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DNR: Hunting guide available online, in print
Hunting guide
Submitted report
Effingham Herald
Published: Jul 28, 2019, 12:02 PM

SOCIAL CIRCLE — Now online and in print, the 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available, according to the 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).
Drone Captures Effingham's Rivalry Night at The Corral
Rebels vs. South
As the first quarter began at The Corral, the sun dipped low, painting the sky in brilliant reds and golds — a perfect backdrop for the Mustangs–Rebels rivalry. (Birk Herrath / Effingham Herald)
Updated: Sep 20, 2025, 4:58 PM
Published: Sep 20, 2025, 1:34 PM

Guyton, Ga. — Effingham Herald photo freelancer Birk Herrath took Rivalry Night to new heights — literally. As the game began, he launched a drone high above The Corral to capture sweeping views of the upgraded stadium as fans began to file in.

It was a beautiful night for football, and the aerial photos show the Mustangs–Rebels matchup like you’ve never seen it before — bold, striking, and eye-popping from every angle. The Rebels capped the night with a 49-21 win over South Effingham.

Rebels vs. South
The drone climbs higher, giving a sweeping panoramic view of the stadium as Rivalry Night comes into full focus. (Birk Herrath / Effingham Herald)

Rebels vs. South
The drone dips lower to capture the Marching Mustangs of South Effingham High School performing on the field during the Rivalry Night festivities. (Birk Herrath / Effingham Herald)

Rebels vs. South
Both teams line up and prepare to burst through their banners — South Effingham in the upper left, Effingham County in the lower right — as the game gets underway at The Corral. (Birk Herrath / Effingham Herald)