It is time for Georgia to put together the 10 year deer plan. Georgia DNR and WRD have put the proposal for the 2015-2024 Deer Management Plan for public comment. The report can be found at http://www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/game-management. It is important that each person interested in the deer population for Georgia to review this plan and comment at the public meetings or by contacting your local office. Local meetings take place August 18th – 21st.
Most of the proposals are based off of suggestions by the public and supported by the biologists of the state. DRD supports most of the proposals with the exception of one. We oppose the discussion of statewide deer season and ending zones. Just because we are all Georgia does not mean that the entire state should be treated the same. There are seven distinctive zones for the state of Georgia and the regulations need to recognize that.
All other proposals are solid and supported by DRD.
Although the document is long (99 pages), we suggest that all hunters at least skim through the proposal. It was disappointing to see the lack of feedback that was submitted to the state. We read the hunting forums and know that the hunters of Georgia are outspoken! Don’t hide behind your screen names and get out there and tell the state how you feel!!!
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