DNR on BEAR HARVEST

The DNR has put out a notice for Sportsmen and women in NorthEast Georgia who successfully harvest a bear during the hunting season that they must report the harvest within 24 hours and must take the bear to a game management office within three business days of harvest for tagging.

 To Report a Bear Harvest in Northeast Georgia you can call 770-535-5700. For tagging a bear in North Georgia you can go to the Wildlife Resources Division Game Management Office at 2592 Floyd Springs Road,  in Armuchee or the one at 2150 Dawsonville Hwy in Gainesville Monday– Fridays from 8 am – 4:30 pm. Harvested bears may also be checked at any WMA check station in North Georgia from 9 am – 8 pm that is open for a managed deer,bear, or hog hunt during the bear season.

 For more information on hunting in Georgia, visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com/hunting .