Hunting in Georgia

White-Tailed Deer Black Bear Eastern Wild Turkey Migratory Birds Small Game American Alligator Non-Native & Invasive Trapping
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Seasons and Regulations

The Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations Guide provides essential, accessible information on seasons, licenses, and rules to help everyone enjoy the outdoors safely and legally.

2024-2025 Hunting and Fishing Popular Guide (PDF, 12.1 MB)

Seasons & Dates: A 1-page synopsis of big and small game hunting season dates. (PDF, 98 KB)

Migratory Bird Seasons & Dates: A 1-page synopsis of migratory bird hunting season dates. (PDF, 93 KB)

Bowhunting Equipment Regulations (PDF, 86 KB)

Training Dogs

Buy a Hunting License 
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Before You Hunt

Hunter Education

Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1961 before buying a license, with some exceptions.

Interactive Map of Public Hunting Locations

Sign In/Check In Online for WMAs

Quota Hunts

Private Land Hunting

State-owned Land Access Information

Hunting on Federal Land

Chronic Wasting Disease in Georgia: What You Need to Know

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After The Hunt

Georgia Game Check: How to Check Your Game

Georgia Deer Registry

Find a Game Processor

Harvest Summaries and Hunter Surveys

Find out how the Wildlife Resources Division uses valid survey methodology to get population estimates and view annual reports of harvest data.

Hunters for the Hungry

Go Outdoors Georgia App

Stay Connected and Informed

Get the App! Go Paperless

Alerts & Closures

Proposed Regulations

Public Meetings/Hearings and Public Comment Opportunities

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

Game Management

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New to Hunting?

Learn everything you need to know about getting started, from safety courses and licensing requirements to choosing the right equipment and finding your first hunting spot.

Hunter Education Courses

Hunt & Learns

We offer one to three-day Hunt & Learn programs that educate participants about hunting and conservation, along with an opportunity to hunt a specific game animal.

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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 16 years of age or younger may apply for youth hunts and specific quota hunts.

"My First" Certificates

Remember your child's first hunt with a fun printable certificate.