These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
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Split season; second segment Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027.
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Ages 13–22
Split season; second segment Dec. 12 – 27, 2026.
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Ages 14–22
Split season; second segment Dec. 12 – 27, 2026.
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Ages 14–29
Split season; second segment Dec. 12 – 27, 2026.
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Ages 14–22
Second segment of split season whose first segment is Nov. 14 – 22, 2026.
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Ages 13–22
Second segment of split season whose first segment is Nov. 13 – 22, 2026.
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Ages 14–29
Second segment of split season whose first segment is Nov. 14 – 29, 2026.
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Second segment of split season whose first segment is Oct. 3 – Nov. 21, 2026.
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Bear Management E-Stamp | — | — | $15.00 |
Must also possess a valid hunting and big game license. | |||
| Bear Management E-Stamp | — | — | $15.00 |
This electronic stamp is needed to hunt bear. Resident hunters must possess a valid hunting license with big game privileges in addition to this e-stamp. Individuals who purchased a lifetime license with big game privileges prior to July 1, 2014 do not have to purchase this additional e-stamp; however they must obtain a no-cost e-stamp to hunt bear. Bear Management E-Stamps may be purchased from July 1 until the close of bear season and expire on June 30 of each year. | |||
| Big Game | — | — | $18.00 |
Must also possess a Bear Management E-Stamp to hunt bear. | |||
| Big Game Hunting | — | — | $18.00 |
Needed to hunt deer, bear and wild turkey. Residents must also purchase a Bear Management E-Stamp to hunt bear. A hunting license is required in addition to this privilege. | |||
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | — | — | $294.00 |
Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and Bear Management E-Stamp. | |||
| Bear | — | — | $294.00 |
Additional Hunting Privileges. Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and Bear Management E-Stamp. | |||
| Bear Hunting License (nonresident) | — | — | $294.00 |
Needed by nonresident license holders, in addition to the hunting license, big game privilege license, and Bear Management E-Stamp, to hunt bear. Nonresident individuals who purchased a resident or nonresident lifetime license prior to May 24, 1994 do not have to purchase this additional license to hunt bear. Bear hunting licenses may be purchased from July 1 until the close of bear season and expire on June 30 of each year. | |||
| Bear Management E-Stamp | — | — | $15.00 |
This electronic stamp is needed to hunt bear. Nonresident hunters must possess a valid hunting license, big game privilege license and bear hunting license in addition to this e-stamp. Bear Management E-Stamps may be purchased from July 1 until the close of bear season and expire on June 30 of each year. | |||
| Bear Management E-Stamp | — | — | $15.00 |
Additional Hunting Privileges. Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and bear license. Must also possess a valid hunting license, big game license, and bear license. | |||
| Big Game Hunting | — | — | $124.00 |
Needed to hunt deer, bear and wild turkey. Nonresidents hunting bear must also purchase the bear hunting license and Bear Management E-Stamp. A hunting license is required in addition to this privilege. | |||
| Big Game Hunting | — | Georgia resident | $225.00 |
| Big Game Hunting | — | South carolina resident | $310.00 |
| Big Game Hunting | — | Tennessee resident | $195.00 |
| Big Game Hunting | — | Virginia resident | $85.00 |
| Big Game Hunting 10-Day | — | — | $99.00 |
Needed to hunt deer, bear and wild turkey during the 10-day period specified on the license. Nonresidents hunting bear must also purchase the bear hunting license and Bear Management E-Stamp. A hunting license is required in addition to this privilege. | |||
| Big Game Hunting 10-Day | — | Georgia resident | $202.00 |
| Big Game Hunting 10-Day | — | South carolina resident | $310.00 |
| Big Game Hunting 10-Day | — | Tennessee resident | $195.00 |
| Big Game Hunting 10-Day | — | Virginia resident | $85.00 |
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Bear Management E-Stamp Youth | — | Youth hunters | $0.00 |
| License-Exempt Big Game Harvest Report Card | — | Youth hunters; License-exempt | $0.00 |
Obtained from a wildlife service agent or by calling 833-950-0575. License-Exempt Cards (no cost) are not available online. License-exempt youth should obtain their own card rather than reporting on their parent's Big Game Harvest Report Card. | |||