Hunting in Georgia
Everything you need to hunt legally in Georgia. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
365 days from purchase - 365 days from purchase
Wildlife Agency
GA DNR
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Georgia Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Georgia.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Georgia based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
4 species tracked
Find all Georgia hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $12 resident
Compare Georgia hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Georgia bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Georgia hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Georgia hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Georgia License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $12.00 | $100.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $15.00 | $50.00 |
| Sportsman | $65.00 | $325.00 |
| Lifetime (Resident born before July 1, 1952) | $FREE | N/A |
Georgia Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Georgia.
Deer
Archery
Sep 13
to Oct 10
Deer
Rifle
Oct 18
to Jan 11
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 11
to Oct 17
Turkey
Mar 21
to May 15
Bear
Sep 13
to Dec 31
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
GA DNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via Go Outdoors Georgia app. Rolling 365-day validity provides flexibility.
Hunter Education
Georgia requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Georgia.
Store Your Georgia License in Hunter Passport
Keep your GA hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.