Georgia DNR Wants Turkey Hunters to Remember Safety Tips

Turkey season kicked off last weekend, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages all hunters to review important turkey hunting safety tips.

Never wear red, white, blue or black clothing while turkey hunting. Red is the color most hunters look for when distinguishing a gobbler’s head from a hen’s blue-colored head, but at times it may appear white or blue.

Camouflage should be used to cover everything, including the hunter’s face, hands and firearm.

NEW this year: all turkey hunters, including those under 16 years of age, landowners, honorary, lifetime, and sportsman license holders, must obtain a free harvest record each season.

Visit www.georgiawildlife.com/ for more information on Turkey hunting regulations and safety in Georgia.