Hunt & Learn Programs

Young woman holding a rabbit with a puppyGeneral Information

Wildlife Resources Division is pleased to continue its series of programs focusing on the development of hunting skills and conservation knowledge.

Mission

The mission of the Hunt & Learn Program is to provide a conservation-based learning experience for new hunters that places emphasis on the future development of safe and ethical hunting skills.

We offer one to three-day Hunt & Learn programs that educate participants about hunting and conservation, along with an opportunity to hunt a specific game animal. Participants will have the chance to learn hunting tactics, game identification, and hunter safety from experts. Our Hunt & Learn courses are geared towards the new hunter with little to no hunting experience looking for a safe, educational learning environment. Both youth and adult programs are available to accommodate a wide range of ages. Once submitted, your application will go into a pool from which hunters will be selected. Youth participants will need to create their own DNR Customer Account and ID # to apply.


Dates

Adult Hunt & Learns

Rabbit
Event Dates: 12/09/23
Application Open: 9/10/23
Application Closes: 10/28/23

One-day rabbit Hunt & Learn for 6 adult hunters. Participants will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Charlie Elliott Visitor Center for a safety briefing and basic rabbit hunting information. Hunting will begin by 10:00 a.m. and end by 6 p.m. Lunch is included in the $30.00 registration.

Youth Hunt & Learns

Rabbit
Event Dates: 1/5/24 - 1/7/24
Application Open: 10/16/23
Application Closes: 11/25/23

Three-day rabbit Hunt & Learn for 6 youth hunters accompanied by a parent. The Youth Hunt & Learn program includes: a safety briefing, hunt overview, guided hunts on Saturday and Sunday, a discussion of rabbit biology, habitat, and behavior, as well as hunting techniques. Care of harvested game will also be demonstrated. Registration is $175 per person ($350.00 total for youth with parent) and includes 2 nights lodging and 5 meals at the CEWC Conference Center. An adult must register with each youth. This hunt will run simultaneously with our Falconry Hunt & Learn.

Falconry
Event Dates: 1/5/24 - 1/7/24
Application Open: 8/14/23
Application Closes: 12/16/23

Three-day falconry Hunt & Learn for 10 youth hunters (ages 10 to 16) each accompanied by a parent. The Youth Hunt and Learn program includes: a safety briefing, hunt overview, guided hunts on Saturday and Sunday, a discussion of hawk/falcon biology, habitat, behavior, and equipment needed, as well as the process required to become a falconer. Care of harvested game will also be demonstrated. Registration is $175 per person ($350.00 total for youth with parent) and includes 2 nights lodging and 5 meals at the CEWC Conference Center. An adult must register with each youth. This hunt will run simultaneously with our youth rabbit Hunt & Learn.

Turkey
Event Dates: 4/26/24 - 4/28/24
Application Open: 2/1/24
Application Closes: 3/16/24

Three-day turkey Hunt & Learn for 6 youth hunters accompanied by a parent. The Youth Hunt and Learn program includes safety briefing and range time, hunt overview, guided hunts on Saturday and Sunday, a discussion of turkey biology, habitat, and behavior. Participants will also learn how to field dress turkey with any harvest.  Registration is $175 per person ($350.00 for youth and parent) and includes 2 nights lodging and 5 meals at the CEWC Conference Center.  An adult must register and attend with each youth.


Not ready to hunt yet? Consider attending a S.H.A.R.P. program to learn more about hunting. Information can be found at https://georgiawildlife.com/sharp-program.