Georgia · 2026-27
Deer season in Georgia
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Georgia Deer
Dates checked against the Georgia DNR WRD regulations Aug 13, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms Either-sex days differ county by county, split between the Northern and Southern zones — check the either-sex table in the regulations guide. A group of southwest Georgia counties runs a few days longer. | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 |
| Archery Bows stay legal statewide right through the last day of firearms season. The archery-only stretch is Sept. 12 – Oct. 9, before primitive weapons opens. | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 |
| Extended Archery About 20 named counties — metro Atlanta plus Bibb, Chatham, Clarke, Columbia, Decatur, Muscogee and others. Check the county list in the regulations guide. | Extended archery counties | Sep 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Primitive Weapons | Statewide | Oct 10 – Oct 16 |
| Youth-Only Firearms Runs alongside the primitive weapons week. | Statewide | Oct 10 – Oct 16 |