§ 27-3-28. Person May Take Possession of Native Wildlife Which Has Been Killed by a Motor Vehicle
Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any person may lawfully possess native wildlife which has been accidentally killed by a motor vehicle. The following exceptions and conditions to this general rule shall apply: Any person taking possession of a bear accidentally killed by a motor vehicle shall notify the department or a law […]
§ 27-3-29. Recording and Reporting Requirements for Game Animals and Birds; Penalty for Violations
The board shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing harvest recording and reporting requirements for game animals and game birds. Such rules and regulations shall describe the type of information that is required, the requirements for transportation of the carcass of a game animal or game bird killed by another person, and the requirements for possession […]
§ 27-3-40. Required Clothing
It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt deer or for any person to accompany another person hunting deer during the firearms deer season unless each person shall wear a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material as an outer garment. Such clothing must be worn above the waistline […]
§ 27-3-41. Unsupervised Hunting by Persons Under 12 Years of Age
It shall be unlawful for any person who is under 12 years of age to hunt any wildlife in this state unless such person is under the direct supervision of an adult during the period in which such person is hunting. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or knowingly permit such person’s […]
§ 27-3-42. Taking of Deer in Lake, Stream, or Pond
It shall be unlawful to take any deer by any means while the deer is in any lake, stream, or pond. History. Code 1933, § 45-519, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.
§ 27-3-43. Removal of Head of Deer
It shall be unlawful to remove the head of any deer until the carcass is processed or surrendered to a storage facility for processing or storage. History. Code 1933, § 45-520, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.
§ 27-3-44. Killing of Deer Which Have No Antlers Visible
It shall be unlawful to kill any deer in this state unless the deer has antlers (bone) visible above the hair, provided that the board may by regulation authorize an antlerless or either-sex season or hunt in accordance with sound wildlife management practices. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 20; Code 1933, § 45-521, […]
§ 27-3-48. Hunting Deer at Night
Any person who hunts deer at night shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 and, in the discretion of the sentencing court, imprisonment for not more than 12 months. If, after July 1, 1978, a person commits and is convicted of […]
§ 27-3-49. Killing of Dogs Running Deer
It shall be the duty of every game warden to kill any dog pursuing or killing any deer in any locality other than that prescribed by law or rules and regulations permitting such hunting, and no action for damages shall be maintained against the person for such killing. It shall be unlawful for any person […]
§ 27-3-50. Sale of Antlers, Hides, and Tails of Deer
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, it shall be lawful to sell the antlers, hides, and tails of legally taken deer. History. Code 1933, § 45-526, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.