or any US Forest Service Office. RIDING HORSES AND BIKES Horses and bicycles are allowed on open improved roads, designated trails, or designated areas (GORP regulations may apply). Bicycles may be used on closed improved roads for the purpose of hunter access. Horses may be used off roads and trails during permitted field trials. Horses and bicycles may be used on National Forest Lands not otherwise closed. Horses and bicycles are prohibited on the Appalachian Trail. All WMA laws, rules and regulations, unless otherwise specified, must be followed on Public Fishing Areas and State Parks open for hunting. WMA license is required except for State Park Quota Hunts. Camping, hiking and other recreational uses are allowed year-round, unless otherwise posted at the WMA check station or at a specific recreation site. All WMA visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during the hunting seasons. Specific recreation sites may be closed as needed for management purposes. FERAL HOG, DEER, BEAR & TURKEY Questions regarding specific WMAs are handled by the appropriate Region Office. See office info page 4.

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GENERAL WMA REGULATIONS

MIGRATORY BIRDS CROWS, SNIPE & WOODCOCK may be taken on small game dates during the statewide seasons unless otherwise specified. Electronic calls may be used for crows. No limit on crows. DUCK hunting on managed impoundments at Altamaha (Butler Island), Cordele Hatchery, Evans PFA, Oconee WMA, Rum Creek WMA, and West Point WMA - Glovers Creek is by quota only. Hunters must hunt from assigned areas or ponds. Shooting hours end at 12 noon, except the last Saturday of the season, when hunting is allowed until sunset. See pages 17 and 71 for quota hunt information. Waterfowl hunting dates are specified in the WMA’s individual regulations, and waterfowl hunting may only occur during those dates. Waterfowl on all other WMA locations may be hunted any day of the waterfowl season that the area is open for small game hunting or as otherwise specified. GOOSE hunting is allowed on WMAs except on managed waterfowl impoundments and managed dove fields. On managed waterfowl impoundments, geese may be taken only during managed waterfowl hunts during the state goose season. SMALL GAME, FURBEARERS, FALCONRY & COYOTES ALLIGATORS may be taken on small game dates during statewide alligator season by quota permit holders only, unless otherwise specified in the WMA listings on pages 42-61. See page 29 for more information. COYOTES may be taken during big game, small game, and special hog hunts, as well as special coyote hunts (See page 67). Weapons are restricted

to legal firearms and archery equipment for the game species specified for a particular hunt in the WMA listings on pages 42-61. Electronic calls may be used. No night hunting unless specified otherwise. FALCONRY: All WMAs are open for falconry during listed small game dates for a specific area (see pages 42-61). Field trial areas and archeryonly hunting areas on WMAs are also open for small game hunting by means of falconry during the statewide falconry season. FURBEARERS: Raccoons, opossum, foxes and bobcats may be hunted within statewide seasons during small game and furbearer dates, unless otherwise specified in the WMA listings on pages 42-61. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts. Night hunting is allowed, unless otherwise specified, but is restricted to small game weapons only. Hunters must pick up their dogs by 12 noon on the day following the hunt. No electronic calls. SMALL GAME: Hunters are allowed to hunt any small game with an open season (see page 31) during the small game dates specified in the WMA listings on pages 42-61, unless otherwise specified. No small game or furbearer hunting is allowed during managed deer hunts except that migratory birds may be hunted during archery deer hunts during open state season unless otherwise specified. TRAPPING Limited opportunities to trap on certain WMAs are available by permit only. Such opportunities are available on: Albany Nursery, B. F. Grant, Big Lazer Creek, Blanton Creek, Bullard Creek, Clayhole, Crockford-Pigeon Mtn, Dawson Forest, Dixon Memorial, Elmodel, Joe Kurz, Penholoway, Rum Creek, Tuckahoe, West Point, and Yuchi WMAs. the appropriate region office for further details or to apply for a permit.

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UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES on WMAs • Man-drives during deer hunts. A man-drive is defined as an organized hunting technique involving three (3) or more hunters using a coordinated effort to drive deer or feral swine from cover to another hunter for the purpose of shooting. • Placing bait or wildlife food and hunting any game species or feral hog over bait. • Target practicing, except on an authorized shooting range. • Driving a vehicle around any gate, sign, earth berm, or similar device intended to prevent vehicular access. • Hunting within 50 yards of any road opened for vehicular access. (Possession of a loaded firearm within 50 yards of a road opened for vehicular access is considered hunting.) • Hunting within a posted safety zone. • Consuming alcohol except at camp sites (this regulation does not apply on National Forest Lands). • Camping or operating a motor vehicle upon any permanent wildlife opening. • Using motor vehicles, signage, flagging tape, or any other method(s) to close or restrict access to roads, trails or any other access features. • Using metal detectors or collecting artifacts.

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• Using paintball equipment (this regulation does not apply on National Forest Lands). • Trapping except that special permits may be issued for certain WMAs. • Possessing or using buckshot except on dog-deer hunts. • Possessing alcohol while hunting on National Forest lands. • Hunting with a suppressed firearm. • Possessing a cocked crossbow in a motor vehicle. • Possessing a firearm during a closed hunting season for an area, except on designated shooting ranges, unless such a firearm is unloaded and stored in a motor vehicle so as to not be readily accessible, except that any person possessing a Weapons Carry License that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA §§ 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject to the limitations of OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11127, except where prohibited by federal law. • Possessing a loaded firearm (a gun is considered loaded if a shell is in the chamber or magazine, a percussion cap is on the nipple, or powder is present on the frizzen pan) in a motor vehicle, except that any person possessing a Weapons Carry License that is valid in this state pursuant to OCGA §§ 16-11-126(f) or 16-11-129 may carry such firearm subject to the limitations of OCGA §§ 16-11-126 and 16-11-127, except where prohibited by federal law.

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SPECIFIC WMA, PFA & STATE PARK HUNTING REGULATIONS

This section of the 2016–2017 Hunting Seasons and Regulations provides information related to all lands managed for hunting by Wildlife Resources Division. Each listing provides the specific information applicable to that WMA/PFA/State Park. However, if you require additional information, a number is provided with each listing. Please review the legend below. Each listing will have a list of applicable symbols located in its header as a quick reference.

ALBANY NURSERY WMA

ALLATOONA WMA

QW

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300 acres • 229.430.4254

6,818 acres • 706.295.6041

DEER DEER G P ARCHERY ARCHERY 19,987 acres • 912.262.3173 »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 20 s »»Either Sex: Dec. 10-Jan. 8 s FIREARMS DEER FIREARMS »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary Li- ARCHERY »» W Either Sex/Wheelchair Hunters cense Holders & Ladies: Oct. 22Only/Shotgun Only: Nov. 3-6 s |  »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s 23 s, Buck Only: Nov. 14-20 s Nov. 30-Dec. 4 s PRIMITIVE »»General Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 5 »»Either Sex: Oct. 16-23 s TURKEY 13 s | Nov. 21-Jan. 1 s FIREARMS Q2 W Wheelchair Hunters Only: »»Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 c, Nov. 10-12 April 8-14 s | May 6-12 s. Apply to BEAR c Nov. 19-27 s, Dec 24- Jan. 1 s ARCHERY Region 5 office by Mar. 10. »»Buck only: Oct. 29-Nov. 6, Dec. »»Sept. 10-Oct. 20 s Q1 Adult /Child Only April 1-7 s, 3-11 s FIREARMS April 22-28 s. »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary Li- TURKEY SMALL GAME cense Holders & Ladies: Oct. 22- Mar. 25-May 15 s • Aug 15-Oct. 30, Feb 11-12, 18-19, 23 s SMALL GAME 25-26 Shotgun only. s »»General Hunt: Nov. 5-Jan. 1 s

• Q1 Quail: Jan 21, 28, Feb. 4. Quota 1 party/hunt and 3 persons/party. Bag limit is 6/person or 12/party s. DOVE

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LEGEND  s  c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 17) Q Quota Hunt (see pages 17, 66-67, 70–72) a

Archery Only Area

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66) H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67)

WATERFOWL

State season except closed Oct. 22-23.

P Dogs Allowed: Aug. 5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017, May 19-21, 2017 Hogs may not be removed from WMA alive. No Dogs Allowed: Aug 8-14, 2016, Mar. 6-15, 2017, May 22-31, 2017. Hunter orange required on all Special Firearms Hog Hunts.

Saturdays & State Holidays only: Jan. 16 through end of statewide season.

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME DOVE

• Q50 Sept. 3. Designated fields only. • General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-Jan. 15

A Archery Range (see page 26)

SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Waynesboro Take GA HWY 24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison Rd.; go 1.5 miles to board.

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SPECIAL FIREARMS HOG HUNTS

No firearms allowed in U.S. Corps of Engineers developed campsites. SPECIAL REGS Physically Disabled hunters should Horse and bicycle trails & areas are apply by letter by Mar. 10 to Albany closed all day Oct. 22-23 and before SPECIAL REGS Nursery Quota Turkey Hunt, Game 10:00 a.m. EST during all other deer This area includes those AltaManagement, 2024 Newton Road, and turkey seasons. No ATVs. No maha WMA lands west of Butler Albany, Georgia 31701. Include a camping. & Champney Islands. Reporting phone number. Each wheelchair DIRECTIONS location for Check-In deer hunts hunter may bring an attendant if From Cartersville Take HWY 20 east is Townsend WMA check station needed who may provide assis- from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. located on Townsend-Cox Rd 0.75 tance but not hunt. See page 70 miles south of Steel Bridge Rd. for all other quota hunt application DIRECTIONS instructions. ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA To Buffalo Swamp from Darien Take DIRECTIONS HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to NEW Take GA HWY 234 west 11 miles; 3, 986 acres • 912-262-3173 Cox. Left onto Possum Point Rd. turn right on Tallahassee Rd.; go 1.2 Sign In box is 1.5 miles on left. To DEER miles to entrance on right. McGowan Lake from Darien Take ARCHERY HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to »»Either Sex: Sept. 10 – Nov. 6 s | Cox. Left onto Fort Barrington Rd. Dec. 31 – Jan. 8 s ALEXANDER WMA Entrance is 2.2 miles on left. You FIREARMS QBF may also sign in at Altamaha Re»»Q50 Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 s | gional Park, Champney Island Boat 1,300 acres • 706.595.4222 Dec. 1-3 s Ramp, and Darien City Docks.

F B Aug. 15-Feb. 28: See page 65.

R Rabbit Dog Training

WATERFOWL

WATERFOWL

P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66)

F Furbearer Dog Training

SMALL GAME

Statewide season.

TURKEY

B Bird Dog Training

Mar. 25-May 15 s

Aug. 15- Oct. 11, Oct. 24- 28, Nov. 7-8, Nov. 13-18, Nov. 28-Dec. 2, Dec. 12-23, Jan. 2-Feb. 28

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 24- Nov. 4, Jan. 2-Feb. 28

G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10)

O Coyote Hunt (see page 67)

TURKEY

• Q35 Sept. 3 s • General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8-28

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s | Dec. 1-Jan. 8 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Nov. 30 s

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• Q20 Adult-Child: Apr. 1-9 s • Q20 Apr. 14-21 s | Apr. 28 – May 5s • Adult-Child: May 6-14 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15- Sept. 9, Nov. 13-27, Dec. 4-25 2016, Jan. 9 – Feb. 28 2017. No furbearer season. WATERFOWL

Statewide seasons during small game dates. DIRECTIONS

From Brunswick: Take I-95 north approx. 6.5 miles to Exit 42 (GA Hwy 99). Turn left (southwest) on Hwy 99 crossing back over I-95 toward Sterling and proceed approx. 0.5 to entrance on right.

ALTAMAHA WMA— WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREA QG

11,402 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 10 s TURKEY

No season. SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Nov. 10, Jan. 30 - Feb. 28 Except Butler Island which opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. No furbearer season. • Rabbits: Bag Limit - 6/person/day. Special Archery Only Youth Hunt on Butler Refuge: Jan. 14-16. • Snipe hunting is allowed Wed.Sun. & State holidays during state season, except on Butler Island

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400 acres • 706.295.6041

525 acres • 478.825.6354

Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-Jan. 15, except that Butler DEER & Champney Islands are closed to ARCHERY »»Dec. 17-Jan. 7 s dove hunting during statewide waterfowl season. BEAR WATERFOWL

Wed., Sat., Sun., State Holidays during statewide season. Shooting hours are until 12 noon, except that on last day of season shooting hours end at sunset. • Q25 Butler Island: Saturday Only. Stand selection drawing to be held at 5am. Stand-by waterfowl hunters will be issued unfilled blinds on quota hunts based on drawing the morning of the hunt. Maximum 3 persons per blind area. Handicap hunters selected for quota Area Manager at 912-262-3173. FERAL HOG

Waterfowl impoundments are open only during archery deer hunts and after last Saturday of waterfowl season. SPECIAL HOG HUNT

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 13 | Oct. 22-Jan. 1 FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 1521; Only youth may hunt.

ARCHERY »»Dec. 17-Jan. 7 s

TURKEY

Q2 Apr. 8-14 s Q2 Apr. 15-21 s

This area includes Broughton, Butler, Champney, and Rhetts Islands. Butler Refuge (located on Butler Island east of HWY 17) and Ansley Hodges MARSH Project (located west of HWY 17 on Champney Island) are closed to firearms at all times but open to archery deer & hog hunting archery seasons and archery rabbit hunting after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Airboats are prohibited inside managed waterfowl impoundments. Access to Rhetts Island at designated crossover sites only. Boats are restricted to one motor of 25hp or less. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping & crabbing during early teal season & statewide waterfowl season. Butler Island ponds & impoundments closed to cast netting. DIRECTIONS

SPECIAL REGS

WATERFOWL

C Adult-Child: Sept. 10 s | Dec. 10 s | Jan. 14 s. Shooting hours until 12 noon.

DIRECTIONS

From Rome Take U.S. HWY 27 north 9 miles to GA HWY 156; turn right (east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd Springs Rd; turn left and go 2 miles to area.

11,400 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 15-18 s | Sept. 22-25 s | Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 s PRIMITIVE »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 15-17 c FIREARMS »»Q400 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 3-5c | Dec. 1-3 c TURKEY

• C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s • Q80 Apr. 3-9 s • General Hunt: Apr. 10-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 13 s, Sept. 19-20 s, Sept. 26-27 s, Oct. 3-Nov. 1 s, Nov. 6-Nov. 29 s, Dec. 4-13 s, Dec. 18Feb. 28 s. DOVE

From Darien Take U.S. HWY 17 south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right.

Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Sept. 17 s, Oct. 8-28 s, Nov. 24-29 s, Dec. 4-13 s, Dec. 18-Jan. 15 s.

APPLING COUNTY DOVE FIELD

State season during small game dates. No hunting on MARSH ponds. s.

WATERFOWL

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110 acres • 229.426.5267 DOVE »» C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 »»General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must sign in at the kiosk near the main farm shelter. DIRECTIONS

From Alma: Take US 1 north to Pat Lewis Rd. on right (1st road on right after crossing over the Appling County line from Bacon County). Go 1 mile to dove fields. From Baxley: Take US 1 south for 9 miles; turn left on Pat Lewis Rd. Go 1 mile to dove fields.

P See page 35. Q3 Special Hog Hunt: Aug. 6-7, 2016 s, Mar. 4-5, 2017 s. Hunter orange required. Dogs may be used on Special Hog Hunt only. Hogs may not be removed from WMA alive. DIRECTIONS

From Dublin Take U.S. 441 north 4.5 miles; turn right on Old Toomsboro Rd., go 7.5 miles to WMA sign; turn right on Oconee Church Rd., turn at WMA sign.

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C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2; Only SMALL GAME youth may hunt. once for the season. Sign- • General Hunt (Archery Only): Apr. BERRY COLLEGE WMA out of harvested small game NOT 3-May 15 C QL B R required. SMALL GAME Sept. 3-5, Oct. 8-10, Nov. 12-13, 15,029 acres • 706.295.6041 Aug. 15-Oct. 14, Oct. 22-Feb. 28. Jan. 21-22.

March 1- May 15, 2017. Small Game weapons only. Hunter orange required. No dogs allowed. Hogs may B. F. GRANT WMA not be removed from the WMA alive. C Q Q SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY

FERAL HOG

SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

Mandatory to hunt and sign out of harvest. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Toomsboro Take Hwy 57 east 7.5 miles. Park on the left before the Oconee River Bridge.

BARTRAM FOREST WMA

A Archery Only Area

1,343 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SPECIAL REGS

Bartram Forest is a multiple-use recreation area; other s may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be opened or closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. No camping.

DIRECTIONS

BEAR ARCHERY »» once for the season. »»Sept. 10 - Oct. 31  |  Nov. 6-11 FIREARMS »»Q1000 Nov. 2-5 c »»Q1000 Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 c »» C Adult-Child/Ladies Only: Jan. 7-8 L c. Only child may hunt. TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

From Milledgeville Take US 441 south 3.1 miles, turn left; continue 2.9 miles on US 441/GA29 and make U-turn to return north; go 0.1 miles to 1st pull-in on right. Kiosk is just down that road.

once for the season. Signout of harvested small game NOT required. • Aug. 15-Oct. 31, Nov. 6-28, Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Jan. 9-Feb. 28. No night hunting. • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug. 1-Oct. 31, Nov. 6-28, Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Jan. 9-Mar. 19. See page 65.

BEAVERDAM WMA

Sept. 3, 10, 17, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-28, Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Jan. 9-15. s

DIRECTIONS

DOVE

C G B S

5,500 acres • 229.426.5267

SPECIAL REGS

There is no open season for the taking of any wildlife on Berry College DEER Refuge. Firearms and archery equipARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-23 s | Oct. ment are prohibited on refuge. Hunters may not use the main campus 1-14 s for gaining access. Horse, bicycle FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. and foot trails and areas are closed all day during deer firearms season 24-30 s and before 10:00 a.m. during deer »»Either Sex: Oct. 27-29 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 24-26s |  Dec. archery and turkey season. No ATVs. 21-24s

Only bucks with a 15” spread or a 16” main beam are legal. No hunting on TURKEY or access through pastures. Mar. 25-May 15 s From Eatonton Take HWY 16 west 0.7 miles; turn right on HWY 441 By; go 1.5 miles to Godfrey Rd at the flashing traffic light; turn left and go 6 miles to Check-In station.

DEER ARCHERY »» once for the season. »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 31  |  Nov. 6-11 FIREARMS »»Q1000 Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Days: Nov. 2-5c »»Q1000 Either Sex: Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 c »» C Adult-Child (only child can hunt)/ Ladies Only/Either Sex: Jan. 7-8 L c.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

which opens after last Saturday of Waterfowl Season.

SMALL GAME

B Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-25, Oct. 30 - Nov. 22, Nov. 27-Dec. 19, Dec. 25-Feb. 28. See page 65. ALLIGATOR

DIRECTIONS

From Rome Take U.S. 27 north to jct. of Old Summerville Rd.; turn left on Old Summerville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to jct. with CCC Rd. at check station.

BIG DUKES POND WMA

May be hunted during open archery dates concurrent with the alligator 1,692 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER season in accordance with rules ARCHERY and regulations pursuant to alliga»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s tor hunting.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Nov. 30 s

»»Buck Only: Nov. 4-5 s | Dec. 7-10 s »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 25-27 s

TURKEY

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

Mar. 25-May 15 s

SMALL GAME

SMALL GAME

Wed.-Sat. during statewide seasons. • Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-24, Oct. No furbearer season. 30-Nov. 2, Nov. 6-23, Nov. 28- Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

DIRECTIONS

From Talbotton Take U.S. 80 east 4 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go 6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkham Rd. and go 1.2 miles to check station.

Wed. and Sat. only during state wa- ALLIGATOR terfowl season. Waterfowl hunting May be hunted during open archery BLANTON CREEK WMA allowed until 12 noon. dates concurrent with the alligator C Q Q O season in accordance with rules SPECIAL REGS 4,800 acres • 478.825.6354 No camping. No horses or ATVs. and regulations pursuant to alligaDEER Note safety zone on map—access tor hunting.

prohibited between Feb. 1 and Jul. 15. DIRECTIONS

From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left.

BIG HAMMOCK WMA C G S

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s | Oct. 16-21s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 26-29 s

LEGEND

Archery Only Area

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66) H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) l Hunt to Learn Q

south 12 miles to Altamaha River. DOVE Area lies on both sides of HWY 144. • Q75 Sept. 3 s | Sept. 10 s • General Hunt: Sept. 17 s | Oct. 15-28 s | Nov. 24-Dec. 6 s | Dec. BIG LAZER CREEK WMA 11-Jan. 15 s

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-Sept. 29 s | Oct. 3-14 s | Dec. 10-18 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 1-2 s »»Quality Buck & Either Sex Last Day: Oct. 20-22c | Nov. 10-12 c |  Dec. 1-3 c »»H L C Honorary License Holders/ Ladies/Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 13-15 s Only youth may hunt.

Q Quota Hunt (see page 70)

Quality Buck

TURKEY

G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10)

O Coyote Hunt (see page 67) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Oct. 24, Oct. 30-Nov. 21, Nov. 27-Feb. 28 DIRECTIONS

From Dahlonega Take GA 60 north for 28 miles to jct. with USFS Road #69; turn left and go 1 mile to the check station.

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Nov. 30

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 1-Feb. 28. No furbearer season. DIRECTIONS

From Danielsville Go north on U.S. 29 for 2 miles; turn right on HWY 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; go 0.3 mile; area is on right.

WATERFOWL

State season concurrent with small game dates. No hunting on MARSH Pond s.

NEW

COYOTE

582 acres • 770-535-5700

BUCK SHOALS WMA

O May 16-31 s No night hunting. DEER Mandatory to hunt and sign- FIREARMS out of harvest. »»Adult-Child Hunt & Learn/Either SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest. SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal. DIRECTIONS

• Q50 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr.8-16 s |  From West Point Take HWY 103 Apr. 22-30 s south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn • General Hunt: May 1-15 s right to check station.

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67)

P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66)

Day: Dec. 8-10 c

TURKEY

If the river stage is 9 feet or higher, measured at the Doctortown Gauge, • Q35 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s the gates will be closed. Deer hunt- • General Hunt: Apr. 17-May 15 s ers may not hunt within 50 feet of SMALL GAME the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd. Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 15-Nov. 1 s, Nov. 6-15 s, Nov. 20-Dec. 6 s, Dec. DIRECTIONS From Glennville Take HWY 144 11-Feb. 28 s.

C QL H Q G O S

 c Check-in

ARCHERY

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 11s | Oct. 17-21 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 12-16 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 26-29 c | Nov. 23-26 c

»»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. P See page 35. 10-Oct. 6 s Oct. 10- Oct. 14 s Q5 Special Hog Hunt: Aug. 5-6, BROAD RIVER WMA 2016 s, Mar. 3-4, 2017 s. Hunt- FIREARMS C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Ant» » ers must wear at least 500 square lerless: Oct. 8-9s 440 acres • 770.535.5700 inches of hunter orange as an outer »»Q200 Quality Buck & Either-Sex garment above the waist. Dogs may Last Day: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17- DEER be used on Special Hog Hunt only. ARCHERY 19 c |  Hogs may not be removed from »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 30 Quality Buck & Either-Sex Last » » WMA alive.

7,200 acres • 478.825.6354

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42) a

FERAL HOG

SPECIAL REGS

7,221 acres • 229.426.5267

 s

Sex: Q12 Nov. 5-6 »»Adult-Child/Either Sex: Q12 Nov. 19-20; Dec 3-4

BEAR FIREARMS »»Adult-Child Hunt & Learn: Q12 Nov. 5-6 »»Adult-Child: Q12 Nov. 19-20 | Dec 3-4 TURKEY

Adult-Child Hunt & Learn: Q3 Apr 1-2, 15-16, 29-30 SMALL GAME

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 15-18 s, Oct. 23-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 16-29 s, Dec. 4-Feb. 28 s

BLUE RIDGE WMA

Adult-Child Squirrel Hunt & Learn: Q12 Dec. 10-11, 17-18

WATERFOWL

20,900 acres • 770.535.5700

Adult-Child: Q25 Sept 3, 10, 17

Big Lazer Creek PFA: Wed. & Sat. DEER during small game dates concur- ARCHERY rent with state waterfowl season. »»Either Sex: Sept. Shooting hours: 30 minutes before 11 s | Oct. 17-21s sunrise until noon s. PRIMITIVE

DOVE

SPECIAL REGS

10 - Oct.

»»Buck Only/Either Sex Deer Last Two Days: Oct. 12-16s

COYOTE

A Archery Range (see page 26)

O May 16-31 s No night hunting. FIREARMS Mandatory to hunt and sign»»Buck Only: Oct. 26-29 c | out of harvest. »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day:

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest.

SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

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SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal.

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Nov. 23-26 c

For Hunt & Learn hunts, both the child and adult must attend a prehunt meeting at 7:00 pm the evening before the hunt. Mentors will be available during Hunt & Learn hunts. Camping is available to hunting parties selected for quota hunts and to groups scheduled through the region office. See information on page 18 to for Hunt and Learns.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

BULLARD CREEK WMA C AG A S

13,900 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-27 s | Oct. 2-14 s »»a Ocmulgee Tract Archery Only Area: Sept. 10-Jan. 8s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 c FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 19-22 s Dec. 2224 s »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 4-6 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 23-26 s TURKEY

Mar. 26-May 15 s SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-17, Oct. 23-Nov. 2, Nov. 7-21, Nov. 27-Dec. 20, Dec. 25-Feb. 28 • Ocmulgee Tract: Jan. 9-Feb. 28 ALLIGATOR

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 22-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 13-17 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 13 s, Dec. 19-24 s, Dec. 29-Feb. 28 s. DOVE

Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Sept. 17 s, Oct. 22-28 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 13 s, Dec. 19-24 s, Dec. 29-Jan. 15 s. SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest. COYOTE

May 16-31 s. No night hunting. Mandatory and sign-out harvest. SPECIAL REGS

ATVs prohibited. DIRECTIONS

From Monticello Take HWY 16 east 3/4 mile; take right fork on HWY 212; go 12 miles to check station sign on the right; follow arrow 0.5 mile to check station.

CEDAR CREEK— LITTLE RIVER AREA 1,505 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

From Hazlehurst Take U.S. 221 north 7 miles; turn left at entrance sign; go to check station.

CEDAR CREEK WMA C L H O S

40,000 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-28 s | Oct. 3-11 s | Oct. 16- 21 FIREARMS »»HLC Honorary License Holders/ Ladies/Adult-Child/Buck Only: Sept. 30- Oct. 2 s Only the youth may hunt. »»Buck Only/Either Sex Deer Last Day: Oct. 13-15 c | Nov. 10-12 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 19-27 s | Dec 15-18 s »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Dec. 26-28 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

Q

2,910 acres • 770. 254.7271 DEER FIREARMS »»Q100 Either Sex: Dec. 13-14c. Two deer limit, must take doe first on first day. Coyotes & feral hogs may be taken; no limit. SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 12. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park will be required. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Dec. 13-14. Campsites will be available for hunter use and may be reserved through the park office at (770) 254-7271. No ATVs. DIRECTIONS

From Newnan Take U.S. 27 Alt north 1.2 miles to Franklin Rd.; turn left, go 1.2 miles to Welcome Rd.; turn right, go 8.6 miles to Hewlette South Rd.; turn right, go 0.9 miles and continue 1.9 miles on Bud Davis Rd. to Flat Rock Rd.; turn right and continue to park entrance.

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 26-29 c |  Nov. 19-27 s Dec. 7-10 c

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10 - 23; Oct. 2 - 10 s Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Sept. 24-Oct. 1 s | Oct. 26-29 c Nov 19-27 s | Dec. 7-10 c  TURKEY

Mar. 25 -May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-24, Oct. 30-Nov. 18, Nov. 28-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28 FERAL HOG

Q10 Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Oct. 11-14 s. Hunter orange required, big game weapons allowed, hogs may not be removed from area alive. DIRECTIONS

From Helen Take HWY 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. HWY 75; cross bridge; turn right, go 2.8 miles to check station.

CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL LINE WMA—BLACKJACK CROSSING AREA A Archery Only Area Q

1,600 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Quality Buck & Antlerless: Deer hunting allowed Fri/Sat/Sun only from Sept. 10 through Jan. 8 s. TURKEY ACHERY Mar. 25-May 15. s SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality bucks with at least 4 points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal. No ATVs. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and locations. DIRECTIONS

From Hwy 96 at Geneva travel south on Hwy 240 approximately 2.75 miles, the check station, kiosk and campground for both of these tracts are approximately 200 yards east of Hwy 240 on a WMA road.

CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL LINE WMA—FORT PERRY AREA C Ql Q

CHATTAHOOCHEE FALL LINE WMA—ALMO AREA QQ

TURKEY

May be hunted during open archery SPECIAL REGS deer dates concurrent with the al- No ATVs. No camping. ligator season in accordance with rules and regulations pursuant to DIRECTIONS From Eatonton Take GA 16 west 3.6 alligator hunting. Miles to Lynchburg Rd.; turn right; SPECIAL REGS go 0.5 miles to kiosk on right. Montgomery County Tract access is limited to foot or boat travel only and is quality buck which means CHATTAHOOCHEE WMA bucks must have a minimum of four QP points (1 inch or longer) on one side. No firearms deer hunting within 25,150 acres • 770.535.5700 designated archery-only areas DEER (Montgomery County, Ocmulgee ARCHERY and Towns Bluff Tracts) but legal »»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - 23; Oct. 2firearms permitted for turkey and 10 s Oct. 15 - 21 s small game hunting. DIRECTIONS

CHATTAHOOCHEE BEND STATE PARK

6,700 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-30 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s FIREARMS »»Q100 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c TURKEY

• Q50 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s | Apr. 22-30 s • General Hunt: May 1-15 s SMALL GAME

2,100 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 15-17 c FIREARMS »»Q35 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept 30 - Oct. 2 c »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS

From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115 east towards Clarkesville to Hwy 384 (Duncan Bridge Rd.), turn right, go 2.1 miles, entrance to area is on the left. From Baldwin: From Hwy 365, take Duncan Bridge Rd. (Hwy 384) towards Cleveland, go 5.4 miles, entrance to area is on the right.

TURKEY

• Q15 Mar. 25-27 s | Apr. 7-9 s • Q15 C Adult/Child: Mar. 31- Apr. 2s • General Hunt: May 1-15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 13, Sept. 18-28, Oct. • Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 1-25 s, Oct. 3-26, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-15, Nov. 30-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 13-Dec. 24 s, 20-Feb. 28 s. Fox squirrel hunting Jan. 2-Feb. 28 s. Fox squirrel huntprohibited. ing prohibited. QUAIL

Q3 Dec. 3 s | Dec. 17 s | Jan. 21s Limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party. Mandatory and sign-out of all harvested game. SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

DOVE

Sept. 3-13, Sept. 18, Oct. 8-26, Nov. 24 - Jan. 15 QUAIL

Q3 Nov. 26 s, Dec. 10 s, Jan. 7. s Limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party.

Mandatory to hunt and sign- RABBIT out of harvest. Q5 Nov. 27 s, Dec. 11 s, Dec. 17 s, Dec. 24 s, Jan. 14 s, Jan. 21 s. SPECIAL REGS Limit 3 rabbits/person. Only Quality bucks with at least 4 points (1 inch long or longer) on ei- SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE ther side or a 15 inch outside spread Mandatory to hunt and are legal. No ATVs. Hunters must sign-out of harvest. check kiosk daily for prescribed SPECIAL REGS burning schedule and locations. Only Quality bucks with at least 4 DIRECTIONS points (1 inch long or longer) on eiFrom Hwy 96 at Geneva travel ther side or a 15 inch outside spread south on Hwy 240 approximately are legal. No ATVs.Hunters must 2.75 miles, the check station, kiosk check kiosk daily for prescribed and campground for both of these burning schedule and locations. tracts are approximately 200 yards DIRECTIONS east of Hwy 240 on a WMA road. From Hwy 80 at Geneva travel south on Hwy 41 approximately 6.0 miles to Fort Perry Rd (CR49), turn left go approximately 1.0 miles to check station, kiosk and campground on the left.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

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CHESTATEE WMA

CHICKASAWHATCHEE WMA C QG P F S

27,123 acres • 770.535.5700

19,700 acres • 229.430.4254

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 10s Oct. 16-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last day: Oct. 12-15 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 16-19 c Dec. 1518c

DEER SPECIAL REGS ARCHERY Areas west of U.S. HWY 78/GA »»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct. HWY 17 are open for hunting during 14 s | Jan. 1-8 s statewide seasons only. Camping in PRIMITIVE designated sites only. »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s DIRECTIONS FIREARMS »»Q35 0 Either Sex: Nov. 17- From Thomson Take U.S. 78 north 10 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd. 19 c | Dec. 7-9 s »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 24- at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station. 27 s | Dec. 26-31 s

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 10 s Oct. 16-21 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 12-15 c | Nov. 16-19 c |  Dec. 15-18c TURKEY

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 14, Nov. 20-Dec 13, Dec. 19-Feb. 28 DIRECTIONS

From Cleveland Take U.S. 129 north 10.5 miles to Turner’s Corner; turn left on U.S. 19; go 0.5 mile; turn right on Dick’s Creek Rd.; go 1 mile to check station driveway on left.

SMALL GAME

5,242 acres • 912.262.3173

 c Check-in

Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) Archery Only Area

H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) l Hunt to Learn Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10)

B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26)

TURKEY

• Q25 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s • C Adult-Child: May 9-15 s • Q25 Apr. 17-23 s | Apr. 24-30 s SMALL GAME

DOVE

WATERFOWL

State season except for during check-in deer hunts.

• Q200 Sept. 3 s • General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, SMALL GAME Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-25, Nov. 28Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Nov. 21-Dec. 10, Dec. 1, Dec. 5-14, Dec. 19- Jan. 5, Jan. 9-Feb. 28 Jan. 9-15 s FERAL HOG

CLARKS HILL WMA

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunts: Aug. 1-14, 2016, Mar. 1-15, 2017, May 16-31, 2017; hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist; no dogs allowed s.

CQH A

ALLIGATOR

15-Feb. 28

DIRECTIONS

Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s  | Oct. 2226 s | Oct. 31- Nov. 5 s | Nov. 28- From Sterling Take HWY 341 north 0.5 mile; turn right on Old Jesup Feb. 28 s Rd.; go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. on DOVE right; WMA is 6 miles down Pennick • Q30 Sept. 3. Dove hunt for quota Rd. on right. permit holders only in designated fields only. • General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Oct. 22-26; Nov 28-Jan 15 State seasons. All waterfowl hunters must possess a WMA license when hunting waters west of HWY 43 bridge.

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SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest. SPECIAL REGS

Multi-use trails and areas are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Rules are posted at trailhead.

May be hunted during open archery deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with DIRECTIONS rules and regulations pursuant to From Mansfield Take HWY 11 south 5.7 miles to Shepherd Rd. turn left alligator hunting. and follow signs 1.1 miles.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-21 s | Sept. 26-Oct. 14 s SPECIAL REGS PRIMITIVE Horseback riding prohibited dur»»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s ing ALL deer hunts. Area west of FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Sept. 23-25c | Nov. firebreak along west side of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all 7-27 s »» C H Adult-Child & Honorary Li- species. cense Holders/Either Sex: Oct. a Archery Only Area 28-30 s • Deer—Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 • Turkey Mar. 25-May 15 s TURKEY • Small Game & Furbearers Aug. Mar. 25-May 15 s

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DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-30 s | Nov. 5-11 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 7-9. Only youth may hunt. s »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Dec. 16-18 s »»HLC Honorary License Holders/ Ladies/Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 25-27 s Only youth may hunt. »»Q200 Either Sex: Oct. 27-29 c |  Nov. 17-19 c

FERAL HOG

DOVE

WATERFOWL

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-14 s | Sept 19-27 s | Oct. 2-14 s | Oct. 22-Nov. 11 s | Dec. 19-Jan. 8 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 16-18 c »»Either Sex: Sept. 29-Oct. 1 c | Nov. 19-20 s | Dec. 12-18 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 12-18 s

C QL H l G AS

6,400 acres • 478.825.6354

• Q40 Sept. 3 s. Quota on designated dove fields only (all other areas are open to public). • General Hunt: Sept.3-8, Oct. 23- TURKEY 28, Nov. 23, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 10-24, Mar. 25-May 15 s Jan. 1-15.

SMALL GAME

O Coyote Hunt (see page 67)

C AG P

CLYBEL WMA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center)

• C Adult-Child: Nov. 12-13 s Only youth may hunt. • General Hunt: Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 1-5 s, Oct. 10-12 s, Oct. 17-25 s, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 s, Nov. 14-15 s, Nov. 20-23 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 1s, Dec. 5-14 s, Dec. 19-Jan. 5 s, Jan. 9-Feb. 28 s. Daily limit: 3 rabbits/ person and 6 quail/person or 12 quail/party.

12,700 acres • 706.595.4222

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66)

P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66)

QUAIL

QUAIL HUNTING BY QUOTA ONLY Q3 Jan. 31 s | Feb. 4 s | Feb. 18 s Maximum 3 persons/party. Bag limit 6/person or 12/party.

DIRECTIONS

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42)

Q

CLAYHOLE SWAMP WMA

From Albany Take HWY 91 south 4 miles to jct. with HWY 62; turn right and go 15 miles; follow signs to check station.

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a

TURKEY

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunts: Aug. 2-7 s | May 16-21s; hunter orange required; no dogs allowed.

LEGEND

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunts: Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s Hunter orange required.

• Q50 Mar. 25-31s | Apr. 1-7s • General Hunt: Apr. 8-May 15 s F Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, Nov. 23, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 10-24, Jan. 1-Feb. 28 s. See page 65.

Mar. 25-May 15 s

FERAL HOG

COHUTTA WMA P S

96,503 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct. 11 s | Oct. 17-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 13-16 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s | Oct. 17-21 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 13-16 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 c TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug 15-Sept 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 28, Dec 5-Feb 28.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

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DIRECTIONS

From Ellijay Take HWY 52 west 9.2 miles; turn right at Conasauga Lake sign; go 3.5 miles; turn right on USFS Road #68, go 2.0 miles to check station. From Chatsworth Take U.S. HWY 411 North to Eton; turn right at traffic light and follow Holly Creek Rd. 11.6 miles to check station. From Cisco Take GA HWY 2; go 3 miles to jct. with West Cowpen Rd.; check station at jct.

CONASAUGA RIVER WMA

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-31, Nov. 6-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28 FERAL HOG

Q10 Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Oct. 5-8 s. Hunter orange required, big game weapons allowed, hogs may not be removed from area alive. DIRECTIONS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 16, Dec. 18-23, Dec. 25-30 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Dec. 16, Dec. 18-23, Dec. 25-30 s TURKEY

• Q2 Apr. 8-14 s | Apr. 15-21 s SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 1-6, Jan. 8-13, Jan. 15-20, Jan. 22-27, Jan. 29-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

• Q3 Dec. 17 s, Dec. 24 s, Dec. 31 s, Jan. 7 s, Jan. 14 s, Jan. 21 s, Jan. 28 s • Shooting hours until noon. SPECIAL REGS

Conasauga River WMA is closed to all other hunting during quota waterfowl hunts. DIRECTIONS

From Chatsworth go west on GA 52 Alt for 3 miles. Turn right onto GA 225 N. Go 6.3 miles and turn left on Norton Bridge Road. Go 2.1 miles and turn left on Bryant Road. WMA entrance and kiosk on right.

COOPERS CREEK WMA C QP

30,000 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-28 s |  Oct. 2-4 s |  Oct. 9-21 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 2-5 c FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 c »»Buck Only: Dec. 7-10 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 12-28 | Oct. 2-4 | Oct. 9-21 s PRIMITIVE »»Nov. 2-5 c FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 c »»Dec. 7-10 c TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

From Dahlonega Take GA HWY 60 SMALL GAME north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers • Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, Creek Rd.; turn right and go 0.5 Nov. 7-8, Nov. 13-Dec. 13, Dec. mile to jct. of USFS Road #236; turn 18-Feb. 28 left and go 4 miles to jct. of USFS • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug. 1-Nov. 2, Nov. 7-8, Nov. 13Road #4; turn right and go 0.5 mile to check station. From Blairsville Dec. 13, Dec. 18-Mar. 19. See Take Old Blue Ridge HWY west 5 page 65. miles to Mulkey Gap Rd.; turn left SPECIAL REGS and travel 8.5 miles to check station. No ATVs.

QA

338 acres • 706.295.6041

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child: Nov. 4-6 c. Only child may hunt. »»Q400 Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 15-17 c

COOSAWATTEE CARTER’S LAKE WMA QA W R

3,300 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 | Nov. 7-Jan. 1 FIREARMS »»Q40 W Wheelchair Hunters Only/ Either Sex: Nov. 4-6 c

BEAR ARCHERY

SPECIAL REGS

Maximum 3 persons per party. Shooting hours end at noon. Designated Pond Only. Stand-by waterfowl hunters will be issued unfilled spots based on a drawing one hour prior to legal shooting time the morning of the hunt. DIRECTIONS

From Cordele Take U.S. HWY 280 west 0.5 miles. Turn right on Fish Hatchery Rd., go 1.4 miles. Turn Right on Williams Lake Road go 0.4 miles to impoundment on left.

CROCKFORD-PIGEON MOUNTAIN WMA CL HG O B R

20,657 acres • 706.295.6041

DIRECTIONS

From Chatsworth Hunters must DEER /Check-In and Sign-Out/ ARCHERY Check-Out harvested big game at once for the season. the Coosawattee Carter’s Lake Ar»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 13, Oct. 17chery Area check station.

CORDELE FISH HATCHERY C Q

40 acres • 229.430.4254 WATERFOWL

• Q3 C Adult-Child: Dec. 17 s | Dec. 31 s |  Jan. 14 s • Q3 Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s

once for the season.

Nov. 8 FIREARMS »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies/Either Sex: Oct. 15-16 c »»Buck Only Either Sex Deer Last Day: Nov. 10-12 c »»Buck Only: Dec. 7-10 c

BEAR ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Sept. 10-Oct. 13, Oct. 17-Nov. 8

»»Sept. 10-Oct. 21 | Nov. 7-Jan. 1 FIREARMS »»Q40 W Wheelchair Hunters Only: Nov. 4-6 c

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

FERAL HOG

Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Mar. 4-10 s. Hunter orange required, big game weapons allowed, hogs may not be removed from area alive.

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

HUNT CLUB INSURANCE

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, Jan. 2-Feb. 28 Rabbit Dog Training Wed/Fri/Sat Nov. 1-Feb. 28. Designated areas only. See page 65.

STARTING AT

WATERFOWL

$

SPECIAL REGS

UP TO 499 ACRES

State waterfowl season.

175

Georgia’s #1 Choice!

No ATVs. Quota hunters must apply by letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 975 Powerhouse Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 between Aug. 15 and Sept. 10. DIRECTIONS

From Chatsworth Go 11 miles south on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station. From Ellijay Take HWY 282 west to old U.S. 411; go south 3.8 miles; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station.

COOSAWATTEE WMA C QB R

5,626 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s

Firearms

»» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 4-6 c. Only child may hunt. »»Q4 0 0 Either Sex: Nov. 1012 c | Dec. 15-17 c

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

FIREARMS »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies: Oct. 1516 c »»General Hunt: Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 7-10 c

DIRECTIONS

From Lafayette Take HWY 193 west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd.; turn left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd.; turn right and go 0.3 mile to check station.

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

DAWSON FOREST WMA

SMALL GAME

C QG O

once for the season. Signout of harvested small game NOT required. • Aug. 15-Oct. 13, Oct. 17-Nov. 8, Nov. 13-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Feb. 28. Limit 3 rabbits/person. • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug. 1-Oct. 13, Oct. 17-Nov. 8, Nov. 13-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Mar. 19. See page 65. • O Coyote: Mar. 1-23 s. Small game weapons only. No night hunting. DOVE

25,500 acres • 770.535.5700

SPECIAL REGS

LEGEND  s  c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42) Archery Only Area

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66) H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) l Hunt to Learn Q

Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10) P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66)

FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child: Oct. 8-10 c »»Oct. 26-29 c | Nov. 9-12 c | Dec. 1-4 c

B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26)

Squirrel hunting area-wide during state season on dates open for small game. Other small game and furbearers on area South of Rocky Creek from Jan. 1-31. DOVE

Only bucks with 4 or more points (1 WATERFOWL inch long or longer) on one side of Hunting area-wide during state seathe antlers are legal. Horse and bi- son on dates open for small game. cycle trails are closed all day during SPECIAL REGS firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 Only Quality Bucks with at least four a.m. during archery and turkey seapoints (1 inch long or longer) on eisons. Special rules apply to horse ther side are legal. and bicycle use; rules are posted at trailhead. Trail permits are required DIRECTIONS for horse and bicycle use. Roads on From Waynesboro Take HWY 25 the City of Atlanta tract are closed to South to 4th Street. Turn right on vehicles daily from 10:00 p.m.-6:00 4th Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9 a.m. except for individuals legally miles. Follow signs to check station. camping, hunting, or fishing on the area. Trail permits are required on the City of Atlanta Tract. Permits DIXON BAY WMA must be completed and on person to be valid. From Dawsonville Take GA HWY 53 west 6 miles; turn right onto driveway at kiosk; check station is at top of hill. Check in and / out at kiosk on HWY 53; check out harvested game during managed hunts at check station. and sign-out is also available at the Horse Camp.

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

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DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s FIREARMS »»Q400 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 13-15 c | Oct. 27-29 c »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 10-12 c

• Q75 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3; Dove Field 2. TURKEY • Q100 General: Sept. 3; Dove Field Mar. 25-May 15 s 1. SMALL GAME • General Hunt: Sept 10, 17, Oct 8, Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-24, Oct. 3022, Nov 25-Dec 2; South of Rocky Nov. 7, Nov. 13-29, Dec. 5-Feb. 28 Creek January 1-15, 2017. Designated fields only. DOVE Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 15- QUAIL 24; Nov. 24-29, Dec. 5-Jan. 15 • Q8 C Adult-Child: Feb. 4 s • Q8 General Hunt: Dec 3, 7, 10, 14, WATERFOWL 17, 21, 28, 31, Feb 8; limit 6 quail/ State season during small game person, 12 quail/party s. Quail dates. No hunting on or within 50 hunters may take woodcock, snipe, yards of waterfowl impoundment and other game birds with an open behind Horse Camp. season. COYOTE • Bird Dog Training: Nov. 18-20 ReO Special Hunt: May 16-23, any lelease of pen-raised birds for traingal weapon, no dogs allowed. Feral ing is prohibited. hogs may be taken. • For information on bird dog field trials call (706) 595-4222.

DIRECTIONS

O Coyote Hunt (see page 67)

8,100 acres • 706.595.4222

SPECIAL REGS

Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) a

C QQ

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. TURKEY • Q20 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-31 s 10-Oct. 6 s Oct. 11 - 14 s • Q30 Apr. 1-7 s | Apr. 8-14 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Ant- • General Hunt: Apr. 15-May 15 s lerless: Oct. 8-10 c SMALL GAME & FURBEARERS »»Quality Buck /Either Sex Last Two (except quail) Aug 15-Sept 9, Oct Days: Oct. 26-29 c 16-25, Oct 30-Nov 8, Nov 13-Dec »»Quality Buck: Nov. 9-12 c | Dec. 2, Dec 4-6, 8-9, 11-13, 15-16, 181-4 c 20, 22-27, 29-30, Feb 1-3, 5-7, 9-28.

BEAR once for the season. Sept. 3, 10, 17, Oct. 8-13, Oct. 17- ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 11-14 s 28, Nov. 24-Dec. 5, Dec. 11-Jan. 15

No ATVs. Horse, bicycle, caving, hiking, rock climbing, parasailing and hang-gliding trails and areas are closed all day during firearms deer seasons. Additionally, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey season. Firearms restrictions apply to certain portions of WMA. Consult WMA map for specific locations.

DI-LANE WMA

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300 acres • 706.595.4222

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 11 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 12-Jan. 8 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles to stop sign, turn left on Pine Grove Inn Rd. and go 6 miles; turn right on Sweetheart Rd., go 1.6 miles. Area is on right.

DIXON MEMORIAL WMA QG S

35,559 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 3, Oct. 9-11, 16-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 5 - 8c | Oct. 1315 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-23 s | Oct. 29- Nov. 1 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 c | Nov. 23-27 s  »»Q60 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/ Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s. Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated area only. All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name and phone number. The dog-deer hunting area will be closed to all s during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. BEAR

Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island.

ARCHERY »»Sept. 29-Oct. 1 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 6-8 c Oct. 13-15 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 10-12 c TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 3, Oct. 9-Nov. 8, Nov. 13-Feb. 28 DOVE

Sept. 3-18, Oct. 9-28, Nov. 24-Jan. 15 ALLIGATOR

May be hunted during open archery deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with rules and regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. Alligators may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island or Laura S. Walker State Park. SPECIAL REGS

No airboats.

DIRECTIONS

From Waycross Take U.S. 1 south 6 miles to HWY 177, turn north and follow signs to check station.

DODGE COUNTY PFA C QG

444 acres • 912.285.6094 DEER ARCHERY »»Nov. 3-6 s | Nov. 9-13 s

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearer and al- TURKEY ligator hunting prohibited. Q2 C Adult-Child: Apr. 7-8 s | Apr. 14-15 s DIRECTIONS From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

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ALLIGATOR Sept. 16-18 s. Night hunting only. SPECIAL REGS

All hunters must at PFA office before hunting. Closed every Monday & Tuesday. Hunting in designated area only. Area map posted at office and kiosk. DIRECTIONS

From Eastman South on U.S. Hwy 23/341 for 3 miles; left on County Rd. 49; go 0.6 miles.

DOERUN PITCHERPLANT BOG WMA A

600 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s TURKEY

Q1 C Adult-Child: Mar. 2526 s | Apr. 1-2 s SMALL GAME

Jan. 9-Feb. 28 s. Fox squirrel hunting prohibited. SPECIAL REGS

Doerun Pitcherplant Bog contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to entrance road and parking area. No ATVs or horses. DIRECTIONS

From Doerun Take HWY 133 south two miles; turn left at Natural Area sign.

DUKES CREEK— SMITHGALL WOODS STATE PARK CQH

4,500 acres • 706.878.3087 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 16-18 s | Oct. 7-9 s PRIMITIVE »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Days: Nov. 9-12 s FIREARMS »» C H Adult-Child & Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct. 21-22 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 16-18 s | Oct. 7-9 s PRIMITIVE »»Nov. 9-12 s FIREARMS »» C H Adult-Child & Honorary License Holders: Oct. 21-22 s »»General Hunt: Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 s TURKEY

Q20 Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 c | Apr. 1416 c | Apr. 28-30 c SMALL GAME

Dec. 15-17, Dec. 29-31, Jan. 12-14, Jan. 26-28. Hunting by reservation only. /Sign-Out required. Maximum 10 furbearer hunters/25

small game hunters per hunt period. Reservations must be made beginning Nov. 1 by calling (706) 878-3087. DIRECTIONS

From Helen Take HWY 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. GA 75; go 2.2 miles, turn left into Smithgall Woods at Stone Pillars; follow signs to check station.

ECHECONEE CREEK WMA

A Archery Only Area

690 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 TURKEY ARCHERY

5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; bear right on Heardmont Rd.; turn right on Johnsontown Rd.; follow to area. Pickens Tract: From Elberton, take HWY 77 north 1.2 miles. Turn right and take Ruckersville Rd 11.4 miles. Turn right onto Turner Hill Rd. Take Turner Hill Rd. 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Cougar Pointe Dr. and follow to entrance sign. Vaughter Tract: Take GA HWY 77 north 3 miles and turn right onto HWY 368; go 3 miles to Harmony Rd.; turn left and continue to entrance sign on right.

ELMODEL WMA B

1,600 acres • 229.430.4254

Mar. 25-May 15

SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 9-Feb. 28 SPECIAL REGS

Public access to Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. No camping. DIRECTIONS

From Bonaire (to Ocmulgee River tract) Take GA 96 east for 3.3 miles to boat ramp on Ocmulgee River; go north by boat on river approximately 10.5 miles. Tract is on west bank of the river. From Warner Robins (to Echeconnee Creek tract) From intersection of HWY 247C and HWY 247, take HWY 247 north 3.9 miles; turn right on Feagin Rd.; turn right on Santa Clara Dr.; tract is 0.2 miles on the right and left side of road. Macon Tract: Take I-75 and get off exit 167, go North on Riverside Dr., turn right on Red Oak Dr., turn left on Clairmont Pl., turn right on Lennox Dr. and the area is behind the railroad tracks.

ELBERT COUNTY WMA AF

2,500 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14. Beverly Tract (a designated a Archery Only Area): Sept. 10-Jan. 1 PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 5 - 13, Nov. 21Jan. 1 »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Nov. 4, Nov. 14-20

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

B Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s. No fox or bobcat hunting. See page 65. DOVE

Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-Jan. 15 QUAIL

Dec 17, -Jan 1, Jan 14-22, Jan 28Feb 5.

DIRECTIONS

From Newton Take HWY 37 north 8 miles; turn left on Jericho Rd.; area is on right.

EVANS COUNTY PFA G C Q

400 acres • 912.285.6094 WATERFOWL

• Q3 C Adult-Child: Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s • Q3 General Hunt: Jan. 7 s. Hunting allowed in waterfowl impoundment only. No boats allowed. Maximum of 3 people per blind. Parties must stay in designated spots, must stay together, and must stay within 100 feet of blind marker except when retrieving game. Shooting hours until noon. ALLIGATOR Sept. 9-11 s. Night hunting only. SPECIAL REGS

Closed every Monday and Tuesday. All hunters must at PFA office prior to hunting. DIRECTIONS

From Claxton Take U.S. HWY 280 east for 8.5 miles; turn right on Old Sunbury Rd.; go 1 mile and turn left on Area Line Rd.; go 0.3 miles, PFA on right.

2015 Forestry for Wildlife Partners

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

QUAIL

Q1 C Adult-Child: Dec. 3 s | Jan. 14 s; Quota one adult/two children. Bag limit 8/party.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, proudly honors the 2015 Forestry for Wildlife Partners for their outstanding accomplishments in incorporating fish and wildlife conservation practices as an integral part of their overall land management goals.

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. SPECIAL REGS

No camping. required for deer and turkey only on Vaughter Tract. DIRECTIONS

From Elberton This WMA consists of 5 separate tracts in Elbert Co. Beverly Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; go 1.5 miles to area. Elbert Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 10 miles to Bobby Brown State Park Rd.; turn south, area is east of road. Heardmont Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

F. D. ROOSEVELT STATE PARK Q

9,049 acres • 706.663.4858 DEER FIREARM »»Either Sex: Q150 Dec. 6-7 c SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 pm on Dec. 5, 2016. Two deer limit. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 non-refundable, non-transferable park-hunting fee and a $5 Park will be required. Coyotes may be taken during deer hunts. ATVs prohibited.

FALL LINE SANDHILLS WMA B

1,576 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15

DIRECTIONS

FLAT TUB WMA

FISHING CREEK WMA

TURKEY

From Butler To East Tract: From the O intersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19, go west 2.6 miles to Taylor County 6,669 acres • 229.426.5267 Industrial Park; turn right; kiosk is DEER immediately on the left side of the ARCHERY road. To West Tract: From the in»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s tersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19, PRIMITIVE go west 10.7 miles; turn left on Kel »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s Foster Rd. At fork, bear right. En- FIREARMS trance is ¼ mile on the left. »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Nov. 30 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 8 s

F

Mar. 25-May 15 s

2,900 acres • 706.595.4222

SMALL GAME

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21-Jan .1 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 22- Nov. 4, Nov. 14-20 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s • Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Fox squirrel hunt- SMALL GAME ing prohibited. F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. • B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 65. SMALL GAME

WATERFOWL

SPECIAL REGS

DIRECTIONS

From Douglas Take HWY 441 north 20 miles; turn right onto HWY 107; go 8 miles to WMA sign on left.

FLINT RIVER WMA QQ W P

2,300 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10 – Oct. 8 s | Nov. 19-Dec. 10 s FIREARMS »» W Quality Buck & Antlerless/ Wheelchair Hunters Only: Oct. 20-22 s »»Q35 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 s »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c

LEGEND

From Washington Take HWY 44 East 12.8 miles to O’Hara-Standard Rd.; turn right; at end turn left on Jones Chapel and continue to area. To Waterfowl Area from Lincolnton Take HWY 79 eight miles to Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go TURKEY 1.5 miles to sign on right. Mar. 25-May 15 s

 c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42)

FLAT CREEK PFA QG P B A

Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) a

850 acres • 478.825.6151• 478.825.6354

Archery Only Area

DEER ARCHERY

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66)

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8

H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) l Hunt to Learn Q

Quality Buck

G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10) P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66) O Coyote Hunt (see page 67) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Thomson take Hwy 150/ Cobbham Road 8.9 miles; turn left on Rousseau Creek Road; go 3.3 miles turn left and follow to WMA Kiosk and Parking Area. For access by boat (nearest boat ramp is Raysville Bridge on GA HWY 43 approximately 12 miles north of Thomson). The area is to the east of bridge access.

SMALL GAME

DOVE

Mar. 25-May 15

Sept. 3, Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-25, Dec. 11-Jan. 15

SMALL GAME

FERAL HOG

WATERFOWL

ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21Jan . 1 »»Buck Only: Oct. 22 - Nov. 4, Nov. 14-20

• Aug 15-Sept 8, Oct 16-18, Oct 2325, Oct. 30 - Nov. 8, Nov 13-17, Dec GRAND BAY WMA C G 11-Feb 28 • Quail: Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8,700 acres • 229.426.5267 and State holidays during small DEER game dates beginning Nov. 18.

TURKEY

• Aug. 18-Jan. 26, Jan. 30-Feb. 28 • B Aug. 18 - Jan. 26, Jan. 30 - Feb. 28. See page 65.

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67)

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunts: Aug. 2-7, 2016  s | May 1621, 2017 s; hunter orange required; no dogs allowed.

ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-11, Sept.17-18, Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2, Nov. 19-20, Dec. 3-4, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 - Jan 1  s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 8-9 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 1516 s »»General Hunt: Either Sex: Oct. 2223 c | Oct 29-30, Nov. 5-6, Nov. 12-13, Nov. 26-27, Dec 10-11 s

• Q3 Nov. 19, Nov. 26; Quota 3 par- SPECIAL REGS ties; maximum of 3 persons per Only Quality Bucks with 15” outside party on quota waterfowl hunts. spread or 16” main beams are legal. • General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. only Each wheelchair hunter may bring during state season except during an attendant (if needed) who may TURKEY quota waterfowl hunts. Shooting provide assistance but not hunt. • C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-26 s. Apr. hours until 12 noon. 8-9 s Only child may hunt. DIRECTIONS • General Hunt: Apr. 15-16 s FERAL HOG From Vienna Take HWY 27 to HWY P See page 35. Special Hog 230, turn right; go 1 mile; veer left SMALL GAME Hunts: Aug. 15-17 | Jan. 27-29; on River Rd. and go 6 miles to en- Aug. 20-21, Aug. 27-28, Sept. 3-4, hunter orange required; no dogs trance sign. Sept. 10-11, Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24allowed. 25, Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9, Oct. 15-16, Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-6, Nov. 12-13, SPECIAL REGS Nov. 19-20, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4, Closed every Monday & Tuesday. FORT YARGO STATE PARK Dec. 10-11, Dec. 17-18, Dec. 24-25, No camping. Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, Jan. 7-8, Jan. 141,814 acres • 770.867.3489 DIRECTIONS 15, Jan. 21-22, Jan. 28-29, Feb. 4-5, From Perry Take U.S. HWY 41 south DEER Feb. 11-12, Feb. 18-19, Feb. 25-26. across Flat Creek. Park is on left. No fox squirrel or furbearer hunting. FIREARMS Either Sex: Q85 Dec. 6-7 c

2016 –2017 50

SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

Wed. and Sat. only during State Season on waterfowl impoundments; Shooting hours until 12 noon.

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CREEK WMA F

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 1,200 acres • 706.595.4222 O Coyote: Mar. 1-15. No night huntDEER ing.

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

SPECIAL REGS:

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 5. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park will be required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 356-4362. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Dec. 6-7. No ATVs.

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TURKEY

ALLIGATOR

Aug. 20-21, Aug. 27-28, Sept. 3-4, Sept. 10-11, Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2 in accordance with rules and regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. SPECIAL REGS

Harvested deer must be removed from the area whole (no field-dressing). No ATVs or motorcycles. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunting and Fishing Permit may be substituted for WMA license. Hiking trail from check station closed to hikers during firearms deer hunts. Federal lands within WMA may be closed DIRECTIONS for military training. No firearms From Richland Take HWY 27 west hunting within designated archery- toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to first paved road; turn right and go only areas. 3 miles; turn left and go 1 mile to DIRECTIONS Moore’s Store Rd. (1st dirt road on From Valdosta Take U.S. 221 north right); turn right and proceed to 8 miles; turn left on Knights Acadcheck station. emy Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on right; follow signs to check station.

GRIFFIN RIDGE WMA C Q

5,600 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-27 s | Oct. 2-14 s PRIMITIVE »»Q100 Either Sex: Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 4-6 c »»Q10 0 Either Sex: Nov. 1012 s | Dec. 8-10 c

DOVE

SPECIAL REGS

PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Nov. 12-Jan. 1 s

100 acres • 229.426.5267

Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Nov. 24- Camping area and trail closed durJan. 15 ing hunts. SMALL GAME All hunters must at the PFA Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may DIRECTIONS office prior to hunting. Closed every not be hunted during firearms deer From Hartwell Take HWY 77 south Monday & Tuesday. Hunting in deshunts. 1.5 miles; turn left onto Liberty Rd.; ignated area only. Area map posted Coyote: Jun. 3-17  s . No night go 4 miles to the end of the pave• O at office and kiosk. hunting. ment at Cedar Creek; the area lies DIRECTIONS to the south. DOVE From East Dublin Go east on U.S. Sept. 3-18, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24-Jan. Hwy 80 for 10 mi.; left on Keens 15 HILTONIA WMA Crossing Rd.; go 1.4 mi. to PFA enFERAL HOG trance on right. See page 35. Special Hog 500 acres • 706.595.4222 Hunts: Aug. 1-7, 2016 s | May 1621, 2017 s | June 6-11 s | June DEER INDIAN FORD FARM 20-25 s; hunter orange required; ARCHERY DOVEFIELDS no dogs allowed. »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 11 s C Q

HARD LABOR CREEK STATE PARK Q

5,804 acres • 706.557.3001 DEER FIREARMS »»Q250 Either Sex: Nov. 1-2 c. Two deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit. SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer season. DIRECTIONS

From Hiltonia Take GA HWY 24 west 2.7 miles to Hurst Church Rd.; turn left and go 0.7 mile to Sandy Church Rd. Take Sandy Ridge Rd. 1.2 miles to Mt. Pleasant Rd. to enter area.

HORSE CREEK WMA CH FB

8,100 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY

DOVE

Q50 C Adult/Child: Sept 10 s SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must at check station at 12:00 P.M. Maps and instructions will be provided at . Hunt is 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. No ATVs. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. It is of utmost importance to have no litter left behind, including expended shotgun shells. Extra caution should be taken to ensure absolutely no live shells are left behind! DIRECTIONS

From Lyons Take Hwy 152 North (New Cobbtown Rd.) approximately 2.9 miles and turn right on Indian Ford Farm Rd. Proceed approximately 0.7 miles to building on left to area for the hunt.

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meet»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-20 s | Sept. ing at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 31. Hunt 25-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 10-31s |  Jan. participants will be charged a $30 1-8 s nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt PRIMITIVE fee and a $5 Park will be reJ. L. LESTER WMA »»Either Sex: Sept. 22-24 s quired. Cabins and campsites may C QO B R G TURKEY FIREARMS be reserved by calling the park office • Q25 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-26 c »» C H Adult-Child/Honorary License 477 acres • 706.295.6041 at (706) 557-3001. Applicable fees • Q25 General Hunt: Apr. 1-7 c | Apr. Holder/Either Sex: Oct. 8-9 s will apply. All other Park facilities will DEER 15-21 c | Apr. 29-May 5 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 2-5 s be closed to the general public Nov. »» Either Sex: Nov. 17-19 c | Dec. ARCHERY SMALL GAME 1-2. No ATVs. once for the season. 15-17 s Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, Nov. »»Either Sex: Nov. 21-27 | Dec. 25DIRECTIONS TURKEY 7-8, Nov. 13-Dec. 6, Dec. 11-Feb. 28. Jan. 1 From I-20 From Exit 105 turn north No furbearer season. Mar. 25-May 15 s FIREARMS on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to »»Q20 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. SMALL GAME ALLIGATOR Rutledge, follow signs. 8-9 c | Jan. 14-15 c Aug. 19-Oct. 3 in accordance with F B Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 6-15, Nov. rules and regulations pursuant to 20-Dec. 13, Dec. 18-Feb. 28. See BEAR alligator hunting. HART COUNTY WMA page 65. ARCHERY B F once for the season. SPECIAL REGS ALLIGATOR »»Nov. 21-27 | Dec. 25-Jan. 1 No ATVs or horses. No vehicles al- 1,000 acres • 770.535.5700 May be hunted during open archery lowed beyond designated parking deer dates concurrent with the al- FIREARMS DEER »»Q20 C Adult-Child: Oct 8-9c | Jan. areas. River access allowed. Checkligator season in accordance with ARCHERY 14-15 c In and camping only at Fountain rules and regulations pursuant to »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s Hole Camping Area. alligator hunting. TURKEY PRIMITIVE Mar. 25-May 15 s DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s From Ludowici Take U.S. 301 south FIREARMS From Jacksonville Take HWY 117 SMALL GAME 2 miles. The area is on the right »»Buck only/Either Sex Last three east 6 miles; turn right at sign; then • Q5 Rabbit Hunts: Jan. 7, Feb. 26; (north) of highway. First road south Days: Oct. 22-Nov. 13 s turn right at information board; folLimit 3 rabbits/person and 9 rabof DOT weigh station. low road to check station. bits/party. BEAR • Q4 Quail Hunts: Jan. 8, Feb. 25; ARCHERY Limit 6 quail/person and 12 quail/ »»Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s HANNAHATCHEE WMA HUGH GILLIS PFA party. PRIMITIVE P S G • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: »»Oct. 15-21 s Aug 1-Oct 6, Oct 10-Nov 19, Nov. 5,095 acres • 229.430.4254 700 acres • 912.285.6094 FIREARMS 28-Dec. 23, Jan 2-12, Jan 16-Feb »»Oct. 22-Nov. 13 s DEER DEER 28 except during scheduled field ARCHERY ARCHERY TURKEY trials. Field trial schedule is posted »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s Mar. 25-May 15 »»Nov 3-6 s | Nov 9-13 s at check station or call (706) 295PRIMITIVE 6041. TURKEY SMALL GAME »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s B F Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 14-Feb. Q2 C Adult/Child: Mar. 31 - Apr. 1 s • O Coyote: Mar. 11-24 s. Small FIREARMS game weapons only. No night Apr. 14-15 s 28. »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Jan. 8 s hunting.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

WATERFOWL

Sat. and Sun. only during state sea- Mar. 25-May 15 s son. Shooting hours end at 12 noon.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

DOVE

C Adult-Child: Sept. 3, Sept. 10,

Sept.17

• B Aug. 15-Mar. 15 s in designated area only. Bird dog training closed during deer hunts.

WATERFOWL

DOVE

State season except during field tri- Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Sept. 17 s, als and deer hunts. Oct. 8-Oct. 18 s, Oct. 23-28 s, Nov. 24-Jan. 15 s. SPECIAL REGS No ATVs.

QUAIL

• Q3 Dec. 26, Jan. 9, Jan. 23. Limit 6 quail/person/day or 12 quail/party/ From Cedartown South of Cedarday. s. town at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S. 27, go north ¼ mile on U.S. 27 to SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE Cason Rd.; turn right and go 4.3 Mandatory to hunt and miles to check station. sign-out of harvest. DIRECTIONS

SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal.

JOE KURZ WMA QQ B

3,700 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-18 s | Nov. 6-13 s FIREARMS »»Q100 Quality Buck & Either Sex Last Day: Oct. 20-22 c | Nov. 3-5 c

Q25 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s | Apr. 22-30 s

24,849 acres • 706.295.6041

SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Sept. 19-Oct. 18 s, Oct. 23-Nov. 1 s, Nov. 14-Feb. 28 s. Limit 3 rabbits/person/day. See page 65.

LEGEND  s

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42) Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) Archery Only Area

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66) H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66)

LAKE RUSSELL WMA L H C O

17,300 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 12 s Oct. 17-21 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Dec. 16-18 c FIREARMS »»H L Ladies & Honorary License Holders Only/Either Sex: Oct. 1416 c »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 4-6 c »»Buck Only: Nov. 23-26 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 12 s Oct. 17-21 s PRIMITIVE »»Dec. 16-18 c FIREARMS »»H L Ladies & Honorary License Holders Only: Oct. 14-16 c »» C Adult-Child: Nov. 4-6 c »»General Hunt: Nov. 23-26 c

TURKEY

legal weapon. No night hunting. Feral hogs may be taken.

DIRECTIONS

From Gainesville Take HWY 365 north; take Toccoa/Lavonia exit, stay on HWY 365; go 1.8 miles, turn right on Rock Rd.; go 0.7 mile, turn left on Dicks Hill Pkwy.; go 2.4 miles, turn right on Ayersville Rd. by the Milliken plant; go 0.9 mile, turn left on Check Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile to check station on left.

• Mar. 25-May 15 s

l Hunt to Learn

SMALL GAME

Quality Buck

Aug. 15-Oct. 27, Oct. 31-Nov. 23, Nov. 28-Dec. 25, Dec. 29-Feb. 28

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67)

SPECIAL REGS

G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10)

No ATVs.

DIRECTIONS

P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66)

From Calhoun Take HWY 136C north 6 miles to Sugar Valley; turn left and go 6 miles to Lake Marvin; check station is at The Pocket.

O Coyote Hunt (see page 67)

KEG CREEK WMA

LAKE SEMINOLE WMA F

B Bird Dog Training

F

F Furbearer Dog Training

800 acres • 706.595.4222

R Rabbit Dog Training

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Jan. 8

S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65.

2016 –2017

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

TURKEY

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SPECIAL REGS

No hunting within 200 yards of a house, dock, building, or other structure, or a developed recreation area (i.e. beach, campground, boat ramp, etc.). DIRECTIONS

This WMA consists of 9 tracts along Lake Seminole and associated waterways. maps may be printed from gohuntgeorgia.com.

LAKE WALTER F GEORGE WMA 923 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

Shotguns & Archery Only: Aug. 15Feb. 28. Feral hogs may be taken with shotgun only during smallgame season. WATERFOWL

Waterfowl hunting permitted on portions of lake in Georgia, except within 200 yards of a public park, road, cabin, or other developed areas. Areas within Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge have separate regulations. ALLIGATOR

May be hunted during open archery deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with rules and regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. Eufaula Refuge is closed to hunting alligators. DIRECTIONS

From Ft. Gaines This WMA consists of 4 different tracts of land that can be found at various points along the lake shore. Directions to and maps of the various tracts can be obtained from: the Albany Game Management Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, GA 31701; (229) 430-4254 and maps may be printed from gohuntgeorgia. com. In addition to the 4 tracts managed by GA DNR, the Army Corps of Engineers manages additional properties which require a special permit from their Ft. Gaines office at 229-768-2516.

8,635 acres • 229.430.4254

TURKEY

A Archery Range (see page 26)

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DIRECTIONS

From Pollards Corner Take HWY 47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side of HWY.

DEER ARCHERY once for the season. »»Either Sex: Sept 10-Oct 27, Oct 31-Nov 23, Nov. 28-Dec 25, Dec TURKEY 29-Jan 1. Mar. 25-May 15 s FIREARMS SMALL GAME »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary LiAug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 2, cense Holders & Ladies/Either Nov. 7-21, Nov. 27-Dec. 14, Dec. Sex: Oct. 29-30 c 19-Feb. 28 »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day: Nov. 25-27 c COYOTE »»Either Sex: Dec. 27-28 c • O Special Hunt: Mar. 1-7 s. Any BEAR ARCHERY once for the season. »»Sept 10-Oct 27, Oct 31-Nov 23, Nov. 28-Dec 25, Dec 29-Jan 1. FIREARMS »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies: Oct. 2930 c »»General Hunt: Nov. 25-27 c Dec. 27-28 c

 c Check-in

Q

JOHN’S MOUNTAIN WMA CL HS

TURKEY

a

DIRECTIONS

From Woodbury Take HWY 85 north for 7.5 miles to Gay; turn right at red light; check station is 2.7 miles on left.

SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

LITTLE SATILLA WMA F O

18,920 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-30 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 31-Jan. 8 s

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts. See page 65.

TURKEY

ALLIGATOR

SMALL GAME

Mar. 25-May 15 s

May be hunted during open archery F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with COYOTE rules and regulations pursuant to O May 16-31 s. No night hunting alligator hunting.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

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SPECIAL REGS

MAYHAW WMA G S

DIRECTIONS

6,300 acres • 229.430.4254

SPECIAL REGS

From Patterson Take U.S. HWY 32 east 8 miles; turn left at check sta- DEER ARCHERY tion sign.

LONDON FARMS PUBLIC DOVE FIELD 70 acres • 770.535.5700 DOVE

• Q50 Sept. 3 s, 5 s, 10 s DIRECTIONS

From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115 East 5.9 miles, turn right on Hwy 384 South, go 1.1 mile, turn right on Barrett Mill Rd., go 0.7 mile to dove field.

DIRECTIONS

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 20-27 s, Dec. 1825 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Nov. 19 s, Nov. 28-Dec. 17 s, Dec. 26-Jan. 8 s

From Ballground From jct. of Bus. HWY 5 and HWY 372 travel 2.1 miles east to on right across from intersection with Conns Creek Rd.

TURKEY

200 acres • 706.595.4222

Mar. 25-May 15 s

MEAD FARM C B

DEER ARCHERY

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts. DIRECTIONS

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15

From Colquitt Firetower Tract is 1 SMALL GAME mile west of Colquitt on HWY 91. B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. Selected hunters may start check- Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts: WATERFOWL ing in at noon each day; No blinds, From Colquitt take U.S. 27 North • General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. durbuckets, seats or other devices may to first paved road; turn left and ing state season except in Novembe placed on the field until the hunter go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and ber; Shooting hours until 12 noon. has checked in; No stand-bys. 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check • C Adult-Child: Nov. 12 (Only youth station is located near entrance to can hunt), Nov. 19, Nov. 26. Willoughby tract. SPECIAL REGS

LOWER BROAD RIVER WMA

SPECIAL REGS

Foot traffic only.

Q F

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222

McDUFFIE PFA G A

DIRECTIONS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21-Jan. 1 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 22- Nov. 4, Nov. 14-20 s

Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31. Designated ponds only. Shooting hours until 12 noon.

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. DOVE

• Q30 Sept. 3. • General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Oct 8-28; Nov 24-Jan 15 FERAL HOG

PSee page 35. Special Hog Hunts: Mar. 4-12  s | May 16-31 s; hunter orange required. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From Elberton Take HWY 72 east 11 miles. Turn right on HWY 79; go 7.3 miles to River Rd., turn right. Go 0.75 miles to board on left.

LULA BRIDGE TRACT

600 acres • 706.595.1619 DOVE

Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29 WATERFOWL

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 4 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

BEAR ARCHERY

Either Sex: Q75 Nov. 15-16 c SPECIAL REGS:

MONTEZUMA BLUFFS WMA Q 500 acres • 229.430.4254

Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s Archery Only: May 1-15 s

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 5-25, Jan. 2-Feb. 28

DIRECTIONS

Sept. 3-18, Oct. 8-28, Nov. 24- Jan. 15

From Gainesville Take U.S. HWY 365 north 7 miles from Exit 24; turn left on GA HWY 52; go 3 miles; cross Chattahoochee River; turn right into boat ramp parking lot.

DEER FIREARMS

TURKEY

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

Aug. 15 - Feb. 28. No dog training or furbearer hunting.

1920 acres • 706.541.0321

DEER ARCHERY

once for the season.

WATERFOWL

Statewide Season.

MISTLETOE STATE PARK

DEER ARCHERY

»»Sept. 10-Dec. 4 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

513 acres • 770.535.5700

From Waynesboro Take HWY 56 north 3.5 miles, turn right on Cates Mead Rd.; go 3.8 miles, turn left on Seven Oaks Rd.; entrance is 0.8 mile on left.

Hunters must attend a pre-hunt DIRECTIONS meeting at 7:00 pm on Nov. 14, 2016. From Thomson Take U.S. HWY 278 Two deer limit. Hunt participants will east for 5.6 miles; turn right on El- be charged a $30 nonrefundable, lington Airline Rd.; go 2.8 miles and nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 turn right on Fish Hatchery Rd. Park will be required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 541McGRAW FORD WMA 0321. Applicable fees will apply. All A G other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Nov. 15-16. No 2,255 acres • 706.295.6041 ATVs. once for the season.

SMALL GAME

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 9-Feb. 28. No furbearer season. SPECIAL REGS

DOVE

WATERFOWL

Statewide waterfowl season.

DIRECTIONS

Horse and bicycle trails and areas From Montezuma Take HWY 49 are closed before 10:00 a.m. dur- north 1 mile to boat landing road; ing deer, bear, and turkey seasons. turn left; area lies along river bluff north and south of Boat Landing No ATVs. Road.

Only Quality Bucks with 15” outside spread or 16” main beams are legal. Montezuma Bluff WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to boat landing road. No ATVs or horses allowed.

MOODY FOREST WMA C

3,500 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 1-Dec. 15 s TURKEY

• C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-26 s • General Hunt: Mar. 31-Apr. 15 s SMALL GAME

• Squirrel Only: Dec. 16-Jan. 20 s REGS SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs. No fox squirrel hunting. Check for prescribed burn info and at kiosk on East River Road. DIRECTIONS

From Baxley Go 7 miles north on U.S. 1. Turn right on Lenox Rd., go 4.2 miles. Turn left on Davis Landing Rd., go 2.3 miles. Turn left on East River Rd., go 0.8 miles to kiosk.

MORGAN LAKE WMA

A Archery Only Area

1,117 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 25-May 15 s

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

No camping.

SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SPECIAL REGS

The campground and boat ramp have been designated as a GORP area. DIRECTIONS

From Ludowici: Take U.S. Hwy 301 south approx. 4.5 miles. Make left on Fishing Road. Travel approx. 0.5 and make right. Boat ramp is 0.3 miles on the left.

MOSSY CREEK DAIRY DOVE FIELD 140 acres 770.535.5700 DOVE

Q100 Nov. 26 c, Dec. 3 c, Dec. 10 c

DIRECTIONS

From Cleveland: Take Hwy 129 south 0.6 mile, turn left on Old Hwy 75 south, go 1.0 mile, turn left on Post Rd., go 3.5 miles, dove field on the right. SPECIAL REGS

Selected hunters may start checking in at 5:30 am on the morning of the hunt; and hunters may hunt until noon. There will be no afternoon hunt in order to insure that we are able to host 3 quality hunts. No blinds, buckets, seats or other devices may be placed on the field until the hunter has checked in; No stand-bys.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

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OAKY WOODS WMA

DIRECTIONS

C O P

13,240 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-29 s | Oct. 8-21 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 1-7 s; Only youth may hunt. »»Buck Only: Oct. 27-29 c | Dec. 29-31 s »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day: Dec. 1-3 c TURKEY

SMALL GAME

OCMULGEE WMA C QG P AS

17,670 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 10-29 s | Oct. 8-18 s

O May 16-31 s. No hog hunting during coyote hunt. No night hunting. Mandatory to hunt and sign out of harvest.

FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 1-7 s; Only youth may hunt. »»Buck Only: Oct. 20-22 c | Dec. 15-17 s »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day: Nov. 17-19 c

SMALL GAME

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

COYOTE

Aug. 18-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 22-25 s, Oct. 30-Nov. 29 s, Dec. 4-27 s, Jan. 1-Feb. 28 s.

Q120 Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s General Hunt: Apr. 8-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 18-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 23-Nov. 15 P See page 35. Special Hog Hunts: s, Nov. 20-Dec. 13 s, Dec. 18-Feb. Aug. 15-17 s ; hunter orange re- 28 s. See page 65. quired; no dogs allowed. FERAL HOG FERAL HOG

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt: SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE Mandatory to hunt and sign- Aug. 15-17 s ; hunter orange required; no dogs allowed. out of harvest. SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

SPECIAL REGS

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest.

No bear hunting.

SPECIAL REGS

No bear hunting on entire WMA.

LEGEND

DIRECTIONS

From Cochran Take U.S. 23 north, turn left on Red Dog Farm Road; go 4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right and follow signs to check station.

 s  c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42)

OCMULGEE WMA— GUM SWAMP CREEK TRACT

Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) a

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66)

l Hunt to Learn Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10) P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66) O Coyote Hunt (see page 67) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

SMALL GAME

2,500 acres • 229.426.5267

DIRECTIONS

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s

Apr. 8-May 15 s Selected quota turkey hunters only may hunt with firearms dur- OHOOPEE DUNES WMA ing quota hunt dates in this area. Nov. 15-Feb. 28 (to check station at Oconee WMA) From Greensboro Turn south from HWY 278 onto Walnut St. (Veazey Rd.) at caution light; go 7.1 miles and turn right on Liberty Church Rd.; go 7.5 miles to check station. From Eatonton Go east 14.7 miles on GA HWY 16 to the Oconee River; continue 3.8 miles to Centennial Road; turn left and continue 4.8 miles to Centennial Church Road; turn left and continue 2.5 miles to Liberty Church Road; turn left and go south 0.8 miles to check station located on the right.

OCONEE WMA— DAN DENTON WATERFOWL AREA C Q

100 acres • 706.595.4222

DEER ARCHERY

WATERFOWL

• Q3 C Adult-Child; Pond 1: Nov. 12, Federal Youth Waterfowl Day s. TURKEY ARCHERY Only Youth (under 16 years of age) Mar. 25-May 15 may hunt. Q2 C Adult-Child; Pond 3: Nov SMALL GAME 12, Federal Youth Waterfowl Day • Aug. 15-Feb. 28 s. Only Youth (under 16 years of • B Open fields only Aug. 15-31, Nov. age) may hunt. 1-Mar. 15. • Q3 C Adult-Child; Pond 1: Nov. SPECIAL REGS 26 s. Adult and Youth (under 18 No camping. years of age) may hunt. Q2 C Adult-Child; Pond 3: Nov 26. DIRECTIONS s. Adult and Youth (under 18 years From Cochran Take HWY 26 to HWY of age) may hunt. 126 (Airport Rd.); go 5.9 miles; turn left onto Rebie Rd.; go 0.3 miles; turn • Q3 Pond 1: Sat. only during State Duck Season after Nov. 30 s left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd.; go • Q2 Pond 3: Sat. only during State 0.5 miles, entrance on left. Duck Season after Nov. 30 s

QA

7,400 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct. 14 s | Nov. 21-Jan. 1 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s

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DIRECTIONS

TURKEY ARCHERY

DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s

475 acres • 478.825.6354

OCONEE WMA

the day of the hunt and shooting hours end at 12 noon except on the last hunt of the season when shooting hours end at legal sunset. Herndon Pond and Impoundment 2 are closed to hunting. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee River between Wallace Dam and GA Highway 16. Handicapped quota hunters may request assistance by calling (706) 595-4222. From Eatonton Go east 14.2 miles on GA Hwy 16, look for turn in for Impoundment 1 on left before you reach the bridge over the Oconee River. kiosk is located in gravel parking lot.

ROCK HAWK TRAILS & EFFIGY

Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s

2016 –2017 54

DOVE

• Q60 Sept. 3 • General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Nov. 24-Jan. 15

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 

H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) Q

Aug. 15-Oct. 14, Nov. 21-Feb. 28

DEER ARCHERY

B

Archery Only Area

FIREARMS

From Perry Take HWY 127 east 8 »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-Nov. 20 s miles to HWY 247; turn right; go 1 TURKEY mile; turn left on Oaky Woods Rd. • Q30 Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s At fork veer right and go 1.7 miles • General Hunt: Apr. 8-May 15 s to check station.

SPECIAL REGS

No fishing or hunting (other than ducks & geese and archery deer hunting during statewide archery and Primitive Weapons season) on waterfowl impoundments. Waterfowl hunting on impoundment #1 open only to hunters selected in quota drawing. Waterfowl hunters are prohibited from entering impoundments before 5:00 AM on

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer season. SPECIAL REGS

Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources vehicular access is limited. No ATVs or horses. No dogs from Mar. 1-Nov. 1. DIRECTIONS

From Swainsboro From jct. of U.S. 1 and U.S. 80, take U.S. 80 west 6 miles to kiosk on north side of HWY.

OLIVER BRIDGE WMA 1,560 acres • 229.426.5267 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 22-30 s | Nov. 1927s |  Dec. 17-25 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 21, Oct. 31-Nov. 18, Nov. 28-Dec. 16, Dec. 26-Feb. 28 SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs. No camping. DIRECTIONS

From Statesboro From Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy. and GA 24 intersection go east on GA 24 toward Oliver for approximately 12.5 miles to the WMA entrance on right.

OSSABAW ISLAND WMA C QP

9,000 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Q100 Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c PRIMITIVE »»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 3-5 c

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 7. Note: Bag limit may be increased by (1) deer to be tagged by hunter – decision announced at pre-hunt meeting. FERAL HOG Hunt participants will be charged a P Q100 Jan. 12-14 c | Feb. 16- $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable 18 c. Hunters must wear at least hunt fee and a $5 Park will be 500 square inches of hunter orange required. Applicable fees will apply. as an outer garment above the waist. Hunting within 50 yards of the PATH Trail is prohibited. All other Park faSPECIAL REGS Hunters on Ossabaw Island WMA cilities will be closed to the general will be required to furnish their own public Nov. 8-9. No ATVs. boat transportation to & from the DIRECTIONS Island. Limited docking space is From Atlanta Take I-20 to Exit 71; available; some boats may have to turn right on Panola Rd; go 3.6 mi to stream anchor. All hunter access Snapfinger Rd/GA Hwy 155; go left; to the Island will be over the dock go 1.5 mi to park entrance on left. facilities at Newell Creek on the south end of the Island. Hunters may not enter upon Ossabaw Island PARADISE PFA until 12:00 p.m. EST one-day prior C G to Check-In. Hunters may check-in at 9:00 a.m. EST one-day prior to 1,300 acres • 912.285.6094 hunt & camps must be removed by DOVE 12:00 p.m. EST on the day follow- • C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 s ing the hunt. One person from each • General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, campsite must check-in and upon Oct. 8, Oct. 12, Oct. 15, Oct. 19, leaving check-out from the campsite Oct. 22, Oct. 26, Nov. 26, Nov. 30, at the check-in station. No motorized Dec. 3, Dec. 7, Dec. 10, Dec. 14, vehicles allowed & only permitted Dec. 17, Dec. 21, Dec. 24, Dec. 28, activities allowed. No pets. CampDec. 31, Jan. 4, Jan. 7, Jan. 11 fires restricted to provided fire rings. No access permitted to Ossabaw WATERFOWL Dec. 15 s | Jan. 5 s above high tide mark.

• O Coyote: Mar. 1-24 s. Small game weapons only; no night hunting; and coyote hunting is prohibited in the Bird Dog Training Area. SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs. Horse & bicycle trails and areas, except Silver Comet Trail, are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey hunts. DIRECTIONS

At jct. of U.S. 278 and HWY 61, take U.S. 278 west 7 miles to check station.

PAULKS PASTURE WMA C QAP

16,600 acres • 912.262.3173

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-14 s | Sept. 19-27 s | Oct. 2-14 s »»a Archery Only Area/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s PRIMITIVE • Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 16-18 c »»Either Sex: Sept. 29-Oct. 1 c | Dec. 11-16 s »»Buck Only/Either Sex/Last Two Days: Oct. 22-Nov. 1, Nov 7-15, Nov 16-22 s SPECIAL REGS DIRECTIONS »»Buck Only: Dec. 17-29, Jan. 1-8 s Access only by boat; nearest ramp is Dove hunting in designated fields »»Q60 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/ at Ft. McAllister State Park, approxi- only; shooting hours follow state Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Dec. mately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill. regulations. Hunting for ducks and 2-3 c | Dec. 9-10 c | Dec. 30-31 c. geese in designated areas only, Dog-deer hunting allowed in desigshooting hours until 12 noon. Closed nated area only. Dog-deer hunters every Monday and Tuesday. OTTING TRACT WMA must check-in at Paulks Pasture A F DIRECTIONS check station prior to hunt. All dogs From Tifton Take U.S. HWY 82 700 acres • 706.295.6041 used in the dog-deer hunt must be east for 8 miles to Brookfield. Turn marked with the selected hunter’s DEER right on Whitley Rd.; take first left name and phone number. The WMA ARCHERY on Brookfield-Nashville Rd. and go will be closed to all s during once for the season. 1.5 miles to entrance on left. dog-deer hunts except to hunters »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 2, Dec. with a valid quota permit. 19-Jan. 1 TURKEY PAULDING FOREST WMA BEAR Mar. 25-May 15 s C O B R ARCHERY once for the season. SMALL GAME 25,707 acres • 706.295.6041 »»Sept. 10-Dec. 2, Dec. 19-Jan. 1 Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 2-6, Nov. 23DEER Dec. 1, Dec. 4-8, Jan. 9-Feb. 28 TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 25-May 15 s FERAL HOG once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 13; Oct. P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt: SMALL GAME Aug. 1-14, 2016 Mar. 1-15,2017, May 17-21 Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 3-18, Jan. 2 16-31, 2017 s. Hunters must wear at FIREARMS – Feb. 28 »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 15- least 500 square inches of hunter once for the season. Signorange as an outer garment above 16 c. Only child may hunt. out of harvested small game NOT »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two the waist. No dogs allowed. required. Days: Nov. 10-13 c • Furbearer Dog Training Area: Aug. SPECIAL REGS »»Buck Only: Dec. 9-11 s 1-Sept. 9, Dec. 3-18, Jan. 2-Mar. 19. No camping. No horseback riding See page 65. during deer hunts. BEAR DIRECTIONS

From Cloudland Take HWY 157 north 2.1 miles. The property is north of HWY 157.

PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK QA

1,635 acres • 770.389.7801 DEER FIREARMS »»Q40 Either Sex: Nov. 8-9 c. Two deer limit, must take doe first on first day. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit.

ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Sept. 10-Oct. 13; Oct. 17-21 FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child: Oct. 15-16 c. Only child may hunt. »»Nov. 10-13 c | Dec. 9-11 s

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

a Archery Only Area Area east of U.S. HWY 341.

DIRECTIONS

From Brunswick Take U.S. HWY 341 north 8 miles to check station on left.

PENHOLOWAY SWAMP WMA C AP

10,546 acres • 912.262.3173

• Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 8, SPECIAL NOTE Nov. 14-Dec.7, Dec. 12-Feb. 28 • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: This area includes the Boyles Island Aug. 1 – Oct. 13, Oct. 17 – Nov. 8, Tract. Access to Boyles Island is Nov. 14 – Dec. 7, Dec. 12 – Mar. 19. by river only. Road access may be provided during the following hunt See page 65.

dates: Sept 23-25 and Oct 6-8, 2016. Call Region Office for details at 912262-3173. DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-21 s | Sept. 26-Oct. 4 | Oct. 9-14 s | Oct. 22Nov. 26 s | Dec 5-20 | Jan 1-8 s »»a Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 23-25 c »»Either Sex: Oct. 6-8 c | Nov. 28Dec. 4 s »»Buck Only: Dec 22-31 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 22, Sept. 26-Oct. 5, Oct. 9-Feb. 28. Bird dogs may be trained in the areas off of Redman and Deadend Rds. FERAL HOG

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Aug. 5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017 May 19-21, 2017 s. Special Hog Hunt (No dogs allowed): Aug. 8-14, 2016 Mar. 6-15, 2017 May 22-31, 2017 s. Hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist on all Special Hog Hunts. Hogs may not be removed from WMA alive. SPECIAL REGS

Idle speed only on Cogden Lake.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

FIREARMS »»Q75 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Nov. 24-26 c »»Q100 General Hunt Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 8-10 c

a Archery Only Area Area north of Paradise Park Rd.

DIRECTIONS

From Mt. Pleasant Take HWY 341 north 2 miles to Akin Rd.; turn right; go to end of Akin Rd.; turn left onto River Rd. Entrance to WMA is 2.7 miles on right just before Paradise Park Rd.

PERRY DOVE FIELD C

226 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sundays only during statewide season.

DOVE

Sept. 3, 10, 17, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, Jan. 14. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

DIRECTIONS

From I-75 take Exit 134 and head East approximately 1.6 miles and field is on the right.

PHINIZY SWAMP WMA 1,500 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

SMALL GAME

TURKEY


Aug. 15-Feb. 28

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

WATERFOWL

Wed. and Sat. during state season. • Aug 15-Sept 9, Oct 22-Nov 14, Nov 20-Dec 5, Dec 11-Feb 28. No Shooting hours end at 12 noon. furbearer hunting. SPECIAL REGS • Bird & Rabbit Dog Training: Aug No camping. 1-Nov. 14, Nov. 20-Dec. 5, Dec.11DIRECTIONS Feb. 2, Feb. 6-Mar. 19. See page 65. From Augusta From I-520 exit DOVE south on HWY 56 spur (Doug Bar• Q100 Sept. 3 nard Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA Sept 4-18, Oct 8-28, Nov 24-Dec 6, entrance sign adjacent to Augusta Dec 11-Jan 15 Wastewater Treatment Facility; or from I-520, exit north on HWY 56 COYOTE: spur (D. Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 miles O Mar. 1-24 s. Small game weapons and turn right on Gravel Pit Rd. WMA only. No night hunting. at end of road. FERAL HOG

PINE LOG WMA QO P

14,134 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Day: Nov. 16-19 c »»Buck Only: Dec. 7-10 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 16-19 c | Dec. 7-10 s

DIRECTIONS

41 acres • 912.262.3173

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42)

Area closed to deer hunting.

Q Quota Hunt (see page 70)

Area closed to turkey hunting.

TURKEY

SMALL GAME

Archery Only Area

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66)

WATERFOWL

State season.

H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66)

SPECIAL REGS

l Hunt to Learn Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10)

F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

DIRECTIONS

From Ellijay Take HWY 515 north 7 miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station.

SMALL GAME

AG A

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts (see page 65).

REDLANDS WMA—

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Nov. 30, Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s

Mar. 25-May 15 s

F Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 1-25, Jan. 2-Feb. 28. See page 65. DIRECTIONS

From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles; check station on left.

RICH MOUNTAIN WMA C L H P

2,142 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 4 | Dec. 26-Jan. 1

BEAR ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Sept. 10-Dec. 4  |  Dec. 26-Jan. 1

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Dec. 5-25, Jan. 2-Feb. 28 SPECIAL REGS

Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear, and turkey seasons. No ATVs. DIRECTIONS

From East Ellijay: Take Hwy 52E 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Canoe Launch Rd. Go approx 0.2 mile and turn left to archery range parking area and kiosk.

RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK QW

2,508 acres • 706.213.2045

No hunts scheduled for 2016. DIRECTIONS

From Elberton From Elberton take GA Hwy 77north 3.2 miles; bear right onto GA Hwy 368 and go 4.0 miles; turn right onto William Smith Rd.; go 3.4 miles to park entrance.

RICHMOND HILL WMA G P FB S

A

7,400 acres • 912.262.3173

No hunts scheduled for 2016.

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept 10-Oct 19 s FIREARMS »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary License Holders & Ladies: Oct. 21-23 c »»Nov. 15-20 c

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s »»a Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-30 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 31-Jan. 8 s

DIRECTIONS

TURKEY

TURKEY

Q

1,776 acres • 770.975.0055

From Acworth Take I-75 north to exit 285; turn right on Red Top Mountain Rd.; go 1.5 mi to park entrance.

2016 –2017 56

SPECIAL REGS

No ATVs.

RICH MOUNTAIN WMA— CARTECAY TRACT

WMA consists of 300ft wide sec- 19,955 acres • 706.295.6041 tion of non-contiguos property on DEER the Wayne County side of the Al- ARCHERY tamaha River extending from mile »»Either Sex: Sept 10-Oct 19 s 61 (Doe Eddy) for 1.2mi down river. FIREARMS WMA license required. All lands in »» C H L Adult-Child, Honorary McIntosh/Long Counties previously License Holders & Ladies/Buck listed under this area are now part Only/Either Sex Last Two Days: of Townsend WMA. All lands that Oct. 21-23 c were part of Boyles Island in Wayne »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two County are now part of Penholoway Days: Nov. 15-20 c Swamp WMA.

RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

B Bird Dog Training

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt (No dogs allowed): Aug. 15-21 s. Hunter orange required; big game weapons allowed; hogs may not be removed from area alive.

Mar. 25-May 15 s

SMALL GAME

DEER

FERAL HOG

TURKEY

TURKEY

 c Check-in

O Coyote Hunt (see page 67)

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22- Nov. 4 s, Nov. 14-20 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13 s, Nov 21-30 s, Dec 26-Jan 1  s

From Cartersville Take U.S. 411 WATSONS SPRINGS AREA north to White; turn right on Stamp Creek Rd.; go 3.6 miles; check sta- 706.595.4222 tion on left.

 s

P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66)

37,500 acres • 706.595.4222

Horse and bicycle trails and areas DIRECTIONS are closed all day during deer fire- From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15 arms season and before 10:00 a.m. north 9 miles; check station on left. during deer archery and turkey season. No ATVs.

LEGEND

Q

C QF

See page 35. • P Special Hog Hunts (No dogs allowed): Aug. 12-14 s | Jan. 13DOVE 15 s. • P Q8 Special Hog Hunt (with • Q100 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 • General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Oct dogs): Feb 3-5 c. 8-28; Nov 24-Jan 15 • Hunter orange required; big game weapons allowed; hogs may not be SPECIAL REGS removed from area alive. No hunting on Dyars Pasture MARSH pond. SPECIAL REGS

RAYONIER CORRIDOR LANDS WMA

a

REDLANDS WMA

|

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 22-Sept. 9, Oct. 24-Nov. 13, Nov. 21-Feb. 28

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only areas.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt: Mar. 1-15 s. Hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. a Archery Only Areas

ROGERS STATE PRISON FARM DOVE FIELDS

SMALL GAME

Jan. 28-Feb. 12 s. DOVE

Q15 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 s | Sept. 10 s

538 acres • 229-426-5267

WATERFOWL

Sept. 3 s | Sept. 10 s | Sept. 17 s

• Q3 C Adult-Child: Dec. 10 s | Jan. Tracts 8, 9, 10, 12 & 17 and that por14 s |  Jan. 21 s; Quota 3 parties, tion of tract 1 south of Kilkenny Rd. max 3 persons/party. DIRECTIONS

From Richmond Hill Take HWY 144 east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Rd. and follow signs.

RIVER BEND WMA C QWA

3,500 acres • 229.426.5267

ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s

TURKEY

TURKEY

• Q15 Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s • General Hunt: Apr. 8-May 15 s

Archery Only: Mar. 25-May 15 s

SMALL GAME

Archery Only: Aug. 15-Feb. 28

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 15-20, Oct. WATERFOWL 24-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-Dec. 6, Dec. 11- • Antioch Lake: Statewide season, Feb. 28 Mon.-Sat. during January only s • Heath Lake (Angler Haven Dr.): DOVE Statewide season s Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Oct. 1520, Oct. 24-28, Nov. 24-Dec. 6, Dec. FERAL HOG 11-Jan. 15. Archery Only: May be taken during deer hunts only. WATERFOWL Waterfowl may be hunted on im- SPECIAL REGS poundment and its surrounding Daily use fee (per vehicle) required roads/dikes until noon only on for all s. Waterfowl hunters only Wed., Sat., and Sun. during state- may use firearms. wide season. DIRECTIONS

From Rome Take U.S. 27 north 10.4 May be hunted during open archery miles; turn left on Sikes Storey Rd.; deer dates concurrent with the al- go 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas ligator season in accordance with Valley Rd.; go 5.4 miles to entrance. rules and regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. DIRECTIONS

From Dublin Take I-16 east to Exit 58 (HWY 199); turn south and go 0.3 miles; road to check station is on right.

RIVER CREEK, THE ROLF & ALEXANDRA KAUKA WMA C QWQ 2,437 acres • 229.430.4254

SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must at the Kiosks located at the entrances to SPECIAL REGS each field prior to hunting. WMA Only Quality Bucks with four or more license is NOT required. A map of points (1 inch or longer) on one side the fields will be located in the kiof the antlers are legal. osks (and on our website) with designated parking areas delineated on DIRECTIONS From Thomasville Take U.S. HWY the maps. State hunting regulations 84 west approx. 4 miles. WMA en- will apply to the dovefields for the trance is on left approx. 0.9 mile first segment of the dove season. after crossing the Ochlocknee River No ATVs or UTVs will be allowed on the fields. No hunting within 100 Bridge. yards of residences or 50 yards of county roads. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NOT climb fences. Please leave no RECREATION & PFA litter behind, which includes spent AA shotgun shells. Extra caution should 3,000 acres • 706.802.5087 be taken to ensure no live shells are left on the field. DEER

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-29 s | Oct. 3-14 s FIREARMS »» W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. 1-2 c »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 22-23 s »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Days: Nov. 3-5 c | Dec. 8-10 s

ALLIGATOR

DOVE

ROGERS WMA O F

3,500 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-30 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 31-Jan. 8 s

DIRECTIONS

From Reidsville take GA Highway 147 approximately 6.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 178. Turn left on Hwy 178 and proceed 1.5 miles to dirt road on the right that leads to entrance of field 1 and the parking area.

RUM CREEK WMA C QL H O

5,739 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 6 s | Oct. 10-12 s | Oct. 17-21 s | Nov. 19-25 s

FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct.

8-9 s Only youth may hunt.

»»HL Ladies/Honorary License

Holders/Either Sex: Oct. 14-16 s »»Q200 Either Sex Last Two Days: Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12c TURKEY

»»Q25 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s • C Adult-Child: May 9-15 s • Q25 Apr. 17-23s | Apr. 24-30 s

SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 22-25 s, Oct. 30-Nov. 8 s, Nov. 13-Feb. 28 s. DOVE

• Q75 Sept. 3, Sept. 10 s • General Hunt: Sept. 17 s, Oct. 2225 s, Nov. 24-Jan. 15 s WATERFOWL

Shooting hours are until 12 noon on all areas. • Lake Juliette is open Wed.-Sun. and Youth Waterfowl Days during state waterfowl season for all hunters. • Q3 C MARSH Pond/Adult-Child (only youth can hunt): Dec. 10 s and Jan. 14 s. 3 parties per hunt. • C Youth Area - Adult/Child (only the youth can hunt): Youth Waterfowl Days and Wed. - Sun. during statewide season. COYOTE

O May 16-31 s. No night hunting. . Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest.

SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest SPECIAL REGS

No waterfowl hunting west of Ebenezer Rd. except that youth may hunt waterfowl between Ebenezer and Juliette Roads (Youth Area). No motor in excess of 25hp may be operated on Lake Juliette. DIRECTIONS

From Forsyth Take Hwy 18 east 7 miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left then proceed to the check station on your right.

RUM CREEK WMA— BERRY CREEK AREA

A Archery Only Area

750 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s TURKEY ARCHERY Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME ARCHERY

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Falconry permitted during small game season. SPECIAL REGS

No camping.

Attention Youth Quail Hunters As part of the WRD Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI), quota youth quail hunts will be conducted on private farmland during the quail season. Youth hunters ages 10–17 may apply. Hunt dates, locations & rules will be d at www.gohuntgeorgia.com beginning August 15, with an application deadline of October 15, 2016.

DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 17-25 s | Oct. 8-16 s FIREARMS »»Q35 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Nov. 9-12 c | Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 c »»Antlerless: Dec. 20-22 s »»Q35 C Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 30 - Jan. 1 s

TURKEY

SPECIAL REGS

Turkey Hunters

TURKEY

DIRECTIONS

Would you like to participate in our Annual Turkey Hunter Survey and help make a difference?

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

FERAL HOG

COYOTE O

May 16-31 s. No night hunting.

No camping.

• Q5 C Adult-Child: Mar. 31 - Apr. From Hortense Take HWY 301 north to McKinnon. Turn left at Rogers 2 s | Apr. 7-9 s Tract sign and cross over railroad • Q5 Apr. 14-16 s tracks.

If so, please go to: www.gohuntgeorgia.com or call 478-8256354 for more information.

W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

Ranger Hotline 1-800-241-4113

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS

From Forsyth Take Hwy 18 east 7 miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left then proceed to the check station on your right.

SANSAVILLA WMA

No camping.

16,867 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-21 s | Sept. 26-Oct. 4 s | Oct. 9 -14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 23-25 c »»Either Sex: Oct. 6-8 c | Dec. 1723 s »»Buck Only/Either Sex Last Two Days: Oct. 22-Nov. 5 s | Nov. 1218 s a Archery Only Areas

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s. Archery equipment restriction for deer only.

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 6-10, Nov. 29-Dec. 15, Dec. 24-Feb. 28 • F Aug. 1-Sept. 3

DIRECTIONS

From Brunswick Take U.S. 341 north to Mt. Pleasant, south of Jesup; Turn right on Howard Rd.; Check Station is on left (17 miles from Brunswick).

SAPELO ISLAND WMA QP F

9,000 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex/North End: Sept. 10Oct. 5, Oct 10-18, Oct 23-Nov 1, Nov 6-15, Nov 20-29, Dec 4-Jan 8 s »»Q125 Either Sex/South End: Dec. 1-3 c »»Dec. 4-Jan. 8 s (Designated areas only.) Maps of open hunting areas available at the Sapelo WMA kiosks, Brunswick DNR office, and gohuntgeorgia.com. PRIMITIVE »»Q125 Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c FIREARMS »»Q75 C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 7-9 c »»Q125 Either Sex: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c

 s  c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42) Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) Archery Only Area

L Ladies Hunt (see page 66)

DIRECTIONS

l Hunt to Learn Quality Buck

W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10) P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66) O Coyote Hunt (see page 67) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

Reservations for transportation on state boat for Check-In hunts must be made through the Sapelo Island Visitor Center (912) 437-3224. No reservations will be accepted until you receive your selection notice; Visitor Center Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday. Stream anchorage may be required for hunters using their own boats. Hunter access is allowed only at Moses Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. No motorized vehicles allowed on island. Hunters may Check-In starting at 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to hunt. Camps must be removed by 12 noon on the day following each hunt. Departures and returns from deer hunting must be made from Moses Hammock campsite. Hunters are required to stay outside the boundaries of the safety zones. Hunting is restricted to the north end of Greater Sapelo Island and Little Sapelo Island unless otherwise indicated. Ferry Restrictions There is limited space on the ferry, so please limit the amount and size of your gear; propane fuel only; Guns

2016 –2017

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ALLIGATOR

May be hunted during open archery deer dates concurrent with the alligator season in accordance with rules and regulations pursuant to alligator hunting. DIRECTIONS

From Bainbridge Take HWY 253 south 2.7 miles; go left on Ten Mile Still Rd.; travel 6 miles; turn right on Silver Lake Rd.; travel 2.9 miles; turn left onto WMA access road. Check station is 0.8 miles on the right.

From Savannah Take I-95 south to Exit 58; turn left on GA HWY 57; go 1 mile to flashing light; continue straight on HWY 99, go 9.1 mi. to SOAP CREEK WMA Landing Rd. (in Meridian); turn left F and proceed to Sapelo Island Visi- 1,000 acres • 706.595.4222 tors Center.

SHEFFIELD WMA A F

4,850 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Dec. 1 | Dec. 25-Jan. 1

BEAR ARCHERY

once for the season.

»»Sept. 10-Dec. 1 | Dec. 25-Jan. 1

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 5-13, Nov. 21- Jan. 1 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 22 - Nov. 4, Nov. 14-20 s

TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See page 65. SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY

No camping.

SMALL GAME

From Lincolnton Take HWY 79 north 2 miles. Turn right on New Petersburg Rd. board is on left.

Mar. 25-May 15 s

SPECIAL REGS

H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66)

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must be unloaded and cased for transport on ferry; No folding chairs or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, or excessively large boxes; Climbing stands are OK; Coolers are limited to one 48 qt. per guest or one 96 qt. per two guests. For information on local charter options for transportation to the Moses Hammock hunt camp, please the Sapelo Island Visitors Center (912) 437-3224.

F Aug 15-Sept 9, Dec 2-24, Jan 2-Feb 28. • Furbearer Dog Training Area: Aug SMALL GAME 1-Sept 9, Dec 2-24, Jan 2-Mar 19. F Aug. 15-Oct. 5, Oct. 10-18, Oct. 23-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-17, Nov. 20-29, DIRECTIONS Dec. 4-Feb. 28. See page 65. From Cartersville Take HWY 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell MounFERAL HOG P Special Hog Hunt/North End tain Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 Only: Mar. 1-15 s. Hunters must wear at least 500 miles to area. From Dallas Take square inches of hunter orange as HWY 61 north 6.2 miles to Braswell an outer garment above the waist. Mountain Rd.; turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed No dogs allowed. 1.2 miles to area.

LEGEND

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P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt: Aug. 1-14,2016, Mar. 1-15, 2017, May 16-31, 2017 s. Hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. No dogs allowed. SPECIAL REGS

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FERAL HOG

SILVER LAKE WMA C Q

9,200 acres • 229.430.4254 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Q16 0 Either Sex: Oct. 2629 s | Dec. 15-18 s »»Buck Only: Nov. 19 -Dec. 4 s | Jan. 1-8 s TURKEY

• Q35 Mar. 25-Apr. 6 s • Q35 C Adult-Child: Apr. 8-16 s • General Hunt: Apr. 22-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Oct. 22-24, Oct. 30-Nov. 17, Dec. 5-13, Dec. 19-30, Jan. 9-Feb. 2, Feb. 5-9, Feb. 12-23, Feb. 26-28 s

DIRECTIONS

SPIRIT CREEK FOREST WMA A

570 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Archery Only Area

DEER ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Jan. 1. s TURKEY a Archery Only Area Mar. 25-May 15. s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 2-Feb. 28. Shotguns and archery equipment only. No furbearer dog hunting. SPECIAL REGS

Spirit Creek Forest is a multi-use forest; other s may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be open/closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. No camping. No ATVs. DIRECTIONS

From Augusta: take GA Hwy 56 (Mike Padgett Hwy) south, turn right onto Old Waynesboro Rd, travel 1.7 miles and turn right onto McDade Rd, travel 1.6 miles and turn right onto Smokey Rd, access road is approximately 0.4 miles on right.

QUAIL

QUAIL HUNTING BY QUOTA ONLY Q3 Feb. 4 s | Feb. 11 s | Feb. 25 s Maximum 3 persons/party. Bag limit 6/person or 12/party.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

fork to Nichols Tract; left to Pigeon Creek Tract.

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the person, for a period of up to two years following the determination of such violation. Harvested deer will not be tagged with Department tags and must be recorded on the hunter’s deer harvest record. No camping. No ATVs.

1,580 acres • 478.825.6354

DIRECTIONS

2,780 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»East of Flint River/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 »»West of Flint River/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 20, Oct. 24-Nov. 10, Nov. 14-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-Jan. 1 PRIMITIVE »»West of Flint River/Either Sex: Oct. 21-23 FIREARMS »»West of Flint River/Either Sex: Nov. 11-13, Dec. 2-4 TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15

STANDING BOY CREEK STATE PARK

From Columbus Take HWY 219 north. Turn left on Old River Rd., Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s; Signgo 1.5 miles. Tract on left. In once per season. DEER ARCHERY

TURKEY

• Q10 C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. SWALLOW CREEK WMA 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s Only youth may hunt. 19,000 acres • 770.535.5700 • Q10 Archery Only: Apr. 22-30 s DOVE

SMALL GAME

• Q20 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 s, 10 s, Oct. 8 s

SPECIAL REGS

Nov. 18-20 s, 25-27 s, Jan. 20-22 s, 27-29 s, Feb. 3-5 s, 10-12 s, 17-19 s, 24-26 s.

F East of Flint River: Aug.15-Feb. 28 West of Flint River: Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 2-Feb. 28. See page 65. Includes Pigeon Creek and Nichols Tracts. No hunting in park day-use area. Camping in designated areas only. DIRECTIONS

From Thomaston to Sprewell Bluff Tract Take HWY 36 west 6 miles to Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.; turn left and follow paved road to area. From Manchester to Nichols and Pigeon Creek Tracts Take HWY 190 east 3.9 miles; turn left on paved road; go 0.1 mile to fork; turn left; go 1.8 miles to fork in road; right

SMALL GAME

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Nov. 17-20 c | Dec. 15-18 c

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest.

SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 21 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 17-20 c | Dec. 15-18 c

SPECIAL REGS

TURKEY

Upon determination by the Commissioner that a person has violated this title (OCGA 27) or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to hunting or tres on or from Standing Boy Creek Tract, the Commissioner may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any license or permit, or both, required by this title which is held by or has been applied for by

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 22-Nov. 15, Nov. 21-Dec. 13, Dec. 19-Feb. 28 FERAL HOG

cial Hog Hunt only. Hogs may not be removed from WMA alive. DIRECTIONS

From Cleveland Take HWY 75 north 20 miles to GA 180; continue on HWY 75 for 1 mile and turn left at check station sign.

TALLULAH GORGE STATE PARK A

2,689 acres • 706.754.7981 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Jan. 1 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 29 s | Nov. 26 s BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Oct. 22-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts.

P See page 35. Q8Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): SPECIAL REGS Jan. 4-7, 2017 s Hunter orange re- Mandatory Daily . No ATVs. quired. Dogs may be used on Spe-

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

SPREWELL BLUFF WMA F

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SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

DIRECTIONS

From Tallulah Falls Take U.S. 441 north; turn right onto Jane Hurt Yarn Dr.; go ¼ mile past campground, follow WMA signs.

TOWNSEND WMA - NORTH TRACT, SOUTH TRACT, AND PINE ISLAND TRACT QP

WMA will be closed to all s during dog deer hunts except to hunters with a valid permit. TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Oct. 12, Oct. 16-28, Nov. 7-9, Nov. 28-29, Dec 4-14, Dec. 16Jan. 2, Jan. 6-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

24,924 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 11 s PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 16-23 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 13-15 c | Nov. 10-12 c|  Nov. 19-27 s |  Dec. 24Jan. 1 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 29-Nov. 6 s |  Dec. 3-11 s »»Q60 Dog Hunting/Either Sex/ Shotguns with Buckshot Only: Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 c | Dec. 14-15 c | Jan. 4-5 c. Apply for dog hunts online at www.gohuntgeorgia. com by Sept 1. Dog deer hunters must check-in at new Townsend WMA check station located on Townsend-Cox Rd 0.75 miles south of Steel Bridge Rd. Dog deer hunting allowed in designated area only. All dogs used in the dog deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name and phone number. All vehicles used in the dog deer hunt must display permit in the windshield or on vehicle dash. A copy of the permit must be carried on person while hunting. The

State Season except during firearm deer hunts. FERAL HOG

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Aug. 5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017, May 1921, 2017 s. Special Hog Hunt (no dogs allowed): Aug. 8-14, 2016, Mar. 6-15, 2017, May 22-31, 2017 s. For Special Hog Hunts, hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. Hogs may not be removed from WMA alive. DIRECTIONS

North Tract from Ludowici Take HWY 57 East 4.2 miles; Turn right onto Old Barrington Rd; go 4.0 miles, kiosk is on the right at the junction of Middleton Lake Rd and Old Barrington Rd. South Tract from Darien Take HWY 251 West; in approx. 3 miles bear left onto Cox Hwy; follow Cox HWY through Cox for 8.5 miles; kiosk is on left. Pine Island Tract from Ludowici Take HWY 57 East 4.2 miles; Turn right onto Old Barrington Rd; go

Acknowledgment of Landowners The Department would like to acknowledge the following private landowners, companies, and governmental agencies owning properties leased as Wildlife Management Areas: • Houston Co. Commission (No Fee Lease)

• Aubrey Corporation • Berry College, Inc.

• Jim Freeman

• Campbell Group

• Jones Company Ltd.

• CatchMark Timber Trust

• The Langdale Company

• City of Atlanta

• London Farms

• Cody Anderson • Edward Rigby

• Lonnie Calloway

• Forest Resources Consultants

• McCranie Land Company, Inc. • Mossy Creek Dairy

• Forestar (formerly Temple-Inland)

• Odum-Powers Farm

• Frederick Blum

• Plum Creek Timberlands LLC

• Paulding County

• Georgia Department of Corrections

• Randall Odum • Rayonier Forest Resources, L.P.

• Georgia Department of Transportation

• Springbank, LLC

• Georgia Forestry Commission

• Timbervest Partners, LLC

• Georgia Power Company (No Fee Lease)

• University of Georgia

• Girl Scouts of USA

• U.S. Forest Service

• Hancock Timberland VIII Inc, & Valencia Forest LLC

• VZ Timberland, LLC

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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0.75 miles; kiosk is on right at the junction of Pine Island Rd and Old Barrington Rd.

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TOWNSEND WMA - BUCK ISLAND TRACT P

7,244 acres • 912.262.3173 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-30 s »»Either Sex: Oct. 31-Jan. 8 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept 9, Jan. 9-Feb. 28 WATERFOWL

State Season. FERAL HOG

P See page 35. Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Aug. 5-7, 2016, Mar. 3-5, 2017, May 1921, 2017 s. Special Hog Hunt (no dogs allowed): Aug. 8-14, 2016, Mar. 6-15, 2017, May 22-31, 2017 s. For Special Hog Hunts, hunters must wear at least 500 square inches of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. Hogs may not be removed from WMA alive. DIRECTIONS

From Ludowici Entrance to Townsend WMA-Buck Island Tract is located off HWY 301approximately 4.75 miles west of Ludowici.

TUCKAHOE WMA C O G 15,100 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-14 s | Sept. 19 - Oct. 4 s | Oct. 9-Nov. 1 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 6-8 c FIREARMS »» C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 16-18 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 25Dec. 3 s | Jan. 5-7 c TURKEY

Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles to check station on left.

TUGALOO STATE PARK Q A Archery Only Area

393 acres • 706.356.4362 DEER ARCHERY »»Q30 Either Sex: Dec. 2-3 c. Two deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit. SPECIAL REGS

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 1. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park will be required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 356-4362. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Dec. 2-3. No ATVs. DIRECTIONS

From Lavonia Take GA-328N/Gumlog Rd. 4.0 mi.

WALTON WMA C QB A

200 acres • 706.595.4222 BIRD DOG TRAINING

B Oct. 1-July 15. See page 65. DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s SMALL GAME

Oct. 1-Feb. 28 DOVE

• Q80 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 • General Hunt: Sept 10, 17; Oct 8-28; Nov 24-Jan 15 SPECIAL REGS

No unleashed dogs except for bird dog training and dove hunting purposes. No rifles or muzzleloaders (except muzzleloading shotguns) of any caliber allowed. DIRECTIONS

From I-20 At Exit 101, take HWY 278 north 1.7 miles. Area is on left across from Wildlife Resources Headquarters adjacent to the Wildlife Resources Conservation Center. Additional parking on Willow Springs Church Rd.

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Nov. 6-23, Dec. 4-Jan. 3, Jan. 8-Feb. 28. Feral hogs may be taken during small game dates after Oct. 31. COYOTE

O May 16-June 1 s. No night hunting.

ALLIGATOR

Aug. 19-Oct. 3 SPECIAL REGS

Camping in designated sites only. DIRECTIONS

From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s

WARWOMAN WMA QP

15,800 acres • 770.535.5700 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-27, Oct. 2-21 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Nov. 10-13 c | Dec. 1-4 c BEAR ARCHERY »»Sept.10-27, Oct. 2-21 s FIREARMS »»Special Bear Hunt: Oct. 22-30 s. Only bear and feral hog may be taken. »»General Hunt: Nov. 10-13 c | Dec. 1-4 c

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

WATERFOWL

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 31-Nov. 8, Nov. 14-29, Dec. 5-Feb. 28 FERAL HOG

Q8 Special Hog Hunt (with dogs): Sept. 28-Oct. 1 s. Hunter orange required, big game weapons allowed, hogs may not be removed from area alive. DIRECTIONS

From Clayton Take U.S. 441 north; turn right on Warwoman Rd.; go 3.5 miles to Finney Creek Rd.; turn left and go 0.2 miles to check station.

WEST POINT WMA QL H Q O F S

8,952 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-Oct. 9 s | Nov. 5-13 s PRIMITIVE »»Quality Buck & Antlerless: Dec. 17-18 s FIREARMS

Daniels Pond & Pond 1: Waterfowl hunting Youth Waterfowl Days and Saturdays only during small game dates concurrent with state waterfowl season. Shooting hours until 12 noon. s COYOTE

May 16-31 s. No night hunting. Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest. O

SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

Mandatory to hunt and signout of harvest. SPECIAL REGS

No gasoline outboards allowed on waterfowl ponds; only hand held lights 6 volts or less allowed; Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal. No fishing on managed waterfowl impoundments. DIRECTIONS

From Lagrange Take GA HWY 219 north 0.5 miles past Chattahoochee River Bridge; turn right on Old Whitley Rd. Follow signs to check station and kiosk.

WATERFOWL

Waterfowl hunting during small game dates concurrent with state waterfowl season. Shooting hours until 12 noon. SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal. No camping.

WEST POINT WMA— GLOVERS CREEK AREA C QQ

337 acres • 478.825.6354 DEER ARCHERY

Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s WATERFOWL

Youth Waterfowl Days: • Q5 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28. Shooting hours until 12 noon. SPECIAL REGS

Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side or a 15 inch outside spread are legal.

H L C Honorary License Holders/

Ladies/Adult-Child/Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 21-23 s. Only youth may hunt.

»»Quality Buck/Either Sex Last Day: Oct. 13-15 c | Dec. 1-3 c

TURKEY

• Q80 Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s • General Hunt: Apr. 3-May 15 s

WEST POINT WMA— DIXIE CREEK AREA

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711 acres • 478.825.6354

2,800 acres • 770.535.5700

DEER ARCHERY

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Oct. 1-Nov. 4 s | Dec. 3-10 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only/Either Sex Deer Last Three Days: Nov. 5-20 s

Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 s TURKEY

SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Sept. 9 s, Oct. 10-11s, Oct. 16-19 s, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 s, Nov. 14-29 s, Dec. 4-15 s, Dec. 19-Feb. 28 s. See page 65. DOVE

WILSON SHOALS WMA

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• C Adult-Child: Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s • General Hunt: Apr. 3-May 15 s SMALL GAME

• Aug. 15-Feb. 28 • B Aug. 15-Mar. 15. See page 65.

Sept. 3 s, Sept. 10 s, Sept. 17 s, Oct. 10-11 s, Oct. 16-19 s, Oct. 24-28 s, Nov. 24-29 s, Dec. 4-15 s, Dec. 19-Jan. 15 s

BEAR ARCHERY »»Oct. 1-Nov. 4 s | Dec. 3-10 s FIREARMS »»Nov. 5-20 s

TURKEY »»Q15 Mar. 25-Apr. 1 s »»General Hunt: Apr. 2-May 15 s SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-30, Nov. 21-Dec. 2, Dec. 11-Feb. 28 DOVE

• Q15 C Adult-Child: Sept. 3 • General Hunt: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Nov. 24-Dec. 2, Dec. 11-Jan. 15 DIRECTIONS

From Gainesville Take HWY 365 north 11 miles; turn right on Mud Creed Rd.; go 1 mile, turn left; go 0.1 mile, turn right on Yonah Rd.; go 2.1 miles, area on left.

YUCHI WMA G F S 7,800 acres • 706.595.4222 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept 10-Oct. 14 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-19 s FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c | Oct. 23-29 s | Nov. 25-27 s »»Buck Only: Oct. 30 -Nov. 24 s | Nov. 28-Dec. 4 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 s SMALL GAME

F Aug. 15-Oct. 14, Oct. 30-Nov. 24, Nov. 28-Feb. 28. See page 65. SPECIAL REGS

at Check Station on Ebenezer Church Rd. Camping in designated sites only.

SPECIFIC WMA REGULATIONS

TURKEY

DIRECTIONS

From Waynesboro Take HWY 80 east 8 miles to Shell Bluff Community; turn right on HWY 23; travel 7 miles south; turn left on Ebenezer Church Rd.; go 1 mile to Check Station on right.

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1,400 acres • 706.295.6041 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 1 s

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SMALL GAME

once for the season. Signout of harvested small game NOT required. Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Jan. 2-Feb. 28 DIRECTIONS

From Cloudland Take HWY 157 north 8.2 miles; turn right on Dougherty Gap Rd. and go 3.5 miles; Dougherty Gap Rd. becomes West Cove Rd.; Continue straight for 3.5 miles; Turn left on S. Cedar Lane to end of road.

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FEDERAL AREA REGULATIONS

FEDERAL LANDS

TURKEY

Q25 Mar. 25-26, Apr. 7-8 SMALL GAME

Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail Only: Dec. 4-Jan. 31 WATERFOWL

843.784.2468

Q20 Dec. 9-10, Dec. 23-24, Jan. 6-7, Jan. 20-21. Shooting hours until 12 noon s.

DEER ARCHERY

SPECIAL REGS

■ BLACKBEARD ISLAND NWR

Either Sex: Oct. 13-15  c | Dec. 1-3  c SPECIAL REGS

Interested hunters must visit www. fws.gov/refuge/blackbeard_island or call (843) 784-2468, for detailed hunting information. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at www.savannahcoastalpermits.com. Refuge permit required. Island closed to general public Oct. 14-18, Dec. 2-6. No alligator hunting. ■ BOND SWAMP NWR

Interested hunters must visit: www.fws.gov/bondswamp. Refuge permits are required for all hunts. Hunters are required to sign out harvested game at refuge check stations. Quota deer and waterfowl application deadline is September 28, 2016. Quota turkey application deadline is February 15, 2017. the Piedmont Refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting regulations (478-986-5441) or email [email protected]. ■ CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST (outside of WMAs)

770.297.3000

478.986.5441 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 31 FIREARMS »»Q50 Youth Only/Either Sex: Nov. 12-13 »»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 18-19, Dec. 2-3

LEGEND  s  c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42) Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) a Archery Only Area L Ladies Hunt (see page 66) H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) l Hunt to Learn Q Quality Buck W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10) P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66) O Coyote Hunt (see page 67) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 »»During Firearms Deer season, archers must follow Firearms either sex dates on the National Forest. PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-Dec. 26 »»Land East of I-75/Either Sex: Oct. 29, Nov. 26 »»Lands West of I-75/Either Sex: Same as county either sex days through Dec. 26 BEAR »»Hunting bears with dogs is prohibited in the Northern and Central Bear Zones including Chattahoochee National Forest. ARCHERY »»Sept. 10-Oct. 14 PRIMITIVE »»Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Oct. 22-Dec. 26 TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 SPECIAL SMALL GAME NOTE

The use of centerfire firearms at night is prohibited. FERAL HOG

Baiting is prohibited. No night hunting. Hogs may be taken with archery equipment during archery deer season, with deer weapons during firearms deer season, with turkey weapons during turkey season and with small game weapons during small game dates. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs with appropriate weapons restrictions while training dogs during dates when training season coincides with small game or turkey season. SPECIAL REGS

No dog training June 1-Aug. 14, except as provided below. Pursuit

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of bears or feral hogs with dogs for training purposes may occur only Aug. 1-Sept. 8, Jan. 2-Mar. 19, May 1-May 25 during legal daylight hours; other requirements apply (see page 65). Prohibited: Transportation of any loaded weapon in a motor vehicle. Possession of alcohol when hunting. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait, or garbage in a manner likely to attract or concentrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of hunting or viewing animals. Failure to properly store food or garbage so as to prevent access by wildlife. NOTE: The Appalachian Trail (AT) is heavily used all year for camping and hiking. Please be aware of campers/hikers and use caution when hunting near the AT or any other trails/campgrounds. Coyotes may be hunted during open seasons with weapons restrictions for game species in season; no night hunting; electronic calls may be used. ■ CUMBERLAND ISLAND NS C Q

912.882.4336 x258 DEER ARCHERY »»Q125 Either Sex: Oct. 3-5 c PRIMITIVE »»Q100 Either Sex: Nov. 7-9 c | Dec. 5-7 c. Legal handguns may be used. FIREARMS »»C Q50 Adult-Child/Either Sex: Oct. 22-23 c. Child must be 12-16 years of age. All children under 16 must be directly supervised at all times. FERAL HOG

Q100 Jan. 9-11  c | Jan. 23-25  c SPECIAL REGS

Call 912-882-4336 ext254 for information or visit http://www. nps.gov/cuis/ for detailed information. Registration begins July 1st, go to www.pay.gov and type “Cumberland” in the search box located on the left hand side of the screen under the section entitled “Find Public Forms”. From the search results, select “Cumberland Island Managed Hunt” and follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration. Hunting fee is $35. No standby hunters; no non-hunters. Cumberland Island Ferry will be available for access to and from the island for a fee. Boat dock space for unloading only. Private boats must stream anchor. All hunter check-in must be at the Plum Orchard hunt camp or Brickhill Campground. Mandatory check-in starts 8:00 am EST one day prior to hunt; On adultchild hunts, hunting is restricted to children ages 10-17 only; children under age 16 must be accompanied by and be under direct adult supervision at all times during the hunt. All National Park Service regulations also apply to hunting areas. On primitive weapons hunts, modern centerfire handguns that meet state regulations may be used. Buckshot prohibited.

Bag Lmit: 1 antlered buck & one antlerless deer per hunter. No limit on feral hogs. ■ EUFAULA NWR QA

334.687.4065 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 »»Lands between Bustahatchee and Rood Creeks/Either Sex: Nov. 1-Jan. 8 FIREARMS »»Q10 Either Sex: Oct. 8 c | Oct. 22 c WATERFOWL

• Q16 Ducks & Geese Only; Saturdays during statewide season c. Shell limit is 25. • C Adult-Child: Youth Waterfowl Saturday & one day determined by Refuge. Refuge for details. SPECIAL REGS

Closed to alligator hunting. Portions of Chattahoochee River and Walter F. George Reservoir within the Eufaula NWR boundaries are closed to waterfowl hunting. the refuge office for quota hunt applications. Eufaula NWR, 367 Hwy 165, Eufaula, AL 36027 (334) 687-4065. Apply July 9-August 15 for youth deer hunts; August 1-Sept. 15 for waterfowl hunts. fees must be prepaid: $20.00 per waterfowl hunter, $20.00 per youth deer hunter selected. Eligible ages for all youth hunts (deer and waterfowl) are 10-15 years. A waterfowl permit holder is allowed to bring up to two guests (no more than 3 individuals/blind). ■ FORT GORDON QA

706.791.2397 DEER ARCHERY »»Q Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 c »»Q a Archery Only Area/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 c PRIMITIVE »»Q Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Q Buck Only: Oct. 22-Jan. 8 c »»Q Either Sex: Fort Gordon for details. TURKEY

Q Mar. 25-May 15 c SMALL GAME

Q Aug. 15-Feb. 28 c SPECIAL REGS

All hunting subject to Post regulations. NCIC background checks are required for all hunters. Firearms deer hunting limited to shotguns with slugs only or primitive weapons. Hunters not associated with the Military may apply online May 1-15 at www.gohuntgeorgia. com. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply. Permit required to hunt. Access may be restricted due to training requirements. All hunters must possess a Hunter Education Certificate. For more information, call Fort Gordon at (706) 791-2397.

G E O R G I A H U N T I N G S E A S O N S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

912.767.4354 DEER ARCHERY »»Q Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 c »»Q Archery Only Areas/Either Sex: Sept. 10-Jan. 8 c PRIMITIVE »»Q Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 c. FIREARMS »»Q Buck only: Oct. 19-30 c | Nov. 2-13 c |  Nov. 16-25 c  | Dec. 1-26 c | Jan. 1-10 c »»QEitherSex:Oct. 22-23 c | Nov. 5-6 c | Nov. 19-20 c | Nov. 2427 c  |Dec. 27-31 c »»Q Shotgun Only Areas: Either Sex: Oct. 15-Jan. 8 c

Deer Season Bag Limit is 5 total deer, not more than 2 may be antlered, and not more than 3 may be antlerless (bonus tags for 2). One of antlered bucks must have at least four (4) points on one side of antlers (one inch or longer). In the Quality Deer Management Area (QDMA), both antlered bucks must have at least four (4) points (one inch or longer) on one side of the antlers. TURKEY

recreation areas and some lease areas except as authorized by the Project Manager. Also, hunting opportunity may vary by area so please the appropriate COE office as provided herein. Some areas are designated archery only; firearms are permitted in some areas. the Corps resource manager’s office at the appropriate lake project for hunting areas: Hartwell 1-888893-0678 OR http://www.sas. usace.army.mil/lakes/hartwell/ hunting.html#hunt areas, J. Strom Thurmond/Clarks Hill 1-800-5333478 OR http://www.sas.usace. army.mil/lakes/thurmond/hunt. html#huntmaps , Richard B. Russell 1-800-944-7207 OR http:// www.sas.usace.army.mil/lakes/ russell/natres.html. * the resource manager’s office for feral hog hunting opportunities and restrictions outside of the firearms deer season. ■ L AKE SEMINOLE/W.F. GEORGE LAKE/G.W. ANDREWS LAKE/ WEST POINT LAKE/ALLATOONA LAKE/CARTERS LAKE (USACE)

Q Mar. 25-May 15 c SMALL GAME

Q Aug. 15-Feb. 28 c DOVE

Q Managed Dove Fields: Wed, Sat., Sun., Holidays during statewide dove season c. WATERFOWL

Q Statewide season. No hunting past 12 noon c. SPECIAL REGS

Interested hunter must visit www. stewart.army.mil/dpw/wildlife/default. htm. Mandatory phone check-in. All hunting subject to post regulations and access for hunting is not guaranteed. ■ HARRIS NECK NWR

843.784.2468 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 15-17 c FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 18 c. Shotguns 20 gauge and larger with slugs only. SPECIAL REGS

Interested hunters must visit www. fws.gov/refuge/harris_neck, or call (843) 784-2468, for detailed hunting information. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at www.savannahcoastalpermits.com.

■ HARTWELL LAKE/ RICHARD B. RUSSELL LAKE/ J. STROM THURMOND LAKE (CLARKS HILL) (USACE) C Q

SPECIAL REGS

Hunting is prohibited on some Corps lands for safety reasons, particularly designated public

per letter. Hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 P.M. the evening before the hunt. Disabled Veterans will receive preference in the quota selection. More information is available online at website http://go.usa.gov/SE85. ■ L AKE SIDNEY LANIER - ISLANDS (USACE) QA

DEER ARCHERY

Q Either Sex: Nov. 10-13, Nov. 2427, Dec. 8-11 SPECIAL REGS

Limit: One deer per day. Hunters must record harvest on their deer harvest record. State bag limits and harvest restrictions apply. Hunters must apply by letter containing full name, address, phone number, and email address (if available) to Operations Project Manager’s Office, Attn: Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30515-0567 no later than October 15, 4:30 PM. One hunter per letter. Hunting areas typically accessible by boat only. More information is available online at website http:// go.usa.gov/SE85.

SPECIAL REGS

• Hunting is prohibited on some Corps lands for safety reasons, particularly designated public recreation areas and some lease areas except as authorized by the Project Manager. Also, hunting opportunity may vary by area so please the appropriate COE office as provided herein. Some areas are designated archery only; firearms are permitted in some areas. Some COE properties require a special permit for species-specific hunting; please call or check online well before the season opens as some permits can only be obtained onsite or by US mail. the Corps resource manager’s office at the appropriate lake project for hunting areas: Allatoona 678-7216700, Sidney Lanier 770-945-9531, Walter F. George 229-768-2516, Seminole 229-662-2001, Carter’s 706-334-2640, West Point 706645-2937 OR visit the website http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/ Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/ Hunting.aspx. ■ L AKE SIDNEY LANIER - BUFORD DAM (USACE) QA

770.945.9531 DEER ARCHERY

Q Either Sex: Nov. 15-17 SPECIAL REGS

All facilities will be closed to the general public during the hunts. Limit: 2, only one of which may be antlered. Hunters must apply by letter containing full name, address, phone number, and email address (if available) to Operations Project Manager’s Office, Attn: Craig Sowers, P.O. Box 567, Buford, GA 30515-0567 no later than October 15, 4:30 PM. One hunter

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706.485.1776 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 »»During Firearms Deer season, archers must follow Firearms either sex dates on the National Forest. PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 15-21 FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-28, Nov. 1 - 25, Nov. 28-Dec. 4 »»Either Sex: Oct. 29-30, Nov. 26-27, Dec. 26-Jan. 1 TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15 SMALL GAME

Aug. 15-Feb. 28 FERAL HOG

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Small game weapons only. No night hunting. No hunting with dogs. SPECIAL REGS

No dog training Jun. 1-Aug. 15. Pursuit of bears with dogs prohibited. Pursuit of feral hogs with dogs may occur only Aug. 1-Sept. 9; Jan. 2-Mar. 19; May 1-25 during legal daylight hours. Prohibited: Transportation of any loaded weapon in a motor vehicle. Possession of alcohol when hunting. Placing, leaving, or depositing and food, bait, or garbage in a manner likely to attract or concentrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of hunting or viewing animals. Failure to properly store food or garbage so as to prevent access by wildlife. Coyotes may be hunted during open seasons with weapons restrictions for game species in season. No night hunting. Electronic calls may be used.

■ OKEFENOKEE - COWHOUSE UNIT

912.496.7836 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10 - Oct. 3, Oct. 9-11, 16-20 s PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 5-8 c |  Oct. 13-15 s FIREARMS »»Buck Only: Oct. 22-23 s | Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 s »»Either Sex: Nov. 10-12 c, Nov. 2327 s  TURKEY

Mar. 25-May 15  s SMALL GAME

Quail/Rabbit/Squirrel Only: Aug. 15-Oct. 3, Oct. 9-Nov. 8, Nov. 13Feb. 28 SPECIAL REGS

Bears and alligators may not be taken. Foot travel only on ONWR portion of Cowhouse Island. No dogs allowed except pointing dogs for hunting quail. & Check-In at Dixon Memorial WMA. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee or call 912-496-7836 for more information. ■ OKEFENOKEE - POCKET UNIT A

912.496.7836 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 14 s. /Sign-Out required. SPECIAL REGS

Bears and alligators may not be taken. Foot travel only off paved road. No dogs allowed. Visit www. fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee or call 912-496-7836 for more information.

FEDERAL AREA REGULATIONS

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912.496.7836 DEER FIREARMS »»Q30 Either Sex: Oct. 28-29 c »»Q10 W Wheelchair & Youth Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. 28-29 c SPECIAL REGS

Hunt is a quota hunt limited to 30 hunters (10 additional slots for wheelchair and youth hunters). Each mobility-impaired/youth hunter can have one escort to assist with their hunt that is authorized to hunt under the same permit. Quota applications can be found at http:// www.fws.gov/forms/3-2354.pdf. Quota applications will be accepted from August 15 to September 15, and should be submitted as follows: in person at Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center at Okefenokee NWR or by mail to Okefenokee Hunt Program, 2700 Suwannee Canal Rd., Folkston, GA 31537. Youth hunters are those 15 and under and supervised by an adult 21 or older. A hunter education certificate is required for youth hunters. Shooting hours close at noon; shotguns with slugs or muzzleloaders only; hunters will be charged a $15.00 permit

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FEDERAL SPECIFIC AREA WMA REGULATIONS

LEGEND  s  c Check-in

C Adult-Child Hunt (see page 42) Q Quota Hunt (see page 70) a Archery Only Area L Ladies Hunt (see page 66) H Honorary License Hunt (see page 66) l Hunt to Learn Q Quality Buck W Wheelchair Hunt (see page 67) G GORP Property (all or portions of the area require GORP—see page 10) P Feral Hog Hunt (see page 66) O Coyote Hunt (see page 67) B Bird Dog Training F Furbearer Dog Training R Rabbit Dog Training A Archery Range (see page 26) S Firearms Shooting Range (see page 26)

fee; check-out required; hunters are not required to tag deer prior to check out; special bonus tag provided for two harvested deer; hunt area zoned; Chesser Island zone is for wheelchair and/or youth hunters only. No dogs allowed. Feral hogs may be taken: no limit. Call 912-496-7836 or visit www. fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee for more information. ■ PIEDMONT NWR C QW

478.986.5441 DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Sept. 10-Oct. 2 PRIMITIVE »»Q1250 Either Sex: Oct. 27-29 FIREARMS »»W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Oct. 14-15 »»Q1250 General Hunt/Either Sex: Nov. 3-5, Nov. 10-12 TURKEY

Q300 Mar. 28-Apr. 1, Apr. 11-15, Apr. 25-29 SMALL GAME

• Squirrel only: Aug. 15-Sept. 9, Oct. 3-13, Oct. 16- Nov. 2, Nov. 6-9 • Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail only: Nov. 13-Feb. 28 • Raccoon & Opossum: Jan 6-7, Jan. 13-14, Jan. 20-21, Jan. 27-28 SPECIAL REGS

Refuge permits are required for all hunts. Applications for quota deer hunts must be received by Au-

gust 31, 2016. Quota turkey hunts applications must be received by February 22, 2017. Hunters selected for quota hunts will be charged a refuge permit fee. The Hitchiti Experimental Forest is open for hunting only during refuge hunting seasons with a valid Piedmont Refuge hunting permit and in accordance with refuge regulations. the refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting regulations: (478) 986-5441 or email [email protected].

• General Hunt: Statewide Season.

■ SAVANNAH NWR

■ WASSAW ISLAND NWR

843.784.2468

843.784.2468

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Oct. 1-31. (Youth only in designated areas) FIREARMS »»Either Sex: Nov. 1-30 »»W Wheelchair Hunters Only/Either Sex: Nov. 1-2. Apply by Sept. 15.

DEER ARCHERY »»Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c PRIMITIVE »»Either Sex: Oct. 20-22 c FIREARMS »»Dec. 8-10 c

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Interested hunters must visit www.fws.gov/refuge/wassaw, or call (843) 784-2468, for detailed hunting information. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at www.savannahcoastalpermits.com. No alligator hunting.

Q Youth Hunt & Learn: Mar. 31Apr. 2 Youth Only: Apr. 3-7 General Hunt: Apr. 8-29 SMALL GAME

Nov. 1-Dec. 31 WATERFOWL

• C Q Youth Waterfowl Hunts: Nov. 19 c, Dec. 17 c, Jan. 21 c. Apply by Aug. 31.

FERAL HOG

Mar. 4-18 and during deer hunts. No limit. SPECIAL REGS

Interested hunters must visit www. fws.gov/refuge/savannah, or call (843) 784-2468, for detailed hunting information. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at www. savannahcoastalpermits.com. No alligator hunting.

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Purchase a License by phone 1-800-366-2661 or online at www.gohuntgeorgia.com

PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

DOG TRAINING

• It is unlawful to run deer with dogs unless otherwise specified (see Dixon Memorial, Paulks Pasture, Rogers, and Townsend WMAs). Hunters whose dogs are found chasing deer may be appropriately charged. • Hunters are allowed to hunt raccoons with trail dogs only. • Trail dogs for rabbits are limited to beagles, basset hounds and dachshunds. BIRD DOG TRAINING ON WMAS All participants must have a hunting license and WMA license. Bird dog training is not allowed on every WMA, so review specific WMA listings for details. • Pigeons and pen-raised quail may be used for the training of pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs in designated areas only. • Dog trainer must maintain proof of purchase for pen-raised quail used in training.

TRAINING DOGS ON CHATTAHOOCHEE NATIONAL FOREST The hunting of bears and hogs for the purpose of training dogs: August 1 – September 8; January 2 – March 19; and May 1 – 25 during legal daylight hours. Requirements for all participants:

Alexander WMA

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Beaverdam WMA

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Berry College WMA

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Coosawattee WMA

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Coosawattee-Carter’s Lake WMA

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Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA

• Check-in once per season at : Rich Mountain WMA, Swallow Creek WMA, or Warwoman WMA check station, and

Elmodel WMA

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Fall Line - Sandhills WMA

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Requirements and restrictions for dogs:

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Fishing Creek WMA Flat Creek PFA

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Creek WMA

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• Each dog must be marked with hunter’s name, address and telephone number,

Horse Creek WMA

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• All dogs must be removed from area upon departure, and

J.L. Lester WMA

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Joe Kurz WMA

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LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS IN A SPECIFIC WMA LISTING: B Bird dog training allowed F Furbearer dog training allowed R Rabbit dog training allowed

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Elbert County WMA

Hart County WMA

• It is unlawful to allow dogs to pursue bears onto lands not authorized for such activity.

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Chickasawhatchee WMA

• Possesses a valid Hunting license, Big Game license and WMA license,

• Possess a copy of check-in permit at all times when participating.

RABBIT

RESTRICTIONS:

FURBEARER DOG TRAINING ON WMAS Furbearer dog training allowed when a WMA has an open season for small game, unless otherwise specified in the specific WMA listing.

DOG TRAINING AREAS BIRD

Training dogs for the purpose to pursue any game animal or furbearer on a WMA is only allowed during the designated hunting dates for that species listed for each WMA, unless otherwise specified. Training dogs is allowed on the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests outside of WMAs August 15 - May 31, except for bears and hogs (those dates provided below). All dogs must be confined or kept on a leash except when hunting or training during designated seasons or on designated areas. Hunters must remove their dogs upon departure. Review specific area listing for seasons and restrictions.

• Shotguns may be used to harvest released birds during training with No. 6 or smaller shot only.

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Keg Creek WMA

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Lake Seminole WMA

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Little Satilla WMA

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Lower Broad River WMA

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Mead Farm WMA

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Ocmulgee WMA­—Gum Swamp Creek Tract

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Otting WMA

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Paulding Forest WMA

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Penholoway Swamp WMA

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Pine Log WMA

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Redlands WMA

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Redlands WMA-Watson’s Spring Area

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Richmond Hill WMA

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Rogers WMA

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Sansavilla WMA

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Sapelo Island WMA

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Sheffield WMA

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Soap Creek WMA

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Sprewell Bluff WMA Walton WMA

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West Point WMA West Point - Dixie Creek Tract Yuchi WMA

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Dogs are not allowed for pursuing or catching hogs on WMAs, unless specified otherwise. Review the specific WMA listings and page 66 for information on Dog-Feral Hog hunts. W W W.G O H U N T G E O R G I A .C O M

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SPECIALTY HUNTS ON WMAs & FEDERAL AREAS

The Specialty Hunt information listed below is meant to be a quick reference only. See Specific WMA Regulations for all details pertaining to the hunts listed below. These hunts are not quota unless specified otherwise. L

H HONORARY LICENSE HUNTS

LADIES HUNTS

See page 10 for Honorary License types and eligibility.

LOCATION TYPE DATES Allatoona WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 22-23 s * Berry College WMA Deer/Bear Jan. 7-8 c * Big Lazer Creek WMA Deer Q Nov. 13-15 s * Cedar Creek WMA Deer Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 s * Clybel WMA Deer Nov. 25-27 s * Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 15-16 c * John’s Mountain WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 29-30 c * Lake Russell WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 14-16 c * Rich Mountain Deer/Bear Oct. 21-23 c * Rum Creek WMA Deer Oct. 14-16 s * West Point WMA Deer Q Oct. 21-23 s * * These hunts are combined with Adult/Child and/or Honorary hunts.

P FERAL HOG HUNTS No dogs allowed on feral hog hunts unless specified otherwise. Hunters must wear 500 in2 of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist unless specified otherwise. Hogs may not be removed alive.

LOCATION Altamaha WMA—Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island, and McGowan Lake Tracts Altamaha WMA— Waterfowl Management Area Beaverdam WMA

DATES Aug 5-7 s | Mar. 3-5 s | May 19-21 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s (No dogs allowed) Mar. 1-15 s Q3 Aug. 6-7 s | Q3 Mar. 4-5 s (Dogs Allowed)

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Q5 Aug. 5-6 s | Q5 Mar. 3-4 s (Dogs Allowed)

Chattahoochee WMA

Q10 Oct. 11-14 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 2-7 s | May 16-21 s Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s Aug. 1-14 s | Mar. 1-15 s | May 16-31 s Mar. 4-10 s (Dogs Allowed)

Chickasawhatchee WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clayhole Swamp WMA Cohutta WMA Cooper’s Creek WMA Flat Creek PFA Flint River WMA Hannahatchee WMA Lower Broad River WMA Oaky Woods WMA Ocmulgee WMA Ossabaw Island WMA Paulks Pasture WMA Penholoway Swamp WMA Pine Log WMA Pine Log WMA

Q100 Jan. 12-14 c | Q100 Feb. 16-18 c Aug. 1-14 s | Mar. 1-15 s | May 16-31 s Aug. 5-7 s | Mar. 3-5 s | May 19-21 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s (No dogs allowed) Aug. 12-14 s | Jan. 13-15 s Q8 Feb. 3-5 (Dogs Allowed) c Aug. 15-21 s Mar. 1-15 Aug. 1-14 s | Mar. 1-15 s | May 16-31 s

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Mar. 1-15 s

Townsend WMA- North Tract, South Tract, and Pine Island Tract Townsend WMA - Buck Island Warwoman WMA

Q10 Oct. 5-8 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 15-17, Jan. 27-29 Aug. 2-7 s | May 16-21 s Aug. 1-7 s | May 16-21 s | June 6-11 s |  June 20-25 s Mar. 4-12 s | May 16-31 s Aug. 15-17 s Aug. 15-17 s

Q8 Jan. 4-7 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 5-7 s | Mar. 3-5 s | May 19-21 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s (No dogs allowed) Aug. 5-7 s | Mar. 3-5 s | May 19-21 s (Dogs Allowed) Aug. 8-14 s | Mar. 6-15 s | May 22-31 s (No dogs allowed) Q8 Sept. 28-Oct. 1 s (Dogs Allowed)

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LOCATION TYPE DATES Allatoona WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 22-23 s * Big Lazer Creek WMA Deer Q Nov. 13-15 s * Cedar Creek WMA Deer Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 s * Clarks Hill WMA Deer Oct. 28-30 s * Clybel WMA Deer Nov. 25-27 s * Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 15-16 c * Dukes Creek SP Deer/Bear Oct. 21-22 s * Horse Creek WMA Deer Oct. 8-9 s * John’s Mountain WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 29-30 c * Lake Russell WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 14-16 c * Rich Mountain WMA Deer/Bear Oct. 21-23 c * Rum Creek WMA Deer Oct. 14-16 s * West Point WMA Deer Q Oct. 21-23 s * * These hunts are combined with Ladies and/or Adult/Child hunts.

D DOVE HUNTS For dove hunts designated as quota, hunters must apply and be selected to participate. See page 70 for details.

LOCATION Albany Nursery WMA Alexander WMA Altamaha WMA—Waterfowl Management Area Appling County Dove Field Berry College WMA B. F. Grant WMA Blanton Creek WMA Cedar Creek WMA Chattahoochee Fall Line Ft. Perry Tract Chickasawhatchee WMA Clarks Hill WMA Clybel WMA Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA Dawson Forest WMA Di-Lane WMA Dixon Memorial WMA Elmodel WMA Flint River WMA Hannahatchee WMA Hart County WMA Joe Kurz WMA London Farms Dove Fields Lower Broad River WMA McDuffie PFA McGraw Ford WMA Mossy Creek Dairy Dove Field Oconee WMA Paradise PFA Penholoway WMA Perry Dove Field Pine Log WMA Redlands WMA River Bend WMA Rogers State Prison Farm Dove Fields Rum Creek WMA Walton WMA West Point WMA Wilson Shoals WMA

DATES Q35 Sept. 3 & Page 42 Q50 Sept. 3 & Page 42 Page 42 Sept. 10, 17 Page 43 Page 43 Q75 Sept. 3, 10 & Page 44 Page 45 45 Q40 Sept. 3 on designated fields & Page 46 Q30 Sept. 3 & Page 46 Q200 Sept. 3 & Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Q100 Sept. 3, Field 1 & Page 48 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 51 Page 52 Q50 Sept. 3, 5, 10 Page 53 Q30 Sept. 3 & Page 53 Page 53 Page 53 Q100 Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 Page 53 Q60 Sept. 3 c & Page 54 Page 55 Page 55 Page 55 Q100 Sept. 3 & Page 56 Page 56 Page 57 Sept. 3, 10, 17 s & Page 57 Q75 Sept. 3, 10 & Page 57 Page 60 Page 61 Page 61

If you see the “Q” go to page 70 to learn how to apply for quota hunts.

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Q10 Oct. 28-29 c

Deer Deer Deer

Oct. 14-15 Oct. 1-2 c Nov. 1-2

O COYOTE HUNTS No night hunting unless specified otherwise.

LOCATION Big Lazer Creek WMA Blanton Creek WMA Cedar Creek WMA Crockford Pigeon Mtn WMA Dawson Forest WMA Flat Tub WMA Hannahatchee WMA J. L. Lester WMA Lake Russell WMA Little Satilla WMA Oaky Woods WMA Paulding Forest WMA Pine Log WMA Rogers WMA Rum Creek WMA Tuckahoe WMA West Point WMA

DATES May 16-31 s Mandatory & sign-out harvest May 16-31 s Mandatory & sign-out harvest May 16-31 s Mandatory & sign-out harvest Mar. 1-23 s Small game weapons only. May 16-23 Mar. 1-15. June 3-17 s Mar. 11-24 s Small game weapons only. Mar. 1-7 May 16-31 s May 16-31 s Mandatory & sign-out harvest. No hog hunting. Mar. 1-24 s Small game weapons only. Mar. 1-24 s Small game weapons only. May 16-31 s May 16-31 s Mandatory & sign-out harvest May 16-June 1 s May 16-31 s Mandatory & sign-out harvest

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Adult/Child Turkey

Aug. 15

Adult/Child Dove

Sept. 1

Adult/Child Deer Adult/Child Waterfowl

Oct. 15 Adult/Child Quail

APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS Group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult may supervise one child). Group applications with up to three children allowed. Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult may supervise up to two children). Group applications with up to five children allowed. Selected children MUST bring supervising adults (one adult may supervise one child). Selected child may bring one other child and MUST bring only one supervising adult. Selected child may bring one other child and MUST bring only one supervising adult.

Adult = Eighteen years or older / Child = Seventeen years old and younger NOTE: O NLY the child (or children when group applications are allowed) may submit an application for any Adult/Child hunt. NOTE: ONLY child can hunt on Adult/Child Big Game Quota hunts. See page 17 for list of hunts.

PUBLIC HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES

2016-2017 GENERAL QUOTA HUNTS

2017 TURKEY QUOTA HUNTS

2016–2017 WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNTS

APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - FEB. 15

APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - OCT. 15

LOCATION

QUOTA

DATE

Altama Plantation WMA

Q20

Apr. 14-21 s | Apr. 28 - May 5 s

Arrowhead WMA

Q2

Apr. 8-14 s | Apr. 15-21 s

B. F. Grant WMA

Q80

Apr. 3-9 s

Big Lazer Creek WMA

Q50

Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s | Apr. 22-30 s

Blanton Creek WMA

Q35

Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Almo Area

Q50

Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s | Apr. 22-30 s

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

Q15

Mar. 25-27 s | Apr. 7-9 s

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Q50

Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s

Clybel WMA

Q25

Apr. 17-23 s | Apr. 24-30 s

Conasauga River WMA

Q2

Apr. 8-14 s | Apr. 15-21 s

Di-Lane WMA

Q30

Apr. 1-7 s | Apr. 8-14 s

Dukes Creek— Smithgall Woods SP

Q20

Mar. 31 - Apr. 2 c | Apr. 14-16 c | Apr. 28-30 c

Griffin Ridge WMA

Q25

Apr. 1-7 c | Apr. 15-21 c | Apr. 29-May 5 c

Joe Kurz WMA

Q25

Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s | Apr. 8-16 s | Apr. 22-30 s

Ocmulgee WMA

Q120

Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s

Oconee WMA

Q30

Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s

River Bend WMA

Q15

Mar. 25-31 s | Apr. 1-7 s

River Creek WMA

Q5

Apr. 14-16 s

Rum Creek WMA

Q25

Apr. 17-23 s | Apr. 24-30 s

Silver Lake WMA

Q35

Mar. 25-Apr. 6 s

Standing Boy Creek State Park

Q10

Apr. 22-30 s; Archery only.

West Point WMA

Q80

Mar. 25-Apr. 2 s

Wilson Shoals WMA

Q15

Mar. 25-Apr. 1 s

LOCATION

QUOTA

DATE

Altamaha WMA­— Butler Island

Q25

Nov. 19 c | Nov. 26 c | Dec. 10 c | Dec. 17 c | Dec. 24 c | Dec. 31 c | Jan. 7 c | Jan. 14 c | Jan. 21 c | Jan. 28 c

Conasauga River WMA

Q3

Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24 s | Dec. 31 s | Jan. 7 s | Jan. 14 s | Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s

Cordele Fish Hatchery

Q3

Nov. 19 s | Dec. 10 s

Evans County PFA

Q3

Jan. 7 s

Flat Creek PFA

Q3

Nov. 19, Nov. 26

Oconee WMA— Dan Denton Pond 1

Q3

Dec. 10 s | Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24 s | Dec. 31 s | Jan. 7 s | Jan. 14 s | Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s

Oconee WMA— Dan Denton Pond 3

Q2

Dec. 10 s | Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24 s | Dec. 31 s | Jan. 7 s | Jan. 14 s | Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s

West Point— Glovers Creek Area

Q5

Nov. 19 | Nov. 26 | Dec. 10 | Dec. 17 | Dec. 24 | Dec. 31 | Jan. 7 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 28

2016-2017 QUAIL & RABBIT QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD: RABBIT: JUNE 1 - OCT. 15 QUAIL: SEPT. 1 - OCT. 15 LOCATION Albany Nursery WMA

TYPE

QUOTA

Quail

Q1

Quail

Q3

Quail

Q3

Rabbit

Q5

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Quail

Q3

Di-Lane WMA

Quail

Q8

J. L. Lester WMA

Quail

Q4

J. L. Lester WMA

Rabbit

Q5

Joe Kurz WMA

Quail

Q3

Silver Lake WMA

Quail

Q3

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Almo Area Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

DATE Jan. 21 s | Jan. 28 s | Feb. 4 s Dec. 3 s | Dec. 17 s | Jan. 21 s Nov. 26 s | Dec. 10 s | Jan. 7 s Nov. 27 s | Dec. 11 s | Dec. 17 s | Dec. 24 s | Jan. 14 s | Jan. 21 s Jan. 31 s | Feb. 4 s | Feb. 18 s Dec. 3 s | Dec. 7 s | Dec. 10 s | Dec. 14 s | Dec. 17 s | Dec. 21 s | Dec. 28 s | Dec. 31 s | Feb. 8 s Jan. 8 | Feb. 25 Jan. 7 | Feb. 26 Dec. 26 s | Jan. 9 s | Jan. 23 s Feb. 4 s | Feb. 11 s | Feb. 25 s

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2016-2017 GENERAL QUOTA HUNTS 2016 DEER QUOTA HUNTS APPLICATION PERIOD: JUNE 1 - SEPT. 1 WEAPON

TYPE

QUOTA

Atlama Plantation WMA

LOCATION

Firearms

Either Sex

Q50

Nov. 10-12 s | Dec. 1-3 s

B.F. Grant WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q400

Nov. 3-5 c | Dec. 1-3 c

Berry College WMA

Firearms

Buck Only/Either Sex Last 2 Days

Q1000

Nov. 2-5 c

Berry College WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q1000

Nov. 30-Dec. 3 c

Blanton Creek WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Either Sex Last Day

Q200

Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Almo Area

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q100

Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

Archery

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q35

Sep. 15-17 c

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA/Fort Perry Area

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q35

Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q350

Nov. 17-19 c | Dec. 7-9 s

Clybel WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q200

Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 17-19 c

Coosawattee WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q400

Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 15-17 c

Di-Lane WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q400

Oct. 13-15 c | Oct. 27-29 c

Flint River WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q35

Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c

Griffin Ridge WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q100

Nov. 10-12 s | Dec. 8-10 c

Griffin Ridge WMA

Primitive

Either Sex

Q100

Sept. 29-Oct. 1 s

Joe Kurz WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Either Sex Last Day

Q100

Oct. 20-22 c | Nov. 3-5 c

Ossabaw WMA

Archery

Either Sex

Q100

Oct. 20-22 c

Ossabaw WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q100

Nov. 10-12 c | Dec. 8-10 c

Ossabaw WMA

Primitive

Either Sex

Q100

Nov. 3-5 c

River Creek WMA

Firearms

Quality Buck/ Antlerless

Q35

Nov. 9-12 c | Nov. 30-Dec. 3 c

Firearms

Either Sex Last 2 Days

Q200

Oct. 27-29 c | Nov. 10-12 c

Sapelo WMA

Archery

Either Sex

Q125

Dec. 1-3 c

Sapelo WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q125

Nov. 3-5 c | Nov. 17-19 c

Sapelo WMA

Primitive

Either Sex

Q125

Oct. 20-22 c

Silver Lake WMA

Firearms

Either Sex

Q160

Oct. 26-29 s | Dec. 15-18 s

Rum Creek WMA

DATE

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Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q100

Dec. 13-14 c

DATE

F. D. Roosevelt State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q150

Dec. 6-7  c

Fort Yargo State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q85

Dec. 6-7  c

Hard Labor Creek State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q250

Nov. 1-2 c

Mistletoe State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q75

Nov. 15-16 c

Panola Mountain State Park

Firearms

Either Sex

Q40

Nov. 8-9 c

Tugaloo State Park

Archery

Either Sex

Q30

Dec. 2-3 c

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QUOTA Q60 Q3 Q3

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Introducing “The Super Deep Plug” The Largest Longleaf Plug On The Market Our new Super Deep Plug Pine Seedlings will have the same root structure as our regular seedlings, but with 15% more volume. Same 6-inch depth, same high quality you have come to expect from Meeks’ Farms & Nursery. Advantages of the Super Deep Plugs: • Largest 6-inch deep plug on the market • Advanced genetics • Compact/intact root system • Ease of planting • Exceptional early growth • Faster emergence from the longleaf grass stage • Decreased time of timber rotation

Advanced Generation Loblolly and Slash Seedlings Improved Longleaf Pine Available for Sale

At Meeks’ Farms & Nursery, we measure our success by your success! Steve Meeks 877-809-1737 www.meeksfarms-nurserys.com

Nursery Office 478-469-3417 Linc: 18*14655

George Meeks 912-536-3844

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