Get Ready for Georgia’s 2025 Deer Season with Deercreek Gunshop
As the crisp fall air settles over Georgia, hunters across the state are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025 deer season. At Deercreek Gunshop, your trusted source for firearms, blackpowder rifles, and hunting supplies, we’re here to ensure you’re fully equipped for a successful and safe hunt. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or hitting the woods for the first time, we’ve got everything you need to make this deer season one to remember. Here’s a look at what’s coming for the 2025 Georgia deer season.
Georgia Deer Season 2025: Key Dates and Regulations
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) has set the following dates for the 2025-2026 deer hunting season, offering plenty of opportunities to pursue whitetails across the state’s diverse landscapes:
- Archery Season (Either-Sex Statewide): September 13 – October 10, 2025
- Extended Archery Season (Select Counties): September 13, 2025 – January 31, 2026
- Youth Firearms Week: October 11 – October 17, 2025
- Primitive Weapons Season: October 11 – January 11, 2026
- Firearms Season: October 18, 2025 – January 11, 2026
- Extended Firearms Season (Southwest Counties): October 18, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Bag Limits: Hunters can harvest up to 12 deer per season, with no more than 10 antlerless and 2 antlered. One of the antlered deer must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on one side or a 15-inch outside antler spread. Always check county-specific regulations, as some areas have restrictions on antlerless deer or additional requirements.
Hunter Orange Requirement: During the primitive weapons and firearms seasons, all hunters (including archers) must wear at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange above the waist, unless hunting in designated archery-only areas.
Harvest Reporting: All harvested deer must be recorded on a Deer Harvest Record before moving from the kill site and reported via Georgia Game Check within 24 hours. You can report using the Outdoors GA app, GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com, or by calling 1-800-366-2661.
Licenses: A hunting license, big game license, and deer harvest record are required. Youth under 16 are exempt from the license but must have a harvest record. Visit GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com for licensing details.
Note: Some Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) may still be recovering from Hurricane Helene’s impact, so check GeorgiaWildlife.com for updates on access and conditions before heading out.
