--- title: "Augusta Hunting" url: https://www.hereaugusta.com/hunting-augusta-ga/ date: 2026-07-26T17:50:19+00:00 modified: 2026-07-26T21:20:49+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Augusta" attribution: "HERE Augusta" --- # Augusta Hunting *Source: [HERE Augusta](https://www.hereaugusta.com/hunting-augusta-ga/) — July 26, 2026 by * HEREAugusta # Augusta Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Richmond and {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}}. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} **0** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌔 Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 84% Sunrise 10:35 am Sunset 12:33 am Temp 91°F Wind 7 mph Weather as of 11:35 PM ET Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 62 FAIR Fair conditions. Focus on food sources and travel corridors. {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} • Richmond ## Augusta Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with GA DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with GA DNR. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load GA DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from GA DNR. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with GA DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with GA DNR. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load GA DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from GA DNR. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with GA DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with GA DNR. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load GA DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from GA DNR. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with GA DNR. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with GA DNR. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load GA DNR canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from GA DNR. Season dates shown are for {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with GA DNR before hunting. 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Solunar Index ## Augusta Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 91°F Too Warm Wind Speed 7 mph Ideal — Calm Barometric 1011 hPa Normal Moon Phase 🌔 Fair FAIR Fair conditions. Focus on food sources and travel corridors. Extended Outlook ## Augusta Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TODAY Mostly Sunny 95° / 75° 2 mph wind • 0% humidity FAIR TUE Sunny 99° / 78° 5 mph wind • 0% humidity FAIR WED Sunny 96° / 74° 7 mph wind • 0% humidity FAIR THU Sunny 95° / 73° 5 mph wind • 0% humidity FAIR FRI Sunny 95° / 74° 3 mph wind • 0% humidity FAIR Public Hunting Lands ## Augusta Georgia Wildlife Management Areas Six public hunting areas within reach of Augusta — from in-county dove fields to mountain bear country an hour west. Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Augusta-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} Key Dates ## GA Hunting Season Calendar UKN Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone Verified dates must be loaded via the `here_hunting_seasons` WP option, sourced from GA DNR. Until then, see [gadnr.org](https://gadnr.org) for current {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} regulations. {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} Dates reflect 2026 Georgia hunting regulations for {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}}. Always verify with the current GA DNR Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Hogs are legal year-round on private land with a hunting license — no closed season. Questions and Answers ## Augusta Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Augusta area, answered. - When does deer season open in Augusta Georgia? Deer season dates in {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Richmond have not been confirmed against current GA DNR regulations for this guide — see https://gadnr.org for the current Georgia Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Augusta Georgia? Public hunting near Augusta is listed in the WMA directory above. GA DNR manages all WMAs in Georgia; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in Georgia? Yes. All hunters in Georgia need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through GA DNR at https://gadnr.org or at authorized license agents throughout Richmond. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Georgia? Sunday hunting rules in Georgia vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with GA DNR and Richmond before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}}? Deer bag limits in {{HUNT_GAME_ZONE}} vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Richmond have not been confirmed against current GA DNR regulations for this guide — see https://gadnr.org for the current Georgia Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Augusta area? Bear hunting in Georgia is regulated by GA DNR. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current GA DNR hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Richmond. ITS ALL HERE! 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