License Printing Issues

***Please Note*** If you use Adobe Reader X Version 10.1.2, your license may not load for printing.

When you click on “Print License Document” you may receive a message that the file is loading but the process does not complete. If this occurs, try pressing the Refresh Symbol button in your Internet Browser (F5 in Windows) while the file loading message is present and not progressing. Click here for more information and additional solutions if your license does not open for printing.

Purchase/Reprint Hunting & Fishing Licenses and Recreational Passes Online

You can buy and print licenses and passes on the WRD Web site. You will need a MasterCard®, Visa®, American Express®, or Discover® credit card to purchase licenses on this site.  

Be sure to enter your email address when buying or reprinting a license. We will email a renewal reminder before your annual license expires. Renew early and save $2.75 on your annual license!

• Hunting License Information
• Fishing License Information
• Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass (GORP) Information
• Questions and Answers about the New License System
• New License Structure Advantages to Sportsmen

Purchase a Hunting or Fishing License by Phone

Call 1-800-366-2661 to purchase or replace a hunting or fishing license by telephone.

FIND A LICENSE AGENT

CLICK HERE   to find a License Agent by County.   We currently have over 660 License Agents accross the state. 

ATTENTION! Hunters Must Have Deer Harvest Record

A deer harvest record is required for anyone who hunts deer. Unlike a hunting license, the Deer Harvest Record is not valid for a 12-month period-it only is valid for a single deer season. Hunters must obtain a new Harvest Record each deer season.

• Youth Deer Harvest Record Information
• Lifetime License Holders Deer Harvest Record Information

Become a License Agent

Interested in becoming a recreational hunting and fishing license agent? Call 1-800-366-2661, and press 4 and then 9. Following the call, interested parties will receive an application via mail, which should be filled out and returned to complete the process.

Replace Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses

If you purchased a fishing or hunting license for Georgia, you can replace all current licenses here for FREE.        You can only replace your hunting or fishing license if it has not expired.

Lifetime Sportsman's License

A lifetime license allows the purchaser to enjoy a lifetime worth of hunting and fishing privileges in the State of Georgia. License is valid if you move out of state. Does not include the Federal Duck Stamp.

One-time Honorary Veterans Hunting and Fishing License

A free hunting and fishing license issued once for military veterans discharged on or after July, 1 2005. Requires Adobe Acrobat. Click here for a One-time Honorary Veterans Hunting and Fishing License application.

Disability Fishing and Hunting License

Application for Disability Hunting and Fishing license. Only with approval that you are totally disabled,unable to hold gainful employment and that you are a resident of Georgia. Click here for the application for Disability Hunting and Fishing License.

Why DNR needs your Social Security Number (SSN)

Under OCGA Title 19-11-9.1(a.1), anyone purchasing any commercial, professional or recreational licenses or permits must furnish their Social Security number prior to the purchase of any such license or permit.