Georgia Wild Hog Overview
Wild hogs are a non-native invasive species in Georgia with open year-round hunting on private land with landowner permission. On WMAs, rules vary by area. Hogs cause significant crop and environmental damage, so Georgia actively encourages thinning populations.
Best Firearms for Georgia Hogs
- AR-15 in .300 Blackout — low recoil, excellent for hogs under 200 yards, suppresses beautifully
- AR-15 in .350 Legend — straight-wall legal for some Georgia WMAs, hard-hitting
- Lever action .45-70 / .444 Marlin — fast follow-up shots on pig groups
- .308 bolt action — long-range spot-and-stalk
- Semi-auto 12 gauge with slugs or buckshot — close-quarters thick cover
- .44 Magnum revolver — close cover backup, bigger bore kills fast
Night Hunting Regulations
Georgia permits night hunting for hogs on private land with landowner permission. Artificial light (thermal, NV, spotlight) is legal for hogs only — not deer or other game. WMAs have stricter rules; check current GA DNR before night-hunting on public land.
Suppressors for Hog Hunting
Suppressors are legal in Georgia for hunting. A suppressed .300 BLK AR is the quintessential GA hog rifle — low recoil, subsonic option for stealth, hearing-safe.