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?]
Hunters Make Donation to Food Bank 01/03/05
Hunters donated 862 harvested deer to the 2004 Hunters for the Hungry (HFTH) program. This year’s donations provided more than 25,000 pounds of venison that food banks across the state used to make nutritious meals for thousands of needy Georgians over the holiday season.
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Hunters Donated 188 Deer During the First Collection Weekend 11/09/04
Generous Georgia hunters donated 188 harvested deer to the Hunters for the Hungry (HFTH) program during the first collection weekend (Oct. 30-31), according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
Hunters for the Hungry Collection 10/12/04
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 900 deer during the 2003 collection and in total, more than 115,000 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?]
Firearms Season for Deer Opens October 16th 10/06/04
White-tailed deer are the most popular game animal in Georgia, and since 95 percent of hunters pursue this species using modern firearms, they eagerly are anticipating the upcoming opening day of firearms deer season on Saturday, Oct. 16. Last year, 289,703 firearms hunters harvested 404,100 deer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
Hunters Prepare for Primitive Weapons Deer Season 09/28/04
Primitive weapons deer season, during which hunters may use either archery equipment or muzzleloading firearms, begins Saturday, Oct. 9. Last year more than 69,000 muzzleloader hunters harvested approximately 22,300 deer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). The statewide 2004 primitive weapons deer season is Oct. 9-15. [Comments?]
Lifetime License Opportunities 09/21/04
Make a life-long commitment to wildlife by purchasing a lifetime license, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). A lifetime license covers all necessary state hunting and fishing licenses (except the federal duck stamp) that a hunter or angler would need for year-round hunting and fishing enjoyment, even if they move out of state. [Comments?]
Hunting Regulations Correction Regarding Bear Season 09/02/04
The 2004-2005 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide contains an error about bear hunting, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
Fall Hunting Seasons Rapidly Approaching 08/16/04
Those wishing to take advantage of the upcoming fall hunting season should make sure they have met hunter education requirements and that can be done in two ways– on a home computer or through the traditional classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
DNR to Launch Georgia Deer Management Plan 07/29/04
How many white-tailed deer should we have in Georgia? The answer to this question varies depending on whom you ask. Management of Georgia’s white-tailed deer herd is a challenging and increasingly controversial topic. [Comments?]
2 Great Oregon Blacktails For five years, I have hunted a small nursery close to my house outside the Portland city limits. In those five years, I have harvested two nice bucks.
