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Squirrel hunting season begins in Georgia

An Eastern gray squirrel surveys the dense grass of the Hamilton County Courthouse in May. Pursuing squirrels as game was once the introduction to hunting for many young people, writes outdoors columnist Larry Case.
An Eastern gray squirrel surveys the dense grass of the Hamilton County Courthouse in May. Pursuing squirrels as game was once the introduction to hunting for many young people, writes outdoors columnist Larry Case. An Eastern gray squirrel surveys the dense grass of the Hamilton County Courthouse in May. Pursuing squirrels as game was once the introduction to hunting for many young people, writes outdoors columnist Larry Case.

By Associated Press 1 min read

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Georgia hunters can pursue both gray and fox squirrels starting Wednesday.

A Department of Natural Resources release says the season lasts through Feb. 28, 2019.

The gray squirrel is the most common species. Predominantly gray, with white under parts, the gray squirrel is more slender-bodied than fox squirrels and weighs anywhere from 12 ounces to 1.5 pounds.

Fox squirrels have several color phases, varying from silver-gray with a predominantly black head, to solid black, to a light buff or brown color tinged with reddish-yellow. Generally larger than grays, fox squirrels range in weight from one pound (.45 kilograms) to nearly three pounds (1.36 kilograms).

The maximum daily bag limit is 12 per hunter.

For more information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/regulations.