Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION › Subject 391-4-9 - GENERAL REGULATIONS › Rule 391-4-9-.06 - Georgia WRD Lands Pass

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
				through June 27, 2024
(1) The purpose of this regulation is to
				implement a Georgia WRD Lands Pass (Pass) system for use, other than hunting,
				fishing, trapping, or camping, of wildlife management areas, public fishing
				areas and other designated sites on lands operated or managed by the Wildlife
				Resources Division (WRD), provide for exemptions from the requirement to
				purchase a Pass, establish fees for Passes, and provide for the availability of
				a Pass.
(2) The posting of signs at
				the entrance to a wildlife management area, public fishing area or other
				designated areas or sites on WRD lands stating that a Pass is required shall
				constitute sufficient notice for the entire wildlife management area, public
				fishing area or other designated site on WRD lands.
(3) No person age 16 or older shall enter
				upon designated lands, areas or sites operated or managed by WRD without first
				obtaining a valid Pass except that any person who possesses a valid Georgia
				license that allows hunting or fishing on state land is exempt from this
				requirement. Provided further that individuals volunteering or participating in
				department sponsored events or activities on such lands are exempt from Pass
				requirements during the event or activity. Individuals that have paid WRD for
				camping and persons directly associated with paid camping, as prescribed by
				WRD, are exempt from the Pass requirement on such lands during their paid
				camping dates.
(4) A Pass is an
				individual requirement. The cost of a Pass is: resident annual $30, and
				nonresident annual $60. A Pass is valid for not more than 365 days from the
				date of purchase.
(5) Any
				organization or individual who desires to sponsor or conduct an event,
				activity, or series of events or activities on lands operated or managed by WRD
				may be required to obtain a "Right of Entry" agreement from the department.
				Such organization or individual shall formally request a "Right of Entry"
				agreement from the department not less than 30 days prior to the event,
				activity, or series of events or activities. A "Right of Entry" agreement may
				restrict the event, activity, or series of events or activities to specific
				locations, number of participants, and specific times; and may require the
				posting of damage deposits or bonds. Events that conflict with one or more of
				the primary uses of lands managed by WRD may not be allowed. If the event is
				approved, the "Right of Entry" agreement may require each participant to obtain
				a Pass. For wildlife management areas on U.S. Forest Service lands, special use
				permits, if issued by the U.S. Forest Service shall satisfy the requirement for
				a "Right of Entry" agreement.
(6)
				Passes shall be issued and sold by the department as prescribed by the
				department.
O.C.G.A.
				  §§
											12-3-3,
				  12-3-9,
				  27-1-3,
				  27-1-33.