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2026-27 WRD guide
Georgia Snow and White-fronted Goose Hunting
Snow and white-fronted geese share three splits: Oct 10 to Oct 25, 2026; Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027. From the first opener to the last day, the 2026-27 light goose rules in one place.
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The combined limit is five a day, and possession is three times that. Georgia lists no conservation order season for light geese in 2026-27. Waterfowl rules apply in full: federal duck stamp, nontoxic shot and a plugged three-shell gun.
Snow and White-fronted Goose in brief
- How: Shotguns 10 ga or smaller, plugged to 3 shells, federally approved nontoxic shot size F or smaller; no lead shot in possession.
- Notes: Oct. 10-25, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 12-Jan. 31.
Snow and White-fronted Goose limits for 2026-27
Quick figures first, then the limit text as the guide prints it.
Snow goose & white-fronted goose
5 per day; possession 3x daily (15).
Georgia light goose seasons, 2026-27
WRD’s 2026-27 dates for snow geese and specklebellies, 3 lines in all; zone names link to their own pages.
| Season | Where | Opens | Closes | Days | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow goose & white-fronted goose | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 16 | |
| Snow goose & white-fronted goose | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 9 | |
| Snow goose & white-fronted goose | Statewide | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | 51 |
Snow and White-fronted Goose season fine print
- 5 per day. Possession 3x daily.
From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division 2026-27 season page and the 2026-27 guide (PDF), checked October 13, 2026.
Snow and White-fronted Goose public hunting areas
Snow geese and specklebellies are on the game list of 130 areas, sorted here by size.
| Area | Kind | Counties | Region | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests | National Forest | Rabun, Fannin, Union | – | 869,017 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Paulding Forest WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Paulding, Polk | Armuchee | 28,183 |
| John's Mountain WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Gordon, Walker, Floyd | Armuchee | 23,710 |
| Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA | Wildlife Management Area | Walker | Armuchee | 21,895 |
Further light goose options
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) · Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (11,184 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) · Ohoopee Dunes WMA (9,271 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) · 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) · Clayhole Swamp WMA (5,242 ac) · Tallapoosa River WMA (5,215 ac) · Blanton Creek WMA (4,800 ac) · Moody Forest WMA (4,675 ac) · Altama Plantation WMA (4,612 ac) · Lanahassee Creek WMA (4,440 ac) · Joe Kurz WMA (3,700 ac) · River Bend WMA (3,670 ac) · Rogers WMA (3,340 ac) · 60 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.
Snow and White-fronted Goose regulations beyond the limit
Rules for snow geese and specklebellies, 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 |
| Federal duck stamp | See USFWS | See USFWS |
Hours
Migratory bird hours apply to snow geese and specklebellies: from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset, not a minute after.
Wearing orange
No orange is required for snow geese and specklebellies; 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 light goose 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 snow geese and specklebellies in Georgia
Legal and prohibited equipment for snow geese and specklebellies, 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 goose hunters
Waterfowl reservoir restrictions
No hunting within 600 ft of docks/houses/structures etc. on Lakes Allatoona, Lanier and Walter F. George; within 300 ft on Georgia Power north Georgia lakes and on Blackshear, Oconee, Seminole, Sinclair and Oliver.
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.
2026-27 guide (PDF) and the hunting information page, checked October 13, 2026.
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Asked about snow geese and specklebellies in Georgia
Can I shoot specklebellies in Georgia?
Yes. White-fronted geese share the snow goose dates, Oct 10 to Oct 25, 2026; Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026; Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027, five a day.
Must I wear orange for snow geese and specklebellies?
No orange is required for snow geese and specklebellies; migratory bird hunts are carved out of the WMA small game orange rule.
Can I use feed or corn for snow geese and specklebellies?
Migratory bird baiting is governed by federal rule 50 CFR Part 20.
Are Sundays open for snow geese and specklebellies?
Statewide light goose dates include Sundays.
What guns are legal for snow geese and specklebellies 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 snow geese and specklebellies?
For snow geese and specklebellies: snow goose & white-fronted goose Oct 10 to Oct 25, 2026; snow goose & white-fronted goose Nov 21 to Nov 29, 2026; snow goose & white-fronted goose Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027.
What is the light goose limit in Georgia?
5 per day; possession 3x daily (15).
What does it cost to hunt snow geese and specklebellies in Georgia?
Buy, as it applies to snow geese and specklebellies: Hunting License ($15.00); GA migratory bird license ($5.00); the federal duck stamp.
Is there public land for snow geese and specklebellies in Georgia?
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Blue Ridge Ranger District (Chattahoochee National Forest) and Chattooga River Ranger District (Chattahoochee National Forest) lead a list of 130.
How late can I hunt snow geese and specklebellies?
Migratory bird hours apply to snow geese and specklebellies: from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset, not a minute after.
Heading out after snow geese and specklebellies
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 light goose hunt.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain); USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public Domain Mark 1.0); GA-Kayaker (CC BY 2.0); seabamirum (CC BY 2.0); Colin Durfee (CC BY 2.0); stefpet (CC BY-SA 2.0).