Quest To Quota Hunts
Thinking about applying for a Quota Hunt this year? Not sure where to start? Let’s cover the basics.
Category: Hunting
Wild Turkey Wellington
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Wild turkey is very lean, so it’s a challenge to keep the meat moist. The mushrooms, cooked in butter, and the pastry shell help keep the turkey breast from drying...
Coyote Challenge Contested: Correcting Misconceptions
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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From March until August, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is promoting the Georgia Coyote Challenge. This program not only encourages the lethal removal of coyotes for...
Deer Movement and Habitat
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Have you ever had a deer wander right up to your stand? Maybe it’s luck, but it’s most likely the deer is motivated by food or procreation, the two main...
Deer Population
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Currently, the estimated deer population in Georgia is 1.27 million. This may seem small compared to the 10.1 million people living in Georgia, but it does not account for an...
5 Tips for Waterfowl Season
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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#1. Make sure you are properly licensed No matter your level of experience, it is always a good idea to review the requirements for any kind of hunting. Regulations and...
Oct
31
2016
A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Public Lands — Part 3
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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By: Charlie Killmaster, State Deer Biologist How to Hunt – Hunting Etiquette for Public Lands Step 7– Head to the check station and read all available signs. This is where...
Oct
30
2016
A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Public Lands — Part 2
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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By: Charlie Killmaster, State Deer Biologist What to Hunt – Choosing the Species Step 4– Choose a species or group of species to hunt (deer, turkey, bear, small game, waterfowl,...
Oct
29
2016
A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Public Lands — Part 1
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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By: Charlie Killmaster, State Deer Biologist Where to Hunt – Choosing a Public Area Step 1– Pick up a copy of the current Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations....
Georgia’s First Youth-Focused Wildlife Management Area
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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This post is part of a series by DNR intern Mishay Allen about the Wildlife Resources Division’s Game Management Section. Buck Shoals Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is the first WMA in Georgia...