Deer Sep 12–Jan 31. Turkey Mar 28–May 15. Feral Hog Mar 1–Mar 1.
Georgia hunting seasons cover 2,700 season dates across 686 DMUs for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hog and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and dmu.
Season data sourced from the Georgia wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA 2006003 | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA 2006003 | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA A+ Builders | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA A+ Builders | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA A. H. STEPHENS SP | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA A. H. STEPHENS SP | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA A.l. Burruss Nature Park | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA A.l. Burruss Nature Park | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER PLANTATION EASEMENT | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER PLANTATION EASEMENT | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER WMA | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER WMA | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALBANY NURSERY WMA | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALBANY NURSERY WMA | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALEXANDER WMA | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALEXANDER WMA | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALLATOONA WMA | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALLATOONA WMA | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALLIGATOR CREEK WMA | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALLIGATOR CREEK WMA | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALTAMA PLANTATION WMA | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALTAMAHA RIVER SCENIC EASEMENT | Archery | Sep 12 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| WMA ALTAMAHA RIVER SCENIC EASEMENT | Rifle | Oct 17 — Jan 10 | — | — |
+ 1311 more Deer seasons
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA 2006003 | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA A+ Builders | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA A. H. STEPHENS SP | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA A.l. Burruss Nature Park | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER PLANTATION EASEMENT | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER WMA | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA ALBANY NURSERY WMA | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
| WMA ALEXANDER WMA | Shotgun | Mar 28 — May 15 | — | — |
+ 492 more Turkey seasons
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone statewide (private lands) | Firearms | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| Zone statewide (public lands) | Firearms | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 7 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
| Zone 8 | Firearms | Aug 15 — Oct 6 | — | — |
+ 1 more Alligator seasons
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Firearms | Mar 1 — Mar 1 | — | — |
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA 2006003 | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA A+ Builders | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA A. H. STEPHENS SP | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA A.l. Burruss Nature Park | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER PLANTATION EASEMENT | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA ALAPAHA RIVER WMA | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA ALBANY NURSERY WMA | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
| WMA ALEXANDER WMA | Rifle | Sep 14 — Jan 12 | — | — |
+ 182 more Bear seasons
Georgia hunting season currently spans Sep 12 to Jan 31 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by dmu and weapon. This page lists 2,700 Georgia season dates across 686 DMUs.
Georgia offers hunting for 39 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Feral Hog and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Georgia is divided into 686 DMUs. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Georgia on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Georgia public land, license, and regulations.