Georgia has reached an agreement to permanently protect most of the former Pine Log Wildlife Management Area, bringing 14,640 acres in Bartow and Cherokee counties back toward public access and hunting. DNR plans to reopen the property in time for spring turkey season in 2027.
The Hunterizer app now includes Georgia’s complete 2026–2027 hunting seasons, regulations, and interactive hunting maps, making it easier than ever for hunters to know what they can legally hunt today anywhere in the state.
Georgia lawmakers have approved sweeping new feral hog legislation in 2026, signaling one of the most aggressive state responses yet to invasive swine damage. The measures include expanded hunting and trapping authority, drone-assisted hog locating, and new state funding aimed at eradication.
Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill in the House that would allow drones to assist in locating feral hogs on private land. The proposal aims to improve control of the invasive species while maintaining restrictions on aerial shooting. If enacted, the measure could add a new tool for landowners and hunters battling widespread hog damage.
Georgia wildlife officers say the case underscores how baiting violations and ignored bag limits damage the integrity of duck hunting. Officials hope the arrests serve as a reminder that ethical, legal hunting protects the future of waterfowling for everyone.
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