Georgia Hunting Guide 2026
Complete Georgia hunting guide for 2026: seasons, license costs, draw odds, GMU boundaries, bag limits, and regulations. Compare every game species at a glance.
Wildlife Agency
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Hunter safety course required for first-time buyers
Georgia Hunting Seasons
Whitetail Deer
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 9 | Oct 13 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 14 | Oct 20 |
| Rifle | Oct 21 | Jan 14 |
Typical season windows, not 2026 dates — this table carries no year and has not been verified against the agency for the current season. Confirm with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division before you plan around them.
Bag limits: daily: No daily limit, season: 12 (no more than 2 antlered)
Generous bag limits. Either-sex days vary by county. Baiting is legal on private land in most counties.
Turkey
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Mar 25 | May 15 |
| Archery | Mar 25 | May 15 |
Typical season windows, not 2026 dates — this table carries no year and has not been verified against the agency for the current season. Confirm with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division before you plan around them.
Bag limits: daily: 3 gobblers, season: 3
Spring season gobblers only. Excellent turkey hunting statewide. No fall season.
Quail
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Nov 18 | Feb 28 |
Typical season windows, not 2026 dates — this table carries no year and has not been verified against the agency for the current season. Confirm with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division before you plan around them.
Bag limits: daily: 12, season: No limit
Bobwhite quail. Wild populations declining; many hunters use preserve shooting. Dogs commonly used.
Wild Hog
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Jan 1 | Dec 31 |
| Archery | Jan 1 | Dec 31 |
Typical season windows, not 2026 dates — this table carries no year and has not been verified against the agency for the current season. Confirm with Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division before you plan around them.
Bag limits: daily: No limit, season: No limit
No closed season on private land. Hunting license required. Night hunting allowed on private land with permission.
Planning Tools
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