License Requirements
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
General:
Reliable identification is required to purchase a license. Conservation rangers can require positive identification when checking licenses. All required hunting licenses and stamps must be in possession while hunting
Honorary License For Senior Citizens:
Georgia residents 65 years old or older may obtain an honorary license from any license dealer. Georgia residents who possess a valid Georgia honorary hunting and fishing license may hunt in Florida without Florida hunting licenses. A Florida resident 65 or older who has a Florida Resident Senior Hunting and Fishing Certificate may hunt in Georgia without Georgia hunting licenses.
Honorary License For Disabled Georgians:Georgia residents who are permanently, totally disabled may obtain an honorary license by applying to the License Unit of the Department (2189 Northlake Pkwy., Building 10, Suite 108, Tucker, GA 30084, 770-414-3333). A qualifying disability is an impairment of a permanent and total nature which prevents gainful employment and is certified as such by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, Medicaid, Medicare, or Railroad Retirement System.
Resident License: are required for all resident hunters 16 years old or older, except when hunting on land owned by them or their immediate family (blood or dependent relationship) residing in the same household.
Non-Resident License: Non-residents of all ages are required to have either the 1-day, 7-day, or season Non-Resident Hunting License and a Big Game License to hunt big game; non-residents 16 years old or older must have a Hunting License for hunting small game. A Florida resident 65 or older who has a Florida Resident Senior Hunting and Fishing Certificate may hunt in Georgia without Georgia hunting licenses.
Primitive Weapons License: is required for resident (16 years or older) and all non-resident bow and muzzleloader hunters unless they possess an honorary hunting license.
