Georgia

Whether one is looking for bass, turkey, deer, or trout, Georgia is a state rich in sporting opportunities. Georgia features a coastal plain in the southeast, a central Piedmont plateau region, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northern part of the state. Major rivers in Georgia include the Chattahoochee, Flint, Apalachicola, Ocmulgee, and Oconee. It’s no secret that Georgia is considered a world class inshore fishery, with anglers casting for redfish, sea trout, flounder, and even the occasional tarpon. For hunters, species that call the Peach State home include white-tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, dove, and various species of waterfowl.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Georgia, please contact:


Georgia State Caucus Fact Sheet

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus

Representative Rick Allen
Representative Sanford Bishop
Representative Earl ‘Buddy’ Carter
Representative Andrew Clyde
Representative Drew Ferguson
Representative Hank Johnson
Representative Barry Loudermilk
Representative James (Austin) Scott

Georgia Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member

Governor Brian Kemp

Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership

Senator Russ Goodman
Representative David Knight

News Alerts

Mar 25 2024 CSF Opposes Legislation that Would Restrict Stream Access for Georgia Hunters and Anglers

Why It Matters: At the core of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation...

Nov 13 2023 Governor Kemp Gives Special Recognition to the Sportsmen and Women of Georgia

Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...

Oct 10 2023 Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation

Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...

May 08 2023 CSF Supported Stream Access Legislation Signed into Law in Georgia

Why It Matters: One of the key principles of the North American Model of...

Apr 03 2023 Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Steps Up to Protect Recreational Fishermen

Why It Matters: Offshore fishing is an integral part of Georgia’s sporting heritage, and it...

Nov 21 2022 CSF Welcomes New Caucus Co-Chair in Georgia

Why It Matters: Senator Goodman stepping into this leadership role is important to the...

Oct 31 2022 Red Drum: A Red-Hot Topic Among Georgia Anglers

Why It Matters: Red drum are a popular target for recreational anglers, many of...

Oct 11 2022 CSF Submits Comments in Support of Wild Animal List Expansion in Georgia

Why It Matters: Exotic invasive species that are kept as pets, such as the...

Mar 28 2022 Georgia’s No-Net-Loss Statute Update Legislation Headed to the Governor’s Desk

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator Why It Matters: Conserving the land base open to hunting...

Mar 14 2022 Legislation to Update Georgia’s No-Net Loss Statute Passes the House

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy it Matters: Georgia previously passed No-Net-Loss legislation which limits...

Apr 12 2021 Georgia Sportsmen’s Caucus Wants National Park Service to Hear Hunters Out

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlightsWhy it Matters: Hunting and fishing are critical aspects...

Apr 05 2021 Georgia Sportsmen’s Caucus Understands the Connection Between Federal and State Conservation Funding

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlightsWhy it Matters: Fish and Wildlife game species that...

Jan 18 2021 New Georgia Caucus Chair Steps Up to Lead for Outdoors, Sporting Traditions

Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorRecently, Senator Tyler Harper accepted the leadership position of...

Jun 29 2020 Georgia: Air Gun Legislation Advances to Governor’s Desk

Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn June 25, the Georgia House of Representatives concurred...

Nov 15 2019 NASC Summit Brings Together Bipartisan Legislators to Discuss Advancing America’s Conservation Movement with Partners

Nearly 50 bipartisan legislators and leaders from state fish and wildlife agencies from more...

Mar 25 2019 Georgia: Governor Brian Kemp Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus

Newly elected Governor Brian Kemp (GA) recently joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a...

Mar 04 2019 Georgia: Sportsmen’s Community Gathers for Keeping Georgia Wild Day

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn February 19, the Georgia sportsmen’s community and numerous...

Jan 14 2019 Georgia: CSF Attends Keeping Georgia Wild Summit

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn January 8, Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States...

Oct 29 2018 Georgia: Vote ‘Yes’ on Amendment 1 to Establish Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Fund

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn November 6, Georgia voters will have the opportunity...

Apr 27 2018 Georgia: Caucus Chairmen Support Conservation Title in Farm Bill

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn April 25, Chairmen of the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s...

Apr 06 2018 Georgia: Legislature Passes Two Important Pro-Sportsmen’s Bills

By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorWith the Georgia legislature adjourning March 29, the sportsmen’s...

Feb 22 2018 Georgia: Senate Passes Youth Bill to Establish Outdoor Mentor Program

The Georgia Youth Outdoors Passport Act (Senate Bill 332), sponsored by Natural Resources Committee Chairman...

Jan 18 2018 Georgia: CSF, Conservation Groups Gather at ‘Keeping Georgia Wild’ Day

On January 11, members of Georgia’s sportsmen’s community gathered with elected officials and their...

Jan 11 2018 Georgia: CSF Southeastern States Director, Conservation Groups Gather at Wildlife Federation Summit

On January 4, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick presented at...

Oct 19 2017 Georgia: National Hunting and Fishing Day Proclamation and Ceremony

On October 11, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor Nathan Deal of Georgia hosted a ceremony...

May 04 2017 Georgia: Governor Deal Signs Hunting and Fishing Licensing Bill

At a ceremony in Brunswick, Georgia, on April 25, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor...

Mar 16 2017 Georgia: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Indoor Shooting Range Event

On March 9, the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted an indoor shooting range event at Stoddard’s...

Jan 19 2017 Georgia: 15th Annual Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol

On January 15, the Georgia sportsmen’s community and numerous legislative and administrative officials gathered...

Nov 17 2016 Georgia: CSF Hosts Feral Hog Management Discussion and Hunt

On November 2-4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a Feral Hog Management Discussion...

Oct 20 2016 Georgia: CSF to Host Feral Hog Management Discussion and Hunt

On November 2 – 4, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) will host a Feral...

Apr 07 2016 Georgia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Indoor Shooting Event in Atlanta

On March 15, the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted an indoor shooting range event...

Jan 28 2016 CSF Attends 14th Annual Georgia Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol

On January 14, sportsmen and women, representatives from conservation organizations, and Department of Natural...

Apr 28 2015 Georgia Sportsmen’s Caucus and CSF Recognize Southern Outdoor Heritage

On April 26, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) hosted the 2nd Annual "Georgia Low...

Apr 02 2015 Georgia Sportsmen’s Caucus Discusses Upcoming Priorities

Within the last month, the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held two Caucus events to...

Jan 29 2015 Georgia Celebrates Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol

On January 15, Georgia’s pro-sportsmen elected officials and stakeholders from the Peach State gathered...

Jun 30 2014 CSF Celebrates Georgia’s Outdoor Heritage

Over the weekend, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted the “Georgia Low Country Boil...

May 22 2014 Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation to Host Regional Event in Georgia

On Sunday, June 29, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) will host the first Southeast...

Jan 24 2014 Georgia: 12th Annual Sportsmen’s and Coastal Day at the Capitol

On Thursday, January 16, sportsmen and women from the Peach State gathered at the...

Latest policy updates

Airbow and airgun legality for hunting use varies by state. Where some...

Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...

“No-Net-Loss” of public lands has become increasingly important to ensure access to...

One important tool for protecting fish and wildlife habitat is a state-level...

In keeping with the present framework of the American System of Conservation...

Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...

The Firearms Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act provides that it shall be an...

Anti dog-hunting groups oppose hunters’ use of dogs to both hunt and...

In recent years many local governments have enacted vague, outdated laws banning...

National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the time-honored traditions of hunting and...

Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...

Encouraging sportsmen’s involvement in the political process is an important method for...

Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...

Recreational fishing is widely accepted as a wholesome and non-controversial lifetime outdoor...

The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...

Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...

Reports and Data

Mar 05 2024 Georgia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Georgia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Jan 01 2013 2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Georgia

2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Georgia

Jan 01 2007 2006 Economic Impact Report — Georgia

Annual spending by Georgia sportsmen and women is nearly four times more than the...

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