Squirrel hunting on WMA's?

[bigred1980]

Right now is a great time to go if any WMA's are open to small game hunting. Find some oaks that are getting worked over by the squirrels. You'll hear the rustling up in the trees as they move from limb to limb gathering acorns. Look on the ground for broken acorn hulls. If you can find any den trees nearby I'd set up and watch them at dawn/dusk.

Good advice thanks

 

[turnipgreen28]

Do as stated in above post. I would get a copy of the regs and read them carefully.
Generally speaking though, WMA's are open to small game hunting when there are no deer hunts-usually no sign in for small game-I have never encountered that.
I would be cautious and read-up on each WMA that you plan to visit.

looks like pauilding wma you can hunt tree rats while deer hunters are in the woods ,this could very well cause issues for both parties of hunters !! be careful ,,

 

[bigred1980]

looks like pauilding wma you can hunt tree rats while deer hunters are in the woods ,this could very well cause issues for both parties of hunters !! be careful ,,

I can imagine

 

[tlw1179]

Wish they would ban hunting squirrels on WMA while deer season is in.
Nothing more frustrating than finally finding a spot on a WMA to deer hunt and have jackasses walking around looking for tree rats!
Who the hell would walk around any woods during deer season doing anything is beyond me, asking to get accidentally shot!

 

[bigred1980]

Wish they would ban hunting squirrels on WMA while deer season is in.
Nothing more frustrating than finally finding a spot on a WMA to deer hunt and have jackasses walking around looking for tree rats!
Who the hell would walk around any woods during deer season doing anything is beyond me, asking to get accidentally shot!

Yea I'm surprised they would mix them together. Seems dangerous and stupid

 

[YOTESHOOTER]

Every WMA is different. Make sure you read up on the one you are interested in. http://www.eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/specific-wma-pfa-state-park-hunting-regulations/

Neither Lake Russel or Wilson Shoals require check in nor have quotas for small game hunts.

As a new hunter on a new WMA, I would STRONGLY recommend not going alone.

strongly agree, and take a compass with you also....

 

[cooter69]

I have been reading up on the DNR website as well as bought numerous magazine's and books. Just wasn't sure of the sign in and dates but I do appreciate the advice. Guess I just need to get out there

You can now sign in for WMA hunts on line before you go.

Cooter

 

[bigred1980]

strongly agree, and take a compass with you also....

I don't know anybody to come with me. Thought about getting a GPS device to bring with me.

 

[bigred1980]

You can now sign in for WMA hunts on line before you go.

Cooter

Thanks cooter. I believe its just for deer/bear hunts. Could be wrong though. Would love to go on a deer hunt but will definitely find someone experienced first. Not gonna go alone.

 

[YOTESHOOTER]

Get topo maps of the WMA'S, you plan to visit then make some non hunting visits to drive roads, see where the boundaries are, creeks, ridges, prepare, prepare, then visit or call your local DNR WARDEN, they are a good source of info, make notes and read when the rut is in that area, squirrel hunting is a good way to gather helpful info..

good luck in your hunting quests.......................