| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| American alligator | General · Zone & Quota Limited | Aug 14, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 |
| Squirrel | General | Aug 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Public Lands | Aug 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Canada Goose — September | Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | General · Segment 1 | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery | Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Extended Archery · Extended Archery Counties | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Black bear | Archery · Archery · Northern Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Early Teal | Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Firearms (select days) · Southern Zone | Sep 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · WMA Firearms (no quota) · Chattahoochee & Chestatee WMAs | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 |
| Deer | Muzzleloader · Primitive Weapons & Youth Firearms | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
| Black bear | Muzzleloader · Primitive Weapons & Youth Firearms · Northern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
| Geese | General · Canada Goose — October | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| Ruffed grouse | General | Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Deer | Firearm · Firearms | Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Firearms · Northern Zone | Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 |
| Crow | General | Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Ducks | General · Youth, Military & Veterans Days | Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 |
| Bobwhite quail | General | Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General | Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Snipe | General | Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Ducks | General · Regular Season Segment 1 | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Geese | General · Canada Goose — November | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | General · Segment 2 | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Fox | General | Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Bobcat | General | Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Woodcock | General | Dec 5, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 |
| Ducks | General · Regular Season Segment 2 | Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Canada Goose — Winter | Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Firearms (one day) · Central Zone | Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | General · Segment 3 | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Wild turkey | General · Special Opportunity (youth & mobility-impaired) | Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027 |
| Wild turkey | General · Private Lands | Mar 27, 2027 – May 15, 2027 |
| Wild turkey | General · WMAs, VPAs & National Forest | Apr 3, 2027 – May 15, 2027 |
Data verified yesterday against official Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | Dog-Bear Quota Hunts | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | Quota Dove Fields | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Deer | WMA Quota Hunts | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Deer | Dog-Deer Quota Hunts | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Ducks | Waterfowl Quota Hunts | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bobwhite quail | Quail Quota Hunts | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Wild hog | Feral Hog Quota Hunts | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Cottontail rabbit | Rabbit Quota Hunts | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | WMA Quota Hunts | Feb 15, 2027 |
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