Georgia hunting
Public hunting land in Georgia
Caliber maps 130 public hunting areas in Georgia, with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Georgia · 130 areas
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 807,682 acres
Chattahoochee National Forest
National forest · 751,615 acres
Cohutta Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 128,725 acres
Oconee National Forest
National forest · 116,196 acres
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 74,435 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 130 by distance from you.
- 113
- State wildlife areas
- 7
- National forests
- 10
- National wildlife refuges
Georgia hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
- Phone
- 800-366-2661 (licenses); 706-557-3333 (questions)
- Resident license
- $15 — Resident Hunting License (annual, ages 16-64); Big Game license $25 extra for deer/bear/turkey
- Nonresident license
- $100 — Nonresident Hunting License (annual, 16+); Big Game license $225 extra
- Hunter education
- Required for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1961 to buy an annual license; short-term/apprentice licenses exempt.
- Good to know
- Lands Pass ($30 resident / $60 nonresident) gives public land access without a hunt/fish license; not needed with one.
Fees and rules as published by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division website
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The 12 biggest of 130 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 807,682 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Chattahoochee National Forest | National forest | 751,615 | Open |
| Cohutta Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 128,725 | Open |
| Oconee National Forest | National forest | 116,196 | Open |
| Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 74,435 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 42,297 | Open |
| Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 39,562 | Open |
| Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 35,790 | Open |
| Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 35,041 | Open |
| Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 35,014 | Open |
| Redlands Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 32,652 | Open |
| Savannah National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 31,775 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 113
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 7
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 10
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Georgia hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Georgia?
Caliber lists 130 public hunting areas in Georgia: 113 state wildlife areas, 7 national forests, 10 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Georgia?
As published by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $15 — Resident Hunting License (annual, ages 16-64); Big Game license $25 extra for deer/bear/turkey; nonresident, $100 — Nonresident Hunting License (annual, 16+); Big Game license $225 extra. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Georgia?
Required for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1961 to buy an annual license; short-term/apprentice licenses exempt. Check Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Georgia?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and the managing agency before you hunt.
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