Georgia Deer Season 2026-27
Georgia deer season dates start with Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Georgia's listed 2026-27 archery deer season runs Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 12, 2026 and closes Oct 9, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 12, 2026 and closes Oct 9, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Georgia DNR Wildlife.
Deer
34 listed rowsWhite-tailed Deer
Archery
Either-Sex. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns.
Zone: Yellow
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Either-Sex. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White.
Zone: Orange
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Either-Sex. Green zone counties include most of south and central Georgia.
Zone: Green
White-tailed Deer
Archery (Extended)
Either-Sex. Counties: Baker, Barrow, Bibb, Calhoun, Chatham, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Decatur, DeKalb, Douglas, Early, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Grady, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Miller, Mitchell, Muscogee, Paulding, Richmond, Rockdale, Seminole, Thomas.
Zone: Extended Archery Counties
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Either-Sex. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union.
Zone: Cyan
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Either-Sex. Gray zone counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton. Firearms deer hunting not allowed in these counties.
Zone: Gray
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Either-Sex. Pink zone counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas.
Zone: Pink (Magenta)
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Weapons
Either-Sex. Pink zone counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas.
Zone: Pink (Magenta)
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Weapons
Either-Sex.
Zone: Green
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Weapons
Either-Sex. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White.
Zone: Orange
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Weapons
Either-Sex. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns.
Zone: Yellow
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Weapons
Either-Sex. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union.
Zone: Cyan
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed DeerArchery · Pink (Magenta)Antlered Bucks Only. Pink zone counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · GreenAntlerless Only. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · Pink (Magenta)Antlerless Only. Pink zone counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas. | Closed | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · OrangeAntlered Bucks Only. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · CyanAntlered Bucks Only. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · YellowAntlered Bucks Only. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · Pink (Magenta)Either-Sex. Extended Firearms Season. Pink zone counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · GreenEither-Sex. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · OrangeEither-Sex. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · CyanEither-Sex. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · OrangeAntlered Bucks Only. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · CyanAntlered Bucks Only. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · OrangeEither-Sex. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · OrangeAntlered Bucks Only. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · YellowEither-Sex. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · YellowAntlered Bucks Only. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · OrangeEither-Sex. Orange zone counties: Dawson, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Stephens, Whitfield, White. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · CyanEither-Sex. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · YellowEither-Sex. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · CyanAntlered Bucks Only. Cyan zone counties: Fannin, Union. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerFirearms · YellowAntlered Bucks Only. Yellow zone counties: Rabun, Towns. | Upcoming | |
| White-tailed DeerArchery · Pink (Magenta)Either-Sex. Pink zone counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Thomas. | Upcoming |
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Georgia Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Georgia?
September 12, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Georgia — archery white-tailed deer runs Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Georgia DNR Wildlife.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in Georgia?
Georgia lists 34 deer season windows: Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 12-27, 2026); Archery (Extended) White-tailed Deer (Sep 12, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 12-Oct 9, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 12, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 28-Oct 9, 2026); and more. Always verify against Georgia DNR Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Georgia?
Yes — Georgia lists separate deer seasons for Archery White-tailed Deer, Archery (Extended) White-tailed Deer, Firearms White-tailed Deer, Primitive Weapons White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Georgia DNR Wildlife.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Georgia DNR Wildlife.