Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations: What You Need to Know for 24-25

In the dog days of summer, as temperatures and humidity reaches well into the 90s on some days, some Georgia outdoors lovers are already thinking of the fall, cooler temperatures and the upcoming hunting seasons. In preparation, the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the new 2024-2025 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide.

Georgia's hunting and fishing regulations for 2024-25 are easy to download in PDF format. Printed books also are available.Photo byGeorgia Department of Natural Resources

Hunters can download a PDF copy of the Georgia's hunting and fishing regulations in book format. Georgia's Wildlife Resource Division also offers an app that provides access to all regulations, plus stores copies of hunting licenses, uses geo-locating tools and determines sunset/sunrise times based on GPS location.

The guide highlights changes and updates to Georgia's hunting and fishing regulations, along with information on:

• Chronic wasting disease regulations and warnings
• License fees and sales
• Residency and hunter education requirements
• License requirements
• Legal equipment for hunting
• Hunting hours and much more

Georgia game seasons and regulations covered in the guide include:

• Deer
• Bear
• Turkey
• Feral Hog
• Alligator
• Small Game
• Trapping
• Falconry

The guide also includes special regulations, seasons and events for wildlife management areas, federal lands, state parks, and voluntary public access lands.

For new and learning hunters, the Department of Natural Resources offers a powerpoint series that teaches safety and other tips.