Regulated Non-native Species

For information on non-native species that are regulated as “wild animals” by Georgia DNR, please visit https://georgiawildlife.com/wild-animal-rules

Invasive Species

For information on Invasive Species in Georgia, please visit Georgia's Invasive Species

Please note that Applications are for first time applicants only.

Renewal Applications are for existing applicants, or expired permit holders. There are certain questions and forms required for existing applicants that must be completed before permit is processed.

All permits expire on March 31^st. All permit renewals must be submitted by March 1^st for the upcoming 12-month period from April to March. Renewals submitted after March 1^st may take 4-6 weeks to process, which may cause you or your business to be non-compliant for several weeks.

A Guide to Legal Pets

Most native wildlife and many exotic animals may not legally be kept as pets in Georgia. Click here for a guide to legal pets in Georgia.

Permit Applications & Permit Renewal Applications

Aquaculture

Coastal Long-Term & Short-Term Anchoring

Georgia is home to more than 105 miles of coastal shoreline with outstanding opportunities for boating. In order to keep our coast healthy and vibrant, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has established regulations for overnight and long-term anchoring.

Click here for information on the Georgia Estuarine (Marine) Anchoring Law

Commercial Licenses

Dog Deer Hunting Permits & Permit Application

**ALL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED EACH YEAR.

NEW Dog Hunting Permit Application - New Applicants only - Applications must be sent to Region GM Office for approval. Click this link to find your GM Region Office - https://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact
RENEWAL Dog Hunting Permit RENEWAL Application - Renewal applications with changes to acreage must be sent to Region GM Office for approval with an updated map. Click this link to find your GM Region Office - https://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact
Landowner Signature Form

Falconry

Peregrine falcons are considered the world’s fastest bird, with dives clocked at 200 mph plus. Falconers prize peregrines for their spectacular hunting skills. Click here for more information on falconry, including a guide and permit application, and information on the trapping of falcons in the eastern U.S.

Nuisance Wildlife: Prevention & Management

You must score a minimum of 80 points on a Nuisance Control exam consisting of 50 questions. The exam may be taken at the DNR Law Enforcement Division Headquarters - Special Permit Unit in Social Circle with a previous appointment. Please call 770-918-6408.

If you live some distance from Social Circle, it is possible to arrange to take the exam at one of our Region Game Management offices - see link for locations - https://georgiawildlife.com/about/contact

This page on the Wildlife Resources Division website provides information relative to managing nuisance wildlife, including lists of nuisance trappers, how to become a trapper, preventing wildlife damage, trapping rules and regulations and much more.

Individual Commercial Nuisance Control Permit

Government Agencies Only

Government Agency Wildlife Control Permit

Scientific Collecting Permit

A permit used for research projects through an educational institution or environmental consulting firm.

Plants and Terrestrial insects are not covered with this permit. Please contact Wildlife Conservation Section at 706-557-3213. 
For information, ask for Plants / WL Biologist, Lisa Kruse & Terrestrial Insects / WL Biologist, Anna Yelling.

Scientific Collecting Application - Requests for new permits
Scientific Collecting RENEWAL Application - Current permit holders only
Scientific Collection Report Template
Scientific Collection Report Template (for bat data)

Taylors Law

Taylors Law Application

Wild Animal / Wildlife Exhibition Information

Wild Animal License - to breed or exhibit non-native species; please contact Special Permit Unit at 770-918-6408
Wildlife Exhibition License - to exhibit wildlife for education purposes; please contact Special Permit Unit at 770-918-6408
Wildlife Film Production Permit - to exhibit wildlife in film or TV production; please call the Special Permit Unit at 770-918-6408

Click here for information on exotic species that may not be held as pets in Georgia.

Becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator (click here)

What if I find injured or sick wildlife that needs care?

Contact the Wildlife Rehabilitator from the list, who is permitted for the animal, and is nearest to the location of the wildlife.