It shall be unlawful for any person to kill or cripple any game bird or game animal without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the same.
History. Code 1933, § 45-512, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 396, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Wildlife Generally
§ 27-3-1.1. Acts Prohibited on Wildlife Management Areas
§ 27-3-3. Hours for Hunting Migratory Game Birds
§ 27-3-6. Possession of Firearm While Hunting With Bow and Arrow
§ 27-3-7. Hunting Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
§ 27-3-9. Unlawful Enticement of Game
§ 27-3-10. Hunting Upon or Discharging Weapons Across a Public Road
§ 27-3-12. Unlawful Substances and Equipment; Computer Assisted Remote Hunting Prohibited
§ 27-3-13. Hunting of Wildlife or Feral Hog From Boats, Aircraft, or Motor Vehicles
§ 27-3-14. Killing or Crippling of Game Bird or Game Animal Without Reasonable Effort to Retrieve
§ 27-3-16. Hunting With Dogs Generally; Training of Hunting Dogs
§ 27-3-17. Hunting Deer With Dogs; Seasons; Permit Required
§ 27-3-18. Hunting Foxes With Dogs
§ 27-3-19. Hunting Alligators; Possessing Alligator Products; Gathering Alligator Eggs
§ 27-3-19.1. Regulation of the Exporting, Farming, and Selling of Fresh-Water Turtles
§ 27-3-20. Taking Rabbits and Hares Out of Season
§ 27-3-21. Killing of Bears by Property Owners
§ 27-3-22. Hunting, Possessing, or Transporting Birds Generally
§ 27-3-23. Sale of Tails of Squirrels
§ 27-3-24. Restrictions on Hunting Feral Hogs
§ 27-3-25. Hunting Bears; Required Outer Garments
§ 27-3-26. Hunting Bears; Restrictions; Penalties
§ 27-3-27. Unlawful Use of Bear Bait
§ 27-3-28. Person May Take Possession of Native Wildlife Which Has Been Killed by a Motor Vehicle
§ 27-3-29. Recording and Reporting Requirements for Game Animals and Birds; Penalty for Violations