Sept. 5, 2020

Participants will meet at Clybel Shooting Range on Saturday at noon for a safety briefing, basic dove hunting information, and to practice shooting proficiency. Hunting starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. After hunting, participants will learn how to clean their birds with assistance from volunteers or mentors. Hunting will take place at Clybel Wildlife Management Area.

Sept. 12, 2020

Participants will meet at the Charlie Elliott Visitor Center for a safety briefing and basic dove hunting information, then spend time practicing their shooting. Hunting will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. After hunting, participants will learn how to clean their birds with assistance from volunteers or mentors. Hunting will take place at Clybel Wildlife Management Area. Youth must apply and list attending parent/guardian.

Oct. 3, 2020

One-day squirrel hunt. Participants will meet at the Moody Forest Wildlife Management Area before 8 a.m. for Squirrel 101, then spend time practicing their shooting and receiving safety training. Hunting will begin at 10 a.m. with a lunch break at 12:30 and end at 5 p.m.

Oct. 9–11, 2020

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is a premier hunting and shooting education facility. The center boasts 6,400 acres and is managed for game species such as deer, turkey, small game, and doves. This area is centrally located in the state near Mansfield, Georgia making it easily accessible from Atlanta, Athens, and Macon. Along with many outdoor activities to enjoy on-site, the center has 28 lodge-style rooms, conference rooms, and a dining hall. The Deer Hunt and Learn program includes: a safety briefing, deer hunt overview, range time, guided hunts on Saturday and Sunday, a discussion of deer biology, habitat, and behavior. Participants will also learn how to field dress a deer with any harvest. Adults must register with youth. This hunt will run simultaneously with the Youth hunt, giving a parent the opportunity to hunt with their child. While preference will be given to the parent/child pairs, all are welcome to apply.

Oct. 10, 2020

One-day squirrel hunt. Participants will meet at the River Creek WMA for a safety briefing and basic squirrel hunting information, then spend time practicing their shooting. Hunting will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.

Oct. 24, 2020

One-day squirrel hunt. Participants will meet at the Charlie Elliott Visitor Center for a safety briefing and basic squirrel hunting information, then spend time practicing their shooting. Hunting will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m.

Nov. 10–12, 2020

This hunt is women only. Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is a premier hunting and shooting education facility. The center boasts 6,400 acres and is managed for game species such as deer, turkey, small game, and doves. This area is centrally located in the state near Mansfield, Georgia making it easily accessible from Atlanta, Athens, and Macon. Along with many outdoor activities to enjoy on-site, the center has 28 lodge-style rooms, conference rooms, and a dining hall. This Hunt and Learn program will be conducted in collaboration with the Georgia Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) program and will be open to women 18 years of age and older. It includes: a safety briefing, deer hunt overview, range time, guided hunts on Saturday and Sunday, a discussion on deer biology, habitat, and behavior. Participants will also learn how to field dress a deer with any harvest.

Nov. 21, 2020

One-day squirrel hunt. Participants will meet at the Clybel Shooting Range for a safety briefing and basic squirrel hunting information, then spend time practicing their shooting. Hunting will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.

Dec. 5, 2020

This is a one-day, single session guided squirrel hunt. Participants will meet at the Bullard Creek WMA Shooting Range for a safety briefing and basic squirrel hunting information, then spend time practicing firearm proficiency. The afternoon hunting session will begin at approximately 3 p.m. and conclude 30 minutes after sunset (specific time provided at hunt).

Jan. 9, 2021

One-day rabbit hunt. Participants will meet at the Charlie Elliott Visitor Center for a safety briefing and basic rabbit hunting information, then spend time practicing their shooting. Hunting will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m.

Jan. 23, 2021

One-day squirrel hunt. Participants will meet at the Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA for a safety briefing and basic squirrel hunting information, then spend time practicing their shooting. Hunting will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m.