Deer & Bear

Deer

Two (2) deer may be harvested on any one (1) managed hunt (sign-in hunts less than one (1) week in length or any hunt requiring hunter check-in). However, on managed hunts having quality buck antler restrictions, only one (1) of the two (2) deer harvested may be an antlered buck. Bag limits on sign-in hunts lasting one (1) week or longer are the same as the statewide limit. On check-in hunts, hunters must obtain a permit at the WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to check-out harvested deer. Hunters should not record the deer on their deer harvest record. The deer should be taken to the WMA check station where DNR personnel will provide a special deer tag. On all other deer hunts, hunters must complete their deer harvest record at the site of the kill and sign-out the deer on the date of kill at the WMA check station. No small game or furbearer hunting is allowed during managed deer hunts, unless otherwise specified. On hunts with quality buck regulations requiring a minimum of 4 points on one side, points must be at least one inch long. On hunts requiring a 15-inch antler spread, spread is greatest width measured from the outside edges of the antler beams.

Bear

All bears killed during open seasons must be checked at the check station on same date as killed. If check station is unmanned, kills must be listed on sign-out forms provided at check station and reported to personnel of the Wildlife Resources Division within 24 hours: Armuchee (706) 295-6041, Gainesville (770) 535-5700, Fort Valley (478) 825-6354, or Fitzgerald (229) 426-5267. After hours, call 1-800-241-4113. See bear tagging requirements.