Artemis Georgia
Artemis Georgia Upcoming Events
April
Tallapoosa River WMA Turkey Hunt (Intermediate/Advanced Hunters Only)
April 4-5
Looking for a low-pressure turkey hunt this spring? The Artemis Tallapoosa River WMA turkey hunt is happening April 4–5, and this one is best suited for intermediate to advanced hunters due to the nature of WMA hunting and limited amenities. This is not a mentored hunt, but a hunt where if you would like to hunt in pairs you can. For lodging, we plan is to camp at the nearby JL Lester WMA. Want to hunt with friends? Sign up today and share this hunt with them so you can experience it together! Have any questions please reach out to Tina Johannsen at tina.johannsen@dnr.ga.gov
Girls with Bows 3D Archery Shoot
April 4, 9am – 3pm
Charlie Elliott WMA
2430 Marben Farm Road
Mansfield, GA 30055
Girls with Bows, an Artemis GA partner, is hosting a 3D archery shoot to benefit a new lease for outdoor hunting and shooting activities. Their goal is to create more opportunities for women of the outdoors and conservation. This is a casual shoot with 20 ASA targets. Join in this fund day filled with raffles, concessions, 1st place payouts, and of course, great fellowship with fellow archers! $20 entry fee to be paid at the door. See more details.
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
April 8, 7pm
Topic: Turkey Hunting
Want to know more about the King (& Queen) of spring? Join lifelong turkey hunter, custom call maker, and Artemis GA Program Manager Baylee Taylor to learn about the ins and outs of her favorite place, the spring turkey woods! We will talk about turkey hunting, calls, habitat, and so much more!
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Turkey Hunt Camp
April 24 – 26
Eatonton, GA
Join us for a weekend of turkey hunting with other enthusiastic outdoorswomen April 24th-26th. We will have access to 400 acres of private property on Lake Oconee with National Forest Land just down the road. All women are eligible to apply regardless of experience level. We can teach you everything you need to know to go turkey hunting. This is considered a primitive camping experience with no access to restrooms or amenities. If you prefer, sleeping accommodations are currently available at the GWF Alcovy Conservation Center in Covington, GA for $70 (subject to availability). Email btaylor@gwf.org to make arrangements.
Cost for participation in the hunt is $75 including dinner Saturday night. Experienced women willing to coach another hunter has this $75 fee waived. Coaching includes calling, keeping an eye on safety and supporting new participants (you don’t have to be an expert to coach!) Email btaylor@gwf.org with questions on being a mentor). There is flexibility on partial or full weekend participation. There may be opportunities for borrowing equipment.
Please consider this is an application for attendance. Due to limitations on number of participants and the need for varied experience levels, only 4-5 applicants will be selected. All will be notified March 31. Please be sure to also complete the Artemis Pre-Program Survey if you haven’t yet, so that we understand your experience level. APPLY BY MARCH 30.
May
Girls with Bows 3D Archery Shoot
May 9, 9am – 3pm
Charlie Elliott WMA
2430 Marben Farm Road
Mansfield, GA 30055
Girls with Bows, an Artemis GA partner, is hosting a 3D archery shoot to benefit a new lease for outdoor hunting and shooting activities. Their goal is to create more opportunities for women of the outdoors and conservation. This is a casual shoot with 20 ASA targets. Join in this fund day filled with raffles, concessions, 1st place payouts, and of course, great fellowship with fellow archers! $20 entry fee to be paid at the door. See more details.
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
May 13, 7pm
Topic: Foraging
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McDuffie Hatchery Tour
May 16, 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Dearing, GA
McDuffie Environmental Education Center, along with the McDuffie Warmwater Fish Hatchery, invites 12 ladies from Artemis Georgia to join a special behind-the-scenes tour of the hatchery. Participants will tour the facility, learn about Channel Catfish production, and even have the opportunity to get in the water to check for egg masses. A limited number of waders will be available to borrow (they run on the smaller side), so participants are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Please bring your own lunch and enjoy the afternoon fishing fun! After the tour, participants are welcome to fish in the hatchery’s stocked catfish pond or head out to one of the seven Public Fishing Ponds to try their luck for bass. See more details. REGISTER for hatchery tour with GA DNR.
Afternoon Fishing at McDuffie (Open to the public)
May 16, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Dearing, GA
Follow up the morning hatchery tour with an afternoon of fishing. Open to all ladies who want to come out and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow anglers. All skill levels are welcome! We’ll have loaner equipment available, along with instruction and guidance if you’re new to fishing. A valid Georgia fishing license is required if you plan to fish. There is no cost for these events, but donations to the McDuffie Environmental Education Center (check or money order only — we cannot accept cash) are appreciated, though not required. See more details. REGISTER FOR FISHING with GA DNR.
Fishing with Artemis
May 23, 8am – 1pm
Washington, GA (Wilkes County)
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Join us for the Artemis Fishing Event on May 23rd at a private pond in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, beginning at 8:00 AM-1pm. This relaxed, women-focused outing is open to anglers of all skill levels and is a great opportunity to enjoy time outdoors with supportive company. Loaner equipment will be available for those who need it, and participants can look forward to a fish cleaning demonstration followed by a small fish fry later in the day. Please bring your own lunch and be sure to have a valid Georgia fishing license, which is required to participate. (You can purchase at here: https://license.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx.)
The event is free to attend, though donations to Artemis GA or the McDuffie Environmental Education Center are welcome (For gifts to McDuffie, checks or money orders only – no cash accepted). Space is limited to 20 ladies, so be sure to register by April 15th. Registered participants will be contacted by April 20th with additional details. REGISTER
June
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
June 10, 7pm
Topic: Bow Hunting/Competition Archery
Join Artemis Georgia’s June 10th Fireside Chat with Alisha Beck from Girls with Bows. We will discuss all things introductory to archery, demonstrate the difference between hunting vs competition archery, and provide insight into ways to get involved. Learn more on Facebook. Alisha founded Girls with Bows to promote archery, help you get started and support all the ladies shooting. Girls with Bows are sponsors of Artemis Georgia and we are happy to have them share their passion with us. REGISTER
July
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
July 8, 7pm
Topic: Quota Hunts
Join Artemis Georgia’s Tina Johannsen as she walks us through the WRD Quota hunt application process including what applying as a group looks like and insights on priority points and your selection odds. REGISTER
August
Deer Hunting 101
August 8-9
Covington, GA
MORE DETAILS TO COME
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
August 12, 7pm
Topic: The Okefenokee
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September
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
September 9, 7pm
Topic: Wildlife Diseases
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October
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
October 14, 7pm
Topic: Deer Hunting – Rut vs Pre-Rut
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November
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
November 11, 7pm
Topic: Wild Game Cooking
Join us for a deliciously educational evening as Ryan guides us through her favorite ways to prepare and cook wild game, offering practical tips, creative uses, and tried-and-true recipes from her own collection. Whether you’re new to cooking wild game or looking for fresh ideas, you’ll leave inspired and ready to bring these flavors to your own table and eager to get back in the woods for your next hunt.
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December
Artemis Georgia- Virtual Fireside Chat
December 9, 7pm
Topic: TBD
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