Georgia

High whitetail bag limits, long season windows, Eastern wild turkey, and expansive public WMAs.

Georgia Regulatory Agency

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (GADNR)

The Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) conserves and manages Georgia's wildlife and natural habitats.

Georgia offers generous whitetail deer bag limits (12 deer per season limit), long season windows, spring Eastern wild turkey hunting, and public Wildlife Management Areas.

policyMission

To conserve, enhance, and promote Georgia's fish and wildlife resources and outdoor heritage through science-based management.

assignmentResponsibilities

  • Issues hunting licenses, big game tags, and harvest record passes
  • Manages Georgia's extensive public Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system
  • Sets hunting season dates, bag limits, and legal harvest rules
  • Conducts wildlife habitat management, research, and technical assistance
  • Enforces state wildlife and boating safety laws

starCore Values

  • Conservation: Sustaining healthy wildlife populations and habitat.
  • Outdoor Access: Expanding sportspeople access on public lands.
  • Service: Serving Georgia citizens and outdoor sportspeople.