2025 Georgia State Championship
Sponsored by Georgia Federation of Coonhunters, Inc.
Hosted by Dodge County Coon Hunters Association
February 28 & March 1, 2025
Eastman, Georgia
Directions: Dodge Co. Public fishing area
GPS Address: 1325 Dodge Lake Road, Eastman, Ga. 31023
Friday, February 28
Bench Show Deadline: 3 p.m.
Entry Fee: $35
Nite Hunt Deadline: 7 p.m.
Entry Fee: $50
90-minute hunt
Saturday, March 1
Bench & Pairs Show Deadline: 2 p.m.
Entry Fee: $35
Nite Hunt Deadline: 6 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.
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.
- 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 $250 each
- Top 2 dogs from each night will hunt-off Saturday for overall.
$1,000 added purse divided between the Final 4. - 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:
Ricky Gilmore
(478) 231-1437
Jack Royal
(229) 254-9001
Aaron Land
(706) 325-5556
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.





