With September just days away, we have some very important dates upcoming that you won’t want to miss!
September 1st- Deadline to apply for Georgia WMA and State Park Quota Hunts for all deer hunts and all feral hog hunts
September 7th- Opening Day of Dove Season
September 14th- Opening Day of Archery Deer and Bear Seasons
September 28th- National Hunting and Fishing Day – “Free opportunities (exist across the state) to learn more about outdoor skills and activities.”
This is an exciting time of year for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Dove season is always the unofficial kick-off to fall for hunters. There are plenty of opportunities to participate in a dove shoot between private hunts, leases, and the public fields. Remember to be safe during dove shoots and refrain from shooting low birds. This tends to be the number one complaint at most dove shoots. The following weekend archery season opens for the big game hunters. Hopefully you have practiced and are scouting to take advantage of this long, early season. Also don’t miss out on the events of National Hunting and Fishing Day. More information regarding these can be found at www.gohuntgeorgia.com/getinvolved.
As with everything, don’t forget to check the current hunting regulations. It is important to make sure that you are following the rules before you head out into the field. Make sure that you have gotten all of your licenses and stamps as required, that you are hunting during open seasons for that area, and that you are following the restrictions. Several of the top reasons for citations at this point in the year include: hunting without H.I.P. permit, hunting with an unplugged shotgun, hunting on a closed field or area, and trespassing. Always be sure to obtain landowner’s permission before hunting any private land.
As with all outdoor activities we hope that you have a safe and enjoyable season! This is what we wait all summer for and it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the fall!
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