Welcome to the official site of the Georgia Federation of Coon Hunters.

Welcome to the official site of the Georgia Federation of Coon Hunters.

2024 Georgia State Championship

Sponsored by Georgia Federation of Coonhunters
Hosted by Applachian Sportsman Association

March 1 & 2, 2023

Gillsville, Georgia

Directions: Gillsville City Park 7864 County Line Rd,
Gillsville, GA 30543


Friday, March 1
Bench Show Deadline: 3 p.m.
Entry Fee: $35
Nite Hunt Deadline: 7 p.m.
Entry Fee: $50
90-minute hunt

Saturday, March 2
Bench Show Deadline: 3 p.m.
Entry Fee: $35
Nite Hunt Deadline: 7 p.m.
Entry Fee: $50
90-minute hunt

Georgia Federation of Coonhunters state meeting at noon on Saturday.

Must be a member of the Georgia Federation of Coonhunters, Inc., for Overall Nite Hunt Champion, Overall Bench Show Champion, Opposite Sex Bench Show Champion and other prizes.

  • Kitchen Open!
  •  Monetary prizes will be awarded rather than trophies to the Top 4 cast winners both nights
  • Jackets will be awarded to the Overall Nite Hunt Champion, Overall Bench Show Champion and Opposite Sex Bench Show Champion
  • Purina Points Event
  • Georgia State Bench Champion and the Georgia State Opposite Sex Champion will receive $125 each.
  • Top 2 dogs from each night will hunt-off Saturday for overall. Georgia State Nite Hunt Champion will receive $250 purse and trophy.
  • There will be a Calcutta each night for dogs entered in Nite Hunts. 50/50 split.
  • You must be a member of the Georgia Federation of Coonhunters, Inc. to receive any cash prizes or other prizes.

 

    Contacts:

    Jack Royal
    (229) 254-9001

    Katie Millwood
    (770) 686-5519

    Aaron Land
    (706) 325-5556

    UKC®, the Georgia Federation of Coonhunters, Inc., and Applachian Sportsman Association are not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, or unprescribed drugs will be allowed on the grounds or while participating in the hunt or in the buildings the day of a UKC® licensed event.

    Welcome to the official site of the Georgia Federation of Coon Hunters.

    The GFCH was established to promote the sport of coon hunting and bring hunters together from across the state. The GFCH has a working relationship with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and State legislators in order to stay informed on current laws and pending legislation. The GFCH hosts several events each year including the Georgia State Hunt which is a two night hunt and two bench shows.

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