Georgia Deer News

Urban Deer Management Plan Blog Now Available - Dec. 21, 2009
Georgia is fortunate to have a healthy white-tailed deer population that provides diverse recreational opportunities and generates significant economic vitality. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recognizes that properly managing this resource, and keeping the public informed about such actions, is critical.

Urban Deer Management Plan Complete - Jun. 26, 2009
Georgia is fortunate to have a healthy white-tailed deer population that provides diverse recreational opportunities and generates significant economic vitality. For example, deer hunting in Georgia has an annual economic impact of greater than $600 million, supports more than 8,000 jobs and generates about $50 million in state and local taxes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Properly managing this resource is critical.

DNR Charges 7 with 113 Counts in South Ga. Poaching Investigation - Jun. 05, 2009
Georgia Department of Natural Resources officers charged seven people with a total of 113 poaching-related counts in Dodge and Laurens counties this week.

Primitive Weapons Deer Season Nears - Oct. 01, 2008
The weeklong primitive weapons deer-hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 11. During the primitive weapons season, hunters may use archery equipment (including crossbows), muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) and muzzleloading firearms (.44 caliber or larger).

Georgia Hunters Can Help in the Fight Against Hunger - Sep. 10, 2008
For the past 15 years, hunters across the state have been bringing meat to the tables of those in need through the Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program. This successful program celebrated serving its one-millionth meal in 2007 and provides numerous opportunities for hunters to share their harvest with those in need. This year, hunters can donate deer at ten participating processors beginning September 13 and continuing through January 15.

Deer Hunting Season (Archery) Begins Sept. 13 - Sep. 05, 2008
Deer hunting remains the most popular form of hunting in the state of Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Archery hunting season opens on Sat., Sept. 13 and runs through Oct. 10, 2008 (statewide). Last year, almost 94,000 archery hunters harvested more than 34,000 deer.

Ga Hunters Need New Deer Harvest Record - Sep. 05, 2008
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division reminds deer hunters who purchased a big game license for the 2007-2008 season that they need a new deer harvest record prior to the 2008-2009 deer hunting season.

Misuse of Tree Stands can Create Hazard for Hunters - Sep. 05, 2008
Tree stands are a favorite piece of equipment for hunters searching to remain undetected by game. They also are the leading cause of hunting incidents, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division