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2026-27 WRD guide
Georgia Rabbit Hunting
Rabbit season runs Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027, twelve a day; the guide says “rabbit” without naming the species. From the first opener to the last day, the 2026-27 rabbit rules in one place.
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On WMAs, rabbit trail dogs are limited to beagles, bassets and dachshunds. Falconers get an earlier start, Oct. 1, and a later close, March 15. Quota rabbit hunts on some WMAs share the small game application deadline, Oct. 15.
Rabbit in brief
- How: Rimfire .22 or smaller, muzzleloaders, any air gun, shotguns (3.5 in. shells, No. 2 or smaller shot); falconry with permit. Rabbit trail dogs on WMAs limited to beagles, bassets and dachshunds.
- Notes: Nov. 14-Feb. 28; falconry Oct. 1-Mar. 15. The guide says "rabbit" without listing species.
Rabbit limits for 2026-27
Quick figures first, then the limit text as the guide prints it.
Rabbit
12 per day (regular and falconry).
Georgia rabbit seasons, 2026-27
WRD’s 2026-27 dates for rabbits, 2 lines in all; zone names link to their own pages.
| Season | Where | Opens | Closes | Days | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 107 | |
| Falconry | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | 166 |
From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division 2026-27 season page and the 2026-27 guide (PDF), checked October 13, 2026.
Rabbit public hunting areas
No area in WRD’s listings names rabbits directly, so these are the 147 areas that list small game, biggest first. Check each listing before you go.
| Area | Kind | Counties | Region | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests | National Forest | Rabun, Fannin, Union | – | 869,017 |
| Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge | National Wildlife Refuge | Charlton, Ware, Clinch | Brunswick | 407,038 |
| Blue Ridge Ranger District | National Forest Ranger District | Union, Lumpkin, Fannin | Gainesville | 302,238 |
| Chattooga River Ranger District | National Forest Ranger District | Rabun, White, Habersham | Gainesville | 261,439 |
| Conasauga Ranger District | National Forest Ranger District | Murray, Fannin, Gilmer | Gainesville | 188,617 |
| Oconee Ranger District | National Forest Ranger District | Putnam, Jasper, Greene | Thomson | 116,724 |
| Cohutta WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Murray, Fannin, Gilmer | Armuchee | 92,647 |
| Cedar Creek WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Putnam, Jones, Jasper | Thomson | 41,000 |
| Redlands WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Greene, Oglethorpe, Morgan | Gainesville | 37,500 |
| Dixon Memorial WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Ware, Brantley | Brunswick | 35,247 |
| Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge | National Wildlife Refuge | Jones, Jasper | Thomson | 35,000 |
| Townsend WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Long, McIntosh | Brunswick | 34,294 |
| Altamaha WMA | Wildlife Management Area | McIntosh | Brunswick | 31,569 |
| Savannah National Wildlife Refuge | National Wildlife Refuge | Effingham, Chatham | Fitzgerald | 30,715 |
| Cooper's Creek WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Union, Fannin | Gainesville | 30,000 |
Further rabbit options
Paulding Forest WMA (28,183 ac) · Chestatee WMA (27,123 ac) · Dawson Forest WMA (25,658 ac) · Chattahoochee WMA (25,150 ac) · John's Mountain WMA (23,710 ac) · Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA (21,895 ac) · Blue Ridge WMA (20,900 ac) · Rich Mountain WMA (20,674 ac) · Chickasawhatchee WMA (19,700 ac) · Sansavilla WMA (19,084 ac) · Swallow Creek WMA (19,000 ac) · Lake Russell WMA (17,300 ac) · Bullard Creek WMA (17,005 ac) · Little Satilla WMA (16,990 ac) · Paulks Pasture WMA (16,066 ac) · Ceylon WMA (16,000 ac) · Warwoman WMA (15,800 ac) · Berry College WMA (15,605 ac) · Ocmulgee WMA (15,475 ac) · Tuckahoe WMA (15,100 ac) · Oaky Woods WMA (13,450 ac) · B.F. Grant WMA (11,400 ac) · Penholoway Swamp WMA (11,177 ac) · Canoochee Sandhills WMA (10,224 ac) · Clarks Hill WMA – East (10,224 ac) · West Point WMA (10,000 ac) · Upatoi Ravines Natural Area (9,500 ac) · Ohoopee Dunes WMA (9,271 ac) · Silver Lake WMA (9,200 ac) · Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: VPA Tracts (9,048 ac) · Sapelo Island WMA (9,000 ac) · Flat Tub WMA (8,748 ac) · Grand Bay WMA (8,700 ac) · Lake Seminole WMA (8,300 ac) · Di-Lane WMA (8,100 ac) · Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Hilliard Plantation Tract (8,089 ac) · Oconee WMA (7,930 ac) · Yuchi WMA (7,800 ac) · Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (7,760 ac) · Allatoona WMA (7,589 ac) · Richmond Hill WMA (7,400 ac) · Horse Creek WMA (7,397 ac) · Big Hammock WMA (7,315 ac) · Treat Mountain WMA (7,260 ac) · Big Lazer Creek WMA (7,200 ac) · Alapaha River WMA (6,870 ac) · Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Almo Tract (6,700 ac) · Clybel WMA (6,700 ac) · Sprewell Bluff WMA: West (6,571 ac) · Mayhaw WMA (6,300 ac) · Griffin Ridge WMA (5,975 ac) · Rum Creek WMA (5,800 ac) · Hannahatchee Creek WMA (5,600 ac) · Sheffield WMA (5,556 ac) · Beaverdam WMA (5,500 ac) · 77 others
Areas and species lists from WRD’s 2026-27 area listings, the WRD WMA layers and federal managers, retrieved 2026-10-13. Harvest by area from WRD Game Check.
Rabbit regulations beyond the limit
Rules for rabbits, with license prices as listed on October 13, 2026.
License list
| License | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting License | $15.00 | $100.00 |
| Sportsman's License | $65.00 | $400.00 |
Hours
Rabbit hunters may shoot from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
Wearing orange
On WMAs and VPAs, small game hunts held at the same time as firearms deer or bear hunts require orange or blaze pink.
Baiting law
Hunting rabbits within 200 yards of bait, or for 10 days after the bait is gone, is not allowed.
Hunting on Sunday
Statewide rabbit dates include Sundays.
From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division 2026-27 guide, licenses and fees and hunting information, checked October 13, 2026. Georgia hunting laws · License guide.
Legal weapons for rabbits in Georgia
Legal and prohibited equipment for rabbits, season by season.
| Season or group | Legal | Not legal |
|---|---|---|
| Small game & furbearers | .22-cal. or smaller rimfire rifles/handguns; any muzzleloading firearm; any caliber air rifle/air gun; shotguns with shells 3.5 in. or shorter and No. 2 or smaller shot. Fox and bobcat: centerfire .17-cal.+ also legal (not on WMA small game dates). | Centerfire rifles for other small game; centerfire rifles on WMA small game dates day or night. |
| Air guns | Air rifles .30-cal.+ and air bows (unignited compressed gas/air) legal for deer/bear during primitive weapons and firearms seasons and for turkey; any caliber air rifle for small game. | – |
Method rules for rabbit hunters
Dogs on WMAs
No big game, feral hog or coyote hunting with dogs unless specified; dogs marked with owner name/address/phone; raccoons with trail dogs only; rabbit trail dogs limited to beagles, bassets and dachshunds; dogs picked up by noon the day after a night hunt.
Training dogs on private land
Hunting license required (except own/immediate family land); no closed season; unlawful to run deer with dogs except in dog-deer season or to take game while training except in season.
Tree stands and hunting structures on WMAs
Only portable or natural stands; none on utility poles; big game/hog structures placed no sooner than one day before the hunt and removed by noon the day after; small game structures only on the hunt day.
2026-27 guide (PDF) and the hunting information page, checked October 13, 2026.
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Asked about rabbits in Georgia
Which dogs can I use for rabbits on a WMA?
Beagles, bassets and dachshunds only, as trail dogs.
What guns are legal for rabbits in Georgia?
Small game & furbearers: .22-cal. or smaller rimfire rifles/handguns; any muzzleloading firearm; any caliber air rifle/air gun; shotguns with shells 3.5 in. or shorter and No. 2 or smaller shot. Fox and bobcat: centerfire .17-cal.+ also legal (not on WMA small game dates).
What are the 2026-27 Georgia dates for rabbits?
For rabbits: hunting Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
What is the rabbit limit in Georgia?
12 per day (regular and falconry).
What does it cost to hunt rabbits in Georgia?
Buy, as it applies to rabbits: Hunting License ($15.00); Sportsman's License ($65.00).
Is there public land for rabbits in Georgia?
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Blue Ridge Ranger District (Chattahoochee National Forest) lead a list of 147. None names the species directly; they list a broader category.
How late can I hunt rabbits?
Rabbit hunters may shoot from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.
Must I wear orange for rabbits?
On WMAs and VPAs, small game hunts held at the same time as firearms deer or bear hunts require orange or blaze pink.
Can I use feed or corn for rabbits?
Hunting rabbits within 200 yards of bait, or for 10 days after the bait is gone, is not allowed.
Are Sundays open for rabbits?
Statewide rabbit dates include Sundays.
Heading out after rabbits
Dates and limits here match the 2026-27 guide as of October 13, 2026; WRD can change them, so check the season page before a rabbit hunt.
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