Hunter Safety Certification
Georgia Hunter
Education 2026
Hunter education certification requirements, online course options, field day rules, apprentice license info, and bowhunter education for Georgia. Georgia requires hunter education for hunters born on or after January 1, 1961. An apprentice license allows youth hunters to begin hunting before completing the full course.
Online Course Available
Field Day Required
Accepts Reciprocity
Apprentice License Available
2026 Hunter Education Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Required?
Yes
All first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$24.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day
Required
$0.00 fee
Course Hours
8
hours minimum
Course Requirements
Georgia Hunter Education Course Details
Enrollment options, fees, and what to expect from the Georgia hunter education certification process.
Issuing Agency
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
— Official Site
Required
Required — for all first-time hunters
Online Course
Available
$24.95 via Hunter-Ed.com
Field Day / Skills
Required
Fee: $0.00 — hands-on firearm safety demonstration required with certified instructor
In-Person Fee
Free (volunteer instructors)
Minimum Hours
8 hours (completion time varies based on pace and method)
Reciprocity
Does Georgia Accept Out-of-State Certifications?
Reciprocity Accepted
Georgia accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Georgia hunting license.
Georgia accepts valid hunter education certifications issued by any other US state, territory, or Canadian province. You do not need to retake the course when purchasing a Georgia hunting license.
Apprentice Program
Georgia Apprentice Hunting License
Apprentice License Available
Hunt before completing hunter education with a licensed adult mentor
Age limit: 15
Must hunt alongside a licensed adult mentor at all times
Full hunter education certification required for subsequent license purchases after apprentice license(s) are exhausted
Bowhunter Education
Georgia Bowhunter Education
Georgia offers a separate bowhunter education course covering archery safety, equipment selection, shot placement, and ethical bowhunting.
Take the Bowhunter Education course →
Take the Bowhunter Education course →
Course Curriculum
What Topics Are Covered?
The Georgia hunter education course covers the following subjects:
Firearm safety
Wildlife ID
Georgia regulations
Ethics
Conservation
First aid
Important Notes
Georgia-Specific Requirements
Georgia Apprentice Hunting License available to hunters age 15 and under. Allows up to 2 license seasons of hunting under licensed adult mentor supervision before full certification is required.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) (georgiawildlife.com).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current course fees and enrollment options directly with the agency before registering.