Georgia black bear season 2026-27 Open
Black bear season in Georgia is open now, closes Jan 10, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Georgia WRD. Read yesterday.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Northern Zone | Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Firearms | Central Zone | Dec 19 | Upcoming opens in 35 days |
| Firearms | Northern Zone | Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 | Closed closed |
| Firearms segment 2 | Northern Zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Open open, closes in 57 days |
| Firearms segment 2 | Southern Zone | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026 | Closed closed |
Black bear hunting in Georgia runs from Sep 12, 2026 (Archery, Northern Zone) to Jan 10, 2027 (Firearms) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Jan 10, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Central Zone, Northern Zone and Southern Zone); check the zone column before you plan.
Some seasons run in two or more segments; each segment is its own row.
Source: Georgia WRD, Georgia 2026-27 Guide to Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons (page). Read yesterday.