The Northern Zone of Georgia’s deer season ended with a rain filled day. Although the Southern Zone still has two weeks remaining, the results of this deer season has been disappointing for many hunters across the state. Deer numbers seems to be down in many areas of the state. Frustration amongst hunters across the state blame to two main elements. One is the increase in the coyote population across the state. Coyotes are blamed for killing young deer populations and also have been witnessed in packs to take down even mid-sized deer. The increase in coyote population has long been blamed for the decline of other game species across the country and seem to be peaking in Georgia.
The other element that many hunters are blaming on the decreased deer population is the liberal hunting season and limits. Many of the successful whitetail herds across the country are managed much different than Georgia’s herd. Gun season lasting over two full months and a 12 deer limit seem to have seriously reduced the herd. Other successful states have a two to three-week gun season followed by archery season until the end of the year. This reduces the number of does killed late in the season.
Meetings are taking place across the state over the next two weeks to discuss the Georgia hunting seasons with state officials. These are the times to discuss your thoughts and concerns about all of Georgia’s seasons. To get a list of locations and dates email us at dirtroaddispatch@ymail.com or visit http://www.gohuntgeorgia.com.
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