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Article 1 - Hunting
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 27-3-1. Requirement of Permission to Hunt on Lands of Another; Written Permission; Enforcement; Immunity of Landowner From Civil Liability - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 7; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-1.1. Acts Prohibited on Wildlife Management Areas - It shall be unlawful for any person on any wildlife...
§ 27-3-2. Hunting at Night - It shall be unlawful to hunt at night any game...
§ 27-3-3. Hours for Hunting Migratory Game Birds - It shall be unlawful to hunt migratory game birds between...
§ 27-3-4. Legal Weapons for Hunting Wildlife Generally; Use of Silencers and Suppressors Prohibited; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1933, § 45-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-6. Possession of Firearm While Hunting With Bow and Arrow - It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any...
§ 27-3-7. Hunting Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - (a.1) As used in this Code section, the term “alcohol...
§ 27-3-8. Unlawful Devices - It shall be unlawful for any person to make use...
§ 27-3-9. Unlawful Enticement of Game - (a.1) Nothing in subsection (a) of this Code section shall...
§ 27-3-10. Hunting Upon or Discharging Weapons Across a Public Road - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 60; Ga. L....
§ 27-3-12. Unlawful Substances and Equipment; Computer Assisted Remote Hunting Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1911, p. 137, § 17; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-13. Hunting of Wildlife or Feral Hog From Boats, Aircraft, or Motor Vehicles - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 61; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-14. Killing or Crippling of Game Bird or Game Animal Without Reasonable Effort to Retrieve - It shall be unlawful for any person to kill or...
§ 27-3-15. Seasons and Bag Limits; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations by Board; Possession of More Than Bag Limit; Deer Management Assistance Program - Click to view Click to view Click to view Game...
§ 27-3-16. Hunting With Dogs Generally; Training of Hunting Dogs - History. Code 1933, § 45-514, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-17. Hunting Deer With Dogs; Seasons; Permit Required - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 58; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-18. Hunting Foxes With Dogs - It shall be lawful to hunt foxes with dogs; provided,...
§ 27-3-19. Hunting Alligators; Possessing Alligator Products; Gathering Alligator Eggs - History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 590, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 27-3-19.1. Regulation of the Exporting, Farming, and Selling of Fresh-Water Turtles - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-19.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-20. Taking Rabbits and Hares Out of Season - It shall be unlawful for any person to take rabbits...
§ 27-3-21. Killing of Bears by Property Owners - Any property owner or his or her agent shall have...
§ 27-3-22. Hunting, Possessing, or Transporting Birds Generally - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, trap,...
§ 27-3-23. Sale of Tails of Squirrels - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary,...
§ 27-3-24. Restrictions on Hunting Feral Hogs - (a.1) (1) The board may by rule or regulation restrict...
§ 27-3-25. Hunting Bears; Required Outer Garments - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt bears...
§ 27-3-26. Hunting Bears; Restrictions; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-26 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-27. Unlawful Use of Bear Bait - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-27 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-28. Person May Take Possession of Native Wildlife Which Has Been Killed by a Motor Vehicle - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-28 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-29. Recording and Reporting Requirements for Game Animals and Birds; Penalty for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-29 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Deer
§ 27-3-40. Required Clothing - It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt deer...
§ 27-3-41. Unsupervised Hunting by Persons Under 12 Years of Age - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 16A; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-42. Taking of Deer in Lake, Stream, or Pond - It shall be unlawful to take any deer by any...
§ 27-3-43. Removal of Head of Deer - It shall be unlawful to remove the head of any...
§ 27-3-44. Killing of Deer Which Have No Antlers Visible - It shall be unlawful to kill any deer in this...
§ 27-3-48. Hunting Deer at Night - History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 671, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 27-3-49. Killing of Dogs Running Deer - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 483, § 59; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-50. Sale of Antlers, Hides, and Tails of Deer - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary,...
Article 2 - Trapping, Trappers, and Fur Dealers
§ 27-3-60. Required Commercial Trapping License - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 4.
§ 27-3-61. Nonresident Commercial Trapping License - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 5.
§ 27-3-62. Open Seasons - History. Code 1933, § 45-601, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-63. General Offenses and Penalties - History. Code 1933, § 45-603, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-64. Killing or Injuring Mink or Otter With Firearm; Possession or Sale of Mink or Otter, or Pelt Thereof, Killed by Firearm - It shall be unlawful to use any kind of firearm...
§ 27-3-65. Removal of Trap or of Wildlife From Trap Owned by Another Person; Possession of Wildlife Removed From Trap of Another Person - It shall be unlawful for any person to remove a...
§ 27-3-66. Trapping of Rabbits on One’s Own Premises or on Premises of Family Member or Landlord - Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary,...
§ 27-3-67. Taking of Rabbits or Hares Out of Season; Special Permit to Trap or Sell Rabbits or Hares - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 27-3-68. Confiscation and Disposal of Unlawful Devices - It shall be the duty of game wardens to confiscate...
§ 27-3-69. Required Licenses for Fur Dealers and Fur Dealers’ Agents - History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 497, § 11; Code 1933,...
§ 27-3-70. Posting of Bond by Applicants for Fur Dealer License; Effect of Breach of Conditions of Bond - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 7.
§ 27-3-71. Reports and Records of Fur Dealers; Inspection of Premises - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 1270, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 27-3-72. Information as to Service of Process in Application; Filing as an Admission of Doing Business in Georgia - All applications to the department for any license or permit...
§ 27-3-73. Disposal of Carcasses of Fur-Bearing Animals or Alligators - It shall be unlawful for any fur dealer to dispose...
Article 3 - Transportation
§ 27-3-90. Requirements for Lawful Transportation - It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, ship,...
§ 27-3-91. Transportation by Carrier Within State - It shall be unlawful for any person to take any...
§ 27-3-92. Transportation Out of State - It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a...
§ 27-3-93. Transportation for Propagation and Scientific Purposes - It shall be unlawful for any person to ship or...
§ 27-3-94. Acceptance by Carriers of Wildlife for Shipment; Reports Required - It shall be unlawful for any carrier to ship, transport,...
Article 4 - Shooting Preserves
§ 27-3-110. Shooting Preserve License Required; Effective Dates; Contents of Application; Conditions for Issuance - History. Ga. L. 1957, p. 295, §§ 3, 4, 9;...
§ 27-3-111. Removal of Pen Raised Game Bird; Release of Mallards or Black Ducks; Failure to Maintain or Furnish Records; Failure to Notify Department of Diseases - History. Code 1933, § 45-1002, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-112. Legal Hunting Dates and Hours; Bag Limits - History. Code 1933, § 45-1003, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-113. Propagation, Possession, or Release of Wildlife or Wild Animals on Shooting Preserves; Importation of Wildlife or Wild Animals for Propagation, Possession, or Release - It shall be unlawful for any person to propagate, possess,...
§ 27-3-114. Laws and Regulations Applicable to Shooting Preserves; Requirements as to Hunting Licenses - History. Code 1933, § 45-1005, enacted by Ga. L. 1977,...
§ 27-3-115. Department Authorized to Contract With Shooting Preserves for Issuance and Sale of Shooting Preserve Hunting Licenses; Requirements; Nondisclosure of Records - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-115 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 5 - Protection of Endangered Wildlife
§ 27-3-130. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 27-3-131. “Protected Species” Defined - As used in this article, the term “protected species” means...
§ 27-3-132. Powers and Duties of Department and Board - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 932, § 3.
§ 27-3-133. Penalty for Violation of Rules and Regulations of Board - Any person who violates any rule or regulation promulgated by...
Article 6 - Interference With Lawful Taking
§ 27-3-150. “Lawful Taking” Defined - As used in this article, the term “lawful taking” means...
§ 27-3-151. Activity Prohibited - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-151 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-152. Injunctions; Damages for Violations - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-152 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 7 - Feeding of Wild Alligators
§ 27-3-170. Feeding of Wild Alligators Prohibited; Criminal Penalty - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-170 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 8 - Fertility Control on Wildlife
§ 27-3-180. Findings and Declarations - The General Assembly recognizes that the hunting and taking of...
§ 27-3-181. Use of Fertility Control of Wildlife - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-181 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-182. Permit Application for Applying Fertility Control to Wildlife - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-182 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-183. Rules and Regulations - The board is authorized to promulgate and adopt any rules...
§ 27-3-184. Wildlife Fertility Control Permits; Cease and Desist Orders; Possession of Wildlife - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-184 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 27-3-185. Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 27-3-185 , enacted by Ga. L....