Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION
Subject 391-4-2 - HUNTING REGULATIONS
Rule 391-4-2-.40 - General Regulations for Hunting Federally Regulated Migratory Game Birds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) It is unlawful for any person 16 years of age or older to hunt waterfowl unless such person possesses a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp in addition to all other required licenses.

(2) Legal hours for hunting migratory game birds shall conform to Federal Regulations except as may be otherwise specified in this Subject.

(3) Federally approved nontoxic shot size F or smaller is required for all duck and goose hunting; no lead shot may be in possession.

(4) The possession limits for federally regulated migratory game birds is three (3) times the daily bag limit, singly, combined, or in the aggregate, as established for a species.

O.C.G.A. § 27-3-15(d).

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