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New 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations Guide now available
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Updated: Jul 29, 2019, 8:15 PM
Published: Jul 29, 2019, 8:14 PM

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Now online and in print, the 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. 

This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, quota hunts, youth opportunities and much more.  You may view, download and print the guide at https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/regulations. Pick up a printed copy at Wildlife Resources Division offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.   

Some of the major changes to the hunting regulations this year include:

  • New Public Hunting Opportunities: Several new (or additions to existing) properties will be available, including Canoochee Sandhills WMA (Bulloch/Bryan counties), Bullard Creek WMA (Appling County), Rum Creek WMA (Monroe County), Berry Creek Area (Monroe County), and  Lanahassee WMA (Webster County). More about each property at www.georgiawildlife.com/allwmas.
  • Air Guns: Air guns are legal weapons for hunting big game during primitive weapons and firearms seasons. Review definitions and restrictions.
  • Additions-Extended Archery Deer Season: Bibb, Chatham, Clarke and Henry have been added to the list of counties where archery season is open until Jan. 31.
  • Bear: Central Zone hunt moved to third Saturday in December. Camden County added to Southern Bear Zone.
  • Deer Either-Sex Days: The number of either sex days increased for Banks, Franklin and Hart counties, and decreased for counties in the Mountains and Ridge Valley regions. All Chattahoochee National Forest lands east of I-75 are closed to antlerless deer hunting during archery, primitive weapons, and firearms deer seasons.

CORRECTIONS: Please note the following corrections to the printed guide. The e-regulations (online) are correct:

  • Quail/Rabbit Opening Date: Nov. 16, 2019
  • Crow Season: Nov. 2, 2019-Feb. 28, 2020
  • Ossabaw Island Either Sex Deer Quota Hunt (Nov. 28-30, 2019) is a Youth Hunt, not available to adults.

Members of the Board of Natural Resources enact hunting regulations by acting on recommendations made by the Division’s professional wildlife biologists.  Georgia’s game and fish laws are enacted by the elected members of the General Assembly.

For more information on Georgia hunting seasons and regulations, visit http://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/regulations or contact a local Wildlife Resources Division office (http://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact).   
Peachtree Academy FFA chapter earns Silver Emblem in national recognition
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Peachtree Academy FFA. Photo via Peachtree Academy
Staff Report
Published: Apr 29, 2025, 2:23 PM

COVINGTON, Ga. — Peachtree Academy announced April 15 that its Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter has been awarded the Silver Emblem for its National Chapter Award application. 

This achievement places them among the top-performing FFA chapters in the state. Peachtree Academy is one of only two private schools in the entire state of Georgia to earn this prestigious recognition.

The National Chapter Award honors FFA chapters that exemplify excellence in developing their Program of Activities across three core areas: Building Communities, Growing Leaders and Strengthening Agriculture. The evaluation is based on how well the chapter plans, executes and reflects on meaningful experiences and initiatives throughout the year.

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Photo via Peachtree Academy

This marks the first time the young Peachtree Academy chapter has received this state recognition. Under the leadership of Officer Team and FFA Advisor Mrs. Peters, the members worked tirelessly to organize educational events, hands-on activities and impactful community service projects—all aligned with the high standards set forth by the National FFA Organization.

“We are still a growing chapter with so much ahead of us,” Peters said. “This recognition means the world to our students and validates the heart and hard work they’ve put in all year long.”

Peachtree Academy extends its deepest thanks to the many supporters, parents and community partners who helped make this year such a success.