Georgia Hunting Guide

Georgia offers long deer seasons and spring turkey; some counties have extended archery or either-sex restrictions. Check DNR regulations for county-specific dates and either-sex days.

Hunting Highlights

Deer archery Sep - Jan

Firearms Oct - Jan

Spring turkey (Mar 29 / Apr 5)

Wild hog

Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025

Species	Archery	Firearm
Whitetail Deer	Sep 14 - Jan 12 (select counties to Jan 31)	Oct 19 - Jan 12
Wild Turkey	—	Spring Mar 29 (private) / Apr 5 (public) - May 15

* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Georgia Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.

Key Species in Georgia

Whitetail DeerWild TurkeyWild HogWaterfowl

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