Hunting Articles
Blackened Squirrel and Grits
Blackened Squirrel and Grits is a recipe that combines freshly hunted squirrels with a classic Southern delicacy -- grits.
Authentic Pioneer Brunswick Stew (With A Twist)
Learn this Brunswick stew recipe using gray squirrel meat.
Quota Hunts: How to Apply as an Individual
It’s time to put in your Quota Hunt applications for the next hunting season! New to Quota Hunts? A Quota Hunt is a managed hunt that allows a set number of hunters to participate. A quota is placed on a hunt to protect natural resources (wildlife and their habitats), provide a high-quality hunting experience and [...]
Quota Hunts: How to Join A Party
Did you get invited to Quota Hunt party and need to know how to join the fun? What is a Quota Hunt? A Quota Hunt is a managed hunt that allows a set number of hunters to participate. A quota is placed on a hunt to protect natural resources (wildlife and their habitats), provide a [...]
Quota Hunts: How to Apply as a Group
Let’s have a Quota Hunt party! Hunting alone is fun but hunting with friends can be even better. For many hunts, you may add group members. New to Quota Hunts? A Quota Hunt is a managed hunt that allows a set number of hunters to participate. A quota is placed on a hunt to protect [...]
CWD: One State “Away” But Not Yet in Georgia
On January 12, 1967, Chronic Wasting Disease was first identified in a captive deer herd in Colorado. It wasn’t until 1981 that it was detected in free-ranging deer in the surrounding area and by 1990 it reached southern Wyoming. While Georgia has not detected a case of CWD, it is getting closer. In January 2022, [...]
DNR’s Hunting Regulations Cycle
You’re a hunter. You’re out in the woods as much as possible. You’ve noticed some things about the deer, turkey and quail populations over the years. How can you make your voice heard? How can you contribute to the success of Georgia’s game management? January 2021 marks the start of the next two-year hunting regulations [...]