Georgia: Opening Day of Archery Deer Season is Saturday, Sept. 10

By Duncan Johnson

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. –-(Ammoland.com)- Archers will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning Saturday, Sept. 10, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

Last year, 132,641 archery hunters harvested more than 66,039 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout the entire 2016-2017 deer season (ending Jan. 8, 2017).

“The early part of archery season occurs before mature bucks shift into their fall movement patterns,” said state deer program coordinator Charlie Killmaster. “With their home range near its smallest at this time of year, hunters should concentrate on food sources closest to thick cover for the best chance at an early-season buck.”

NEW: Either Sex Day Map:

A new interactive map has been created for Georgia hunters allowing hunters to see the opportunities available for the counties they hunt. More info at www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/deer-opportunities.

NEW: Georgia Game Check:

While deer hunters have utilized a deer harvest record in the past (to record the date and county of kill), beginning this deer …Read the Rest

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