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Georgia Hunting Resources
Updated: August 9, 2026
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Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division
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In Season Now
- Squirrel — Generalthru Feb 28
- American Alligator — Zone & Quota Limitedthru Oct 5
Opening Soon
- Mourning Dove — Firearmsopens Sep 5
- White-Tailed Deer — Archeryopens Sep 12
- Black Bear — Archery (Northern Zone)Wildlifeopens Sep 12
- Teal — Firearmsopens Sep 12
Ending Soon
Nothing closing in the next 14 days.
White-Tailed Deer
ArcheryEither-sex statewide. Extended archery in specific counties runs 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-31. Source: [Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025-2026 Huntwise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-georgia-hunting-seasons-2024)
Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026Primitive Weapons & YouthYouth under 16 may use any legal firearm. Source: [A Comprehensive Georgia Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/georgia-hunting-seasons-2)
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026FirearmsExtended to Jan 14 in SW GA. Source: [A Comprehensive Georgia Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/georgia-hunting-seasons-2)
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Black Bear
Archery (Northern Zone)Concurrent with deer seasons. Source: [Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025-2026 Huntwise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-georgia-hunting-seasons-2024)
Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026Firearms (Northern Zone)Source: [Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025-2026 Huntwise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-georgia-hunting-seasons-2024)
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Wild Turkey
Spring Firearms/Archery (Private Land)Source: [2026-2027 GA Hunting Seasons Quick Guide Georgia Outdoor News](https://gon.com/hunting/2026-2027-ga-hunting-seasons-quick-guide)
Mar 27, 2027 – May 15, 2027Hunting & Shooting
Spring Firearms/Archery (Public Land)Source: [2026-2027 GA Hunting Seasons Quick Guide Georgia Outdoor News](https://gon.com/hunting/2026-2027-ga-hunting-seasons-quick-guide)
Apr 3, 2027 – May 15, 2027Spring Firearms/Archery (Youth/Mobility Impaired)Source: [2026-2027 GA Hunting Seasons Quick Guide Georgia Outdoor News](https://gon.com/hunting/2026-2027-ga-hunting-seasons-quick-guide)
Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027Teal
FirearmsEarly Teal season. Source: [2026-2027 GA Hunting Seasons Quick Guide Georgia Outdoor News](https://gon.com/hunting/2026-2027-ga-hunting-seasons-quick-guide)
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Duck
FirearmsFirst split of the duck season. Source: [2026-2027 GA Hunting Seasons Quick Guide Georgia Outdoor News](https://gon.com/hunting/2026-2027-ga-hunting-seasons-quick-guide)
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026FirearmsSecond split of the duck season. Source: [2026-2027 GA Hunting Seasons Quick Guide Georgia Outdoor News](https://gon.com/hunting/2026-2027-ga-hunting-seasons-quick-guide)
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Mourning Dove
FirearmsFirst split. Source: [Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025-2026 Huntwise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-georgia-hunting-seasons-2024)
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Squirrel
GeneralStatewide. Source: [A Comprehensive Georgia Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/georgia-hunting-seasons-2)
Aug 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Rabbit
GeneralStatewide. Source: [A Comprehensive Georgia Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/georgia-hunting-seasons-2)
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Quail
GeneralStatewide. Source: [Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025-2026 Huntwise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-georgia-hunting-seasons-2024)
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Ruffed Grouse
GeneralSource: [A Comprehensive Georgia Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/georgia-hunting-seasons-2)
Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Hunting & Shooting
American Alligator
Zone & Quota LimitedSource: [Guide to Georgia Hunting Seasons 2025-2026 Huntwise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-georgia-hunting-seasons-2024)
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