Over the years, Georgia has become renowned for its deer management and deer hunting opportunities; with many deer taken that exhibit antlers of superior quality and size.

In addition to State regulations, Federal rules apply to the taking, possession, shipping, transporting, and storing of migratory game birds.

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CWD is a fatal neurological disease found in deer and elk. It is caused by infectious proteins, called prions. Georgia hunters and DNR need to do everything possible to keep this disease out of Georgia.

During the most recent legislative session a law was passed that permits the release of pen-reared quail on private land for the purposes of training pointing, flushing and retrieving dogs.

Information on feral hogs to assist in population management on your land.