Georgia

Centerfire rifles of .22 caliber (5.56mm) or larger firing expanding bullets are legal for deer, bear, and feral hogs during firearms seasons. .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, and .30-06 are primary standards. Suppressors are 100% legal for all hunting take. FMJ military surplus bullets prohibited.

Minimum .44 caliber single-barrel muzzleloaders firing a single bullet or ball. In-line muzzleloaders with 209 primers, sabots, and magnifying scopes are fully legal during the October Primitive Weapons week and the general firearms season. Black powder or approved synthetic powders only.

Compound, recurve, and longbows of any draw weight capable of propelling an arrow with hunting broadhead at least 150 yards. Broadheads must have minimum 7/8-inch cutting diameter. Season opens the second Saturday in September and runs through early January.

Fully legal for ALL hunters during both the primitive weapons season, general archery season, and firearms season without requiring a disability permit. Crossbows must have a functioning mechanical safety and shoot bolts with broadheads measuring at least 7/8 inch wide.

Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airguns of .30 caliber or larger firing a bullet weighing at least 100 grains are legal for deer and feral hogs during the primitive weapons and firearms seasons. Must be compressed by external reservoir.

10, 12, 16, and 20 gauge shotguns firing slugs or buckshot are legal for deer. 3-shell capacity limit. Non-toxic shot required for all waterfowl hunting across coastal marshes and inland reservoirs.