deer either-sex area · Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
Orange either-sex area
Georgia, United States
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About Orange either-sex area
Orange either-sex area is a deer either-sex area in Georgia, United States, set by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. It covers about 6,488 km² (2,505 mi²). Towns inside it include Dalton, Toccoa, Dahlonega, Cornelia, Jasper and Chatsworth.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Orange
- Area
- 6,488 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,505 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,477 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 1,167 | 18% |
| Georgia Department of Natural Resources | 751 | 12% |
| State Department of Natural Resources | 209 | 3% |
| Mobile | 49 | under 1% |
| Savannah | 17 | under 1% |
| County Land | 3.7 | under 1% |
| City Land | 3.5 | under 1% |
| Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 18 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Orange either-sex area
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Orange either-sex area (deer either-sex area)?
About 6,488 km² (2,505 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Orange either-sex area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,477 km² of public or protected land, 23% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Orange either-sex area?
This page lists 7 seasons a person has checked against Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Orange either-sex area?
In the same unit system: Cyan either-sex area, Green either-sex area and Yellow either-sex area.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Areas defined in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 391-4-2-.27 and the 2026-27 regulations; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. The official regulations and maps have the final word.