TheHospitableDoc
New Member
Hello Gents,
I moved to Georgia a while back and have finally gotten things in line to start hunting here this coming season. Most of my hunting in the past has been on public lands in Alabama and private land in South Carolina. I primarily bowhunt but also break out a rifle a few times a year.
One of the things I am most excited about with my new residency is being able to hunt a new species, black bear. I have never bear hunted before and am excited to learn more about these animals and for a new challenge in the woods.
Over in Alabama we have a mix of WMA and NF lands, and recently they started going to a quota type system for WMA hunts. If I am understanding what I am reading about GA regulations much of the WMA land is the same here.
Are there places that are open public land that have bears without the need to enter a draw available in Georgia? I am certainly not asking for anyone's spots, just general areas where access and game are legal throughout the season. Any good sources of information I may not have seen in my searches so far?
I live in the Atlanta area but have the set-up to travel and spend short stints at a location. I plan to take a few trips out during the summer and early fall to get an idea of where the critters are and what makes them tick.
I am sure that I will have more questions as I keep reading and learning, and I look forward to learning from the wealth of information we have here with all you folks.
I moved to Georgia a while back and have finally gotten things in line to start hunting here this coming season. Most of my hunting in the past has been on public lands in Alabama and private land in South Carolina. I primarily bowhunt but also break out a rifle a few times a year.
One of the things I am most excited about with my new residency is being able to hunt a new species, black bear. I have never bear hunted before and am excited to learn more about these animals and for a new challenge in the woods.
Over in Alabama we have a mix of WMA and NF lands, and recently they started going to a quota type system for WMA hunts. If I am understanding what I am reading about GA regulations much of the WMA land is the same here.
Are there places that are open public land that have bears without the need to enter a draw available in Georgia? I am certainly not asking for anyone's spots, just general areas where access and game are legal throughout the season. Any good sources of information I may not have seen in my searches so far?
I live in the Atlanta area but have the set-up to travel and spend short stints at a location. I plan to take a few trips out during the summer and early fall to get an idea of where the critters are and what makes them tick.
I am sure that I will have more questions as I keep reading and learning, and I look forward to learning from the wealth of information we have here with all you folks.