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Georgia Youth Hunts, Hunt and Learn and Adaptive Hunts
16 upcoming dates for Georgia youth and adaptive hunts, in date order, with the host, venue, sign-up link and source on every row.
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Where Georgia youth and adaptive hunts stand
As of Oct 13, 2026 Georgia has 16 youth and adaptive hunts ahead, plus 0 with published outcomes. Most come from WRD and NWTF.
Jasper County, Elbert County and White County host the most. Split by WRD region, the count runs Region 3 (Thomson) (6), Region 2 (Gainesville) (5), Region 1 (Armuchee) (2), Region 4 (Fitzgerald) (2) and Region 5 (Albany) (1). Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER Private Land at Bobby Brown comes first, on Oct 27–28, 2026.
Georgia youth and adaptive hunts on the calendar
The filter box in the header narrows every row by town, county, WRD region or host.
Jump to: Oct 2026 · Nov 2026 · Dec 2026 · Jan 2027 · Apr 2027
October 2026 · 1 date
| Held on | Event name | Hosted by | Where | Start time and fees | Sign-up | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27–28, 2026 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER Private Land at Bobby Brown · adaptive hunt | WRD | Elberton, Elbert Co. | starts 12:00 PM; 0 of 4 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
November 2026 · 9 dates
| Held on | Event name | Hosted by | Where | Start time and fees | Sign-up | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–3, 2026 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER at Richard B Russell State Park · adaptive hunt | WRD | Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton, Elbert Co. | starts 11:00 AM; 9 of 12 seats taken | Apply | Source |
| Nov 5–7, 2026 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER at Carters Lake WMA · adaptive hunt | WRD | Carter's Lake WMA, Chatsworth, Murray Co. | starts 12:00 PM; 8 of 22 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Nov 6–8, 2026 | 2026 Buck Shoals WMA Youth Deer Hunt and Learn · Youth Hunt and Learn | WRD | Buck Shoals WMA, Cleveland, White Co. | starts 6:00 PM; 2 of 12 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Old Capitol Turkey Thugz Jakes Hunt · JAKES youth hunt | NWTF | Milledgeville, Baldwin Co. | Source | ||
| Nov 7, 2026 | Old Capitol Turkey Thugz Jakes Hunt · JAKES youth hunt | NWTF | Sandersville, Washington Co. | Source | ||
| Nov 8–10, 2026 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER at Clybel WMA · adaptive hunt | WRD | Clybel WMA, Mansfield, Jasper Co. | starts 1:00 PM; 2 of 10 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Nov 20–21, 2026 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER at Fort Perry East · adaptive hunt | WRD | Fort Perry East, Box Springs, Talbot Co. | starts 11:00 AM; 0 of 8 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Four Rivers Wheelin' Veterans Hunt · Wheelin' Sportsmen hunt | NWTF | Lyons, Toombs Co. | Source | ||
| Nov 21, 2026 | Four Rivers Youth Hunt · JAKES youth hunt | NWTF | Lyons, Toombs Co. | Source |
December 2026 · 2 dates
| Held on | Event name | Hosted by | Where | Start time and fees | Sign-up | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11–12, 2026 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER at Buck Shoals WMA · adaptive hunt | WRD | Buck Shoals WMA, Cleveland, White Co. | starts 11:00 AM; 2 of 8 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Adult Rabbit Hunt and Learn · Adult Hunt and Learn | WRD | Clybel WMA, Mansfield, Jasper Co. | starts 8:00 AM; 0 of 6 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
January 2027 · 3 dates
| Held on | Event name | Hosted by | Where | Start time and fees | Sign-up | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2027 | Adaptive/Supported Hunt – Pen Raised Pheasant · adaptive hunt | WRD | Burge Club, Mansfield, Newton Co. | starts 11:30 AM; 0 of 25 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Jan 8–10, 2027 | Youth Rabbit Hunt and Learn · Youth Hunt and Learn | WRD | Clybel WMA, Mansfield, Jasper Co. | starts 3:30 PM; 0 of 6 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Adaptive Archery Hunt – N. Fulton County · adaptive hunt | WRD | Private Location, Fulton Co. | starts 6:00 AM; 0 of 3 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
April 2027 · 1 date
| Held on | Event name | Hosted by | Where | Start time and fees | Sign-up | Source page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23–25, 2027 | Youth Turkey Hunt and Learn · Youth Hunt and Learn | WRD | Clybel WMA, Mansfield, Jasper Co. | starts 3:30 PM; 0 of 8 seats taken; free | Apply | Source |
Pulled October 13, 2026 from chapter event finders, the WRD event calendar and the American Field; each row names where it came from.
Georgia youth, Hunt and Learn and adaptive rules
Read this before signing a young or new hunter up.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Definition | Youth = under 16. |
| Adult ratio | On big game youth hunts one adult (18+) per child and the adult may not hunt; on small game hunts one adult may supervise two children and may hunt. |
| Turkey for youth | Special Opportunity turkey season Mar. 20-21, 2027 for youth under 16 and mobility-impaired hunters (private land unless specified), with a non-shooting licensed adult 18+. |
| Duck days | Federal Youth, Active Duty Military & Veterans Waterfowl Days Nov. 14-15, 2026. |
| Hunters with disabilities | Special Opportunity turkey season; mobility-impaired WMA/NWR/state park deer and turkey hunts (e.g., Albany Nursery, Arrowhead, Carters Lake, Piedmont NWR, River Bend, Richard B. Russell SP); Outdoors Beyond Barriers adaptive program. |
| Beginner hunts | One- to three-day educational hunts for youth (10-17) and adults with little or no experience (e.g., Buck Shoals and Clybel WMAs). |
Georgia youth hunts, WRD hunter resources, Outdoors Beyond Barriers; checked October 13, 2026.
| Hunt type | Upcoming |
|---|---|
| Adaptive hunt | 8 |
| Youth Hunt and Learn | 3 |
| JAKES youth hunt | 3 |
| Wheelin' Sportsmen hunt | 1 |
| Adult Hunt and Learn | 1 |
| Sign-up status when checked | Hunts |
|---|---|
| Seats posted | 12 |
| No seat count posted | 4 |
How far to the next Georgia youth or adaptive hunt
Ranks the dates ahead by straight-line miles from you.
Straight-line miles to the venue, the town, or the county center when that is all the host gave.
Which months bring Georgia youth and adaptive hunts
Georgia dates bunch up in October, November and September.
Every dated youth or adaptive hunt in the research window counts here (46).
The Georgia youth or adaptive hunt map
Darker map pins are public hunting land; the rest are towns or county centers.
| Venue | Town | County | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clybel WMA | Mansfield | Jasper | 4 |
| 2243 Providence Church Rd | Lyons | Toombs | 2 |
| Buck Shoals WMA | Cleveland | White | 2 |
| 32-248 Spring Lake Rd | Sandersville | Washington | 1 |
| 581 Stembridge Rd | Milledgeville | Baldwin | 1 |
| Bobby Brown State Outdoor Recreation Area | Elberton | Elbert | 1 |
| Burge Club | Mansfield | Newton | 1 |
| Fort Perry East | Box Springs | Talbot | 1 |
| Private Location | Fulton | 1 | |
| Carter's Lake WMA | Chatsworth | Murray | 1 |
| Richard B. Russell State Park | Elberton | Elbert | 1 |
Shopping for Georgia youth and adaptive hunts
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Youth blaze orange vest
Sized for a junior hunter on a WMA deer hunt during gun season.
Ground blind chair
Adaptive deer hunts often set hunters in a ground blind for hours.
Put your chapter on the Georgia youth and adaptive hunts list
Hunter education classes, chapter banquets, Hunt and Learn days, field trials and nite hunts are all welcome. A link that shows the name and date lets the listing go up without waiting.
More pages near Georgia youth and adaptive hunts
Pair the event list with the season and license pages below so a class, a hunt and the license all line up.
Common Georgia youth or adaptive hunt questions
How many Georgia youth and adaptive hunts are on the calendar?
16; 16 of them still to come.
How current is the Georgia youth or adaptive hunt list?
October 13, 2026. Finished youth and adaptive hunts without results come off.
Who hosts Georgia youth and adaptive hunts?
WRD and NWTF, busiest host first.
Which Georgia youth or adaptive hunt comes first?
Adaptive/Supported Hunt – DEER Private Land at Bobby Brown, Oct 27–28, 2026, Elberton, Elbert Co.
When is Georgia youth or adaptive hunt season?
October, with 12 of the 46 dated Georgia youth and adaptive hunts.
Where do Georgia youth and adaptive hunts take place?
Jasper County (4), Elbert County (2), White County (2), Toombs County (2) and Murray County (1). By WRD region: Region 3 (Thomson) (6), Region 2 (Gainesville) (5), Region 1 (Armuchee) (2), Region 4 (Fitzgerald) (2) and Region 5 (Albany) (1).
How do I sign up for a Georgia youth or adaptive hunt?
The host takes registrations directly, and every row links to the right page. WRD programs fill through Go Outdoors Georgia.
Who placed first at the last Georgia youth or adaptive hunt?
Youth and adaptive hunts have no winners.
License rules for Georgia youth and adaptive hunts?
It depends on the hunt and the hunter’s age; WRD lists what each Hunt and Learn or adaptive hunt needs on its Go Outdoors Georgia page.