Georgia DNR to Host Hunt and Learn Programs

Anyone who plans to hunt this fall and needs to learn how should consider attending one of the Georgia Hunt and Learn Programs hosted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Georgia Hunt and Learn Programs provide instruction from qualified teachers for children, ages 10-17, accompanied by an adult.

Classes include everything from the basics of hunting to learning how to care for harvested game.  The weekend additionally provides guided hunt opportunities. Adults and children, 16 and older, must possess current hunting licenses.

There are three participant levels for the program and participants must complete Level 1 to advance to Level 2 and then to Level 3.

Level 1 is for those who are new hunters with little to no experience. Only the youth may hunt, and they must be accompanied by an adult.

Level 2 participants must have participated in a previous Hunt and Learn Level 1 program. Both the youth and adult can hunt at the same time, if the guides and Hunt and Learn coordinator are confident with the shooting proficiency.

And level 3 participants must have participated in a previous Hunt and Learn Level 2 program. Both the youth and adult can hunt without a guide. However, they must stay together during the hunt.

Wildlife Management Areas that have Hunt and Learn programs scheduled include the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Buck Shoals WMA and the Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA.

Two additional Hunt and Learn programs will take place with the assistance of 30-30 Ministries.

Registration for the programs open August 1 at 9 a.m.

For more information, visit http://georgiawildlife.com/LearntoHuntFish.