License: resident $12.00 · nonresident $100.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Statewide) | Sep 13 | Jan 11 | OTC |
| Primitive Weapons | Oct 11 | Jan 11 | OTC |
| Youth Firearms | Oct 11 | Oct 17 | OTC |
| Firearms (Statewide) | Oct 18 | Jan 11 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring (Private Land) | Mar 28 | May 15 | OTC |
| Spring (Public Land) | Apr 4 | May 15 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Northern Zone) | Sep 13 | Oct 10 | OTC |
| Primitive Weapons (Northern Zone) | Oct 11 | Oct 17 | OTC |
| Firearms (Northern Zone) | Oct 18 | Jan 11 | OTC |
American Alligator Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Georgia Alligator Season | Sep 10 | Oct 10 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round (Private Land) | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | OTC |
| Public Land (WMAs) | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season (Atlantic Flyway) | Nov 8 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Nov 8 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with GA Dept of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.