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Georgia Boy Takes Monster Buck 01/13/06
Cody Thomas of Savannah, Ga. had no idea he would be harvesting Florida's 10th-highest-scoring deer when he accepted an offer to go hunting with his girlfriend's brother, but that is exactly what happened. [Comments?]
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Hunters for the Hungry Collection Begins in November 10/27/05
Hunters for the Hungry (HFTH) is a program through which harvested deer become nutritious venison to benefit those who need it the most. Hunters donated more than 860 deer during the 2004 collection and in total, more than 145,000 pounds of venison have been donated since the program began in 1993, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
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Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opens Oct. 22 10/13/05
White-tailed deer are the most popular game animal in Georgia, and since 96 percent of licensed, resident hunters pursue this species using modern firearms, they eagerly are anticipating the upcoming opening day of firearms deer season on Saturday, Oct. 22. [Comments?]
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Hunting Regulations Correction 10/03/05
The 2005-2006 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide contains a date error about an adult/child hunt at Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA), according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
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Hunters Ready for Deer Season 09/01/05
Deer hunting is the most popular form of hunting in the State of Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Over one million acres of public land on more than 90 state-operated wildlife management areas (WMA) and other state land is open for hunting. [Comments?]
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DNR Seeking Public Input for Major Wildlife Conservation Plan 06/06/05
Georgia residents can weigh in on a plan that will guide wildlife conservation efforts in the state for years to come. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will host six meetings across the state to solicit public input on Georgia’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS). [Comments?]
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Deer Management Plan Now Being Implemented 05/27/05
White-tailed deer are an important natural resource and Georgia’s most popular game species. They provide diverse recreational opportunities and significant economic revenue, but also contribute to a variety of deer-human conflicts. [Comments?]
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Public Hearings Regarding Hunting Regulations Scheduled 04/21/05
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will hold three public hearings to receive input on proposed changes to the hunting regulations for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 season. [Comments?]
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Special Safety Tips Apply to Turkey Hunters 03/08/05
Turkey hunting is not only about knowing how to use a box call or how to be patient while waiting on the perfect shot opportunity – it also is about knowing that there are several safety precautions that are unique to this hunting experience. [Comments?]
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Deer Management Plan 02/21/05
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will present recommendations on this subject for public review and comment. These recommendations are included in a deer management plan developed by a committee of 16 persons representing landowners, small and big game hunters, farmers, university professors and other groups with an interest in how deer are managed in the state. [Comments?]
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