Our 2020–2021 Hunting Regulations contains rules, seasons, limits and other information. If you plan to hunt in Georgia, start here!
Before You Go
2020–2021 Seasons & Dates
- Seasons Google Calendar
Use this helpful calendar to find out what is in season, and even sync with your Gmail calendar.
Hunter Education
All hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1961 must successfully complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. Hunter education is not required if purchasing an Apprentice License or short-term license, if you are hunting on your own land, or if you are hunting pen raised game birds on a licensed shooting preserve.
Hunt & Learn Programs
Both adults and youth are invited to a weekend of hunting and classes in a variety of skills-based and conservation-focused programs.
Buy a License
Game Species
- Deer
- Turkey
- Dove & Waterfowl
- Small Game
- Bear
- Alligator
- Non-native & Invasive Species (feral hogs, coyotes, armadillos, beavers, groundhogs, starlings, pigeons and English sparrows)
Trapping
Training Dogs
Get the App! Go Paperless
Alerts & Closures
Check for shooting range and WMA closures before you head out.
Places to Hunt
Interactive Map of Public Hunting Locations
Quota Hunts
Private Land Hunting
State-owned Land Access Information
Hunting on Federal Land
After the Hunt
Check Your Game
Find a Game Processor
Hunter Surveys
Hunting with Kids
Hunt & Learn Programs: Youth
Children, ages 10–17, and their supervisors are invited to a weekend of hunting and classes in a variety of skills-based and conservation-focused programs.
Youth Hunts
Children under 17 may apply for youth hunts and specific quota hunts.
"My First" Certificates
Remember your child's first hunt with a fun printable certificate.
More Information
Harvest Summaries & Population Surveys
Find out how WRD uses valid survey methodology to get populations estimates and view annual reports of harvest data.
