Hunter Etiquette & Responsibility Respectable hunters live by both a written and an unwritten code. Most of us acknowledge our responsibility to follow the formal and informal rules of etiquette. Webster's dictionary defines etiquette as, "rules governing socially acceptable behavior." Unfortunately there are those among us who choose to ignore etiquette, conducting their hunting activities with only self-serving interests in mind. At a time when our heritage activities are under constant scrutiny it behooves us to heed the importance of etiquette and ethics. As I contemplate this issue I can't help but conclude that it's really all about respect - respecting the law, landowners, the land, as well as non-hunters and hunters alike.
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Georgia DNR Changes "Poacher Policy" 07/30/08
Hunting deer at night, hunting alligators or bears in a manner violating state laws and computer assisted remote hunting – all of these activities are illegal and are offensive to honest hunters and the general public. [Comments?]
Georgia Quota Hunt App Period Opens June 1 05/30/08
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds hunters that June 1 is opening day of the 2008-2009 quota hunt application period. [Comments?]
Georgia JAKES Day May 17th 05/14/08
Looking for a way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors this spring? Come to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center's Outdoor Festival and JAKES Day Sat., May 17! [Comments?]
Georgia Hosts 6th Annual Wildlife Camps 04/09/08
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center (located between Covington and Jackson on Ga. Hwy. 36) will host its 6th annual FFA Wildlife Camp this summer. [Comments?]
Texas Hunters and Anglers Lead the Nation 12/28/07
A ranking of states in categories including total number of hunters and anglers, spending by sportsmen, jobs supported, taxes generated, number of days spent hunting and fishing and the most traveled to states by hunters and anglers has been released for the first time. [Comments?]
Georgia Governor Proclaims Opening Day TIP Day 11/02/07
Governor Sonny Perdue recently signed a proclamation designating Saturday, October 20, 2007, the opening day of modern firearms season for deer hunting, as Turn In Poachers (TIP) Day in Georgia. [Comments?]
Georgia Releases 2007-2008 Hunting Regulations 08/10/07
The 2007-2008 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). [Comments?]
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Bowhunting Success in Wisconsin My buck was shot in Sauk county Wisconsin; it was during the 2006 bowhunting season. It was early October and the rut had not started yet. He presented me with about a 20 yard shot quartering away in a cut hay field. He weighed 250 lbs and has 9 points scoring 130 B/C.
