391-4-2-.67
Small Game Regulations on Wildlife Management Areas
(1) During small game hunts, hunters are allowed to hunt any small game in season subject to
state seasons, regulations and bag limits except as may otherwise be provided in Rule 391-4-2.70.
(2) No check-in is required for small game hunting unless otherwise provided in Rule 391-4-2.70.
(3) Small game hunting is not allowed during archery and primitive weapons deer hunts, during
managed firearms hunts, and the day preceding managed firearms hunts unless otherwise
provided in Rule 391-4-2-.70.
(4) Doves and waterfowl may be hunted when in season during archery deer hunts.
(5) Only waterfowl hunting can take place on managed impoundments during waterfowl hunting
dates. Waterfowl on all other WMA locations may be taken any day of the waterfowl seasons
whenever the area is open for small game hunting unless otherwise specified.
(6) On quota waterfowl hunts, hunters must hunt from assigned areas. Shooting hours begin in
accordance with applicable federal regulations and end at 12:00 noon except on the last Saturday
of the season during which hunters are allowed to shoot until sunset.
(7) No night hunting is allowed on any WMA except for raccoon, fox, opossum, or bobcat on
open dates from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 noon the following day. Raccoon, fox, opossum, or bobcat
may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts.
(8) Raccoon, opossum, fox and bobcat may be hunted within statewide seasons during small
game and furbearer dates, unless otherwise specified; electronic calls may not be used.
(9) Permitted alligator hunters may hunt during day or night on open dates unless otherwise
specified according to 391-4-2-.70.
(10) Coyotes may be taken during all big and small game hunts but weapon types are restricted
to only those weapons allowed for the game species in season.
(11) During special coyote hunts, there are no firearms restrictions unless otherwise specified in
Rule 391-4-2-.70. Possession or use of buckshot is prohibited.
(12) Electronic calls may be used when hunting coyotes, crows and feral hogs.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 27-1-4. History: Original Rule entitled “Small Game Regulations on Wildlife
Management Areas” adopted. F. Jun. 13, 2013; eff. Jul. 3, 2013.