History: The original Georgia Hunter Eduction program actually got its start in 1964. This program was made available to the general public around 1975 as a free 12 hour class. The GHEA was actually incorporated in 1986 which provided the Hunter Ed student a place to apply what they learned in the classroom.
Today, the GHEA continues to teach young men and women the basic principles behind firearm safety, hunting ethics, treestand safety, marksmanship, and other important criteria pertaining to safety in the field.
GHEA is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization.
Members are volunteer instructors and Conservation Rangers teaching Hunter Education in Georgia.
Membership is open to individuals, businesses and organizations who believe in and support Hunter Education and who join GHEA as Associate Members.
Staying current with the changing times and conditions of sport hunting through workshops and study seminars.
Offering opportunities to our youth who might not otherwise experience the outdoors via various outdoor events introducing youngsters to shooting, hunting and other outdoor activities.
Working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia Wildlife Federation and other wildlife conservation organizations to insure that future generations have the plentiful outdoor opportunities and experiences.
Seeking to provide more avenues and access to the Georgia Hunter Safety classes, one of the prerequisites to obtaining a Georgia hunting license.
Georgia Hunter Education Association
GA DNR Region II Ken Riddleberger at the Sept 2009 Wilson Shoals Parent/ Child Dove Shoot
Feeding the troops at the 2009 Field Day event in Perry, GA
Volunteers making it happen in Perry, GA
Good shooting there, Tex!
Friends that hunt together, Stay together.
Walter Lane
Manager of our Hunter Development Program for the GA-DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Walter Lane with Assistant Lisa Delong
GA DNR Region II's Kevin Lowery at the Sept 2010 Wilson Shoals Parent/ Child Dove Shoot
2011 Adult/Child Dove Shoot Wilson Shoals
A complete listing of our 2011 events is now available. Click the EVENTS tab to the left for more infomation!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The annual GHEA conference dates are set.
February 17-18, 2012 at the Charlie Elliot Conference Center.
