Updated as of 8/18/2026 - "Muzzleloaders: .30-cal or larger, or muzzleloading shotguns 20 gauge or larger. Scopes are legal."
GEORGIA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Season - Private Land Hunts
| Zone | Season Dates | Weapon | Legal Animal |
| Yellow | Oct. 10th - Oct. 16th | Primitive | Either-Sex |
| Cyan | Oct. 10th - Oct. 16th | Primitive | Either-Sex |
| Orange | Oct. 10th - Oct. 16th | Primitive |
Either-Sex |
| Green |
Oct. 10th - Oct. 16th |
Primitive | Either-Sex |
| Magenta | Oct. 10th - Oct. 16th | Primitive | Either-Sex |
Muzzleloader Deer Season
| Season Dates | Weapon | Bag Limit | Notes |
| Oct 10th - Jan 16th | Primitive | 12 Per Season (See Regs For Details) |
Muzzleloader Bear Season
| Season Dates | Weapon | Bag Limit | Notes |
| Oct 10th - Jan 16th | Primitive | 2 Per Season (See Regs For Details) |
GEORGIA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Scopes are legal
- Pelletized powder is legal
- Inline muzzleloaders are legal
- Muzzleloading rifles must be .44 cal minimum for Deer & Bear
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Georgia Hunting Regulations
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