Understanding Georgia's Public Land Deer Hunting Opportunities 

I'm getting into hunting at 24 and this info was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

They need to take all that information and place them onto the appropriate WMA’s listed in the app. I would love to be able to open the app, click hunting areas and find the rules and regs posted on each WMA I click on.

This was such a huge help understanding what the regs are. I greatly appreciate your guidance. Thank you.

wow i cant thank you enough i moved here from new york . Georgia was was very confusing i hunted redlands and Altoona but you really clarified things for me

Great info. Thank you

Born and raised in georgia. I’ve hunted WMAs of and on for years and it too me YEARS to learn all this. Didn’t learn much from this video yet it’s greatly appreciated!

I’m so glad that someone is talking about hunting southeast Georgia hunting. I’m in Glynn county and i like the altamahal river WMAs. Clayhole paulks sandsavilla. And now the altamahal plantation. I’m excited to check that place out.

Thank you for your help!

Glad I watched. It clarified those terms for me

New to Georgia and trying to wrap my head around the regs, thanks for the tips!

Great video, very informative. Thanks Brian.

I'm glad you made this video. long story short I joined the military some years ago and haven't hunted in ga since last year. That was the first time in 8 years I had hunted the state. Before that I always had access to some manner of small private land. Since then I lost all those connections. I definitely was annoyed reading through the regs looking at all this stuff for each wma. I didn't care for alot of it because of the limited dates most wmas I looked at it was like you had 4 days one week then it's closed for a month then open for 2 weeks etc. That was my biggest dislike or complaint, it henderd or limited my personal opportunities. I felt indifferent because up to that point most of the public land in other states I've been stationed have been western states. most of those states you hunt on a national forest or blm land so the hunting rules are basically the same by unit and very straight forward. In states like that once the season begins for a certain weapon, animal, and unit that public land is open for use until the season is closed and even after its still open to the public for use but hunting isn't permitted. However once and a while a unit may be closed due to and environmental or leasing issue etc. but thats extremely rare. With Georgia I was in shock and confused about how limited general firearms opportunities were as well that weren't qouatas etc. , I was even more shocked that I'm active duty, presently but according the dnr I was unable to qualify for veteran hunts that weren't qoutas because i wasn't a "veteran" . That said I still had a good time hunting and took advantages of a few places near my father in Byron ga for archery deer. I didn't harvest anything but again good trip and learning experience. actually the 2 places I hunted or had access too, they were nice and I feel if I'd had the chance to scout in the off season I actually would have harvested something of good size. while I was out there hunting public land alone my biggest fear was Mr. green jeans. not that I don't play by the rules but I'm truly paranoid of them, or them trying to interpret I'm doing something wrong because they can. I had a experience where I got a warning and after that it just made me paranoid. the only time i hunted georgia land in the past was when i was a kid, so going it on my own for the first time was a bit weird but i think id be more comfortable doing it now. I'm currently "abroad" missing the season but happy hunting to all you hunting Georgia this season.

#1 reason for Hunter confusion. Laziness. Read regs. #2 yes, confusing/ difficult to interpret regs.

Good info! These GA regs are definitely much more complex and confusing than the Oregon regs. I haven't hunted Chickasawhatchee yet, but have hunted Elmodel, River Creek, and Silver Lake.

I've been hunting in the US and Canada for over 50 years. We moved to Georgia 5 1/2 years ago and eventually obtained a Lifetime Sportsmans license (nice!). Then I proceeded to study the WMAs rules and regs. What the ....? Why so complicated? I decided to simply not hunt in Georgia.

I notice the sprewell bluff sign behind you. Do you recommend the wma at sprewell bluff?

Thank you for doing this. The website is very confusing. As a new Hunter I see conflicting dates. I plan on hunting Dawsonville WMA. And I know on the website it has fire arm dates ranging from October 22 to January 8. However, when you go to sign in it says it’s not a designated hunt time. This is confusing. Why have those dates with the species able to be hunted but then not allow sign in for those hunts. I can provide a link or screenshot if that helps explain what I’m talking about.

Great info!!!! I’m a college student coming from Alaska. I do have one question for ya! Are there any rules on scouting before season? I live right next to Dixon memorial WMA and plan on chasing turkeys. But want to get familiar with the area and put in some footwork. Does this require sign in’s?! Thanks in advance!

Just got selected for my first Chickasaw quota hunt. Was gonna plan on tent camping. Any suggestions or good location to start the hunt at?

New to hunting WMA in GA. As for scouting a wma, is that open all year long? What is the common courtesy for other hunters? Is it acceptable to go in the day before and put up stands etc?

Planning to hunt a upcoming sign in hunt. Do I have to bring harvested deer by check station on a sign in hunt ? I know you check them in on the bonus hunts.

Jesus why does my state have to be so dang complicated with all their rules and regs. New to deer hunting and the more questions I ask the more my head spins.

For someone brand new to hunting and living is ga cause of the military what would be a checklist of things to have or do before hunting an wma land there is one close to my house and I stumbled upon it. Please any info to make sure I am legal and prepared would be great

I just bought a house that borders a WMA, do I have to sign in every day? Coming from Idaho where it is quite a bit simpler. Thanks for the video

I’ve been hunting wmas for a few years now and have managed to kill some good deer off of them but Im trying to find out more about national forest lands but I can’t seem to find much about them. Do you know where I can find the regulations for national forests.

An old timer hunter told me that I have to go to the check in station at Yuchi for a bonus hunt prior to going to my hunting spot, is that accurate?