Waterfowl season opens in Georgia Nov. 18
Georgia duck hunting season opens on Nov. 18 and runs through the 26th and runs Dec. 9-Jan. 28.
Special Photo: Georgia DNRFrom staff reports
SOCIAL CIRCLE — Waterfowl hunters are ready to head to their favorite wetland location for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Nov. 18, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt opportunity Nov. 11-12.
A significant change this year: Quota waterfowl hunts on Butler Island have been suspended for the 2023 season due to weather-related delays in scheduled repairs,” Migratory Gamebird Biologist Kara Nitschke said. “The Champney waterfowl hunts are not affected by these repairs and will be held as scheduled. Hunters who had hoped for a Butler Island blind this season can use this as an opportunity to explore some new public land spots.”
Duck season dates are Nov. 18-26 and Dec. 9-Jan. 28. Full migratory bird hunting regulations can be found at GeorgiaWildlife.com/migratory-bird-info.
Youth hunters, active military and veterans can take advantage of two early Waterfowl Hunting Dates on Nov. 11-12. On these two days, youths ages 16 or younger, active military or veterans may hunt specific migratory birds, such as ducks, Canada geese and mergansers. Youths must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age (only the youth may hunt).
Georgia hunters need a state hunting license, a Georgia migratory bird license, and a federal duck stamp (now available with the purchase of other recreational licenses). WRD has made purchase decisions even easier by the creation of the Waterfowl Hunter Package at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com, which includes all the licenses needed (and includes an attractive plastic license card).
For more information on waterfowl hunting, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com/migratory-bird-info.
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