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2026-27 WRD guide
Georgia American Crow Hunting
Crow season runs Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027, with no limit. From the first opener to the last day, the 2026-27 crow rules in one place.
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Outside those dates crows may be taken only when they are damaging crops. Electronic calls are legal for crows, one of four species where they are allowed. Crows are on Georgia’s migratory game bird list, so the GA Waterfowl and Migratory Bird License applies.
American Crow in brief
- How: Shotguns; electronic calls allowed.
- Notes: Nov. 7-Feb. 28; outside these dates only when causing agricultural damage.
American Crow limits for 2026-27
Quick figures first, then the limit text as the guide prints it.
American crow
No limit.
Georgia crow seasons, 2026-27
WRD’s 2026-27 dates for crows, 1 line in all; zone names link to their own pages.
| Season | Where | Opens | Closes | Days | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 114 |
American Crow season fine print
- No limit; electronic calls allowed; may be taken outside these dates only when causing agricultural damage.
From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division 2026-27 season page and the 2026-27 guide (PDF), checked October 13, 2026.
American Crow public hunting areas
No area in WRD’s listings names crows directly, so these are the 145 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 crow 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) · 75 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.
American Crow regulations beyond the limit
Rules for crows, with license prices as listed on October 13, 2026.
License list
| License | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting License | $15.00 | $100.00 |
| GA migratory bird license | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Hours
Migratory bird hours apply to crows: from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset, not a minute after.
Wearing orange
No orange is required for crows; migratory bird hunts are carved out of the WMA small game orange rule.
Baiting law
Migratory bird baiting is governed by federal rule 50 CFR Part 20.
Hunting on Sunday
Statewide crow 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 crows in Georgia
Legal and prohibited equipment for crows, season by season.
| Season or group | Legal | Not legal |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl / migratory birds | Shotguns 10 ga or smaller with federally approved nontoxic shot size F or smaller for waterfowl; shotguns limited to 3 shells (one-piece plug) for all migratory birds. | Possessing lead shot while hunting waterfowl. |
Method rules for crow hunters
Electronic calls and devices
Electronically amplified sounds unlawful for game except electronic calls for bobcats, crows, foxes and coyotes (and feral hogs on WMAs). Electronic communications equipment may not be used to aid pursuit of game.
Baiting (general)
Unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds on, over, around or within 200 yards of bait, or for 10 days after complete removal of bait; unlawful to place bait so as to prohibit hunting on adjacent property.
Trespass and permission
Landowner permission required, including on power line, gas line, railroad and other rights-of-way; written permission required if land is posted. Hunting from a stand attached to a transmission tower is trespassing.
2026-27 guide (PDF) and the hunting information page, checked October 13, 2026.
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Asked about crows in Georgia
Can I shoot crows outside the season?
Only when they are causing agricultural damage, according to the guide.
What does it cost to hunt crows in Georgia?
Buy, as it applies to crows: Hunting License ($15.00); GA migratory bird license ($5.00).
Is there public land for crows in Georgia?
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Blue Ridge Ranger District (Chattahoochee National Forest) lead a list of 145. None names the species directly; they list a broader category.
How late can I hunt crows?
Migratory bird hours apply to crows: from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset, not a minute after.
Must I wear orange for crows?
No orange is required for crows; migratory bird hunts are carved out of the WMA small game orange rule.
Can I use feed or corn for crows?
Migratory bird baiting is governed by federal rule 50 CFR Part 20.
Are Sundays open for crows?
Statewide crow dates include Sundays.
What guns are legal for crows in Georgia?
Waterfowl / migratory birds: Shotguns 10 ga or smaller with federally approved nontoxic shot size F or smaller for waterfowl; shotguns limited to 3 shells (one-piece plug) for all migratory birds.
What are the 2026-27 Georgia dates for crows?
For crows: crow Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
What is the crow limit in Georgia?
No limit.
Heading out after crows
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 crow hunt.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Mountain Prairie (CC BY 2.0); Peter Sheik (CC BY 2.0); greenebriar (Public domain); Scott Heron (CC BY-SA 2.0); Joe K Gage (CC BY-SA 2.0); davedehetre (CC BY 2.0).