Stonecrest presenters say local ordinance limits hunting options despite state rules

Sep 3, 2026

Workshop speakers discussed Georgia hunting and trapping regulations and noted that Stonecrest's ordinance forbids discharging firearms inside city limits, limiting hunting as a control option.

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Workshop presenters reviewed Georgia hunting and trapping regulations and recent state-law changes related to feral hog control. They also noted that local limits can restrict options: for communities like Stonecrest, hunting is often not an option because the city ordinance prohibits discharge of firearms within city limits.

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