Mandatory Testing Inside Georgia’s CMA
Mandatory CWD testing protocols inside Georgia’s CMA govern deer hunting across Early, Clay, Calhoun, and Miller counties.
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Why Georgia Used a Five-Mile CWD Radius
Georgia wildlife biologists established a five-mile Chronic Wasting Disease management radius around the Irwin County detection site.
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Which Four Counties Sit in the CWD Zone
Georgia’s Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area includes Stewart, Chattahoochee, Muscogee, and Randolph counties following a 2023 case.
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When CWD Was First Found in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed the first Chronic Wasting Disease case in Baker County in November 2023.
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The Georgia Deer Reporting Deadline
Georgia hunters must validate harvest records within twenty-four hours and report deer data to the Game Check system.
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Reporting a Deer Through Georgia Game Check
Georgia Game Check provides wildlife biologists with data to manage population health, estimate numbers, and shape future hunting opportunities.
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Which Deer Count Toward the Season Limit
Georgia deer regulations allow a statewide annual bag limit of twelve deer, including two antlered bucks and ten antlerless deer.
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How Many Antlerless Deer You Can Take
Georgia hunters can legally harvest up to ten antlerless deer each season within a total statewide limit of twelve deer.
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How Many Antlered Bucks You Can Take
Georgia deer hunting regulations allow a maximum of two antlered bucks per season, with specific exceptions for youth hunters.
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When the Extended Southwest Season Ends
The extended deer season in Southwest Georgia closes on January 15th for specific designated counties set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
