Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2070 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
You can now buy a hunting license one of THREE ways:
Georgia hunting and fishing licenses are available throughout the state from approximately 400 license agents in many sporting goods stores, marinas, bait and tackle stores, hardware stores, etc. Licenses also may be purchased in person at Department of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement offices statewide. Search here [1] to locate a license dealer in your county.
Georgia Hunting License Fees
| License Type | Residents | Non-Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Hunting License (quota only) | $50.00 | $200.00 |
Big Game (deer, turkey, bear) Annual | $9.00 | $195.00 |
Apprentice Hunting License | $3.50 | $20.00 |
Dog Deer Hunting License Dog Deer Hunting License (Honorary, Lifetime, Sportsman) | $5.00 Free | $5.00 NA |
| Hunting (regular) | $10.00 | NA |
Hunting and Fishing Combo Annual | $17.00 | $100.00 |
| Migratory Bird Hunting (H.I.P. Permit) | free | free |
| Shooting Preserve (2-Year) | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Sportsman Annual | $55.00 | NA
|
| Trapping | $30.00 | $295.00 |
| WMA Annual WMA 2-Year (Wildlife Management Area=WMA) | $19.00 $38.00 | $73.00 NA |
| Waterfowl Conservation Annual Waterfowl Conservation 2-Year | $5.50 $11.00 | $5.50 $11.00 |
| Lifetime License Type | Residents | |
| Lifetime Licenses * | ||
| Under 2 years old | $200.00 | |
| Ages 2-15 | $350.00 | |
| Ages 16 and older | $500.00 | |
| Ages 60 to 65 | $95.00 | |
| Over 65 | free ($10 plastic card) | |
| Under 16 years old non-resident grandchild of resident lifetime license holder | $1,000.00 | |
Links:
[1] http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us/content/licenseagents.asp
[2] http://www4.wildlifelicense.com/ga/start.php