Hunting and Fishing

Both fishing the public waters of Georgia and hunting require licensing.

Purchase a Hunting or Fishing License

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division issues licenses for fishing privileges in fresh and saltwater, and for hunting.

Learn more

Renew or Replace a Fishing License

Login to your DNR account to renew or replace a license. 

Learn more

Hunting Season in Georgia

Different wildlife or game species have different hunting season start and end dates throughout the year.

Learn more

Enroll in a Hunter Education Course

You must get a hunter education course certificate in order to get a hunting license.

Learn more

Interested in Becoming a Georgia Hunting and Fishing Licenses Retail Agent?

Hunting Licenses and Fishing Licenses are managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.

Licenses may be sold by Retail Agents (also called Sub-Agents). To get started as a WRD License Agent, contact the help desk.

Related Agencies