Guides · Feral hog laws by state · Checked September 30, 2026
Feral hog laws in Georgia
In Georgia, feral hogs are an invasive species with no limit and no closed season under the general rules. On WMAs, they may be taken during any small or big game season, plus a May 16-31 hog and coyote season.
The rules at a glance
- Legal status
- Invasive species. source
- Season, private land
- No closed season under the general feral hog rules. source
- Season, public land
- On WMAs, during any small or big game season with that season's lawful weapons, plus a Feral Hog and Coyote season from May 16 to 31. Hunter orange is required, and baiting is not allowed. source
- License
- Residents 16 and older need a hunting license to hunt feral hogs, except on land owned by the hunter or by immediate family living in the same household. Nonresidents need a nonresident hunting license. source
- Bag limit
- None. source
- Trapping
- Not stated by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
- Moving live hogs
- Not stated by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
- Night hunting
- Allowed with a light, with no voltage restriction, under the general rules. Not allowed on WMAs. source
- Eradication or bounty
- The Hog Down Awards Program runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Georgia residents who lawfully kill 10 feral hogs in a quarter can enter with photo proof; each quarter, 5 winners drawn at random receive a whole-sounder trap worth about $3,500. Questions: Kevin.Kinser-mcbee@dnr.ga.gov. source
What makes Georgia different
Under the general rules, hunting over bait is allowed and hunting from a vehicle is not.
Where to report hogs
Not stated by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division. Contact the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division directly.
Every state also has a USDA Wildlife Services office. The federal feral swine program (Squeal on Pigs!) links to yours.
Knowing the rules is half of it
Whether you hunt, trap or call it in, it helps to know what is actually on your land.
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Sources
Checked against these official pages on September 30, 2026. Due for a re-check by September 30, 2027.
Rules next door
This guide is informational. Wildlife and animal-health rules change and can vary by county. Always confirm current rules with the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division before acting.