For Georgia deer hunters, there will be some significant changes with the upcoming 2023–2024 season, particularly with regard to either-sex days. As always, make sure to check the regulations before you pull the trigger on an antlerless deer. While gun season is now either-sex in the majority of the state, there are some counties that have designated dates when it’s buck-only. See the doe-day map below.
Georgia’s archery season for deer opens Sept. 9, and the statewide gun season opens Oct. 21. This year’s deer season will close statewide on Sunday, Jan. 14. A significant new exception is for eight southwest Georgia counties, which will now close on Jan. 15 each season. The difference is only one day this year, but some seasons could receive up to six extra days depending on how the calendar is set.
Until January 1, deer hunting with only an archery is permitted in a growing number of suburban counties, including these eight counties in southwest Georgia. 31. The following counties allow either-sex, archery-only hunting for deer until Jan. 31: The aforementioned counties: Paulding, Richmond, Rockdale, Seminole, Thomas, Baker, Barrow, Bibb, Chatham, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Decatur, DeKalb, Douglas, Early, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Grady, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Miller, Mitchell, and Muscogee
Except for National Forest lands (see National Forest Deer Hunting), antlerless deer may be harvested with archery gear on any day that deer hunting is permitted in the state.
The opening day for turkey hunters will be later this year—March 30 on private property and April 6 on public land—for the third year in a row. The season limit will remain at two gobblers with a daily cap of one gobbler. Make sure you’re not feeding deer—lots of turkey-baiting cases are made.
The complete 2023-24 Georgia Hunting Season Dates and Bag Limits will be available at license vendors and online. Hunters are responsible for knowing and abiding by seasons and limits or be subject to charges and fines.
Greetings, fellow fans of turkeys! Prepare to learn all there is to know about Georgia’s 2023–2024 turkey hunting season! We have all the information you need to bag those birds, including dates and bag limits.
When can you strut your stuff?
- Public Land: April 8, 2023 – May 15, 2023
- Private Land: March 30, 2023 – May 15, 2023
Special Dates:
- Kids and Mobility Impaired: March 23-24, 2023
- Youth/Military Waterfowl: November 11-12, 2023
Bag Limit:
- Two gobblers per season
- One-gobbler-per-day restriction
Important Reminders:
- Make sure you’re not feeding deer – lots of turkey-baiting cases are made.
- Hunters are responsible for knowing and abiding by seasons and limits or be subject to charges and fines.
Additional Resources:
- 2023-2024 Georgia Hunting Season Dates and Bag Limits
- 2023-2024 Quick Guide To Georgia Hunting Season Dates
So, there you have it, folks! The 2023-2024 Georgia turkey hunting season is just around the corner. Get your gear ready, brush up on your calling skills, and get ready to experience the thrill of the hunt.
Happy hunting!
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2023-24 Georgia Hunting Season Dates
Deer Seasons
Archery Sept. 9 – Jan. 14
Extended Archery* Sept. 9 – Jan. 31
(*Suburban counties & SW GA)
Youth Firearms Week Oct. 14-20
Primitive Weapons Oct. 14 – Jan. 14
Firearms Oct. 21 – Jan. 14
SW GA (8 counties) Oct. 21 – Jan. 15
National Forest Deer Hunting Chattahoochee National Forest firearms deer season (outside of WMAs): Oct. 21 – Jan. 1. West of I-75, follow county either-sex days. East of I-75, entirely closed to antlerless deer hunting. Oconee NF firearms deer: Oct. 21 – Jan. 14. Either-sex days on Oconee NF (outside of WMAs): Nov. 4-5, Nov. 25-26, Dec. 30-31.
Waterfowl Seasons
Early Teal Sept. 9-24
Canada Geese Sept. 2-24; Oct. 14-29; Nov. 18-26; Dec. 9 – Jan. 28
Duck Nov. 18-26; Dec. 9 – Jan. 28
Youth/Military Waterfowl Nov. 11-12
Bear Northern Zone
Archery Sept. 9 – Jan. 14
Primitive Weapons Oct. 14 – Jan. 14
Firearms Oct. 21 – Jan. 14
Bear Central Zone
Bear Southern Zone
Sept. 28-30; Oct. 5-7; Oct. 12-14
2024 Turkey Seasons
Kids, Mobility Impaired: March 23-24
Public-Land: April 6 – May 15
Private-Land: March 30 – May 15
* Two gobbler per season limit; one-gobbler-per-day restriction.
Alligator
Zone & Quota Limited Aug. 18 – Oct. 2
Dove Statewide
Sept. 2 – Oct. 8; Nov. 18- 26;
Dec. 19 – Jan. 31
Opossum & Raccoon (No Limit)
Private-Land: No Closed Season
Public-Land: Aug. 15 – Feb. 29
2023-2024 Small Game & Other Seasons
Crow Nov. 4 – Feb. 29
Fox & Bobcat Dec. 1 – Feb. 29
Grouse Oct. 15 – Feb. 29
Quail Nov. 18 – Feb. 29
Rabbit Nov. 18 – Feb. 29
Snipe Nov. 15 – Feb. 28
Squirrel Aug. 15 – Feb. 29
Woodcock Dec. 9 – Jan. 22
Turkey season 2023 begins/ Chasing Gobblers in the Georgia Swamps
FAQ
What date does turkey season start in Georgia?
What are the dates for hunting season in Georgia?
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Oct. 14 – Oct. 20
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Oct. 21 – Jan. 14 Oct. 21-Jan. 15 (Baker, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, & Thomas Counties)
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Bear
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Archery: Sept. 9 – Oct. 13 Primitive Weapons & Youth Only Firearms: Oct. 14 – 20 Firearms: Oct. 21 – Jan. 14
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Firearms: Dec. 16*
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Which state has no turkey season?
What states turkey season opens first?
When is turkey hunting season in Georgia?
The statewide turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., April 1, 2023, and on public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, on Sat., April 8, 2023. Turkey season ends statewide on May 15, 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
When is Turkey season 2023?
Fall General Turkey Season: October 1, 2023 – November 10, 2023 Spring Youth / Disabled Season: April 1, 2024- April 13, 2024 Duck Season: Starts as early as September 11, 2023 and goes at late as January 30 but seasons vary by zone. Hunting licenses are required for both resident and non residents ages 16-74.
Will Tennessee have a turkey season in 2023?
The decision came in a June 3rd meeting when the fish and wildlife commission approved major changes for the 2023 turkey season. Tennessee is among a number of southern states that have felt the impact of a declining turkey population over the last decade.
What is the turkey hunter survey?
The turkey hunter survey is a measure of the health of the state’s turkey population conducted during the spring turkey hunting season. Learn more about the population survey. Turkey Management Note: This booklet is an early edition, and is in the process of being updated. It may contain outdated recommendations.