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Georgia Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Georgia requires a hunting license for hunters age 16 and older, and a hunter-education course is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1961.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Georgia requires a hunting license for hunters age 16 and older, and a hunter-education course is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1961. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through GA DNR.

Official source: georgiawildlife.com →

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Hunting License in states bordering Georgia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

AlabamaRestricted
Alabama requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Aug 1, 1977. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through ADCNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdooralabama.com · Full Alabama rule →
FloridaRestricted
Florida requires a hunting license and a deer permit, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for those born on or after June 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through FWC. New for 2026-27 (eff. July 1, 2026): non-residents must possess a valid non-resident ANNUAL hunting license to take game or furbearers (379.354(5)(h) F.S.).
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: myfwc.com · Full Florida rule →
North CarolinaRestricted
North Carolina requires a hunting license, and all first-time hunters must complete hunter-education certification. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through NCWRC.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: ncwildlife.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
South CarolinaRestricted
South Carolina requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after June 30, 1979. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through SC DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.sc.gov · Full South Carolina rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Tennessee requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for all hunters born on or after Jan 1, 1969. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through TWRA.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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