Today is the first day of the 2022 primitive weapons deer season in Georgia. 

During Georgia’s week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season hunters may use archery equipment, air bows, muzzle loading shotguns (20 gauge and larger) – air rifles and muzzle loading firearms that are .30 caliber or larger.

Youth 16 and under may use any legal weapon to hunt during primitive deer season.

To pursue deer in Georgia, hunters must have a valid hunting license, a big game license and a current deer harvest record.