bear zone · Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
Northern Bear Zone
Georgia, United States
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About Northern Bear Zone
Northern Bear Zone is a bear zone in Georgia, United States, set by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. It covers about 32,143 km² (12,411 mi²). Towns inside it include Atlanta, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek and Mableton.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for American black bear.
- Unit code
- Northern
- Area
- 32,143 km²
- Area (miles)
- 12,411 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,662 km² of public or protected land inside it, 15% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 3,044 | 9% |
| Georgia Department of Natural Resources | 1,878 | 6% |
| Mobile | 419 | 1% |
| State Department of Natural Resources | 339 | 1% |
| Savannah | 116 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 58 | under 1% |
| Gwinnett County | 36 | under 1% |
| DeKalb County | 27 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 331 | 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Sep 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | archery source |
| American black bear | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Northern Bear Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Northern Bear Zone?
About 32,143 km² (12,411 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Northern Bear Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,662 km² of public or protected land, 15% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Northern Bear Zone?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 391-4-2-.22; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. The official regulations and maps have the final word.