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When Is the Rut in South Georgia?

Georgia rut phase dates for the 2026 season. South Georgia is one of 4 distinct rut zones in Georgia — timing here runs on its own schedule.

Short answer: peak rut in South Georgia typically runs Oct 18 to Nov 1.
Compared with the rest of Georgia: peak rut in South Georgia runs about 18 days earlier than North Georgia (Mountains) and about 17 days later than Coastal Georgia.

South Georgia Rut Phases

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
South Georgia Sep 15 – Oct 5 Oct 5 – Oct 18 Oct 18 – Nov 1 Nov 1 – Nov 18

Every Rut Zone in Georgia

Hunting a different part of the state? Peak dates shift.

Region Pre-Rut Seeking Peak Rut Post-Rut
Coastal Georgia Sep 1 – Sep 18 Sep 18 – Oct 1 Oct 1 – Oct 18 Oct 18 – Nov 5
South Georgia ← you are here Sep 15 – Oct 5 Oct 5 – Oct 18 Oct 18 – Nov 1 Nov 1 – Nov 18
Piedmont Oct 1 – Oct 18 Oct 18 – Oct 28 Oct 28 – Nov 10 Nov 10 – Nov 25
North Georgia (Mountains) Oct 10 – Oct 25 Oct 25 – Nov 5 Nov 5 – Nov 18 Nov 18 – Dec 1
How to use these dates. Rut timing is driven mainly by photoperiod, so these windows hold up well year to year. What moves is visible daylight activity — cold fronts, wind, and hunting pressure shift when deer move inside the window. Use the dates to pick your week, then the daily forecast to pick your morning. Always verify seasons with your state agency.
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