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
News Alerts
Aug 26 2024
East Coast Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses Continue to Hammer Away on the NARW Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
Why It Matters: As America’s original conservationists, sportsmen and women understand the importance of...
Aug 05 2024
Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Adds New Leaders
Why It Matters: The resounding success experienced by the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus since...
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...
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...
More than half of the states in this nation do not protect...
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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