Georgia

Whether one is looking for bass, turkey, deer, or trout, Georgia is a state rich in sporting opportunities. Georgia features a coastal plain in the southeast, a central Piedmont plateau region, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northern part of the state. Major rivers in Georgia include the Chattahoochee, Flint, Apalachicola, Ocmulgee, and Oconee. It’s no secret that Georgia is considered a world class inshore fishery, with anglers casting for redfish, sea trout, flounder, and even the occasional tarpon. For hunters, species that call the Peach State home include white-tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, dove, and various species of waterfowl.

For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Georgia, please contact: Conner Barker

Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

Representative Rick Allen Representative Sanford Bishop Representative Earl ‘Buddy’ Carter Representative Andrew Clyde Representative Drew Ferguson Representative Hank Johnson Representative Barry Loudermilk Representative Rich McCormick Representative James (Austin) Scott

Georgia Governors Sportsmen's Caucus Member

Governor Brian Kemp

Georgia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus Leadership

Senator Lee Anderson Representative Chas Cannon Representative Matt Dubnik Senator Sheikh Rahman

Georgia Policy Highlights

In 2023, Caucus leadership introduced a resolution to find reasonable solutions to protect North Atlantic right whales without destroying Georgia's coastal culture and economy.

In 2022, the Caucus supported legislation that successfully updated Georgia’s No-Net-Loss statute protecting hunting access on state-owned public hunting land.

In 2026, Caucus leadership successfully advanced legislation that will allow schools to offer optional hunter education in schools courses to students in grades 6 – 12.

Paid Hunting License Holders

Paid Angling License Holders

Generated for Wildlife Conservation

Airguns & Arrow Shooting Airguns

Airbow and airgun legality for hunting use varies by state. Where some limit airgun use based on minimum calibers, velocities and ammunition grain weights based… Read more.

Federal Land Hunting & Angling Access

Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and… Read more.

Freshwater Angling Access

In many areas of the country, state court rulings, as well as actions taken by local and state governments, have limited freshwater angling access. To… Read more.

No-Net-Loss

“No-Net-Loss” of public lands has become increasingly important to ensure access to public lands and waterways for current and future generations of sportsmen and women.… Read more.

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July 6, 2026

The Next Generation of Conservation Starts with Recruitment

Why It Matters: America’s sporting heritage depends on more than healthy wildlife populations—it depends on people. As hunter participation fluctuates and longtime sportsmen age out of the field, efforts to recruit, retain, and reactivate (R3) hunters have become increasingly important. Expanding opportunities for new participants through youth hunting programs, apprentice licenses, and mentored experiences helps ensure the future of conservation […]

June 22, 2026

The Gulf Showed the Way. The South Atlantic Still Awaits Their Chance.

Why It Matters: For over a decade, South Atlantic red snapper anglers have been trapped in a management system that routinely relies on federal recreational catch data that consistently misses even the National Marine Fisheries Service’s mark for useable data. This year, a state-led effort to collect more accurate and timely catch information through exempted fishing permits (EFPs) offered a […]

June 22, 2026

Turkey Hunters See Record Harvest Numbers Across Much of the Southeast

Why It Matters: As is with much of the country, turkey hunting continues to be wildly popular among hunters across the Southeast. Turkey hunting traditions run deep throughout the region, and the pursuit generates millions of dollars through the “user pays – public benefits” structure that is the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). From recruiting the next generation of […]

May 18, 2026

CSF Supported Prescribed Fire Legislation Signed into Law in Georgia and West Virginia

Why It Matters: Prescribed burning enhances wildlife habitat, reduces wildfire risk, and improves forest health. Reducing regulatory and legislative barriers that restrict the use of prescribed fire will promote more controlled burning to support a wide range of wildlife species, including both nongame species and game species important to sportsmen and women. Highlights: On May 6, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Brian Kemp (Georgia) signed House Bill 983 into law, prohibiting counties and municipalities […]

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Georgia – 2026 American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

Georgia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet

2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report – Georgia

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Impact You Can See

Legislatures in AL, AR, DE, GA, IL, KY, LA, MS, NH, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, and WV celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Sportfish Restoration Program and formally recognized the crucial role that sportsmen and women play in funding conservation efforts through the “user pays, public benefits” structure of the American System of Conservation Funding.