GA Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Georgia Hunting

Georgia is one of the top deer hunting states in the Southeast, with abundant white-tailed deer, Eastern wild turkey, and feral hog populations across piedmont forests, coastal plains, and mountain terrain.

2,620 Seasons3 Species

Seasons by Species

Bear

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
WMA 2006003RifleSep 14Jan 12
WMA A+ BuildersRifleSep 14Jan 12
WMA A. H. STEPHENS SPRifleSep 14Jan 12
WMA A.l. Burruss Nature ParkRifleSep 14Jan 12
WMA ALAPAHA RIVER PLANTATION EASEMENTRifleSep 14Jan 12
WMA ALAPAHA RIVER WMARifleSep 14Jan 12

+ 185 more Bear seasons

Alligator

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Zone 1FirearmsAug 15Oct 6
Zone 2FirearmsAug 15Oct 6
Zone 3FirearmsAug 15Oct 6
Zone 4FirearmsAug 15Oct 6
Zone 5FirearmsAug 15Oct 6
Zone 6FirearmsAug 15Oct 6

+ 3 more Alligator seasons

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

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