I don't bowhunt, so I don't know what the rules are for that situation. As far as getting a CCW, in GA, you go to the local probate court, fill out some paperwork, answer a questionaire, get your fingerprints taken by a cop, pay your money ($45) and wait for it to get sent to Atlanta to be processed, and your background check done. Then it just has to go back to the court where you applied for the judge to sign it and have it mailed out to you. I think mine took about 3-4 months to get back. Good for 5 years. GA permit is good i think in 19 states.