This page of Georgia hunting seasons is updated annually. While Thepredatorhunter.com focuses on coyotes, fox, and bobcats, it is hoped other game hunters will take up predator hunting as well. We suggest you check out these predator hunting links specific to the state of Georgia:
Purchase a hunting license in Georgia here.
Learn the rules for hunting coyotes in Georgia.
Learn the rules for hunting bobcats in Georgia.
Learn the rules for hunting fox in Georgia.
Georgia hunting seasons for deer in 2022-2023.
Archery: September 10, 2022 to January 8, 2023
Primitive: Weapons October 15, 2022 until January 8, 2023
Firearms: October 22, 2022 to January 8, 2023
Georgia hunting season for bear.
| Northern Zone | Archery: Sept. 10 – Jan. 8 Primitive Weapons & Youth Only Firearms: Oct. 8 – Jan. 8 Firearms: Oct. 15 – Jan. 8 | Two per season, provided, however, no more than one of these may be taken from the Central or Southern Zones. |
| Central Zone | Firearms: Dec. 17 | |
| Southern Zone | Firearms: Sept. 22-24, Sept. 29- Oct. 1, Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-15 |
Georgia hunting season for turkey.
| Special Opportunity Season (Turkey) | Statewide | Mar. 25-26, 2022 | Only for youth 16 years of age or younger and mobility impaired persons (see Bear, Turkey, Feral Hog, Alligator & Small Game). This season does not apply to public lands unless otherwise specified. |
| Turkey | Statewide | Apr. 1 – May 15, 2022 | 2 Gobblers per season; Daily bag limit of 1 (including Special Opportunity season). On WMAs, VPAs, & National Forest lands: 1 gobbler per area |
Georgia hunting seasons for small game.
| Alligator | Aug. 20 – Oct. 4 | 1 per quota permit holder |
| Fox & Bobcat | Dec. 1 – Feb. 28 | No limit |
| Grouse | Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 | 3 per day |
| Opossum | Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 | No limit |
| Quail | Nov. 13 – Feb. 28 | 12 per day |
| Rabbit | Nov. 13 – Feb. 28 | 12 per day |
| Raccoon | Oct. 15 – Feb. 28 | 3 per day |
| Squirrel | Aug. 15 – Feb. 28 | 12 per day |
Georgia hunting seasons for migratory birds.
| Canada Geese | Sept. 4-26 Oct. 9-24 Nov. 20-28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 5 per day 15 in possession |
| Crows | Nov. 6 – Feb. 28 | No limit |
| Mourning Doves* | Sept. 4 – Oct. 10 Nov. 20-28 Dec. 19 – Jan. 31 | 15 per day 45 in possession |
| Ducks | Nov. 20-28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 6 per day 18 in possession See Species Limits |
| Teal | Sept. 11 – 26 | 6 per day 18 in possession |
| Gallinules | Nov. 20-28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 15 per day 45 in possession |
| Coots | Nov. 20-28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 15 per day 45 in possession |
| Mergansers | Nov. 20-28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 5 per day1 15 in possession |
| Sea Ducks (Scoters, Eiders, Long-tailed Ducks) | Nov. 20- 28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 5 per day² 15 in possession See Species Limits |
| Common (Wilson’s) Snipe | Nov. 15 – Feb. 28 | 8 per day 24 in possession |
| Snow & White-fronted Geese | Oct. 9-24 Nov. 20-28 Dec. 12 – Jan. 31 | 5 per day 15 in possession |
| Sora and Rails | Oct. 5-24Nov. 1 – Dec. 20 | King & Clapper: 15 per day 45 in possession |
| Sora and Virginia: 25 per day 75 in possession | ||
| Woodcock | Dec. 11 – Jan. 24 | 3 per day 9 in possession |
