The week prior to firearms deer season is open to muzzleloaders and archers. The statewide limit is 5 deer, of which no more than 2 can be antlered. On public lands, hog hunting is usually restricted to deer season, however some hunting is allowed during special hog hunts or during small game dates. On private lands, there is no closed season or limit on feral hogs. The statewide limit is 3 gobblers.
Archery hunting for bear is open in north Georgia during the archery deer season.
Firearms may be used for bear from the first Saturday in November to the first Sunday in December. In the Okefenokee, bear may be hunted only the last weekend in September and the first two weekends in October. All bears must be checked in within 24 hours of kill. The statewide season limit is one. Taking females with cubs or cubs under 75 pounds is prohibited.