Research & Surveys

A collection of harvest summaries for various species, a variety of surveys and published abstracts from game management research projects are available here.

• Harvest Summaries
  A summary of results from the annual hunter harvest survey regarding hunter success and alligator, deer and turkey harvests.
  • Alligator Harvest Summaries
  • Deer Harvest Summaries
  • Turkey Harvest Summaries
• Mast Surveys
  This is a summary of the annual survey designed to evaluate oak mast production in north Georgia where acorns are the primary wildlife food and alternate food sources are very limited.
• Avid Quail Hunter Survey
• Ruffed Grouse Hunter’s Survey
• Turkey Production Survey
• Published Abstracts from Research Projects
  The results of various research projects conducted by WRD’s Game Management section are indicated in the following abstracts.

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Deer Records

Boone & Crockett records, official Boone & Crockett Measures in Georgia and the Georgia Deer Registry.

• Boone & Crockett Official Measurers for Georgia
• Boone & Crockett Records
• Georgia Deer Registry

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Game Processors

Search by county and easily locate a deer, feral hog or alligator processor near you. Processors may also update information through the online database.

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Waterfowl Management and Hunting Information in North America

Offers the latest information on waterfowl management, hunting, regulations and population status. An interactive map details where birds were banded and recovered. Also allows user to submit questions for expert input regarding duck, goose and swan hunting management across the country. Information is maintained through a collaborative effort between State Wildlife Agencies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Canadian Wildlife Service and waterfowl managers.

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Game Management Offices

Do you need to contact a regional office or one of game management’s other program offices? Check here.

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Landowner Liability & Hunting

Legal liability has been identified as a major concern among landowners when considering whether or not to grant permission to hunt their property. This document summarizes the legal protections afforded to landowners who do give hunting permission.

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Sunrise/Sunset Data

You can find sunrise and sunset times for any date in any Georgia county.

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Georgia Hunters for the Hungry

Information for the 2008 Georgia Hunters for the Hungry campaign will be updated as soon as it is available

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Appalachian Trail Access

In Georgia, the Appalachian Trail provides a wide variety of access to hunters as well as hikers. With the privilege of access comes responsibility on both the part of the hunter and the hiker to minimize conflicts between the two user groups.

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Where to go Waterfowl Hunting

Georgia has many types of waterfowl hunting opportunity, from pursuing diving ducks to dabbling ducks. This highlights public areas open for waterfowl hunting.