Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.70 - Wildlife Management Areas, Other State Lands, and Federal Areas
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Alapaha River WMA |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 19 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 13-Nov 15 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 25-Oct 26, Nov 26-Nov 30, Dec 16-Dec 21 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 18 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 12-Nov 14 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 24-Oct 25, Nov 25-Nov 29, Dec 15-Dec 20 |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (50): Sep 06 |
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Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota (50): Sep 05 |
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Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (15): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
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Apr 11-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota (15): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
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Apr 10-May 15 |
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Albany Nursery WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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Physically Disabled hunters should apply by letter by Mar. 10 to Albany Nursery Quota Turkey Hunt, Game Management, 2024 Newton Road, Albany, Georgia 31701. Include a phone number. See Popular Guide for all other quota hunt application instructions.; No camping |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 28, Oct 06-Oct 23, Dec 07-Jan 11 |
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Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex - Oct 30-Nov 02, Nov 27-Nov 30 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 27, Oct 05-Oct 22, Dec 06-Jan 10 |
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Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex - Oct 29-Nov 01, Nov 26-Nov 29 |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (35): Sep 06 |
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Sep 13-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota (35): Sep 05 |
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Sep 12-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Season Rule |
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Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public. |
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Quail |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Youth (1): Nov 15, Dec 06 |
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Quota (1): Dec 20, Jan 17, Jan 20 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Youth (1): Nov 14, Dec 05 |
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Quota (1): Dec 19, Jan 16, Jan 19 |
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Season Rule |
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Quail hunting by quota only. Maximum 3 persons per party. Bag limit is 3 per person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Youth (1): Apr 04-Apr 08, Apr 18-Apr 22 |
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Quota Mobility Impaired (1): Apr 11-Apr 15, Apr 25-Apr 29 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Youth (1): Apr 03-Apr 07, Apr 17-Apr 21 |
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Quota Mobility Impaired (1): Apr 10-Apr 14, Apr 24-Apr 28 |
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Alexander WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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No camping. Bird dog training allowed year-round in designated areas. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 17, Dec 01-Jan 11 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Nov 30 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 16, Dec 01-Jan 10 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Nov 30 |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (50): Sep 06 |
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Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota (50): Sep 05 |
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Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Season Rule |
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Quota; No dove hunting outside of dove field. |
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Quail |
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2025-26 |
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Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 29, Dec 02, Dec 06, Dec 09, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30, Jan 03, Jan 06, Jan 10, Jan 13, Jan 17, Jan 20, Jan 24, Jan 27, Jan 31, Feb 03, Feb 07, Feb 10, Feb 14 |
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2026-27 |
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Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 21, Nov 24, Nov 28, Dec 01, Dec 05, Dec 08, Dec 12, Dec 15, Dec 19, Dec 22, Dec 26, Dec 29, Jan 02, Jan 05, Jan 09, Jan 12, Jan 16, Jan 19, Jan 23, Jan 26, Jan 30, Feb 02, Feb 06, Feb 09, Feb 13 |
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Season Rule |
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Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. Bag limit is 3 per person. |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Allatoona WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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Firearms prohibited in U.S. Corps of Engineers developed campsites. Horse and bicycle trails & areas are closed all day during Firearms Specialty Hunt and before 10:00 a.m. EST during all other deer and turkey seasons. No ATVs. No camping. |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 17 |
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Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 31 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Jan 01 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 16 |
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Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 31 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Jan 01 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Alligator Creek WMA |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Altama Plantation WMA |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 12, Jan 04-Jan 11 |
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Quota Firearms Either Sex (50): Nov 13-Nov 15, Dec 04-Dec 06 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Jan 01-Jan 03 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 11, Jan 03-Jan 10 |
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Quota Firearms Either Sex (50): Nov 12-Nov 14, Dec 03-Dec 05 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Dec 31-Jan 02 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Season Rule |
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No furbearer season. |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Firearms - Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Firearms - Apr 03-May 15 |
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Altamaha WMA - Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island, and McGowan Lake Tracts |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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This area includes Altamaha WMA lands west of Butler & Champney Islands. |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Firearms - Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Firearms - Apr 03-May 15 |
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Altamaha WMA - Waterfowl Management Area |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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This area includes Broughton, Butler, Champney, Rabbit and Rhett's Islands. Butler Refuge (located on Butler Island east of HWY 17 on Butler Island) and Ansley Hodges MARSH Project (located west of HWY 17 on Champney Island) are closed to firearms at all times, but open to archery deer and hog hunting seasons and archery rabbit hunting (except for the youth hunt) after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Airboats are prohibited inside managed waterfowl impoundments. Access to Rhetts Island at designated crossover sites only. Boats are restricted to one motor of 25hp or less. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping, & crabbing during early teal & statewide waterfowl season. Butler Island ponds & impoundments closed to cast netting west of Hwy 17. Drone use prohibited including launching & landing. |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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Mar. 1-May 31. Small game weapons only. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 15 |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Sep 06-Sep 07, Sep 13-Sep 14, Sep 20-Sep 21, Sep 27-Sep 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Sep 05-Sep 07, Sep 12-Sep 13, Sep 19-Sep 20, Sep 26-Sep 27 |
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Rabbit |
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2025-26 |
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Youth Archery Butler Refuge Area - Jan 17-Jan 18 |
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2026-27 |
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Youth Archery Butler Refuge Area - Jan 23-Jan 24 |
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Season Rule |
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Bag Limit of 6/person/day. Archery Youth Only, Butler Refuge Area |
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Small Game |
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Season Rule |
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Butler Island opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Aug. 15-Nov. 15, Feb. 1-Feb.28. No furbearer season. |
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Turkey |
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Season Rule |
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No turkey season |
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Waterfowl |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Butler Island (20): Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 03, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24 |
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Quota Champney Island (20): Nov 22-Nov 23, Nov 29-Nov 30, Dec 06-Dec 07, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 20-Dec 21, Dec 27-Dec 28, Jan 03-Jan 04, Jan 10-Jan 11, Jan 17-Jan 18, Jan 24-Jan 25 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Butler Island (20): Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 02, Jan 09, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
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Quota Champney Island (20): Nov 21-Nov 22, Nov 28-Nov 29, Dec 12-Dec 13, Dec 19-Dec 20, Dec 26-Dec 27, Jan 02-Jan 03, Jan 09-Jan 10, Jan 16-Jan 17, Jan 23-Jan 24, Jan 30-Jan 31 |
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Season Rule |
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Shooting hours end at 12 noon, except last day of season when shooting hours end at sunset. Early teal hunting allowed on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during Early Teal Dates on Champney and Rhetts island only. Rhett's Island: Wed., Sat., Sun. & State Holidays during statewide season. Q20 Butler Island: Saturday Only. Stand selection drawing will be held at 5:00am. Stand-by hunters will be issued unfilled blinds on quota hunts based on drawing the morning of the hunt. Max. 3 persons per quota party. Handicap hunters selected for quota contact Area Manager at 912-262-3173. Q20 Champney Island: Saturday & Sunday Only. First hunt open only to youth or veterans to apply (other 2 party members don't have to be youth or veteran). No stand-by hunters allowed. Max. 3 persons per quota party. |
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Appling County Dove Field VPA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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On opening day, hunters shall not enter a managed dove field and hunting structures shall not be placed on a managed dove field prior to 1 hour before sunrise. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Youth - Sep 06 |
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Sep 13, Sep 20 |
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Arrowhead WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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No ATV's except by mobility impaired hunters during mobility impaired hunts. No camping. |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Small game weapons only. |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Specialty Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 31 |
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Mobility Impaired Archery Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 15 |
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Archery Either Sex - Nov 16-Jan 11 |
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2026-27 |
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Specialty Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 31 |
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Mobility Impaired Archery Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 15 |
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Archery Either Sex - Nov 16-Jan 10 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Sep 12 |
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Youth Quail, Rabbit - Jan 12-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Sep 11 |
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Youth Quail, Rabbit - Jan 11-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Mobility Impaired - Apr 04-Apr 10 |
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Specialty - Apr 11-Apr 17 |
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Apr 18-May 13 |
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2026-27 |
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Mobility Impaired - Apr 03-Apr 09 |
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Specialty - Apr 10-Apr 16 |
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Apr 17-May 15 |
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Waterfowl |
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Season Rule |
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Saturdays only during statewide season. |
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B.F. Grant WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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No hunting on or access through pastures. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 05, Nov 23-Dec 07 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (300): Nov 06-Nov 08, Nov 20-Nov 22 |
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Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless - Dec 18-Dec 21 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 04, Nov 22-Dec 06 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (300): Nov 05-Nov 07, Nov 19-Nov 21 |
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Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless - Dec 17-Dec 20 |
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Season Rule |
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Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04-Oct 12, Nov 23-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03-Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Nov 05, Nov 09-Nov 19, Nov 23-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Nov 04, Nov 08-Nov 18, Nov 22-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Youth - Apr 04-Apr 10 |
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Quota (80): Apr 11-Apr 17 |
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Apr 18-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Youth - Apr 03-Apr 09 |
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Quota (80): Apr 10-Apr 16 |
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Apr 17-May 15 |
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Waterfowl |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Youth Only (3): Nov 15 |
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Quota Youth Adult and Child (3): Nov 29 |
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Quota (3): Dec 13, Jan 17 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Youth Only (3): Nov 14 |
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Quota Youth Adult and Child (3): Nov 28 |
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Quota (3): Dec 12, Jan 16 |
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Season Rule |
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No waterfowl hunting on MARSH ponds outside of quota hunts. State season during small game dates for rest of WMA. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
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Balls Ferry State Park |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
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Waterfowl |
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Season Rule |
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Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
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Banks Lake NWR |
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*Special Regulations |
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No commercial activities allowed. Open only to Quota selected hunters in Alligator Hunt Zone 4. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/banks-lake for more information. |
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Alligator |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 22-Aug 24 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 28-Aug 30 |
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Bartram Forest WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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Archery only for all species. No firearms hunting is allowed. Bartram Forest is a multiple-use recreation area; other users may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be opened or closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
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Waterfowl |
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Season Rule |
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Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
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Beaverdam WMA |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 19, Sep 27-Oct 17 |
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Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Sep 20-Sep 26 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 30-Nov 01 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 27-Nov 29, Dec 17-Dec 20 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 18, Sep 26-Oct 16 |
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Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Sep 19-Sep 25 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 29-Oct 31 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 26-Nov 28, Dec 16-Dec 19 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Berry College WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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There is no open season for the taking of any wildlife on Berry College campus and refuge. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on the campus and refuge. Hunters may not use the campus or refuge for gaining access to the WMA. No ATV's. Foot trails, bicycle and horse areas are closed all day during firearms deer season and before 10:00am during turkey and archery deer season. No night hunting for any species. |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 28, Nov 02-Nov 14 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day (1000): Oct 29-Nov 01 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (1000): Dec 03-Dec 06 |
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Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Jan 03-Jan 04 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 27, Nov 01-Nov 13 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day (1000): Oct 28-Oct 31 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (1000): Dec 02-Dec 05 |
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Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Jan 02-Jan 03 |
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Dog Training |
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Season Rule |
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Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during firearms deer hunts. |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 02, Jan 05-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 01, Jan 04-Jan 31 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Season Rule |
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No night hunting. |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Big Dukes Pond WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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Camping, ATVs & horses prohibited. Note Safety Zone on map - access prohibited between Feb. 1 and July 15. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Dec 01-Jan 11 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Nov 30 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Dec 01-Jan 10 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Nov 30 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Waterfowl |
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Season Rule |
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Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
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Big Hammock WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
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If the river stage is 9 feet or higher, measured at the Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be closed. Gates will remain closed after river gauge drops below 9' to allow for drying period before traffic is allowed on WMA roads; expect 7-10 days prior to gates opening. Deer hunters may not hunt within 50 feet of the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd. |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 08, Oct 12-Oct 24, Nov 10-Jan 11 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 25-Nov 09 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 07, Oct 11-Oct 23, Nov 09-Jan 10 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 24-Nov 08 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 08-Oct 10 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Big Lazer Creek WMA |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 05, Oct 26-Nov 09 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 12 |
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Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 23-Oct 25 |
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Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Nov 13-Nov 15 |
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Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Nov 21-Nov 23 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 04, Oct 25-Nov 08 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 11 |
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Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 22-Oct 24 |
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Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Nov 12-Nov 14 |
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Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Nov 20-Nov 22 |
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Season Rule |
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Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20-Oct 12, Nov 23-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19-Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 18-May 15 |
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Quota (50): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 11-Apr 17 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 17-May 15 |
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Quota (50): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 10-Apr 16 |
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Waterfowl |
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Season Rule |
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PFA is open for waterfowl hunting Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide waterfowl season. |
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Blackbeard Island NWR |
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*Special Regulations |
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Area Specific Rule |
|
All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. No alligator hunting. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/blackbeard_island for seasons, dates and more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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Blanton Creek WMA |
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Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 09, Oct 13-Oct 19, Nov 23-Nov 30 |
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Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 11-Oct 12 |
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Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (125): Oct 23-Oct 25 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (125): Nov 20-Nov 22 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 08, Oct 12-Oct 18, Nov 22-Nov 29 |
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Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 10-Oct 11 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (125): Nov 19-Nov 21 |
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Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (125): Oct 22-Oct 24 |
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Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (75): Sep 06 |
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Sep 13, Sep 20-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota (75): Sep 05 |
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Sep 12, Sep 19-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (35): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 11-Apr 17 |
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Apr 18-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota (35): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 10-Apr 16 |
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Apr 17-May 15 |
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Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
No waterfowl hunting on MARSH ponds. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. No waterfowl scouting or hunting during quota hunt |
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Blue Ridge WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
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Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Firearms Bear - Sep 27-Oct 03 |
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2026-27 |
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Firearms Bear - Sep 26-Oct 02 |
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Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 26, Oct 04-Oct 10 |
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Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 03-Dec 06 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Nov 12-Nov 15, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25, Oct 03-Oct 09 |
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Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 02-Dec 05 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Nov 11-Nov 14, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Bond Swamp NWR |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Refuge permits are required for all hunts. Quota deer and waterfowl application deadline is September 24, 2025 & September 23, 2026. Quota turkey application deadline is February 18, 2026 & February 17, 2027. Contact the Piedmont Refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting regulations. Hunters are required to sign out harvested game using the Georgia Game Check System. Feral hogs may only be taken during refuge deer and small game hunts with applicable weapons restrictions. No May 16-31 coyote season. Baiting is prohibited. For more information call 478-986-5441 or email piedmont@fws.gov. Please check the refuge web page or call the Piedmont Refuge office for updates. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 02 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (200): Nov 21-Nov 22, Dec 05-Dec 06 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Nov 15-Nov 16 |
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2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 01 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Nov 14-Nov 15 |
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Quota Firearms Either Sex (200): Nov 20-Nov 21, Dec 04-Dec 05 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Squirrel - Aug 15-Sep 12 |
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Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail - Dec 07-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Squirrel - Aug 15-Sep 11 |
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Squirrel/Rabbit/Quail - Dec 06-Jan 31 |
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Season Rule |
|
Limit 1 fox squirrel/day |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Quota (40): Apr 04-Apr 05, Apr 17-Apr 18 |
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2026-27 |
|
Quota (40): Apr 03-Apr 04, Apr 16-Apr 17 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Limit 1 gobbler |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (20): Dec 12-Dec 13, Dec 26-Dec 27, Jan 09-Jan 10, Jan 23-Jan 24 |
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2026-27 |
|
Quota (20): Dec 18-Dec 19, Jan 01-Jan 02, Jan 15-Jan 16, Jan 29-Jan 30 |
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Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Broad River WMA |
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Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 29 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 28 |
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Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
|
Firearms - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Buck Shoals WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Day Use access is available on River Rd. Access for scheduled events is available on Cloverleaf Dr. and Buck Shoals Dr. Limit of 1 for all big game (Turkey and Deer) hunts. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
|
Quota Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Bonus Either Sex (12): Nov 01-Nov 02 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (12): Nov 22-Nov 23, Dec 06-Dec 07 |
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2026-27 |
|
Quota Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Bonus Either Sex (12): Nov 07-Nov 08 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (12): Nov 21-Nov 22, Dec 05-Dec 06 |
|
Season Rule |
|
1 deer limit on all hunts |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Sep 06 |
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Quota Youth (25): Sep 13 |
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2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Sep 05 |
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Quota Youth (25): Sep 12 |
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Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (10): Jan 03-Jan 11, Jan 17-Jan 25 |
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2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (10): Jan 02-Jan 10, Jan 16-Jan 24 |
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Season Rule |
|
No night hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Hunt-and-Learn (3): Apr 11-Apr 12 |
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Quota Youth (5): Apr 18-Apr 19, May 02-May 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Hunt-and-Learn (3): Apr 10-Apr 11 |
|
Quota Youth (5): Apr 17-Apr 18, May 01-May 02 |
|
Bullard Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No firearms deer hunting within posted Towns Bluff Tract but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 24, Sep 28-Oct 13 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Sep 25-Sep 27 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 23-Oct 25 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 02 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 27-Nov 30 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Dec 18-Dec 20 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 23, Sep 27-Oct 12 |
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Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Sep 24-Sep 26 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 22-Oct 24 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 30-Nov 01 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 26-Nov 29 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Dec 17-Dec 19 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (40): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
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Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (40): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Bullard Creek WMA - Bell Telephone Tract |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
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Bullard Creek WMA - Montgomery Tract |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Quality buck which means bucks must have a minimum of four points (1 inch or longer) on one side or a 15" outside spread. No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Bullard Creek WMA - Ocmulgee Tract |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Camp Thunder VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No firearms hunting allowed. No ATVs. No camping. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31, archery only. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Canoochee Sandhills WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 11 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 23-Oct 25, Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 18-Dec 20 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 10 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 22-Oct 24, Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 17-Dec 19 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Saturdays only during 1st season. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Carter's Lake WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs except by wheelchair bound hunters during the wheelchair hunt. No camping, except by reservation only in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designated campgrounds. Youth firearms deer hunting prohibited in Doll Mountain and Woodring Branch Campgrounds. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Small game weapons only. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 30, Nov 03-Nov 07, Nov 09-Jan 01 |
|
Mobility Impaired Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 02 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (20): Nov 08-Nov 09 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 05, Nov 09-Nov 13, Nov 16-Jan 01 |
|
Mobility Impaired Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (20): Nov 14-Nov 15 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Wheelchair hunt participants must attend a pre-hunt meeting at noon at the check station on the Thursday before the hunt. Selected quota youth hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7pm at the Carter's Lake Nature Center the evening before the hunt. Sign-In for both the wheelchair and quota youth hunts available only at pre-hunt meetings |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Rabbit Dog Training: Wed/Fri/Sat from Nov-Feb, except during firearms deer hunts. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Cedar Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
ATVs prohibited. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 22, Oct 26-Nov 12, Nov 16-Nov 23, Dec 15-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Oct 23-Oct 2 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 01-Dec 14 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Nov 24-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 21, Oct 25-Nov 11, Nov 15-Nov 22, Dec 14-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Oct 22-Oct 24 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 30-Dec 13 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Nov 23-Nov 29 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 23, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 22, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms (100): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms (100): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Cedar Grove VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No furbearer hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Ceylon WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
This area includes the Black Point Tract and Grover Island. Black Point is accessible from Harriet's Bluff Road. Access to Grover Island is by river only. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 12, Dec 07-Dec 28 |
|
Quota Primitive Weapons Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (100): Oct 16-Oct 18 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (100): Nov 06-Nov 08, Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 11, Dec 06-Dec 27 |
|
Quota Primitive Weapons Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (100): Oct 15-Oct 17 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (100): Nov 12-Nov 14, Dec 03-Dec 05 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bird dog training area: The mature pine stands bounded by hardwood drains/marsh adjacent to the intersection of Boat House and Ceylon Rd. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms (25): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 18-Apr 24, May 02-May 08 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms (25): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 17-Apr 23, May 01-May 07 |
|
Chattahoochee Bend State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Cabins and campsites (hunters only) are available for hunter use and may be reserved through the park office at (770)254-7271. All park access is closed to the general public during the firearms deer hunt. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (110): Dec 02-Dec 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (110): Dec 01-Dec 02 |
|
Season Rule |
|
5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. Note: Archery option for up to 10 hunters. |
|
Chattahoochee Fall Line (Almo, Ft. Perry, Hilliard) |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No horses. Fort Perry East tract is only open to Mobility Impaired hunts. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 09, Nov 16-Nov 30 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 12 |
|
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (Q-300) - Oct 30-Nov 01, Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Nov 21-Nov 23 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex - Dec 05-Dec 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 08, Nov 15-Nov 29 |
|
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (Q-300) - Oct 29-Oct 31, Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex - Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20-Oct 09, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Youth - Sep 06, Sep 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19-Oct 08, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Youth - Sep 05, Sep 12 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Dec 13, Dec 27, Jan 10, Jan 22 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Dec 12, Dec 26, Jan 09, Jan 21 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag limit is 3 per person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn - Apr 03-Apr 05 |
|
Quota (45): Apr 11-Apr 19, Apr 25-May 01 |
|
May 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn - Apr 02-Apr 04 |
|
Quota (45): Apr 10-Apr 18, Apr 24-Apr 30 |
|
May 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - Satellite Tracts |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No horses. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - VPA Tracts |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No horses. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. Kendall Creek Tract is extended archery season. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Chattahoochee National Forest - Outside of WMAs |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
Archery - Jan 02-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Archery - Jan 02-Jan 10 |
|
Deer-East of I-75 |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Jan 02-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Jan 02-Jan 10 |
|
Deer-West of I-75 |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only (except during county either-sex days) - Jan 06-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only (except during county either-sex days) - Jan 05-Jan 10 |
|
Quail-West of I-75 |
|
2025-26 |
|
Jan 01-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Jan 01-Jan 31 |
|
Dog Training |
|
2025-26 |
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Aug 01-Sep 07, Jan 02-Mar 31 |
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2026-27 |
|
Aug 01-Sep 07, Jan 02-Mar 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Chattahoochee WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Sep 27-Oct 03 |
|
Quota Firearms Dogs (9): Oct 04-Oct 12 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms - Sep 26-Oct 02 |
|
Quota Firearms Dogs (9): Oct 03-Oct 11 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chattahoochee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their draw notification email. All dogs used in the dog-bear hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. |
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Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 26, Oct 13-Oct 21, Oct 26-Oct 31 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Oct 22-Oct 25, Nov 15-Nov 20 |
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Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 10-Dec 13 |
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2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25, Oct 12-Oct 20, Oct 25-Oct 31 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 21-Oct 24, Nov 14-Nov 19 |
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Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 09-Dec 12 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Chestatee WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Sep 27-Oct 03 |
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Quota Firearms Dogs (6): Oct 04-Oct 12 |
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2026-27 |
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Firearms - Sep 26-Oct 02 |
|
Quota Firearms Dogs (6): Oct 03-Oct 11 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chattahoochee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their draw notification email. All dogs used in the dog-bear hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. |
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Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Oct 13-Oct 30, Sep 13-Sep 26 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 19-Nov 22, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
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Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 10-Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25, Oct 12-Oct 29 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 18-Nov 21, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
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Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 09-Dec 12 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Chickasawhatchee WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Dec 25-Jan 31 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 24 |
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Quota Firearms Either Sex (350): Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Nov 21-Nov 28, Dec 19-Dec 24 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (350): Dec 11-Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Dec 24-Jan 31 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 23 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (350): Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Nov 20-Nov 27, Dec 18-Dec 23 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (350): Dec 10-Dec 12 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (40): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (40): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public. |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 29, Dec 09 |
|
Quota (5): Nov 15, Dec 06, Dec 27, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Jan 24, Nov 15, Dec 06, Dec 27, Jan 10, Jan 17 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 28, Dec 08 |
|
Quota (5): Nov 14, Dec 05, Dec 26, Jan 09, Jan 16, Jan 23 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Jan 23, Nov 14, Dec 05, Dec 26, Jan 09, Jan 16 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quail hunting on designated dates only. Maximum 3 persons per party on quota hunts. Bag limit is 3 per person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox squirrel hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 11-Apr 17, Apr 18-Apr 24 |
|
Apr 25-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 10-Apr 16, Apr 17-Apr 23 |
|
Apr 24-May 15 |
|
Clarks Hill WMA - East |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Camping in designated sites only. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Nov 30 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Field 1 - McDuffie (60): Sep 06 |
|
Quota Field 2 - Wilkes (60): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Field 1 - McDuffie (60): Sep 05 |
|
Quota Field 2 - Wilkes (60): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quota on designated fields only. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Clarks Hill WMA - West |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Clayhole Swamp WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Horseback riding prohibited during ALL deer hunts. Area west of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all species, open during their respective statewide seasons. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 18, Sep 22-Oct 01, Oct 05-Nov 21, Dec 01-Dec 19 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 19-Sep 21 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 20-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 17, Sep 21-Sep 30, Oct 04-Nov 20, Nov 30-Dec 18 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 18-Sep 20 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 01-Oct 03 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Clybel WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Multi-use trails and areas are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Rules are posted at trailhead. Campground reservation at www.georgiawildlife.com/charlie-elliot-wildlife-center |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 26, Nov 12-Nov 16 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 27-Oct 02 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex - Oct 03-Oct 05, Nov 10-Nov 11 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Nov 06-Nov 08, Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Nov 24-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 25, Nov 11-Nov 15 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 26-Oct 01 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04, Nov 09-Nov 10 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Nov 05-Nov 07, Nov 19-Nov 21 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Nov 23-Nov 29 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (200): Sep 06 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn Georgia R3 Dove Field - Sep 12-Sep 13 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Oct 06-Oct 12, Nov 23, Dec 19-Jan 01, Jan 05-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (200): Sep 05 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn Georgia R3 Dove Field - Sep 11-Sep 12 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Oct 05-Oct 11, Nov 22, Dec 19-Jan 07, Jan 11-Jan 31 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Dec 06, Dec 20, Jan 17 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Dec 05, Dec 19, Jan 16 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag limit is 3 per person or 9 per party for quail. |
|
Rabbit |
|
2025-26 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn - Dec 13, Jan 02-Jan 04 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn - Dec 12, Jan 08-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag limit=3 rabbits/person/day. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 26, Oct 06-Nov 05, Nov 09, Nov 12-Nov 19, Nov 23-Dec 12, Dec 14-Jan 01, Jan 05-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 25, Oct 05-Nov 04, Nov 08, Nov 11-Nov 18, Nov 22-Dec 11, Dec 13-Jan 07, Jan 11-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Apr 04-Apr 08, Apr 18-Apr 22 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 11-Apr 15, May 02-May 06 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn - Apr 24-Apr 26 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Apr 03-Apr 07, Apr 17-Apr 21 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 10-Apr 14, May 01-May 05 |
|
Hunt-and-Learn - Apr 23-Apr 25 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Cochrans Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No ATVs or horses. Deer and bear taken during bonus deer hunts must be taken to Dawson Forest WMA check station for tagging. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 10, Dec 14-Dec 20 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck Only - Nov 19-Nov 22, Dec 10-Dec 13 |
|
Primitive ESL2D - Dec 31-Jan 03 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 29-Nov 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 09, Dec 13-Dec 19 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck Only - Nov 18-Nov 21, Dec 09-Dec 12 |
|
Primitive ESL2D - Dec 30-Jan 02 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 28-Oct 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Cohutta WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's except on designated ATV trails. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote and hog season. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Oct 01, Oct 06-Dec 02, Dec 08-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Oct 02-Oct 05, Dec 03-Dec 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 30, Oct 05-Dec 01, Dec 07-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Oct 01-Oct 04, Dec 02-Dec 06 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Collins Rd VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No camping. Bird dog training: Sun-Tues & Thurs-Fri year round. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Rabbit |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 15, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 29, Dec 03, Dec 06, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 31, Jan 03, Jan 07, Jan 10, Jan 14, Jan 17, Jan 21, Jan 24, Jan 28, Jan 31, Feb 04, Feb 07, Feb 11, Feb 14, Feb 18, Feb 21, Feb 25, Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 14, Nov 18, Nov 21, Nov 25, Nov 28, Dec 02, Dec 05, Dec 09, Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 23, Dec 26, Dec 30, Jan 02, Jan 06, Jan 09, Jan 13, Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 23, Jan 27, Jan 30, Feb 03, Feb 06, Feb 10, Feb 13, Feb 17, Feb 20, Feb 24, Feb 27 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Wed & Sat during statewide season. |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
Rabbit only |
|
Conasauga River WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Season Rule |
|
No ATVs. No camping. Coyote May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Except during youth and quota waterfowl hunts. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 12, Feb 01-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 11, Feb 01-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-Apr 26 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-Apr 25 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 13-Sep 21 |
|
Youth - Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29 |
|
Quota (3): Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 12-Sep 20 |
|
Youth - Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28 |
|
Quota (3): Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26 |
|
Season Rule |
|
January - Saturdays only during statewide season. |
|
Coopers Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms Bear - Sep 27-Oct 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms Bear - Sep 26-Oct 02 |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 26, Oct 04-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Oct 22-Oct 25 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 05-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 26-Nov 29 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25, Oct 03-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Oct 21-Oct 24 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 04-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 25-Nov 28 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Coosawattee WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. Hunters must sign-in for big game hunts and check-out bonus deer and bear at the Carter's Lake WMA check station. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 16, Oct 20-Nov 06, Nov 10-Jan 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 19 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (150): Nov 07-Nov 09 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 15, Oct 19-Nov 12, Nov 16-Jan 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 16-Oct 18 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (150): Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
State Season |
|
2026-27 |
|
State Season |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Cordele Fish Hatchery |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Open for waterfowl hunting Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide waterfowl season. |
|
2026-27 |
|
Open for waterfowl hunting Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide waterfowl season. |
|
Season Rule |
|
Maximum 3 persons per party. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. Designated Pond Only. |
|
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. All non-hunting activities except camping are closed during firearms deer hunts. Additionally, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00am during archery deer and turkey season. Firearms restrictions apply to certain portions of the WMA (consult map for specific limitations). |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 17, Oct 20-Nov 12, Nov 16-Dec 09, Dec 14-Jan 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 19 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 10-Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 16, Oct 19-Nov 18, Nov 22-Dec 08, Dec 13-Jan 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 18 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Nov 19-Nov 21 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Dec 09-Dec 12 |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during firearms deer hunts. Training limited to designated areas (see map). |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 20-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (40): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (40): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Cumberland Island National Seashore |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Cumberland Island National Seashore, located east of Saint Marys, GA, offers six (6) managed public hunts annually. Hunt types include archery, primitive weapons, youth hunts, and modern weapons for deer and feral hogs. Refer to the park's website at nps.gov/cuis/index/htm for info and hunt regulations. Once on the park site, navigate to "Plan Your Visit" > "Things to do" > "Managed Hunts" to see more info. Hunt registration is via pay.gov, which will provide info on hunt types, dates and registration fees. |
|
Dawson Forest WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
All trails are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 AM during archery and turkey seasons. Special rules apply to horse, bicycle, and camping use; rules are posted at trailhead, camping areas, & WMA check station. Permits are required for horse, bicycle, and camping use. Permits must be completed and on person to be valid. Roads on the city of Atlanta Tract are closed to vehicles daily from 10:00p.m. to 6:00 a.m. except for individuals legally camping, hunting, or fishing on the area. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 10, Dec 14-Dec 20 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 29-Nov 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck Only - Nov 19-Nov 22, Dec 10-Dec 13 |
|
Primitive Bonus-Quality Buck-Either Sex Last 2 Days - Dec 31-Jan 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 09, Dec 13-Dec 19 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 28-Oct 31 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck Only - Nov 18-Nov 21, Dec 09-Dec 12 |
|
Primitive Bonus Quality Buck Either Sex Last 2 Days - Dec 30-Jan 02 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (40): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (40): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (50): Apr 04-Apr 05 |
|
Quota (75): Apr 18-Apr 24, May 02-May 08 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (50): Apr 03-Apr 04 |
|
Quota (75): Apr 17-Apr 23, May 01-May 07 |
|
Di-Lane Plantation WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread are legal. For information about bird dog field trials call 706-595-4222. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 22 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (300): Oct 23-Oct 25, Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
Archery Antlerless Only - Dec 01-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 21 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (300): Oct 22-Oct 24, Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless - Nov 19-Nov 21 |
|
Archery Antlerless Only - Dec 01-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Field 1 (100): Sep 06 |
|
Quota Youth Field 2 (75): Sep 06 |
|
Field 1 & 2 - Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30 |
|
Field 2 - Jan 01-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Field 1 (100): Sep 05 |
|
Quota Youth Field 2 (75): Sep 05 |
|
Field 1 & 2 - Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29 |
|
Field 2 - Jan 01-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quota; No dove hunting outside of dove fields. Jan. 1-31: Field 2 only (South of Rocky Creek) |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (8): Dec 03, Dec 06, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 27, Dec 31, Feb 11 |
|
Quota Youth (8): Feb 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (8): Dec 02, Dec 05, Dec 09, Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 23, Dec 30, Feb 10 |
|
Quota Youth (8): Feb 06 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quota: limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party. Quail hunters may take woodcock, snipe, and other gamebirds with an open season. |
|
Rabbit |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 25, Nov 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 26 |
|
Rabbit/Fox |
|
2025-26 |
|
Dec 07, Dec 08, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 22, Dec 25, Dec 28, Dec 29, Jan 01, Jan 04, Jan 05, Jan 08, Jan 11, Jan 12, Jan 15, Jan 18, Jan 19, Jan 22, Jan 25, Jan 26, Jan 29, Feb 01, Feb 02, Feb 05, Feb 08, Feb 09, Feb 12, Feb 15, Feb 16, Feb 19, Feb 22, Feb 23, Feb 26 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Dec 06, Dec 08, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 21, Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 28, Dec 31, Jan 03, Jan 04, Jan 07, Jan 10, Jan 11, Jan 14, Jan 17, Jan 18, Jan 21, Jan 24, Jan 25, Jan 28, Jan 31, Feb 01, Feb 04, Feb 07, Feb 08, Feb 11, Feb 14, Feb 15, Feb 18, Feb 21, Feb 22, Feb 25, Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Rabbit and fox hunting on designated dates during statewide season; Jan. 1-31: South of Rocky Creek only. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Squirrel, Raccoon, Waterfowl and Woodcock hunting area wide during state season on dates open for small game. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (20): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 11-Apr 17, Apr 18-Apr 24 |
|
Apr 25-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (20): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 10-Apr 16, Apr 17-Apr 23 |
|
Apr 24-May 15 |
|
Dixon Bay WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. Furbearer and alligator hunting prohibited. |
|
Alligator |
|
Season Rule |
|
Alligator hunting prohibited. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 07 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Nov 08-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 06 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Nov 07-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
Furbearer hunting prohibited. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Dixon Memorial WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Alligators may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island or Laura S. Walker State Park. No airboats. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Sep 18-Sep 20 |
|
Firearms - Sep 25-Sep 27, Oct 02-Oct 04, Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Sep 17-Sep 19 |
|
Firearms - Sep 24-Sep 26, Oct 01-Oct 03, Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 24, Sep 28-Oct 01, Oct 05-Oct 10, Dec 14-Jan 11 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Sep 25-Sep 27, Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04, Nov 22-Nov 30 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 11-Nov 02 |
|
Quota Firearms Dog Deer (3): Nov 14-Nov 15, Dec 12-Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 23, Sep 27-Sep 30, Oct 04-Oct 09, Dec 13-Jan 10 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Sep 24-Sep 26, Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 01-Oct 03, Nov 21-Nov 29 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 10-Nov 01 |
|
Quota Firearms Dog Deer (3): Nov 13-Nov 14, Dec 11-Dec 12 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated area only. All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. The dog-deer hunting area will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06-Oct 12, Nov 15-Nov 23, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Dodge County PFA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Hunting in designated area only. Area map posted at office and kiosk. No May 16-31 coyote season. No small game hunting. |
|
Alligator |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 12-Sep 14 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 11-Sep 13 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Night hunting only. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 29 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Apr 18-Apr 19, Apr 25-Apr 26 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Apr 17-Apr 18, Apr 24-Apr 25 |
|
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited. No ATVs or horses allowed. No Camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox or bobcat hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (1): Apr 04-Apr 05, Apr 11-Apr 12 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (1): Apr 03-Apr 04, Apr 10-Apr 11 |
|
Don Carter State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (55): Nov 04-Nov 06 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (55): Nov 03-Nov 04 |
|
Season Rule |
|
5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. Note: Archery option for up to 5 hunters. |
|
Dukes Creek - Smithgall Woods State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 14 |
|
Specialty Firearms Buck Only - Oct 10-Oct 12 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Nov 12-Nov 15 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 26-Nov 29 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 13 |
|
Specialty Firearms Buck Only - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Nov 11-Nov 14 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 25-Nov 28 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Dec 04-Dec 06, Jan 01-Jan 03, Jan 29-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Dec 03-Dec 05, Jan 07-Jan 09, Jan 28-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Small Game hunting by reservation only. Maximum 10 furbearer hunters/25 small game hunters per hunt period. Reservations must be made beginning Nov. 1 by calling (706) 878-3087. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (20): Apr 11-Apr 12, Apr 25-Apr 26, May 09-May 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (20): Apr 10-Apr 11, Apr 24-Apr 25, May 08-May 09 |
|
Echeconnee Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Archery only area. Public access to Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. No camping. No firearms hunting allowed. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Elbert County WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Beverly Tract is Archery Only for deer. No camping. Sign-in required only on Vaughter Tract. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Oct 24 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 25-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Oct 23 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 24-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Elmodel WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No Camping. Dog training in designated area only. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 31 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 29, Dec 02, Dec 06, Dec 09, Dec 13, Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30, Jan 03, Jan 13, Jan 17, Jan 20, Jan 24, Jan 27, Feb 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 21, Nov 24, Nov 28, Dec 01, Dec 05, Dec 08, Dec 12, Dec 22, Dec 26, Dec 29, Jan 02, Jan 12, Jan 16, Jan 19, Jan 23, Jan 26, Feb 06 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. Bag limit is 3 per person. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox or bobcat hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Eufaula NWR |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 04, Oct 18 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 03, Oct 17 |
|
Evans County PFA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
All hunters must sign-in at PFA office prior to hunting. No small game hunting. |
|
Alligator |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 05-Sep 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 04-Sep 06 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Night hunting only. |
|
Coyote |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
F.D. Roosevelt State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2027 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (150): Jan 05-Jan 06 |
|
Area Note |
|
Archery option for up to 4 selected hunters |
|
Featherfield WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No fox or bobcat hunting. No ATV's or horses allowed. No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 31 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Youth - Sep 06 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Youth - Sep 05 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
State seasons except no quail hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
|
2026-27 |
|
State seasons except no quail hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Apr 04-Apr 05 |
|
Quota (2): Apr 11-Apr 12 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Apr 03-Apr 04 |
|
Quota (2): Apr 10-Apr 11 |
|
Fishing Creek WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season on waterfowl impoundments. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Flat Creek PFA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Alligator |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 12-Sep 14 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 11-Sep 13 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Night only. No daytime hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bird dog and Rabbit dog training allowed August 15-March 15 only, outside of deer hunts. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 13-May 15 |
|
Youth - Apr 04-Apr 12 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 12-May 15 |
|
Youth - Apr 03-Apr 11 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (3): Nov 22, Nov 29 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (3): Nov 21, Nov 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
During second season Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Flat Tub WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Flint River WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Sep 22, Nov 22-Dec 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 11-Oct 19 |
|
Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (25): Oct 30-Nov 01, Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Sep 21, Nov 21-Nov 30 |
|
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 10-Oct 18 |
|
Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (25): Oct 29-Oct 31, Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth - Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth - Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Quail |
|
Season Rule |
|
Sun & Wed during statewide season after Nov 11. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Fort Eisenhower |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Hunting and fishing permits are offered to the general public through "ftgordon.isportsman.net". Lottery winners can purchase any outdoor recreation permit, valid for one year from date of purchase or no later than Aug. 1 of the year following the drawing. |
|
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
All Hunters must set up an account and acquire a permit at https://ftstewart.isportsman.net. All hunting is subject to post regulations and access for hunting is not guaranteed. Mandatory daily check-in/out via iSportsman system. For all information pertaining to seasons, bag limits, seasonal firearms restrictions, mandatory check stations, and post regulations go to https://www.ftstewart.isportsman.net |
|
Fort Yargo State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (85): Nov 18-Nov 19 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (85): Nov 17-Nov 18 |
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Season Rule |
|
5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
|
Gaither WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No horseback riding. Bicycles are only permitted for hunter access. Archery only area is South of Old Post Rd and East of Davis Ford Rd and is only for deer on the deer hunting dates. All other species can be hunted with firearms except deer in this area. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 26, Nov 15-Nov 23, Dec 20-Dec 28 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (25): Nov 07-Nov 09, Dec 05-Dec 07 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Either Sex (25): Nov 24-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 25, Nov 14-Nov 22, Dec 19-Dec 27 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (25): Nov 06-Nov 08, Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Either Sex (25): Nov 23-Nov 29 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Nov 06, Nov 10-Nov 23, Dec 01-Dec 04, Dec 08-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Nov 05, Nov 09-Nov 22, Nov 30-Dec 03, Dec 07-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 04-Apr 08, Apr 11-Apr 15, Apr 18-Apr 22 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 03-Apr 07, Apr 10-Apr 14, Apr 17-Apr 21 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Germany Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Grand Bay WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. Harvested deer must be removed from the area whole (no field dressing). No ATVs or motorcycles. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunting and Fishing Permit may be substituted for WMA license. Hiking trail from check station closed to hikers during firearms deer hunts. Federal lands within WMA may be closed for military training. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 14, Sep 20-Sep 21 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 27-Sep 28 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 04-Oct 05 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 12 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 19, Oct 25-Oct 26, Nov 01-Nov 02, Nov 08-Nov 09, Nov 15-Nov 16, Nov 22-Nov 23, Nov 29-Nov 30, Dec 06-Dec 07, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 20-Dec 21, Dec 27-Dec 28, Jan 03-Jan 04, Jan 10-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 13, Sep 19-Sep 20 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 26-Sep 27 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 03-Oct 04 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 11 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 18, Oct 24-Oct 25, Oct 31-Nov 01, Nov 07-Nov 08, Nov 14-Nov 15, Nov 21-Nov 22, Nov 28-Nov 29, Dec 05-Dec 06, Dec 12-Dec 13, Dec 19-Dec 20, Dec 26-Dec 27, Jan 02-Jan 03, Jan 09-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox squirrel or furbearer hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth - Apr 04-Apr 05, Apr 18-Apr 19 |
|
Apr 25-Apr 26, May 09-May 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth - Apr 03-Apr 04, Apr 17-Apr 18 |
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Apr 24-Apr 25, May 08-May 09 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Saturdays and Sundays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Griffin Ridge WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs or horses. No vehicles allowed beyond designed parking areas. River access allowed. Camping only at Fountain Hole camping area. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Oct 18-Oct 23, Oct 27-Oct 31, Nov 10-Jan 11 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 24-Oct 26 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 09 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Oct 19-Oct 22, Oct 26-Oct 30, Nov 09-Jan 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 18 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 23-Oct 25 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 08 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No furbearer season. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Apr 04-Apr 05 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 11-Apr 17, Apr 25-May 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Apr 03-Apr 04 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 10-Apr 16, Apr 24-Apr 30 |
|
Hannahatchee WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Hard Labor Creek State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (250): Nov 04-Nov 05 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (250): Nov 03-Nov 04 |
|
Season Rule |
|
5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
|
Harris Neck NWR |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/harris_neck for seasons, dates and more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Hart County WMA |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Nov 13 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 14-Nov 16 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Nov 12 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (5): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 25-May 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (5): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 24-Apr 30 |
|
Hiltonia WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No furbearer season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 07 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Nov 08-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 06 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Nov 14-Jan 10 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Saturdays only during 1st season. |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
No furbearer season. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Horse Creek WMA |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 17, Sep 21-Oct 03, Oct 06-Oct 21, Jan 01-Jan 11 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Sep 18-Sep 20 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 04-Oct 05 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 22-Oct 25, Dec 11-Dec 13 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 16, Sep 20-Oct 02, Oct 05-Oct 20, Jan 01-Jan 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Sep 17-Sep 19 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 03-Oct 04 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 21-Oct 24, Dec 10-Dec 12 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 19-Nov 21 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Hugh M. Gillis PFA |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 29 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Apr 18-Apr 19, May 02-May 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Apr 17-Apr 18, May 08-May 09 |
|
Indian Ford Farm Dove Fields |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Hunters must sign-in at check station at 12:00 P.M. Maps and instructions will be provided at sign-in. Hunt is 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. No ATVs. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. It is of utmost importance to have no litter left behind, including expended shotgun shells. Extra caution should be taken to ensure absolutely no live shells are left behind. No small game or May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (50): Sep 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (50): Sep 12 |
|
J.L. Lester WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. No night hunting. No camping in barn. Fishing prohibited during deer hunts, quota hunts and field trials. No May 16-31 coyote season. Horseback riding allowed in dog training area when actively training bird dogs, except during quota hunts and deer hunts. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (20): Oct 03-Oct 05, Jan 09-Jan 11 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Nov 24-Nov 30, Dec 22-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (20): Oct 03-Oct 04, Jan 09-Jan 10 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Nov 22-Nov 29, Dec 21-Jan 01 |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during deer hunts, quota hunts and field trials. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 20, Sep 27 |
|
Youth - Sep 06, Sep 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 19, Sep 26 |
|
Youth - Sep 05, Sep 12 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (3): Dec 14, Jan 04, Feb 15, Feb 21 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (3): Dec 20, Jan 03, Feb 14, Feb 20 |
|
Rabbit |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (5): Jan 03, Feb 22 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (5): Jan 02, Feb 21 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Joe Kurz WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (100): Oct 16-Oct 18 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day (100): Oct 30-Nov 01 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Sep 21, Nov 02-Nov 09 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (100): Oct 15-Oct 17 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day (100): Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Sep 20, Nov 08-Nov 15 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bird Dog Training Area: Aug 15 - Mar 19 except during deer hunts and quota hunts. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (3): Dec 06, Jan 10, Feb 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (3): Dec 05, Jan 09, Feb 06 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quail hunting prohibited except for quail quota hunts. Small game hunting prohibited during deer hunts. Bag limit = 3/person or 9/party. |
|
Rabbit |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag limit=3 rabbits/person/day. |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
Small game prohibited during deer hunts and quota quail hunts. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 04-Apr 12, Apr 25-May 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 03-Apr 11, Apr 24-May 02 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
State season on Wednesdays and Saturdays only during small game dates and Federal Youth Waterfowl Day. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
John's Mountain WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 24, Oct 27-Nov 19, Nov 23-Dec 25 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 25-Oct 26 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 23, Oct 26-Nov 11, Nov 15-Dec 25 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 24-Oct 25 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Jan 02-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Jan 02-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Keg Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Lake Russell WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 05-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 26-Nov 29 |
|
Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex - Dec 10-Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 04-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 25-Nov 28 |
|
Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex - Dec 09-Dec 12 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Lake Seminole WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 31 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Jan 11 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 31 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Jan 10 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
State Season. No hunting waterfowl within 300 yards of a house, dock, building or other structure, or a developed recreation area (i.e. beach, camp-ground, boat ramp, etc.) |
|
Lake Sidney Lanier - Buford Dam |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
All facilities will be closed to the general public during the hunts. Limit: 2, only one of which may be antlered. Hunters must apply by letter no later than October 10, 4:30 P.M. Hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 P.M. the evening before the hunt. |
|
Lake Sidney Lanier - Islands |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Hunters must apply by letter no later than October 10, 4:30 P.M. Visit http://go.usa.gov/SE85 for more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
Season Rule |
|
Limit of one deer per day which counts against state bag limit. Hunters must record harvest through Georgia Game Check. |
|
Lake Walter F. George WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
State season. No hunting waterfowl within 300 yards of a house, dock, building, or other structure or a developed recreation area (i.e. beach, camp-ground, boat ramp, etc.) Eufaula Wildlife Refuge has separate regulations. |
|
Lanahassee WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 10, Oct 18-Nov 02 |
|
Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (50): Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (50): Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Dec 21-Dec 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 09, Oct 17-Nov 01 |
|
Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (50): Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (50): Dec 03-Dec 05 |
|
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Dec 20-Dec 26 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 22, Dec 02, Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 21, Dec 01, Dec 12 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag limit is 3 per person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
Season Rule |
|
Turkey hunting prohibited due to low population levels. |
|
Little Ocmulgee State Park |
|
Alligator |
|
Season Rule |
|
Alligator hunting by special permit only; open only to drawn quota hunters for alligator zone #5 who apply and are selected for the park hunt. Interested hunters must call 229-868-7474 no later than close of business on July 31 to apply. Selected hunters will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass is required. Hunting is permitted Sun. - Thurs. during the state season only between 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. Only one boating vessel per permit holder. Fishing and other non-permitted lake activities are prohibited after sunset to before sunrise. |
|
Little River WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 19, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 20-Dec 28 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Oct 20-Nov 21, Dec 01-Dec 19, Dec 29-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 18, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Dec 27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Oct 19-Nov 20, Nov 30-Dec 18, Dec 28-Jan 10 |
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Dog Training |
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Season Rule |
|
Bird dog, Rabbit dog, and Furbearer dog training allowed August 15-March 15 only, outside of deer hunts. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Oct 10, Oct 20-Nov 21, Dec 01-Dec 19, Dec 29-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Oct 09, Oct 19-Nov 20, Nov 30-Dec 18, Dec 28-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Little Satilla WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Lola Tract VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Sep 18-Sep 20, Sep 25-Sep 27, Oct 02-Oct 04, Oct 09-Oct 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Sep 17-Sep 19, Sep 24-Sep 26, Oct 01-Oct 03, Oct 08-Oct 10 |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 14, Nov 10-Jan 11 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 25-Nov 09 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 23, Nov 09-Jan 10 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 24-Nov 08 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
London Farms VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. Hunters may check in at 6:00 a.m. and hunt from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. No blinds, buckets, seats, or any other devices may be placed on the field until 6:30 a.m. and the hunter has checked in. Selected hunter may bring up to two guests. No stand-bys. All hunters must check out prior to leaving for the day. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (30): Sep 06, Sep 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (30): Sep 05, Sep 12 |
|
Lower Broad River WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (45): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (45): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Lula Bridge WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 13-Sep 21 |
|
Oct 04-Oct 19, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 06-Jan 25 |
|
Youth - Nov 15-Nov 16 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 12-Sep 20 |
|
Oct 03-Oct 18, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 12-Jan 31 |
|
Youth - Nov 14-Nov 15 |
|
Mayhaw WMA |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Jan 12-Jan 31 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Nov 30 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 13-Jan 11 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Jan 11-Jan 31 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Nov 29 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 12-Jan 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
McDuffie PFA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. No small game season. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (25): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (25): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open. Designated ponds only. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
McEntire Road VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. VPA is only open to the public for hunting during designated seasons. All other access is prohibited. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27-Oct 12 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26-Oct 11 |
|
McGraw Ford WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (20): Sep 06, Sep 13 |
|
Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (20): Sep 05, Sep 12 |
|
Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Wednesdays and Saturdays during the state season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon |
|
Mead Farm WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Foot traffic only. No camping. Bird dog training is allowed year-round. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Archery only. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 13, Sep 17, Sep 20 |
|
Youth - Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29 |
|
Dec 06, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 31, Jan 03, Jan 07, Jan 10, Jan 14, Jan 17, Jan 21, Jan 24 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 12, Sep 16, Sep 19 |
|
Youth - Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28 |
|
Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 23, Dec 26, Dec 30, Jan 02, Jan 06, Jan 09, Jan 13, Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 23, Jan 27, Jan 30 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season except Youth hunt dates. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Mistletoe State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 Quota (75) Nov 12- Nov 13 2027 Fiscal Year Quota (75) Nov 17- Nov 18 Season Rule Bag Limit: 5, no more than 2 antlered. |
|
Montezuma Bluffs WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Archery only for all hunting. Montezuma Bluffs WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to boat landing road. No ATVs or horses allowed. No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox or bobcat hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Moody Forest WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. No ATVs. Check for prescribed burn info and Sign-In at kiosk on East River Rd. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Dec 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Dec 15 |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
State season for squirrel and waterfowl hunting only. No fox squirrel hunting allowed. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth - Apr 04-Apr 05 |
|
Apr 11-Apr 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth - Apr 03-Apr 04 |
|
Apr 10-Apr 26 |
|
Morgan Lake WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Archery Only Area for all species. The operation of a Personal Watercraft (defined in GA Code 52-7-8.2 and commonly known as a "jet ski") on Morgan Lake and other water bodies within Morgan Lake WMA is prohibited. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Oaky Woods WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No bear hunting. |
|
Bear |
|
Season Rule |
|
No bear hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 05, Nov 08-Nov 14 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Oct 30-Nov 01, Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 22-Dec 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 04, Nov 07-Nov 13 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Oct 29-Oct 31, Dec 03-Dec 05 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 21-Dec 27 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
Quota (80): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Quota (80): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Ocmulgee WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No bear hunting. Waterfowl hunting on PFA lake allowed only on Wed. during late waterfowl season; legal hours end at noon. |
|
Alligator |
|
Season Rule |
|
Alligator hunting on Ocmulgee PFA allowed 9/5-7/2025 & 9/4-6/2024. No hunting during daylight hours. |
|
Bear |
|
Season Rule |
|
No bear hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 26 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Oct 23-Oct 25, Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 11-Dec 14 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 25 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Oct 22-Oct 24, Nov 19-Nov 21 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 10-Dec 13 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (60): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (60): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Ocmulgee WMA - Gum Swamp Creek |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. Legal hours for waterfowl hunting end at noon. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Oconee National Forest |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No dog training Apr. 1-July 31 & Sep. 8-Jan. 1. Pursuit of bears with dogs is prohibited. Hogs may be taken only during daylight hours consistent with regulations above. Coyotes may be taken during deer, turkey and small game hunts; weapons are restricted to legal firearms and archery equipment for the game species specified for a particular hunt as indicated heretofore; electronic calls may be used; night hunting is prohibited. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait or refuse in a manner likely to attract or concentrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of hunting or viewing animals, is prohibited. It is also prohibited to fail to properly store food or refuse to prevent access by wildlife. For public health and safety, the transportation of a loaded long gun or cocked crossbow in a motor vehicle is prohibited. NOTE: A firearm is considered "loaded" if a round of ammunition is in the chamber or magazine, a percussion cap is on the nipple, or powder is present in the frizzen pan. A "Long gun" is a firearm with an extended barrel, usually designed to be fired braced against the shoulder. It shall include all rifles, shotguns, carbines, muzzleloaders, and/or other such weapons. For public health and safety, the possession of an alcoholic beverage as defined by state law, while hunting, is prohibited. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Oct 31, Nov 03-Nov 21, Nov 24-Dec 12, Dec 15-Dec 26, Dec 29-Jan 11 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 02, Nov 22-Nov 23, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 27-Dec 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Oct 30, Nov 02-Nov 20, Nov 23-Dec 11, Dec 14-Dec 25, Dec 28-Jan 10 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 01, Nov 21-Nov 22, Dec 12-Dec 13, Dec 26-Dec 27 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag Limit 1 |
|
Oconee WMA |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Dec 01-Jan 11 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Dec 01-Jan 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Nov 30 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (60): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (60): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 11-Apr 17 |
|
Apr 18-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 10-Apr 16 |
|
Apr 17-May 15 |
|
Oconee WMA - Dan Denton Waterfowl Area |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No fishing or hunting (other than ducks & geese and archery deer hunting during statewide archery and primitive weapons season) on waterfowl impoundments. Waterfowl hunting on impoundment 1 & 3 open only to hunters selected in quota drawing. Waterfowl hunters are prohibited from entering impoundments before 5:00 a.m. on the day of the hunt and shooting hours end at noon except on the last hunt of the season when shooting hours end at legal sunset. Herndon Pond and Impoundment 2 are closed to hunting. No foot traffic from November 1st-February 1st. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee River between Wallace Dam and GA Hwy 16. Handicapped quota hunters may request assistance by calling (706) 595-4222. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 17 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 16 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth Pond 1 (3): Nov 15, Nov 29 |
|
Quota Youth Pond 3 (2): Nov 29, Nov 15 |
|
Quota Pond 1 (3): Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 03, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24 |
|
Quota Pond 3 (2): Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 03, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth Pond 1 (3): Nov 14, Nov 28 |
|
Quota Youth Pond 3 (2): Nov 28, Nov 14 |
|
Quota Pond 1 (3): Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 02, Jan 09, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
|
Quota Pond 3 (2): Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 02, Jan 09, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
|
Oconee WMA - Rock Hawk Trails & Effigy |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 18-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 17-May 15 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Selected quota turkey hunters only may hunt with firearms during quota hunt dates in this area. |
|
Ohoopee Dunes WMA - North Tract |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources vehicular access is limited. No ATV's or horses. No dogs from Mar. 1 - Nov. 1. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 23-Oct 25 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Dec 07-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 22-Oct 24 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 03-Dec 05 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Dec 06-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (20): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (20): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Ohoopee Dunes WMA - South Tract |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources vehicular access is limited. No ATV's or horses. No dogs from Mar. 1 - Nov. 1. |
|
Coyote |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Oliver Bridge WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Ossabaw Island WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No access permitted to Ossabaw above high tide mark unless drawn for quota. Quota hunters on Ossabaw Island WMA will be required to furnish their own boat transportation to & from the island. Limited docking space is available; some boats may have to stream anchor. All hunter access to the Island will be over the dock facilities at Newell Creek on the south end of the Island. Hunters may not enter upon Ossabaw Island until 12:00 p.m. EST one day prior to check-in. Hunters may check in after 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to hunt and camps must be removed by 12:00 p.m. EST on the day following the hunt. All hunters drawn for quota must check-in at the check station. No motorized vehicles or e-bikes allowed. No small game hunting. No pets. Campfires restricted to provided fire rings. |
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Coyote |
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Season Rule |
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No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Archery Bonus Either Sex (100): Oct 09-Oct 11 |
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Quota Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex (100): Oct 23-Oct 25 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (100): Nov 06-Nov 08, Dec 11-Dec 13 |
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Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (75): Nov 27-Nov 29 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Archery Bonus Either Sex (100): Oct 08-Oct 10 |
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Quota Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex (100): Oct 22-Oct 24 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (100): Nov 05-Nov 07, Dec 10-Dec 12 |
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Quota Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex (75): Nov 26-Nov 28 |
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Feral hog |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Firearms (100): Jan 15-Jan 17, Feb 12-Feb 14 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Firearms (100): Jan 14-Jan 16, Feb 11-Feb 13 |
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Otting WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. |
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Coyote |
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2025-26 |
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May 16-31 |
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2026-27 |
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May 16-31 |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
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Dog Training |
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Season Rule |
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Furbearer Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 19 |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Turkey |
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2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
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Panola Mountain State Park |
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*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
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Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. Hunting within 50 yards of the PATH trail is prohibited. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (60): Nov 12-Nov 13 |
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2026-27 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (60): Nov 3-Nov 4 |
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Season Rule |
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5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. Note: Archery option for up to 4 hunters. |
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Paradise PFA |
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*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
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No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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Dove |
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2025-26 |
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Youth - Sep 06 |
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Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 15-Nov 23, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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2026-27 |
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Youth - Sep 05 |
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Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
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Season Rule |
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Dove hunting in designated fields only; shooting hours follow state regulations. |
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Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
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No Small Game hunting allowed outside of specified Dove and Waterfowl dates |
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Waterfowl |
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2025-26 |
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Early Teal - Sep 18 |
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Dec 18, Jan 08 |
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2026-27 |
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Early Teal - Sep 17 |
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Dec 17, Jan 14 |
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Season Rule |
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Hunting for ducks and geese in designated areas only. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
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Paulding Forest WMA |
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*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
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No ATV's. Horse and bicycle trails and areas, except Silver Comet Trail, are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00am during archery deer and turkey hunts. Camping in designated areas only, except during firearms deer hunts. |
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Deer/Bear |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10, Oct 13-Nov 05, Nov 10-Nov 14 |
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Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 12 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Nov 06-Nov 09 |
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Firearms Either Sex Last Day - Dec 11-Dec 14 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09, Oct 12-Nov 04, Nov 09-Nov 13 |
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Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 11 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex Last Day - Nov 05-Nov 08 |
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Firearms Either Sex Last Day - Dec 10-Dec 13 |
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Dog Training |
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Season Rule |
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Bird and Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug 15-Mar 19 except during firearms deer hunts. |
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Small Game |
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2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Season Rule |
|
Small game hunting prohibited during firearms deer hunts |
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Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
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Apr 27-May 15 |
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Quota (50): Apr 04-Apr 12, Apr 18-Apr 26 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 26-May 15 |
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Quota (50): Apr 03-Apr 11, Apr 17-Apr 25 |
|
Paulks Pasture WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No horseback riding during deer hunts. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
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Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 18, Sep 22-Oct 01, Oct 05-Oct 10, Nov 01-Nov 21 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 19-Sep 21 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Oct 11-Oct 31 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 23-Dec 30 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Dog Deer Either Sex (3): Dec 05-Dec 06, Dec 12-Dec 13, Dec 19-Dec 20 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 17, Sep 21-Sep 30, Oct 04-Oct 09, Nov 01-Nov 20 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 18-Sep 20 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 01-Oct 03 |
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Firearms Buck Only - Oct 10-Oct 30 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 23-Dec 31 |
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Quota Firearms Bonus Dog Deer Either Sex (3): Dec 04-Dec 05, Dec 11-Dec 12, Dec 18-Dec 19 |
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Season Rule |
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Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated areas only. Dog-deer hunters must check in at check station prior to hunt. All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. The WMA will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. |
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Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
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Season Rule |
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No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
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2026-27 |
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Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Penholoway Swamp WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. Access to Boyle's Island is by river only, except during the early season managed firearms hunts, pending river level and road conditions. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
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May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
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2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 25, Sep 29-Oct 08, Oct 12-Nov 21, Nov 29-Jan 11 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 26-Sep 28 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 22-Nov 28 |
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2026-27 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 24, Sep 28-Oct 07, Oct 11-Nov 20, Nov 30-Jan 10 |
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Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 25-Sep 27 |
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Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 08-Oct 10 |
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Firearms Either Sex - Nov 21-Nov 29 |
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Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
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Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bird dog training area located in the areas of Redman and Deadend Rds. No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
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Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
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Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
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Perry Dove Field |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No small game hunting. No coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
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Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (150): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 20, Dec 27, Jan 03, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (150): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 02, Jan 09, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
|
Phinizy Swamp WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Archery only. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 13, Sep 17, Sep 20 |
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Youth - Nov 15 |
|
Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 10, Dec 13, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 31, Jan 03, Jan 07, Jan 10, Jan 14, Jan 17, Jan 21, Jan 24 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Early Teal - Sep 12, Sep 16, Sep 19 |
|
Youth - Nov 14 |
|
Nov 21, Nov 25, Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 23, Dec 26, Dec 30, Jan 02, Jan 06, Jan 09, Jan 13, Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 23, Jan 27, Jan 30 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Piedmont NWR |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Refuge permits are required for all hunts. NEW Quota deer and turkey hunt permits must be purchased from Piedmont Refuge's Recreation.Gov page at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/1565 - Information will be posted on Recreation.gov for how and when you can buy hunt permits. These are limited quota hunts but will no longer be selected by lottery. Wheelchair-bound hunters must provide medical documentation stating that they are confined to a wheelchair for mobility to be eligible to participate in the wheelchair deer hunt. Contact the refuge office prior to September 15, 2025. Permit fee required for all quota hunts. Baiting is prohibited. No May 16-31 coyote season. For information contact the refuge (478-986-5441) or email piedmont@fws.gov Keep NOTE at top of Piedmont section "NOTE: The Hitchiti Experimental Forest is open for hunting only during refuge hunting seasons with a valid Piedmont Refuge hunting permit and in accordance with refuge regulations. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 05 |
|
Wheelchair Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 19 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 19 |
|
Quota Primitive Weapons Either Sex (1250): Oct 30-Nov 01 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (1250): Nov 06-Nov 08, Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 04 |
|
Wheelchair Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 18 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 18 |
|
Quota Primitive Weapons Either Sex (1250): Oct 29-Oct 31 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (1250): Nov 05-Nov 07, Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Feral Hogs |
|
Season Rule |
|
May be taken on quota deer hunts |
|
Quail, Squirrel, Rabbit |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 16-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 15-Jan 31 |
|
Raccoon/Opossum |
|
2025-26 |
|
Dec 05-Dec 06, Dec 12-Dec 13, Dec 19-Dec 20, Dec 26-Dec 27, Jan 02-Jan 03, Jan 09-Jan 10, Jan 16-Jan 17, Jan 23-Jan 24, Jan 30-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Dec 04-Dec 05, Dec 11-Dec 12, Dec 18-Dec 19, Dec 25-Dec 26, Jan 01-Jan 02, Jan 08-Jan 09, Jan 15-Jan 16, Jan 22-Jan 23, Jan 29-Jan 30 |
|
Squirrel |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 12, Oct 06-Oct 17, Oct 20-Oct 29, Nov 02-Nov 05, Nov 09-Nov 12 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 11, Oct 05-Oct 16, Oct 19-Oct 28, Nov 01-Nov 04, Nov 08-Nov 11 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Limit 1 fox squirrel/day |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (300): Apr 07-Apr 11, Apr 21-Apr 25, May 05-May 09 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (300): Apr 06-Apr 10, Apr 20-Apr 24, May 04-May 08 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Limit 1 gobbler |
|
Pleasant Valley VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Specialty Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 17 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Nov 14 |
|
Specialty Firearms Except Saturdays - Nov 16-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Specialty Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 16 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Nov 13 |
|
Specialty Firearms Except Saturdays - Nov 15-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 12, Feb 01-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Sep 11, Feb 01-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Youth: Saturdays only during statewide season. |
|
Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
WMA consists of 300ft wide section of non-contiguous property on the Wayne County side of the Altamaha River, extending from mile 61 (Doe Eddy) to 1.2 miles down river. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
Season Rule |
|
Area closed to deer hunting. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
Season Rule |
|
Area closed to turkey hunting |
|
Red Top Mountain State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (50): Nov 12-Nov 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (50): Nov 17-Nov 18 |
|
Season Rule |
|
5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
|
Redlands WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No hunting on Dyar's Pasture MARSH Pond. |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Oct 31 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 01-Nov 29, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Oct 30 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 31-Nov 28, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (80): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (80): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Legal hours end at noon. |
|
Redlands WMA - Watson's Spring Area |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Nov 29, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Nov 28, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Rich Mountain WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Nov 24, Dec 01-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 25-Nov 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Nov 23, Nov 30-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 24-Nov 29 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Rich Mountain WMA - Cartecay |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00am during deer, bear and turkey seasons. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Richard B. Russell State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. Wheelchair hunters must apply by letter by Oct. 15 to: Wheelchair Hunt RBR State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635 |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (60): Dec 02-Dec 03 |
|
Quota Mobility Impaired Firearms Bonus Either Sex (20): Dec 02-Dec 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (60): Dec 01-Dec 02 |
|
Quota Mobility Impaired Firearms Bonus Either Sex (20): Dec 01-Dec 02 |
|
Season Rule |
|
5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
|
Richmond Hill WMA |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 07 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 06 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
River Bend WMA |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 02, Oct 06-Oct 16, Dec 14-Jan 11 |
|
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex - Oct 04-Oct 05 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 19 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 11-Dec 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 01, Oct 05-Oct 15, Dec 13-Jan 10 |
|
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex - Oct 03-Oct 04 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 16-Oct 18 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Dec 10-Dec 12 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (30): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (30): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Saturdays only during 1st season. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Oct 02, Oct 06-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Oct 01, Oct 05-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (15): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (15): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Waterfowl may be hunted on impoundment and its surrounding roads/dikes until noon only on Wed., Sat. and Sun. during statewide season. |
|
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck Only - Sep 20-Sep 28 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 11-Oct 19 |
|
Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (35): Nov 05-Nov 08 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (35): Dec 03-Dec 06 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (35): Dec 22-Dec 24 |
|
Firearms Antlerless Only - Dec 28-Dec 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck Only - Sep 19-Sep 27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 10-Oct 18 |
|
Quota Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (35): Nov 04-Nov 07 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless (35): Dec 02-Dec 05 |
|
Quota Youth Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless (35): Dec 21-Dec 23 |
|
Firearms Antlerless Only - Dec 27-Dec 30 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. Youth hunt exempt from antler restriction. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (15): Sep 06, Sep 13 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (15): Sep 05, Sep 12 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Dove hunting by quota only. |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Nov 25, Dec 09, Jan 13 |
|
Quota (2): Nov 15, Nov 22, Dec 13, Dec 27, Jan 17 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Jan 24 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Nov 24, Dec 08, Jan 12 |
|
Quota (2): Nov 14, Nov 21, Dec 12, Dec 26, Jan 16 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Jan 23 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quail hunting on designated dates only. Maximum 3 persons per party. Bag limit is 3 per person on quota hunts. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Jan 14-Jan 30 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Jan 13-Jan 29 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox or bobcat hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (5): Apr 04-Apr 06, Apr 10-Apr 12 |
|
Quota (5): Apr 17-Apr 19 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (5): Apr 03-Apr 05, Apr 09-Apr 11 |
|
Quota (5): Apr 16-Apr 18 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (3): Dec 20, Jan 03, Jan 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (3): Dec 19, Jan 02, Jan 09 |
|
Rocky Mountain Recreation PFA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Daily use fee (per vehicle) required for all users. No ATV's. All activities prohibited on upper and lower reservoirs. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antioch Lake: Jan 1-31, except No Sunday Hunting. Heath Lake: State Season |
|
Rogers State Prison Farm Dove Fields |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Dove hunters check in at the Rogers State Prison office prior to entering dove fields. In addition, hunters must sign-in at the kiosks located at the entrance to each field prior to hunting. A map of the fields is located in the kiosks (and on our website) with designated parking areas marked on the maps. No ATVs or UTVs allowed on the fields. No hunting within 100 yards of residences or 50 yards of county roads. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. Please do not litter, including spent shotgun shells. Extra caution should be taken to ensure no live shells are left on the field. No small game or May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19 |
|
Rogers WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Rum Creek WMA |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 05, Nov 16-Dec 07 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 06-Oct 12 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Oct 23-Oct 25, Nov 13-Nov 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 04, Nov 15-Dec 06 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 05-Oct 11 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Oct 22-Oct 24, Nov 12-Nov 14 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (75): Sep 06, Sep 13 |
|
Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04-Oct 05, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (75): Sep 05, Sep 12 |
|
Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03-Oct 04, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Oct 22, Oct 26-Nov 12, Nov 16-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Oct 21, Oct 25-Nov 11, Nov 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Apr 04-Apr 08, Apr 18-Apr 22 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 11-Apr 15, Apr 25-Apr 29 |
|
Youth - May 02-May 06 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (25): Apr 03-Apr 07, Apr 17-Apr 21 |
|
Quota (25): Apr 10-Apr 14, Apr 24-Apr 28 |
|
Youth - May 01-May 05 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (3): Dec 20, Jan 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (3): Dec 19, Jan 09 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Rum Creek is broken up into 3 areas for waterfowl hunting (shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon): East of Ebenezer Rd. (includes Lake Juliette) open for all hunters. Youth Waterfowl Days (youth only) and Sat.-Wed. during statewide season. Boat motors in excess of 25hp prohibited on Lake Juliette. Youth Area: Between Juliette Rd and Ebenezer Rd; only youth may hunt. Youth Waterfowl Days and Sat.-Wed. only during statewide season. The MARSH Project: Area (everything west of Juliette Rd.) is only open for 2 youth quota hunts each season (only youths may hunt). |
|
Rum Creek WMA - Berry Creek |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Archery only area. Camping prohibited. Firearms prohibited except as provided in O.C.G.A. 16-11-126. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
Archery only. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Falconry permitted during small game season. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Sandhills WMA - East |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-March 15 only. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. No night hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Quail |
|
Season Rule |
|
Sat & Wed during statewide season |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Hunting of fox squirrels is prohibited. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Sandhills WMA - West |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Camping in designated areas only. Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-March 15 only. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Quail |
|
Season Rule |
|
Sat & Wed during statewide season. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Hunting of fox squirrels is prohibited. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Sansavilla WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
This area includes the Wire Road Tract and Baptisia Tract. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 25, Sep 29-Oct 08, Oct 12-Oct 17, Nov 08-Nov 28 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 26-Sep 28 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 29-Dec 25, Dec 28-Jan 11 |
|
Quota Firearms Dog Deer Either Sex (1): Dec 26-Dec 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 23, Sep 28-Oct 06, Oct 11-Oct 16, Nov 07-Nov 27 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Sep 25-Sep 27 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 08-Oct 10 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Nov 06 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 28-Dec 17, Dec 20-Jan 10 |
|
Quota Firearms Dog Deer Either Sex (1): Dec 18-Dec 19 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated areas only. All dogs must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. All vehicles used in the dog-deer hunt must display DNR issued permit on vehicle dash. The dog-deer hunting area will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Sapelo Island WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Reservations for transportation on state boat for Youth and Quota deer hunts must be made through the Sapelo Island Visitors Center (912) 437-3224. No reservations will be accepted until you receive your selection notice. Visitor Center Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7:30 AM-5:30PM, Sat. 8:00a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday. Stream anchorage may be required for hunters using their own boats. Hunter access is allowed only at Moses Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. No motorized vehicles allowed on island. Hunters may check in starting at 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to hunt. Camps must be removed by noon on the day following each hunt. Departures and returns from deer hunting must be made from Moses Hammock campsite. Hunters are required to stay outside the boundaries of the safety zones. Ferry Restrictions: There is limited space on the ferry, so please limit the amount and size of your gear; propane fuel only; guns must be unloaded and cased for transport on ferry; no folding chairs or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, or excessively large boxes; climbing stands are OK; coolers are limited to one 48 qt. per guest or one 96 qt. per two guests. Rolling garbage cans and carts are not allowed on the ferry. For information on local charter options or transportation to the Moses Hammock hunt camp, please contact the Sapelo Island Visitors Center (912) 437-3224. If you do not take the ferry to the island you may not return to the mainland via the ferry. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
Mar. 1-May 31. Feral hogs may also be taken. Feral hogs may be taken with dogs May 16-31 only. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - South End Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 08, Nov 24-Jan 11 |
|
Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 12 |
|
Quota Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex (125): Oct 23-Oct 25 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (125): Nov 06-Nov 08, Nov 20-Nov 22 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - South End Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 07, Nov 23-Jan 10 |
|
Youth Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
|
Quota Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex (125): Oct 22-Oct 24 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (125): Nov 05-Nov 07, Nov 19-Nov 21 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Maps of open hunting areas available at the Sapelo WMA sign-in kiosks, Brunswick DNR office, and georgiawildlife.com. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Savannah NWR |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No alligator hunting. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/savannah for seasons, dates and more information. |
|
Scotland Road VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Archery only for deer. No furbearer hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Sheffield WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Furbearer Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 19 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 04-Apr 12, Apr 18-Apr 26 |
|
Apr 27-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 03-Apr 11, Apr 17-Apr 25 |
|
Apr 26-May 15 |
|
Silver Lake WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 27-Oct 10, Jan 12-Jan 31 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 19 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 30-Nov 01 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 23-Nov 28, Nov 15-Nov 21, Dec 27-Jan 11 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (160): Dec 11-Dec 13 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Dec 20-Dec 26 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 26-Oct 09, Jan 11-Jan 31 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 18 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 29-Oct 31 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Nov 14-Nov 20, Nov 22-Nov 27, Dec 26-Jan 10 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (160): Dec 10-Dec 12 |
|
Youth Firearms Either Sex - Dec 19-Dec 25 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Quail |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (5): Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 06, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 06, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31 |
|
Dec 02, Dec 16 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (5): Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 05, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
|
Quota Youth (2): Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 05, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
|
Dec 01, Dec 15 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Quail hunting on designated dates only. Maximum 3 persons per party. Bag limit is 3 per person on quota hunts. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
No fox or bobcat hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 05-May 15 |
|
Quota (35): Apr 04-Apr 08, Apr 23-Apr 27 |
|
Youth - Apr 16-Apr 20 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 04-May 15 |
|
Quota (35): Apr 03-Apr 07, Apr 22-Apr 26 |
|
Youth - Apr 15-Apr 19 |
|
Soap Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. Coyote May 16-31. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Sparks Cut Off VPA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Spirit Creek Forest WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Spirit Creek Forest is a multi-use forest; other users may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be opened/closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. No camping. No ATVs. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31 - Archery only Coyote and Hog |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Archery only. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shotgun and archery only. No furbearer dog hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Archery only. |
|
Sprewell Bluff WMA - East |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Sprewell Bluff East includes property east of the Flint River. No hunting in park day-use area. No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Shotguns and archery only. No furbearer hunting with dogs. No night hunting. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Waterfowl hours end 12 noon. |
|
Sprewell Bluff WMA - West |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Sprewell Bluff West includes property west of the Flint River. Camping allowed in designated areas only. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number. Hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. No night hunting. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Waterfowl hours end at 12 noon. |
|
Standing Boy State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote season. No small game season. No alligator season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Archery Either Sex (20): Oct 03-Oct 05, Nov 07-Nov 09, Nov 14-Nov 16, Dec 05-Dec 07 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Archery Either Sex (20): Oct 02-Oct 04, Nov 06-Nov 08, Nov 13-Nov 15, Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (10): Apr 10-Apr 12, Apr 17-Apr 19 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 24-Apr 26, May 01-May 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (10): Apr 09-Apr 11, Apr 16-Apr 18 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 23-Apr 25, Apr 30-May 02 |
|
Swallow Creek WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms - Sep 27-Oct 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms - Sep 26-Oct 02 |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 26, Oct 04-Oct 10 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 12-Nov 15, Dec 03-Dec 06 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25, Oct 03-Oct 09 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 11-Nov 14, Dec 02-Dec 05 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Tallapoosa River WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. No camping. Firearms restrictions apply to certain portions of the WMA (consult WMA map for specific limitations). |
|
Deer |
|
Season Rule |
|
Hunter sign-in available at Tallapoosa River East. Deer & bear harvested during bonus hunts must be checked out at J.L. Lester WMA. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Dec 01-Jan 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 03-Oct 05 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Nov 28-Nov 30, Jan 09-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Nov 30-Jan 01 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04 |
|
Quota Firearms Either Sex (200): Nov 27-Nov 29, Jan 08-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
Small game hunting prohibited during firearms deer hunts. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Specialty - Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Specialty - Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Tallulah Gorge WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Buck Only - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Townsend WMA - Buck Island Tract |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Townsend WMA - North, South, and Pine Island Tracts |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Archery Only Area is archery equipment for all species. Dog deer hunters must check-in at Check station. Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated areas only. All dogs must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. All vehicles used in the dog-deer hunt must display DNR issued permit on vehicle dash. The dog-deer hunting area on North tract (from Miller Lake Road to Middleton Lake Road) will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 01 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04, Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 18-Oct 26 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Dog Deer Either Sex (3): Dec 03-Dec 04, Dec 10-Dec 11, Dec 17-Dec 18 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 20-Dec 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 30 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 01-Oct 03, Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 17-Oct 25 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Dog Deer Either Sex (3): Dec 02-Dec 03, Dec 09-Dec 10, Dec 16-Dec 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Dec 27 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Treat Mountain WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
Season Rule |
|
Deer and bear harvested during bonus hunts must be checked out at J.L. Lester WMA. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 02, Oct 06-Nov 27, Dec 01-Jan 08 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Oct 03-Oct 05, Nov 28-Nov 30, Jan 09-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 01, Oct 05-Oct 26, Nov 30-Jan 07 |
|
Quota Firearms Bonus Either Sex (200): Oct 02-Oct 04, Nov 27-Nov 29, Jan 08-Jan 10 |
|
Small Game |
|
Season Rule |
|
Small game hunting prohibited during firearms deer hunts. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 04-Apr 12, Apr 18-Apr 26 |
|
Apr 27-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (10): Apr 03-Apr 11, Apr 17-Apr 25 |
|
Apr 26-May 15 |
|
Tuckahoe WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Camping in designated areas only. 2 |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Sep 18, Sep 22-Oct 01, Oct 05-Nov 05 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Sep 19-Sep 21 |
|
Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex - Oct 02-Oct 04 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 06-Nov 08 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 25-Nov 29 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Sep 17, Sep 21-Sep 30, Oct 04-Nov 04 |
|
Specialty Firearms Either Sex - Sep 18-Sep 20 |
|
Primitive Weapons Bonus Either Sex - Oct 01-Oct 03 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Nov 05-Nov 07 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Nov 24-Nov 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Tugaloo State Park |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the day prior to the managed hunt. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass will be required. Coyotes and feral hogs may be taken during deer hunts. No ATVs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Archery Bonus Either Sex (40): Nov 18-Nov 19 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Archery Bonus Either Sex (40): Nov 17-Nov 18 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bag limit 5, no more than 2 antlered |
|
Walton WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No unleashed dogs except for bird dog training and dove hunting purposes. Only shotguns are allowed for small game hunting. |
|
Bird Dog Training |
|
2026-27 |
|
Oct 01-Jun 15 |
|
Bird Dog Training |
|
2025-26 |
|
Oct 01-Jun 15 |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. Archery and shotgun only. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (80): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Quota Youth (80): Sep 05 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Oct 11-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Oct 10-Feb 28 |
|
Warwoman WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Special Regulations/Area Notes |
|
Area Notes: US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles. |
|
Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Firearms Bear - Sep 27-Oct 03 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Firearms Bear - Sep 26-Oct 02 |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
May 16-31. |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 13-Sep 26, Oct 04-Oct 10 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 12-Nov 15, Dec 03-Dec 06 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Buck Only - Sep 12-Sep 25, Oct 03-Oct 09 |
|
Firearms Bonus Buck Only - Nov 11-Nov 14, Dec 02-Dec 05 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
|
Wassaw NWR |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No alligator hunting. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/wassaw for seasons, dates and more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
|
West Point WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No gasoline engines allowed on waterfowl ponds. No fishing in managed waterfowl impoundments. No fishing from bridges. No hog dogs. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Oct 09, Oct 13-Oct 22, Oct 26-Nov 14 |
|
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 10-Oct 12 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day - Oct 23-Oct 25, Dec 04-Dec 06 |
|
Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless - Dec 13-Dec 14 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Oct 08, Oct 11-Oct 21, Oct 25-Nov 15 |
|
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless - Oct 09-Oct 11 |
|
Firearms Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day - Oct 22-Oct 24, Dec 03-Dec 05 |
|
Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless - Dec 12-Dec 13 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Furbearer dog training: Aug 15-Mar 19 except during deer hunts. |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06, Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05, Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
Quota (80): Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Quota (80): Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
Season Rule |
|
Waterfowl hours end at 12 noon. Daniels Pond & Pond 1 open for Youth Waterfowl Days and Saturdays only during statewide waterfowl season. The rest of the WMA is open for waterfowl hunting during small game dates concurrent with state season. |
|
West Point WMA - Dixie Creek |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No camping. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Dog Training |
|
Season Rule |
|
Bird Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 19 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth - Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth - Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
West Point WMA - Glovers Creek |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No gasoline motors on waterfowl impoundment. No fishing on Glovers Creek Area. |
|
Coyote |
|
Season Rule |
|
No May 16-31 coyote or hog season. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 13-Jan 11 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless - Sep 12-Jan 10 |
|
Season Rule |
|
Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Youth - Apr 04-Apr 10 |
|
Apr 11-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Youth - Apr 03-Apr 09 |
|
Apr 10-May 15 |
|
Waterfowl |
|
2025-26 |
|
Jan 03, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24 |
|
Youth - Nov 15 |
|
Quota (7): Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Jan 09, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30 |
|
Youth - Nov 14 |
|
Quota (7): Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 19, Dec 26, Jan 02 |
|
Wilson Shoals WMA |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 31 |
|
Firearms Either Sex Last Day - Nov 15-Nov 30 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Dec 20-Dec 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 30 |
|
Firearms Either Sex Last Day - Nov 14-Nov 29 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Dec 19-Dec 27 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota Youth (15): Sep 06 |
|
Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 04, Oct 11, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota Youth (15): Sep 05 |
|
Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 03, Oct 10, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (15): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 18-Apr 24, May 02-May 08 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (15): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 17-Apr 23, May 01-May 07 |
|
Yuchi WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
Camping in designated sites only. Coyote May 16-31. |
|
Deer |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Oct 10 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 11-Oct 17 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 18-Oct 26, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 27-Oct 29, Nov 02-Nov 21, Dec 01-Dec 07 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 30-Nov 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Oct 09 |
|
Primitive Weapons Either Sex - Oct 10-Oct 16 |
|
Firearms Either Sex - Oct 17-Oct 25, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 26-Jan 01 |
|
Firearms Buck Only - Oct 26-Oct 28, Nov 01-Nov 20, Nov 30-Dec 06 |
|
Firearms Bonus Either Sex - Oct 29-Oct 31 |
|
Dove |
|
2025-26 |
|
Sep 06-Oct 12, Nov 22-Nov 30, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Sep 05-Oct 11, Nov 21-Nov 29, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 04-Apr 10, Apr 11-Apr 17 |
|
Apr 18-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Quota (30): Apr 03-Apr 09, Apr 10-Apr 16 |
|
Apr 17-May 15 |
|
Zahnd WMA |
|
*Special Regulations |
|
Area Specific Rule |
|
No ATV's. |
|
Coyote |
|
2025-26 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
2026-27 |
|
May 16-31 |
|
Deer/Bear |
|
2025-26 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 13-Jan 01 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Archery Either Sex - Sep 12-Jan 01 |
|
Small Game |
|
2025-26 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
|
Turkey |
|
2025-26 |
|
Apr 04-May 15 |
|
2026-27 |
|
Apr 03-May 15 |
Notes
State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare.
The following species may be hunted on State areas in accordance with restrictions set forth below except as prescribed in 391-4-2-.60 through 391-4-2-.68, and on Federal areas in accordance with the restrictions set forth below.
| Alapaha River WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 28-Oct 29 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 22 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 22-Nov 26, Dec 12-Dec 17 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 26-Oct 27 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 20-Nov 24, Dec 10-Dec 15 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9 Bonus Deer |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| Saturdays only during 1st season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Albany Nursery WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Physically Disabled hunters should apply by letter by Mar. 10 to Albany Nursery Quota Turkey Hunt, Game Management, 2024 Newton Road, Albany, Georgia 31701. Include a phone number. See page 74 for all other quota hunt application instructions.; No camping |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 3-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 8-Jan 12 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public. |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Jan 20 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| Jan 23 Sign-in |
| Youth Nov 18, Dec 2 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Jan 21 Sign-in |
| Jan 18 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| Youth Nov 16, Dec 7 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| Quail hunting by quota only. Maximum 3 persons per party. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 10, Apr 20-Apr 24 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Youth Apr 12-Apr 16, Apr 26-Apr 30 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| Alexander WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. Bird dog training allowed year round in designated areas. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 20, Dec 1-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Nov 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 18, Dec 1-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Nov 30 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| Quota; No dove hunting outside of dove field |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 Nov 18, Nov 21, Nov 25, Nov 28, Dec 2, Dec 5, Dec 9, Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 23, Dec 26, Dec 30, Jan 2, Jan 6, Jan 9, Jan 13, Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 23, Jan 27, Jan 30, Feb 3, Feb 6, Feb 10, Feb 13, Feb 17, Feb 20, Feb 24, Feb 27 Sign-in 2024-25 Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 3, Dec 7, Dec 10, Dec 14, Dec 17, Dec 21, Dec 24, Dec 28, Dec 31, Jan 4, Jan 7, Jan 11, Jan 14, Jan 18, Jan 21, Jan 25, Jan 28, Feb 1, Feb 4, Feb 8, Feb 11, Feb 15, Feb 18, Feb 22, Feb 25 Sign-in Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Allatoona WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Firearms prohibited in U.S. Corps of Engineers developed campsites. Horse and bicycle trails & areas are closed all |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Nov 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 1-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 18 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Oct 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Alligator Creek WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 14 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Altama Plantation WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 8, Dec 31-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 28-Dec 30 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 9-Nov 11, Nov 30-Dec 2 Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 6, Dec 29-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 26-Dec 28 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9, Dec 5-Dec 8 Quota 50 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Altamaha WMA - Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island, and McGowan Lake Tracts |
| *Special Regulations |
| This area includes Altamaha WMA lands west of Butler & Champney Islands. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 22 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Altamaha WMA - Waterfowl Management Area |
| *Special Regulations |
| This area includes Broughton, Butler, Champney, Rabbit and Rhett's Islands. Butler Refuge (located on Butler Island east of HWY 17 on Champney Island) and Ansley Hodges MARSH |
| Coyote |
| Mar. 1-May 31. Small game weapons only. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 15 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2-Sep 4, Sep 9-Sep 10, Sep 16-Sep 17, Sep 23-Sep 24 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7-Sep 8, Sep 14-Sep 15, Sep 21-Sep 22, Sep 28-Sep 29 |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Archery Jan 20-Jan 21 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Archery Jan 18-Jan 19 |
| Bag Limit of 6/ |
| Small Game |
| Butler Island opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Aug. 15-Nov. 15, Feb. 1-Feb.28. No furbearer season. Snipe: Wed.-Sun. & State Holidays during season. |
| Turkey |
| No turkey season |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Butler Island Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 16, Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 Quota 20 |
| Champney Island Nov 18-Nov 19, Nov 25-Nov 26, Dec 16-Dec 17, Dec 23-Dec 24, Dec 30-Dec 31, Jan 6-Jan 7, Jan 13-Jan 14, Jan 20-Jan 21, Jan 27-Jan 28 Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Butler Island Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 Quota 20 |
| Champney Island Nov 23-Nov 24, Nov 30-Dec 1, Dec 14-Dec 15, Dec 21-Dec 22, Dec 28-Dec 29, Jan 4-Jan 5, Jan 11-Jan 12, Jan 18-Jan 19, Jan 25-Jan 26 Quota 20 |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon, except last Q25 Butler Island: Saturday Only. Stand selection drawing will be held at 5:00am. Stand-by hunters will be issued unfilled blinds on quota hunts based on drawing the morning of the hunt. Max. 3 persons per quota party. Handicap hunters selected for quota contact Area Q25 Champney Island: Saturday & Sunday Only; see page 75. First hunt open only to youth or veterans to apply (other 2 party members don't have to be youth or veteran). No stand-by hunters allowed. Max. 3 persons per quota party. |
| Appling County Dove Field VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| On opening |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16 Sign-in |
| Youth Sep 2 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21 Sign-in |
| Youth Sep 7 Sign-in |
| Arrowhead WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| May 16-31. Small game weapons only. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 31 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 16-Jan 14 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 31 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 16-Jan 12 |
| |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Sep 8 |
| Youth Jan 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Sep 13 |
| Youth Jan 13-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 20-May 15 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 13-Apr 19 Sign-in |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Apr 19-May 15 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 12-Apr 18 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Saturdays only during statewide season. |
| B.F. Grant WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No hunting on or access through pastures. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Sep 30, Dec 2-Dec 8 |
| Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 15-Dec 17 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 2-Nov 4, Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer Quota 300 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 30, Nov 30-Dec 6 |
| Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 20-Dec 22 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 7-Nov 9, Nov 21-Nov 23 Bonus Deer Quota 300 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30-Oct 8, Nov 19-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5-Oct 13, Nov 24-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Nov 1, Nov 5-Nov 15, Nov 19-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Nov 6, Nov 10-Nov 20, Nov 24-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 20-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 13-Apr 19 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 19-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 12-Apr 18 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 9, Jan 20 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 7, Jan 18 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| No waterfowl hunting on MARSH ponds. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Balls Ferry State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. On youth hunts, only youth may hunt. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Oct 21-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 15-May 15 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 14 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 14-May 15 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 13 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Banks Lake NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| No commercial activities allowed. Open only to Quota selected hunters in Alligator Hunt Zone 4. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/banks-lake for more info. |
| Alligator |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 25-Aug 27 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 23-Aug 25 |
| Bartram Forest WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery only for all species. No firearms hunting is allowed. Bartram Forest is a multiple-use recreation area; other users may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be opened or closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Beaverdam WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 23-Nov 25, Dec 13-Dec 16 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 15, Sep 23-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 4 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 21-Nov 23, Dec 11-Dec 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 20, Sep 28-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 31-Nov 2 Bonus Deer |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Berry College WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| There is no open season for the taking of any wildlife on Berry College campus and refuge. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on the campus and refuge. Hunters may not use the campus or refuge for gaining access to the WMA. No |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 31, Nov 5-Nov 17 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 29-Dec 2 Bonus Deer Quota 1000 |
| |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 3-Nov 15 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 29 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 4-Dec 7 Bonus Deer Quota 1000 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Dog Training |
| Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during firearms deer hunts. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 5, Jan 8-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 3, Jan 6-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29, Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No night hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Big Dukes Pond WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Camping, ATVs & horses prohibited. Note Safety Zone on map - access prohibited between Feb. 1 and July 15. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Nov 30 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Nov 30 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Big Hammock WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| If the river stage is 9 feet or higher, measured at the Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be closed. Gates will remain closed after river gauge drops below 9' to allow for drying period before traffic is allowed on WMA roads; expect 7-10 days prior to gates opening. Deer hunters may not hunt within 50 feet of the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 1-Jan 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 4, Oct 8-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 28-Nov 12 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 1-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 2, Oct 6-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Nov 10 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 3-Oct 5 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Big Lazer Creek WMA |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 23-Sep 24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Sep 22, Oct 15-Nov 5 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Sep 29 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 27, Oct 20-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 16-Sep 22, Nov 20-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21-Sep 27, Nov 25-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 29-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 14, Apr 20-Apr 28 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 28-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 13, Apr 19-Apr 27 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| Waterfowl |
| PFA is open for waterfowl hunting Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide waterfowl season. |
| Blackbeard Island NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. No alligator hunting. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/blackbeard_island for seasons, dates and more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Blanton Creek WMA |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 5, Oct 9-Oct 15, Nov 19-Nov 26 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 19-Oct 21, Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 3, Oct 7-Oct 13, Nov 24-Dec 1 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 17-Oct 19, Nov 21-Nov 23 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 16-Oct 5, Nov 19-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 21-Oct 3, Nov 24-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 20-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12, Apr 13-Apr 19 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 19-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11, Apr 12-Apr 18 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| Waterfowl |
| No waterfowl hunting on MARSH ponds. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Blue Ridge WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 22-Nov 25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 1-Nov 5 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 20-Nov 23 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 30-Nov 3 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Bond Swamp NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| Refuge permits are required for all hunts. Quota deer and waterfowl application deadline is September 20, 2023 & September 18, 2024. Quota turkey application deadline is February 21, 2024 & February 19, 2025. Sign-in required for youth deer hunt. Contact the Piedmont Refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting regulations. Hunters are required to sign out harvested game at refuge check stations. Feral hogs may only be taken during refuge big game and small game hunts with applicable weapons restrictions. No May 16-31 coyote season. Baiting is prohibited. For more information call 478-986-5441 or email piedmont@fws.gov |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 11-Nov 12 Quota 50 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 5 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 17-Nov 18, Dec 1-Dec 2 Quota 200 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 16-Nov 17 Quota 50 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 22-Nov 23, Dec 6-Dec 7 Quota 200 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 3-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 8-Jan 31 |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 3-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 8-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| Bag Limit of 1/ |
| Squirrel |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Sep 8, Dec 3-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Sep 13, Dec 8-Jan 31 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-Apr 7, Apr 19-Apr 20 Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-Apr 6, Apr 18-Apr 19 Quota 40 |
| Bag Limit 1 |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 16-Dec 17, Dec 29-Dec 30, Jan 12-Jan 13, Jan 26-Jan 27 Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 14-Dec 15, Dec 27-Dec 28, Jan 10-Jan 11, Jan 24-Jan 25 Quota 20 |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Broad River WMA |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 30 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 |
| Buck Shoals WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| |
| Deer/Bear |
| 1 deer limit on all hunts |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Nov 5 Bonus Deer Quota 12 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 18-Nov 19, Dec 2-Dec 3 Bonus Deer Quota 12 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 3 Bonus Deer Quota 12 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 16-Nov 17, Nov 30-Dec 1 Bonus Deer Quota 12 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Sep 2 Quota 25 |
| Youth Sep 9 Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Sep 14 Quota 25 |
| Youth Sep 7 Quota 25 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Jan 6-Jan 14, Jan 20-Jan 28 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Jan 4-Jan 12, Jan 18-Jan 26 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| No night hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 13-Apr 14 Quota 3 |
| Youth Apr 20-Apr 21, May 4-May 5 Quota 5 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 12-Apr 13 Quota 3 |
| Youth Apr 19-Apr 20, May 3-May 4 Quota 5 |
| Bullard Creek WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No firearms deer hunting within posted Towns Bluff Tract but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 14-Dec 16 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 20, Sep 24-Oct 16 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 23-Nov 26 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 21 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Sep 21-Sep 23 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 12-Dec 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 18, Sep 22-Oct 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 21-Nov 24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 17-Oct 19 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Sep 19-Sep 21 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Bullard Creek WMA - Bell Telephone Tract |
| *Special Regulations |
| No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Bullard Creek WMA - Montgomery Tract |
| *Special Regulations |
| Access is limited to foot or boat travel only and is quality buck which means bucks must have a minimum of four points (1 inch or longer) on one side or a 15" outside spread. No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Bullard Creek WMA - Ocmulgee Tract |
| *Special Regulations |
| No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Camp Thunder VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No firearms hunting allowed. No ATVs. No camping. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31, archery only. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Canoochee Sandhills WMA |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 14-Dec 16 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 7 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 28, Nov 9-Nov 11 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 12-Dec 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 5 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 24-Oct 26, Nov 7-Nov 9 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Saturdays only during 1st season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Cardinal VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Carter's Lake WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Small game weapons only. |
| Deer |
| Wheelchair hunt participants must attend a pre-hunt meeting at noon at the check station on the Thursday before the hunt. Selected quota youth hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7pm at the Carter's Lake Nature Center the evening before the hunt. Sign-In for both the wheelchair and quota youth hunts available only at pre-hunt meetings. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Wheelchair Firearms Either Sex Nov 3-Nov 5 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 12-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 2, Nov 6-Nov 10 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 11 Bonus Deer Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Wheelchair Firearms Either Sex Nov 1-Nov 3 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 10-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 31, Nov 4-Nov 8 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 9 Bonus Deer Quota 20 |
| Dog Training |
| Rabbit Dog Training: Wed/Fri/Sat from Nov-Feb, except during firearms deer hunts. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Cedar Creek WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| ATVs prohibited. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 27-Dec 10 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 23-Oct 29 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 15 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 2-Dec 15 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 13, Oct 21-Oct 27 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 20, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5-Oct 13, Nov 23-Nov 25, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Cedar Creek WMA - Little River Area |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Oct 21-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Dog Training |
| Bird-dog, rabbit-dog and furbearer dog training: August 15-March 15 outside of deer hunts. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Cedar Grove VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No furbearer hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Ceylon WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| This area includes the Black Point Tract and Grover Island. Black Point is accessible from Harriet's Bluff Road. Access to Grover Island is by river only. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 15, Dec 3-Dec 24 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 19-Oct 21, Nov 9-Nov 11, Nov 30-Dec 2 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 13, Dec 8-Dec 29 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 17-Oct 19, Nov 7-Nov 9, Dec 5-Dec 7 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dog Training |
| Bird dog training area: The mature pine stands bounded by hardwood drains/marsh adjacent to the intersection of Boat |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Apr 6-Apr 12, Apr 20-Apr 26, May 4-May 10 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Apr 5-Apr 11, Apr 19-Apr 25, May 10-May 15 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| Charles B. Henson VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-Apr 11, Apr 12-Apr 18, Apr 19-Apr 25, Apr 26-May 2, May 3-May 9 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-Apr 10, Apr 11-Apr 17, Apr 18-Apr 24, Apr 25-May 1, May 2-May 8 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| Chattahoochee Bend State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 28-Nov 29 Bonus Deer Quota 110 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 19-20 Bonus Deer Quota 110 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Note: Archery option for up to 10 hunters. |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - Almo |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location. |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 18-Nov 26 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 12 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 19-Oct 21, Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer Quota 150 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 16-Nov 24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 10 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 17-Oct 19, Nov 7-Nov 9 Bonus Deer Quota 150 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Quail |
| Quail hunting prohibited due to low population levels. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 6-Apr 8 |
| May 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 13-Apr 21, May 4-May 12 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 5-Apr 7 |
| May 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 12-Apr 20, May 3-May 11 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - Blackjack Crossing |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery only for all hunting. No camping. No ATVs. No horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location. |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-31 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Exception to Archery Area Rules. |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - Fort Perry |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and locations. |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Nov 3-Nov 5 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 24-Sep 25 Quota 35 |
| Firearms Antlerless Only Sep 29-Oct 1 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 19-Nov 26 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Sep 17, Oct 2-Oct 8 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 26-Oct 28, Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer Quota 35 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Nov 8-Nov 10 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Sep 29 Quota 35 |
| Firearms Antlerless Only Sep 27-Sep 29 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 24-Dec 1 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 22, Oct 7-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 31-Nov 2, Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer Quota 35 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16-Sep 22, Sep 25-Sep 28, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21-Sep 27, Sep 30-Oct 3, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Quail |
| Quail hunting prohibited due to low population levels. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| May 7-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 8, May 4-May 6 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Youth Apr 20-Apr 22 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 7, May 3-May 5 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Youth Apr 19-Apr 21 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - Hilliard |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and locations. |
| Coyote |
| 2023-24 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| May 16-May 31 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Nov 3-Nov 6 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 11-Nov 12 Quota 50 |
| Firearms Antlerless Only Sep 29-Oct 1 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Sep 28, Nov 19-Dec 8 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 26-Oct 28, Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Nov 1-Nov 3 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 9-Nov 10 Quota 50 Firearms Antlerless Only Sep 27-Sept 29 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 26, Nov 17-Dec 6 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 24-Oct 26, Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16-Sep 28, Nov 19-Nov 26, Dec 19-Dec 29, Dec 31-Jan 12, Jan 14-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 2, Sep 9 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21-Sep 26, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Dec 27, Dec 29-Jan 10, Jan 12-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7, Sep 14 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 9, Dec 30, Jan 13 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 7, Dec 28, Jan 11 Sign-in |
| Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 6-Apr 8 |
| May 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 13-Apr 21, May 4-May 12 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 5-Apr 7 |
| May 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 12-Apr 20, May 3-May 11 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| Waterfowl |
| State season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA - VPA Tracts |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and locations. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels prohibited |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Chattahoochee National Forest - Outside of WMAs |
| *Special Regulations |
| Transportation of any loaded weapon in a |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Jan 2-Jan 14 |
| Archery Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Oct 21-Jan 1 |
| Primitive Weapons Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Jan 2-Jan 12 |
| Archery Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Oct 19-Jan 1 |
| Primitive Weapons Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Hunting bears with dogs is prohibited on the Chattahoochee National Forest. |
| Deer-East of I-75 |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Buck Only Jan 2-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Buck Only Jan 2-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Jan 1 |
| Deer-West of I-75 |
| 2023-24 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Buck Only (except during county either-sex days) Jan 2-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Buck Only (except during county either-sex days) Oct 21-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Jan 2-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Buck Only (except during county either-sex days) Jan 2-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Buck Only (except during county either-sex days) Oct 19-Jan 1 |
| Dog Training |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 1-Sep 7, Jan 2-Mar 17 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 1-Sep 12, Jan 2-Mar 16 |
| Other requirements apply, see Dog Training page in the Popular Guide. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Use of centerfire firearms at night prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 |
| Bag Limit 1 |
| Chattahoochee WMA |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Sep 16-Sep 22 |
| Firearms Dogs Sep 30-Oct 8 Quota 9 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Sep 21-Sep 29 |
| Firearms Dogs Oct 5-Oct 13 Quota 9 |
| Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chestatee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their draw notification email. All dogs used in the dog-bear hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Sep 15, Sep 23-Sep 29, Oct 9-Oct 25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 18-Nov 26 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 26-Oct 29, Dec 12-Dec 15 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Oct 14-Oct 24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Sep 20, Sep 30-Oct 4 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 16-Nov 24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 24-Oct 27, Dec 12-Dec 15 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Chestatee WMA |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Sep 16-Sep 22 |
| Firearms Dogs Sep 30-Oct 8 Quota 6 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Sep 28-Oct 4 |
| Firearms Dogs Oct 5-Oct 13 Quota 6 |
| Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chestatee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their draw notification email. All dogs used in the dog-bear hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 23-Sep 29 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Sep 15, Oct 10-Oct 30 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 15-Nov 19, Dec 6-Dec 10 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Sep 27, Oct 14-Oct 31 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 13-Nov 17, Dec 4-Dec 8 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Chickasawhatchee WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 19-Nov 25, Dec 22-Dec 27 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Dec 28-Jan 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 7-Dec 9 Quota 350 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer Quota 350 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 23-Nov 30, Dec 20-Dec 25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Dec 26-Jan 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 12-Dec 14 Quota 350 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9 Bonus Deer Quota 350 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public. |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 28, Dec 12 Sign-in |
| Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 30, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 Sign-in Quota 4 |
| Youth Jan 24 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Youth Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 30, Jan 13, Jan 20 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 26, Dec 10 Sign-in |
| Nov 16, Dec 7, Dec 28, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 Sign-in Quota 4 |
| Youth Jan 25 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Youth Nov 16, Dec 7, Dec 28, Jan 11, Jan 18 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Quail hunting on designated dates only. Maximum 3 persons per party on quota hunts. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No fox squirrel hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 27-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12, Apr 13-Apr 19, Apr 20-Apr 26 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 23-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11, Apr 12-Apr 18, Apr 19-Apr 25 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| Clarks Hill WMA - East |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Sep 9-Sep 20, Sep 24-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Oct 21-Nov 30 |
| Firearms Sep 21-Sep 23 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Sep 14-Sep 25, Sep 29-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Oct 19-Nov 30 |
| Firearms Sep 26-Sep 28 Bonus Deer |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 60 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 60 |
| Quota on designated fields only. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Clarks Hill WMA - West |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3 Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Jan 1 2024-25 Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 Aug 15-Feb 29 2024-25 Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in 2024-25 Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Clayhole Swamp WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Horseback riding prohibited during ALL deer hunts. Area west of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all species, open during their respective statewide seasons. Archery Only Area is archery equipment for all species. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 15-Sep 17 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 13, Sep 18-Sep 26, Oct 1-Nov 24, Dec 2-Dec 15 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 25-Dec 1, Dec 16-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Sep 30 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 20-Sep 22 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 18, Sep 23-Oct 1, Oct 6-Nov 29, Dec 7-Dec 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 30-Dec 6, Dec 21-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 3-Oct 5 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 |
| Clybel WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Multi-use trails and areas are closed all |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex Oct 6-Oct 8, Nov 13-Nov 14 |
| |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 30-Oct 5 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 29, Nov 10-Nov 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 4, Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex Oct 4-Oct 6, Nov 11-Nov 12 |
| |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Oct 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 27, Nov 15-Nov 17 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9, Nov 21-Nov 23 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Georgia R3 Dove Field Sep 16 Sign-in |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Nov 19-Nov 20, Dec 19-Jan 4, Jan 8-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 200 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Georgia R3 Dove Field Sep 14 Sign-in |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Nov 24-Nov 25, Dec 19-Jan 2, Jan 6-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 200 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 2, Dec 16, Jan 20 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 7, Dec 21, Jan 18 Sign-in |
| Bag limit is 6 per |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Dec 9, Jan 5-Jan 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Dec 14, Jan 3-Jan 5 |
| Bag limit=3 rabbits/ |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Sep 29, Oct 9-Nov 1, Nov 5-Nov 9, Nov 15, Nov 19-Dec 8, Dec 10-Jan 4, Jan 8-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Sep 27, Oct 7-Nov 6, Nov 10, Nov 13-20, Nov 24-Dec 13, Dec 15-Jan 2, Jan 6-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 26-Apr 28 |
| Apr 13-Apr 17, May 4-May 8 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 10, Apr 20-Apr 24 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Hunt-and-Learn Apr 25-Apr 27 |
| Apr 12-Apr 16, May 3-May 7 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 9, Apr 19-Apr 23 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Cohutta WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number. Hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. No night hunting. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Oct 4, Oct 9-Nov 28, Dec 4-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 5-Oct 8, Nov 29-Dec 3 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Oct 2, Oct 7-Dec 3, Dec 9-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 3-Oct 6, Dec 4-Dec 8 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| Collins Rd VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No camping. Bird dog training: Sun-Tues & Thurs-Fri year round. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 29, Dec 2, Dec 6, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30, Jan 3, Jan 6, Jan 10, Jan 13, Jan 17, Jan 20, Jan 24, Jan 27, Jan 31, Feb 3, Feb 7, Feb 10, Feb 14, Feb 17, Feb 21, Feb 24, Feb 28 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 16, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 27, Nov 30, Dec 4, Dec 7, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 25, Dec 28, Jan 1, Jan 4, Jan 8, Jan 11, Jan 15, Jan 18, Jan 22, Jan 25, Jan 29, Feb 1, Feb 5, Feb 8, Feb 12, Feb 15, Feb 19, Feb 22, Feb 26 |
| Wed & Sat during statewide season |
| Small Game |
| Rabbit only |
| Conasauga River WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No camping. |
| Deer |
| Except during youth and quota waterfowl hunts. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Sep 8, Feb 1-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Sep 13, Feb 1-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-Apr 28 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-Apr 27 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23, Dec 30 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Sep 9-Sep 24 |
| Youth Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 Sign-in Quota 3 Sept 14-Sept 29 |
| Youth Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30 |
| January - Saturdays only during statewide season. |
| Coopers Creek WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Buck Only Oct 6-Oct 8 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Oct 4, Oct 30-Nov 12 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 29-Dec 3 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 25-Oct 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Buck Only Oct 4-Oct 6 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Oct 3, Nov 1-Nov 13 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 27-Dec 1 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 23-Oct 27 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Coosawattee WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 19, Oct 23-Nov 9, Nov 13-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 10-Nov 12 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 20, Oct 24-Nov 9, Nov 13-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 8-Nov 10 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Cordele Fish Hatchery |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 16, Dec 30 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Youth Dec 2, Jan 13 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 21, Jan 4 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Youth Dec 7, Jan 18 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Maximum 3 persons per party. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. Designated Pond Only. |
| Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 6-Dec 9 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 10-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 21, Oct 23-Nov 15, Nov 19-Dec 5 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Archery Sep 14-Oct 18, Oct 21-Nov 13, Nov 17-Dec 10, Dec 15-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 11-Dec 14 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Dog Training |
| Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during firearms deer hunts. Training limited to designated areas (see map). |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Oct 7-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 40 |
| Cumberland Island National Seashore |
| *Special Regulations |
| Registration via GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com. Hunting fee is $35. No standby hunters. No non-hunters. Cumberland Island ferry available for access to & from the island for a fee. Mandatory check-in one |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Dec 23-Dec 24 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 3-Oct 5 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9, Dec 5-Dec 7 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Dec 21-Dec 22 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 1-Oct 3 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Nov 5-Nov 7, Dec 3-Dec 5 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| Feral hog |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Hog Only Jan 9-Jan 11, Jan 23-Jan 25 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Hog Only Jan 7-Jan 9, Jan 28-Jan 30 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| Dawson Forest WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| All trails are closed all |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 11, Dec 11-Dec 24 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| Firearms Quality Buck Only Nov 8-Nov 12, Nov 30-Dec 3 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 10, Dec 9-Dec 21 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| Firearms Quality Buck Only Nov 6-Nov 10, Nov 28-Dec 1 Bonus Deer |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2 Quota 40 |
| Sep 4, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sept 30, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Quota 40 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Di-Lane Plantation WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread are legal. For information about bird dog field trials call 706-595-4222. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 12-Oct 14, Oct 26-Oct 28 Bonus Deer Quota 400 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 9 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 10-Oct 12, Oct 24-Oct 26 Bonus Deer Quota 400 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Field 1 Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 100 |
| Field 1 & 2 Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26 Sign-in |
| Field 2 Jan 1-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| Youth Field 2 Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| 2024-25 |
| Field 1 Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 100 |
| Field 1 & 2 Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Nov 23-Dec 1 Sign-in |
| Field 2 Jan 1-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| Youth Field 2 Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| Quota; No dove hunting outside of dove fields. Field 2 only (South of Rocky Creek) Jan. 1-31 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 2, Dec 6, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 27, Dec 30, Feb 7 Sign-in Quota 8 |
| Youth Feb 3 Sign-in Quota 8 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 4, Dec 7, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 28, Dec 31, Feb 5 Sign-in Quota 8 |
| Youth Feb 1 Sign-in Quota 8 |
| Quota: limit 6 quail/ |
| Rabbit & Rabbit/Fox |
| 2023-24 Rabbit Nov 19-20, Nov 23, Nov 26-27, Nov 30 Sign-in Rabbit/Fox Dec 3-4, Dec 7, Dec 10-11, Dec 14, Dec 17-18, Dec 21, Dec 24-25, Dec 28, Dec 31-Jan 1, Jan 4, Jan 7-8, Jan 11, Jan 14-15, Jan 18, Jan 21-22, Jan 25, Jan 28-29, Feb 1, Feb 4-5, Feb 8, Feb 11-12, Feb 15, Feb 17-18, Feb 22, Feb 25-26, Feb 29 Sign-in 2024-25 Rabbit Nov 17-18, Nov 21, Nov 24-25, Nov 28 Sign-in Rabbit/Fox Dec 1-2, Dec 5, Dec 8-9, Dec 12, Dec 15-16, Dec 19, Dec 22-23, Dec 26, Dec 29-30, Jan 2, Jan 5-6, Jan 9, Jan 12-13, Jan 16, Jan 19-20, Jan 23, Jan 26-27, Jan 30, Feb 2-3, Feb 6, Feb 9-10, Feb 13, Feb 16-17, Feb 20, Feb 23-24, Feb 27 Sign-in Rabbit & Fox hunting on designated dates; Jan. 1-31: South of Rocky Creek only. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Jan. 1-31: Rabbit, fox, raccoon, and woodcock hunting permitted South of Rocky Creek only. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 27-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 13-Apr 19, Apr 20-Apr 26 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 26-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 12-Apr 18, Apr 19-Apr 25 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 20 |
| Dixon Bay WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. Furbearer and alligator hunting prohibited. |
| Alligator |
| Alligator hunting prohibited. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 10 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Nov 11-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 8 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Nov 9-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| Furbearer hunting prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Dixon Memorial WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Alligators may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island or Laura S. Walker State Park. No airboats. Archery Only Areas apply only to deer hunting, firearms may be used for other species. |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Sep 21-Sep 23 |
| Firearms Sep 28-Sep 30, Nov 2-Nov 4 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Oct 5-Oct 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Sep 19-Sep 21 |
| Firearms Sep 26-Sep 28, Nov 7-Nov 9 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Oct 3-Oct 5 |
| Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 14-Oct 29 |
| Firearms Dog Deer Nov 17-Nov18, Dec 1-Dec 2 Buckshot only Quota 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 26, Oct 1-Oct 4, Oct 8-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 5 - Oct 7, Nov 22-Nov 26 |
| Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Sep 30, Nov 2-Nov 4 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Sep 26-Sep 28, Nov 7 - Nov 9 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 12-Oct 27 |
| Firearms Dog Deer Nov 22-Nov 23, Dec 6-Dec 7 Buckshot only Quota 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 24, Sep 29-Oct 2, Oct 6-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 3 - Oct 5, Nov 27-Dec 1 |
| Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated area only. All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. The dog-deer hunting area will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 18-Nov 21 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Dodge County PFA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunting in designated area only. Area map posted at office and kiosk. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Alligator |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 8-Sep 10 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 13-Sep 15 Sign-in |
| Night hunting only. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 12 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 31-Nov 10 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 20-Apr 21, Apr 27-Apr 28 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 19-Apr 20, Apr 26-Apr 27 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA contains |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Jan 10-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Jan 9-Feb 28 |
| No fox or bobcat hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 7, Apr 13-Apr 14 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 6, Apr 12-Apr 13 Sign-in Quota 1 |
| Don Carter State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Nov 14-16 Bonus Deer Quota 55 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Nov 12-14 Bonus Deer Quota 55 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. Note: Archery option for up to 5 hunters. |
| Dukes Creek - Smithgall Woods State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 15-Sep 17 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 29-Dec 2 |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Nov 8-Nov 11 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Sep 15 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 27-Nov 30 |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Nov 13-Nov 16 |
| |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 7-Dec 9, Jan 4-Jan 6, Feb 1-Feb 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 5-Dec 7, Jan 2-Jan 4, Jan 30-Feb 1 |
| Small Game hunting by reservation only. Maximum 10 furbearer hunters/25 small game hunters per hunt period. Reservations must be made beginning Nov. 1 by calling (706) 878-3087. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-Apr 14, Apr 27-Apr 28, May 11-May 12 Sign-in Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-Apr 13, Apr 26-Apr 27, May 10-May 11 Sign-in Quota 20 |
| Dupont Tract VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Sep 21-Sep 23 |
| Archery Sep 28-Sep 30, Oct 5-Oct 7, Oct 12-Oct 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Sep 19-Sep 21 |
| Archery Sep 26-Sep 28, Oct 3-Oct 5, Oct 10-Oct 12 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Nov 13-Jan 14 |
| Archery Sep 9-Oct 27 |
| Firearms Oct 28-Nov 12 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Oct 26-Nov 10 |
| Archery Nov 11-Jan 12 |
| Archery Sep 14-Oct 25 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Echeconnee Creek WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery only area. Public access to Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. No camping. No firearms hunting allowed. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Elbert County WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Beverly Tract is Archery Only for deer. No camping. Sign-in required only on Vaughter Tract. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 27 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 28-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Elmodel WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No Camping. Dog training in designated area only. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 31 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 14, Nov 18, Nov 21, Nov 25, Nov 28, Dec 2, Dec 5, Dec 9, Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 23, Dec 26, Dec 30, Jan 2, Jan 6, Jan 9, Jan 13, Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 23, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 23, Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 3, Dec 7, Dec 10, Dec 14, Dec 17, Dec 21, Dec 24, Dec 28, Jan 4, Jan 7, Jan 11, Jan 14, Jan 18, Jan 21, Jan 25, Jan 28, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22 Sign-in |
| Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No fox or bobcat hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Eufaula NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| Apply Aug. 1-Sept. 15 for youth deer hunts; Aug. 1-Sept. 15 for waterfowl hunts. Eligible ages for all youth hunts (deer and waterfowl) are 10-15 years. A waterfowl permit holder is allowed to bring up to two guests (no more than three individuals/blind). No May 16-31 coyote & hog season. For additional information, please visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/eufaula/. |
| Alligator |
| Closed to alligator hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 7, Oct 21 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 5, Oct 19 Bonus Deer |
| Bradley Unit opens for archery Nov. 1. |
| Waterfowl |
| Q16 Ducks and Geese Only: Wednesdays during statewide season. Shell limit is 25. Youth Hunt: Check with refuge office for specific dates. Shell limit is 25. Portions of Chattahoochee River and Walter F. George Reservoir within the Eufaula NWR boundaries are closed to waterfowl hunting. |
| Evans County PFA |
| *Special Regulations |
| All hunters must sign-in at PFA office prior to hunting. No small game hunting. |
| Alligator |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 1-Sep 3 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 30-Sep 1 Sign-in |
| Night hunting only. |
| F.D. Roosevelt State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Jan 7-Jan 8 Bonus Deer Quota 150 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. Note: Archery option for up to 10 hunters. |
| Fishing Creek WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 2024-25 Sep 7-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season on waterfowl impoundments. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Flat Creek PFA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Alligator |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 8-Sep 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 13-Sep 15 |
| Night only. No daytime hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Dog Training |
| Bird dog and Rabbit dog training allowed August 15-March 15 only, outside of deer hunts. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23 |
| 2024-25 |
| Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 14 Sign-in |
| Apr 15-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 13 Sign-in |
| Apr 14-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 18, Nov 25 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 23, Nov 30 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| During second season Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Flat Tub WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 18, Dec 26-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 19-Nov 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 16, Dec 26-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 17-Nov 30 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Flint River WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Sep 18, Nov 19-Nov 28 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 2-Nov 4 Quota 25 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer Quota 25 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 23, Nov 17-Nov 26 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 31-Nov 2 Quota 25 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer Quota 25 |
| |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16-Oct 6, Nov 19-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21-Oct 11, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7 |
| Quail |
| Sun & Wed during statewide season |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Fort Gordon |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunting and fishing permits are offered to the |
| Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield |
| *Special Regulations |
| All hunters must set up an account and acquire a permit at https://ftstewart.isportsman.net. All hunting is subject to post regulations and access for hunting is not guaranteed. Mandatory daily check-in/out via iSportsman system. Feral hogs and coyote hunting is authorized year-round during legal shooting hours. |
| Alligator |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 18-Oct 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 16-Oct 7 |
| Alligator hunting is by lottery only. Zone 8A lottery is conducted through https://ftstewart.isportsman.net. Zone 8A alligator tags count towards the statewide bag limit of 1 alligator. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Jan 8-Jan 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Jan 6-Jan 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Jan 5 |
| Additional permits and restrictions apply. For all information pertaining to seasons, bag limits, mandatory check stations, and post regulations go to https://ftstewart.isportsman.net. Hunting permits are offered to the |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 11-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 9-Feb 28 |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 11-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 9-Feb 28 |
| Squirrel |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 |
| All turkeys harvested on Fort Stewart count toward your Georgia statewide bag limit. |
| Fort Yargo State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 28-Nov 29 Bonus Deer Quota 85 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 19-Nov 20 Bonus Deer Quota 85 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Gaither WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No horseback riding. Bicycles are only permitted for hunter access. Archery only area is South of Old Post Rd and East of Davis Ford Rd and is only for deer on the deer hunting dates. All other species can be hunted with firearms except deer in this area. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Dec 25-Dec 31 Quota 25 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 21-Oct 29, Nov 13-Nov 19, Dec 4-Dec 10 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 3-Nov 5, Jan 12-Jan 14 Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Dec 23-Dec 29 Quota 25 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 27, Nov 11-Nov 17, Dec 2-Dec 8 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 8-Nov 10, Jan 10-Jan 12 Quota 25 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-Apr 10, Apr 13-Apr 17, Apr 20-Apr 24 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-Apr 9, Apr 12-Apr 16, Apr 19-Apr 23 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Germany Creek WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Grand Bay WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Deer may be hunted only Saturdays and Sundays during the state season Harvested deer must be removed from the area whole (no field dressing). No May 16-31 Feral Hog and Coyote season. No ATVs or motorcycles. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunting and Fishing Permit may be substituted for WMA license. Hiking trail from check station closed to hikers during firearms deer hunts. Federal lands within WMA may be closed for military training. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 30-Oct 1 Firearms Either Sex Oct 7-Oct 8 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sept 28 - Sept 29 Firearms Either Sex Oct 5 - Oct 6 Bonus Deer Saturdays and Sundays during state seasons only. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No fox squirrel or furbearer hunting. Saturdays and Sundays only. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 27-Apr 28 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 7, Apr 20-Apr 21 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| May 3-May 4 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 6, Apr 26-Apr 27 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Saturdays and Sundays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Griffin Ridge WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs or horses. No vehicles allowed beyond designed parking areas. River access allowed. Camping only at Fountain Hole camping area. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 27-Oct 29 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Dec 2-Dec 24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 5-Nov 12 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 22 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 1-Nov 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Dec 7-Dec 29 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 8-Nov 17 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 20 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 20-Apr 26, May 4-May 10, May 11-May 15 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 19-Apr 25, May 3-May 9, May 10-May 15 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Hannahatchee WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 14 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Hard Labor Creek State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 8 Bonus Deer Quota 250 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 5-Nov 6 Bonus Deer Quota 250 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Harris Neck NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/harris_neck for seasons, dates and more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Hart County WMA |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 16 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 17-Nov 19 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 15-Nov 17 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 4, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-Apr 13, Apr 27-May 4 Quota 5 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-Apr 12, Apr 26-May 3 Quota 5 |
| Hiltonia WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No furbearer season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 10 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Nov 11-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 9 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Nov 10-Jan 12 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Saturdays only during 1st season. |
| Small Game |
| No furbearer season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Hitchiti Experimental Forest |
| *Special Regulations |
| Dates and regulations are the same as Piedmont NWR. The Hitchiti Experimental Forest is open for hunting only during Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge hunting seasons with a valid Piedmont Refuge hunting permit and in accordance with refuge specific regulations. |
| Small Game |
| Bag Limit of 1/ |
| Turkey |
| Bag Limit 1 |
| Horse Creek WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 25-Oct 28 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 13, Sep 17-Sep 29, Oct 2-Oct 24, Jan 1-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 7-Dec 9 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 16 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Sep 19-Sep 21 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 23-Oct 26 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 18, Sep 22-Sep 27, Oct 7-Oct 22, Jan 1-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 12-Dec 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Hugh M. Gillis PFA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 3-Nov 13 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 30-Nov 10 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 19-Apr 20, May 3-May 4 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 18-Apr 19, May 2-May 3 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Indian Ford Farm Dove Fields |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunters must sign-in at check station at 12:00 P.M. Maps and instructions will be provided at sign-in. Hunt is 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM. No ATVs. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. It is of utmost importance to have no litter left behind, including expended shotgun shells. Extra caution should be taken to ensure absolutely no live shells are left behind. No small game or May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Sep 9 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Sep 14 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| J.L. Lester WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 7-Oct 8, Jan 13-Jan 14 Bonus Deer Quota 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 20-Nov 26, Dec 25-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 6, Jan 11-Jan 12 Bonus Deer Quota 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 25-Dec 1, Dec 23-Jan 1 |
| Dog Training |
| Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during deer hunts, quota hunts and field trials. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30 |
| Youth Sep 2, Sep 9 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 21, Sep 28 |
| Youth Sep 7, Sep 14 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Jan 6, Feb 25 Quota 5 |
| 2024-25 |
| Jan 5, Feb 22 Quota 5 |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Jan 7, Feb 24 Quota 5 |
| 2024-25 |
| Jan 4, Feb 23 Quota 5 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Joe Kurz WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 5-Nov 12 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Sep 17 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 22, Nov 3-Nov 10 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dog Training |
| Bird Dog Training Area: Aug 15 - Mar 19 except during deer hunts and quota hunts. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 2, Jan 13, Feb 3 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 1 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Quail hunting prohibited except for quail quota hunts. Small game hunting prohibited during deer hunts. |
| Rabbit |
| Bag limit=3 rabbits/ |
| Small Game |
| Small game hunting prohibited during deer hunts. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-Apr 14, Apr 27-May 5 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-Apr 13, Apr 26-May 4 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Waterfowl |
| State season on Wednesdays and Saturdays only during small game dates and Federal Youth Waterfowl |
| John's Mountain WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 28-Oct 29 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 28, Oct 30-Nov 8, Nov 12-Dec 25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 27 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 25, Oct 28-Nov 20, Nov 24-Dec 25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Keg Creek WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Lake Russell WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 3-Nov 5 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 22-Nov 25 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 5, Oct 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Dec 6-Dec 10 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 1-Nov 3 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 27-Nov 30 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 3, Oct 7-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Dec 11-Dec 15 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Lake Seminole WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 31 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 31 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| State Season. No hunting waterfowl within 300 yards of a |
| Lake Sidney Lanier - Buford Dam |
| *Special Regulations |
| All facilities will be closed to the |
| Lake Sidney Lanier - Islands |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunters must apply by letter no later than October 10, 4:30 PM. Visit http://go.usa.gov/SE85 for more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| Limit of one deer per |
| Lake Walter F. George WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| State season. No hunting waterfowl within 300 yards of a |
| Lanahassee WMA |
| Quail |
| Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 13, Oct 21-Nov 5 |
| Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 16-Nov 18, Nov 30-Dec 2 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 11, Oct 19-Nov 3 |
| Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 14-Nov 16, Nov 28-Nov 30 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 25, Dec 5, Dec 9 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 23, Dec 3, Dec 7 Sign-in |
| Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| Turkey hunting prohibited due to low population levels. |
| Little Ocmulgee State Park |
| Alligator |
| *Alligator hunting by special permit only; open only to drawn quota hunters for alligator zone #5 who apply and are selected for the park hunt. Interested hunters must call 229-868-7474 no later than close of business on July 31 to apply. Selected hunters will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass is required. Only night hunting is permitted (30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise). Hunting is allowed Sunday nights through Thursday nights only, during state season. Special permit restrictions apply. Only one vessel is permitted per special permit. Fishing/boating and other non-permitted lake activities are prohibited by regulation after sunset and before sunrise. |
| Little Satilla WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 22 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Lola Tract VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Sep 21-Sep 23, Sep 28-Sep 30, Oct 5-Oct 7, Oct 12-Oct 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Sep 19-Sep 21, Sep 26-Sep 28, Oct 3-Oct 5, Oct 10-Oct 12 |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 28-Nov 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 27, Nov 13-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Nov 10 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 25, Nov 11-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| London Farms VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. Selected hunters may check in at 6:00 a.m. and hunt from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. No blinds, buckets, seats, or any other devices may be placed on the field until 6:30 a.m. and the hunter has checked in. Selected hunter may bring up to two guests. No stand-bys. All hunters must check out prior to leaving for the |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9 Quota 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14 Quota 30 |
| Lower Broad River WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Lula Bridge WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2-Sep 24, Oct 7-Oct 22, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 9-Jan 31 |
| Youth Nov 11-Nov 12 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7-Sep 28, Oct 5-Oct 20, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 7-Jan 31 |
| Youth Nov 9-Nov 10 |
| Mayhaw WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 30 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 15-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 30 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 15-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| McDuffie PFA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23, Dec 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 |
| Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open. Designated ponds only. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| McEntire Road VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30-Oct 8 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28-Oct 13 |
| McGraw Ford WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 10 Waterfowl |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Mead Farm WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Foot traffic only. No camping. Bird dog training is allowed year-round. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Archery only. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25 |
| Sep 9, Sep 13, Sep 16, Sep 20, Sep 23, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30, Jan 3, Jan 6, Jan 10, Jan 13, Jan 17, Jan 20, Jan 24, Jan 27 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30 |
| Sep 14, Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 25, Sep 28, Dec 7, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 25, Dec 28, Jan 1, Jan 4, Jan 8, Jan 11, Jan 15, Jan 18, Jan 22, Jan 25 |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season except Youth hunt dates. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Mistletoe State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 12-Nov 13 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Montezuma Bluffs WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Montezuma Bluffs WMA contains |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No fox or bobcat hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Moody Forest WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. No ATVs. Check for prescribed burn info and Sign-In at kiosk on East River Rd. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 1-Dec 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 1-Dec 15 |
| Small Game |
| Squirrel hunting only. No fox squirrels may be taken. |
| Squirrel Only |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 1-Jan 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 1-Jan 20 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 12-May 3 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 7 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 11-May 2 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 6 Sign-in |
| Morgan Lake WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery Only Area for all species. The operation of a Personal Watercraft (defined in GA Code 52-7-8.2 and commonly known as a "jet ski") on Morgan Lake and other water bodies within Morgan Lake WMA is prohibited. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Oaky Woods WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No bear hunting. |
| Bear |
| No bear hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 25-Dec 31 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 8, Nov 11-Nov 17 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 23-Dec 29 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 6, Nov 9-Nov 15 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Ocmulgee WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No bear hunting. Legal hours for waterfowl hunting end at noon. Waterfowl hunting on the PFA lake allowed only on Wednesdays during the second season. |
| Alligator |
| Alligator hunting on Ocmulgee PFA allowed 9/1-3/2023 & 9/6-8/2024. No hunting during daylight hours. |
| Bear |
| No bear hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 30-Oct 6 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 7-Dec 10 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 29 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Oct 4 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 12-Dec 15 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 27 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 100 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 100 |
| Waterfowl |
| Waterfowl hunting on the PFA lake allowed only on Wednesdays during the second season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Ocmulgee WMA - Gum Swamp Creek |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. Legal hours for waterfowl hunting end at noon. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Oconee National Forest |
| *Special Regulations |
| No dog training Mar. 20-July 31, 2023, 2024 & 2025, Sept. 9, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024 and Sept. 14, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025. Pursuit of bears with dogs is prohibited. Hogs may be taken only during daylight hours consistent with regulations above. Coyotes may be taken during deer, turkey and small game hunts; weapons are restricted to legal firearms and archery equipment for the game species specified for a particular hunt as indicated heretofore; electronic calls may be used; night hunting is prohibited. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait or refuse in a manner likely to attract or concentrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of hunting or viewing animals, is prohibited. It is also prohibited to fail to properly store food or refuse to prevent access by wildlife. For public health and safety, the transportation of a loaded long gun or cocked crossbow in a |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3, Nov 6-Nov 24, Nov 27-Dec 3, Dec 26-Dec 29, Jan 1-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Nov 5, Nov 25-Nov 26, Dec 30-Dec 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1, Nov 4-Nov 29, Dec 2-Dec 8, Dec 26-Dec 27, Dec 30-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 3, Nov 30-Dec 1, Dec 28-Dec 29 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 |
| Bag Limit 1 |
| Oconee WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Dec 1-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Nov 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Dec 1-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Nov 30 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 60 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 60 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 20-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12, Apr 13-Apr 19 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 19-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11, Apr 12-Apr 18 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| Oconee WMA - Dan Denton Waterfowl Area |
| *Special Regulations |
| No fishing or hunting (other than ducks & geese and archery deer hunting during designated dates) on waterfowl impoundments. Waterfowl hunting on impoundment 1 & 3 open only to hunters selected in quota drawing. Waterfowl hunters are prohibited from entering impoundments before 5:00 a.m. on the |
| 2 are closed to hunting. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee River between Wallace Dam and GA Hwy 16. Handicapped quota hunters may request assistance by calling (706) 595-4222. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 18 |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Pond 3 Nov 11, Nov 25 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Pond 1 Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Youth Pond 1 Nov 11, Nov 25 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Pond 3 Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Pond 1 Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Youth Pond 1 Nov 16, Nov 30 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Pond 3 Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Youth Pond 3 Nov 16, Nov 30 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Oconee WMA - Rock Hawk Trails & Effigy |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 18-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 20-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 19-May 15 Sign-in |
| Selected quota turkey hunters only may hunt with firearms during quota hunt dates in this area. |
| Ohoopee Dunes WMA - North Tract |
| *Special Regulations |
| Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 1-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 30-Dec 2 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 28 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 8-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 5-Dec 7 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 24-Oct 26 Bonus Deer |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 20 |
| Ohoopee Dunes WMA - South Tract |
| *Special Regulations |
| Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge-Cowhouse Unit |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunt dates and more information listed at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee. Bears and alligators may not be taken. Foot travel only on ONWR portion of Cowhouse Island. No dogs allowed except pointing dogs for hunting quail. Sign-in at Dixon Memorial WMA. Feral hogs may be taken May 16-31, no dogs allowed. No coyote hunting. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Hunt dates will be listed at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee. Quail, rabbit, squirrel only. |
| Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge-Pocket Unit |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunt dates will be listed at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee. Sign-in/sign-out required. Bears and alligators may not be taken. Foot travel only off paved road. No dogs allowed. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee for more information. No May 16-31 coyote season, no coyote hunting. |
| Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge-Suwannee Canal Unit |
| *Special Regulations |
| Hunt dates will be listed at www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee. Quota applications accepted Aug. 15-Sept. 15 at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee. Youth are those 16 and under and supervised by an adult 21 or older. Hunter Education is required for youth hunters. Shooting hours close at noon; Shotguns and muzzleloaders only; hunters are charged a $15.00 permit fee; check-out required; hunters are not required to tag deer prior to check out - special NWR tags provided for two harvested deer; hunt area zoned; Chesser Island zone is for wheelchair or youth hunters only. No dogs allowed. Feral hogs may be taken: no limit. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee for more information. |
| No May 16-31 coyote season, no coyote hunting. |
| Oliver Bridge WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 14 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Ossabaw Island WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No access permitted to Ossabaw above high tide mark unless drawn for quota. Quota hunters on Ossabaw Island WMA will be required to furnish their own boat transportation to & from the island. Limited docking space is available; some boats may have to stream anchor. All hunter access to the Island will be over the dock facilities at Newell Creek on the south end of the Island. Hunters may not enter upon Ossabaw Island until 12:00 p.m. EST one |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 23-Nov 25 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 14 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 9-Nov 11, Dec 7-Dec 9 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 28 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Nov 28-Nov 30 Bonus Deer Quota 75 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 10-Oct 12 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9, Dec 12-Dec 14 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 24-Oct 26 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Feral hog |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Hog Only Jan 18-Jan 20, Feb 8-Feb 10 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Jan 16-Jan 18, Feb 6-Feb 8 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
| Otting WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Dog Training |
| Furbearer Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 19 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Panola Mountain State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 14-Nov 15 Bonus Deer Quota 60 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 12-Nov 13 Bonus Deer Quota 60 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Note: Archery option for up to 4 hunters. |
| Paradise PFA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Sep 2 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 7-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7 |
| Dove hunting in designated fields only; shooting hours follow state regulations. |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 14, Dec 28 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 19, Dec 26 |
| Hunting for ducks and geese in designated areas only. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Paulding Forest WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Oct 16-Nov 8, Nov 13-Nov 17 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Oct 14-Nov 6, Nov 11-Nov 15 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Dog Training |
| Bird and Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug 15-Mar 19 except during firearms deer hunts. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 29-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 14, Apr 20-Apr 28 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 21-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 13, Apr 19-Apr 27 Sign-in Quota 50 |
| Paulks Pasture WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No horseback riding during deer hunts. Archery Only Area is archery equipment for all species |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 15-Sep 17 |
| Firearms Either Sex Sep 28-Sep 30 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 14-Nov 5 |
| Buckshot Only Dog Deer Either Sex Dec 1-Dec 2, Dec 8-Dec 9, Dec 15-Dec 16 Bonus Deer Quota 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 18-Sep 26, Oct 1-Oct 13 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 13 Sign-in |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 18-Nov 22, Dec 17-Dec 27 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 20-Sep 22 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 3-Oct 5 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 12-Nov 3 |
| Buckshot Only Dog Deer Either Sex Dec 6-Dec 7, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 20-Dec 21 Bonus Deer Quota 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 18, Sep 23-Oct 1, Oct 6-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 23-Nov 27, Dec 22-Jan 1 |
| Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated areas only. Dog-deer hunters must check in at check station prior to hunt. All dogs used in the dog-deer hunt must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. The WMA will be closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Penholoway Swamp WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. Access to Boyle's Island is by river only, except during the early season managed firearms hunts, pending river level and road conditions. Archery Only Area is archery equipment for all species |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 22-Sep 24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 20, Sep 25-Oct 3, Oct 8-Nov 17, Nov 25-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 18-Nov 24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 7 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 27-Sep 29 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 25, Sep 30-Oct 8, Oct 13-Nov 22, Nov 30-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 23-Nov 29 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 10-Oct 12 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Bird dog training area located in the areas of Redman and Deadend Rds. No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Perry Dove Field |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No small game hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 |
| Phinizy Swamp WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Archery only. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 13, Sep 16, Sep 20, Sep 23, Nov 18, Nov 22, Nov 25, Dec 9, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 23, Dec 27, Dec 30, Jan 3, Jan 6, Jan 10, Jan 13, Jan 17, Jan 20, Jan 24, Jan 27 |
| Youth Nov 11 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 25, Sep 28, Nov 23, Nov 27, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 25, Dec 28, Jan 1, Jan 4, Jan 8, Jan 11, Jan 15, Jan 18, Jan 22, Jan 25 |
| Youth Nov 16 |
| Wednesdays and Saturdays only during statewide season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Piedmont NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| Refuge permits are required for all hunts. Applications for quota deer hunts must be received by August 30,2023 and August 28, 2024. Quota turkey hunts applications must be received by February 22, 2024 and February 28, 2025. Permit fee required for all quota hunts. The Hitchiti Experimental Forest is open for hunting only during refuge hunting seasons with a valid Piedmont Refuge hunting permit and in accordance with refuge regulations. Baiting is prohibited. No May 16-31 coyote season. Contact the refuge office to obtain applications, permits and refuge specific hunting regulations (478-986-5441) or email piedmont@fws.gov. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Wheelchair Firearms Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 15 Quota 25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 15 Quota 50 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 4, Nov 9-Nov 11 Quota 1250 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 28 Quota 1250 |
| 2024-25 |
| Wheelchair Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 20 Quota 25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 20 Quota 50 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 6 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9, Nov 14-Nov 16 Quota 1250 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 31-Nov 2 Quota 1250 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 24-Nov 25, Dec 8-Dec 9, Dec 22-Dec 23, Jan 5-Jan 6, Jan 19-Jan 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 29-Nov 30, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 27-Dec 28, Jan 10-Jan 11, Jan 24-Jan 25 |
| Rabbit |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 15-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Nov 17-Jan 31 |
| Raccoon/Opossum |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 1-Dec 2, Dec 8-Dec 9, Dec 15-Dec 16, Dec 22-Dec 23, Dec 29-Dec 30, Jan 5-Jan 6, Jan 12-Jan 13, Jan 19-Jan 20, Jan 26-Jan 27 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 6-Dec 7, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 20-Dec 21, Dec 27-Dec 28, Jan 3-Jan 4, Jan 10-Jan 11, Jan 17-Jan 18, Jan 24-Jan 25, Jan 31-Feb 1 |
| Small Game |
| Bag Limit of 1/ |
| Squirrel |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Sep 8, Oct 2-Oct 13, Oct 16-Oct 25, Oct 29-Nov 1, Nov 5-Nov 8, Nov 15-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Sep 13, Oct 7-Oct 18, Oct 21-Oct 30, Nov 3-Nov 6, Nov 10-Nov 13, Nov 17-Jan 31 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 9-Apr 13, Apr 23-Apr 27, May 7-May 11 Quota 300 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 8-Apr 12, Apr 22-Apr 26, May 6-May 10 Quota 300 |
| Bag Limit 1 |
| Pine Log WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number. Hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. No night hunting. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 13-Dec 16 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 18-Dec 21 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Dog Training |
| Bird & Rabbit Dog Training Area: Aug 15 - Mar 19, except during firearms deer hunts. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 3-Sep 4, Sep 8-Sep 11, Sep 15-Sep 18, Sep 22-Sep 25, Sep 29-Oct 2, Oct 6-Oct 8, Nov 19-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 1 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 100 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 8-Sep 9, Sep 13-Sep 16, Sep 20-Sep 23, Sep 27-Sep 30, Oct 4-Oct 7, Oct 11-Oct 13, Nov 24-Dec 1, Dec 22-Jan 31 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 100 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No night hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Pleasant Valley VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 19 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 20-Nov 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 17 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 18-Nov 15 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Sep 8 Feb 1-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Sep 9, Feb 1-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Youth: Saturdays only during statewide season. |
| Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| WMA consists of 300ft wide section of non-contiguous property on the Wayne County side of the Altamaha River, extending from mile 61 (Doe Eddy) to 1.2 miles down river. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| Area closed to deer hunting. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| Area closed to turkey hunting |
| Red Top Mountain State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 15-Nov 16 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 12-Nov 13 Bonus Deer Quota 50 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Redlands WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No hunting on Dyar's Pasture MARSH Pond. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Redlands WMA - Watson's Spring Area |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Nov 30, Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Rich Mountain WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Nov 22, Nov 29-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 21-Nov 26 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Nov 25, Dec 2-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 26-Dec 1 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Rich Mountain WMA - Cartecay |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Richard B. Russell State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 5-Dec 6 Bonus Deer Quota 60 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 3-Dec 4 Bonus Deer Quota 60 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 may be antlered bucks. |
| Richmond Hill WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 22 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Jan 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. Archery Only Areas apply only to deer hunting, firearms may be used for other species. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| River Bend WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 30-Dec 2 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 28, Oct 2-Oct 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 5-Dec 7 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 3, Oct 7-Oct 24 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 312 |
| Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 30 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Nov 19-Nov 27, Dec 14-Jan 31 |
| Saturdays only during 1st season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 20-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12, Apr 13-19 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 19-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11, Apr 12-Apr 18 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Waterfowl |
| Waterfowl may be hunted on impoundment and its surrounding roads/dikes until noon only on Wed., Sat. and Sun. during statewide season. |
| River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 18-Dec 20 Quota 35 |
| Firearms Antlerless Only Dec 31-Jan 3 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 16-Sep 24, Oct 7-Oct 15 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 1-Nov 4 Quota 35 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 6-Dec 9 Bonus Deer Quota 35 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 22-Dec 24 Quota 35 |
| Firearms Antlerless Only Dec 29-Jan 1 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 21-Sep 29, Oct 12-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 6-Nov 9 Quota 35 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 4-Dec 7 Bonus Deer Quota 35 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. Youth hunt exempt from antler restriction. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Sep 2, Sep 9 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Sep 7, Sep 14 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Dove hunting by quota only. |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 28, Dec 12, Jan 16 Sign-in |
| Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 16, Dec 30, Jan 20 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Youth Jan 27 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Jan 25 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Nov 26, Dec 10, Jan 14 Sign-in |
| Nov 16, Nov 23, Dec 14, Dec 28, Jan 18 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Quail hunting on designated dates only. Maximum 3 persons per party. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Jan 22-Feb 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Jan 20-Feb 5 |
| No fox or bobcat hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 19-Apr 22 Sign-in Quota 5 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 9, Apr 12-Apr 15 Sign-in Quota 5 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 18-Apr 21 Sign-in Quota 5 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 8, Apr 11-Apr 14 Sign-in Quota 5 |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Dec 23, Jan 6, Jan 13 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Dec 21, Jan 4, Jan 11 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Waterfowl may be hunted in small game season when seasons overlap. |
| Rocky Mountain Recreation PFA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Daily use fee (per vehicle) required for all users. No |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Jan 11 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Antioch Lake: Jan 1-31, except No Sunday Hunting. Heath Lake: State Season |
| Rogers State Prison Farm Dove Fields |
| *Special Regulations |
| Dove hunters check in at the Rogers State Prison office prior to entering dove fields. In addition, hunters must sign-in at the kiosks located at the entrance to each field prior to hunting. A map of the fields is located in the kiosks (and on our website) with designated parking areas marked on the maps. No ATVs or UTVs allowed on the fields. No hunting within 100 yards of residences or 50 yards of county roads. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. Please do not litter, including spent shotgun shells. Extra caution should be taken to ensure no live shells are left on the field. No small game or May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21 Sign-in |
| Rogers WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 22 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Rum Creek WMA |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 1, Nov 18-Dec 1 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 26-Oct 28 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 6, Nov 23-Dec 6 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 24-Oct 26 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14 Sign-in Quota 75 |
| Sep 21, Sep 28, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Oct 25, Oct 29-Nov 8, Nov 12-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Oct 23, Oct 27-Nov 13, Nov 17-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-Apr 17, Apr 27-May 1 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Youth May 4-May 8 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 10, Apr 20-Apr 24 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-Apr 16, Apr 26-Apr 30 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Youth May 3-May 7 Sign-in |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 9, Apr 19-Apr 23 Sign-in Quota 25 |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Dec 16, Jan 13 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Dec 21, Jan 11 Sign-in Quota 3 |
| Rum Creek is broken up into 3 areas for waterfowl hunting (shooting hours 30 minutes before sunrise until noon): East of Ebenezer Rd. (includes Lake Juliette) open for all hunters. Youth Waterfowl Days (youth only) and Sat.-Wed. during statewide season. Boat motors in excess of 25hp prohibited on Lake Juliette. Youth Area: Between Juliette Rd and Ebenezer Rd; only youth may hunt. Youth Waterfowl Days and Sat.-Wed. only during statewide season. The MARSH |
| Rum Creek WMA - Berry Creek |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery only area. Camping prohibited. Firearms prohibited except as provided in O.C.G.A. 16-11-126. |
| Coyote |
| Archery only |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Falconry permitted during small game season. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Sandhills WMA - East |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-March 15 only. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Quail |
| Sat & Wed during statewide season |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels is prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Sandhills WMA - West |
| *Special Regulations |
| Camping in designated areas only. Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-March 15 only. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Sep 21-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Jan 12 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Quail |
| Sat & Wed during statewide season |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Hunting of fox squirrels is prohibited. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
| Sansavilla WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| This area includes the Wire Road Tract. Archery Only Areas apply only to deer hunting, firearms may be used for other species. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 22-Sep 24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 7 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 5 |
| Buckshot Only Dog Deer Either Sex Dec 29-Dec 30 Quota 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 20, Sep 25-Oct 3, Oct 8-Oct 20, Nov 6-Nov 24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 25-Dec 28, Dec 31-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Sep 27-Sep 29 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 10-Oct 12 Bonus Deer |
| Buckshot Only Dog Deer Either Sex Dec 27-Dec 28 Quota 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 30-Dec 26, Dec 29-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 25, Sep 30-Oct 8, Oct 13-Oct 18, Nov 2-Nov 29 |
| Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated areas only. All dogs must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. All vehicles used in the dog-deer hunt must display |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Sapelo Island WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Reservations for transportation on state boat for Check-In hunts must be made through the Sapelo Island Visitors Center (912) 437-3224. No reservations will be accepted until you receive your selection notice. Visitor Center Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7:30 AM-5:30PM, Sat. 8:00AM-5:30PM; Closed Sunday & Monday. Stream anchorage may be required for hunters using their own boats. Hunter access is allowed only at Moses Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. No motorized vehicles allowed on island. Hunters may check-in starting at 9:00AM EST one |
| Coyote |
| Mar. 1-May 31. Feral hogs may also be taken. Feral hogs may be taken with dogs May 16-31 only. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 6-Oct 8 Bonus Deer |
| Archery -South End Only Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 4, Nov 20-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 4, Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer Quota 125 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 21 Bonus Deer Quota 125 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 11-Oct 13 Bonus Deer |
| Archery- South End Only Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 9, Nov 25-Jan 12 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9, Nov 21-Nov 23 Bonus Deer Quota 125 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 24-Oct 26 Bonus Deer Quota 125 |
| Maps of open hunting areas available at the Sapelo WMA sign-in kiosks, Brunswick |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Savannah NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| No alligator hunting. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/savannah for seasons, dates and more information. |
| Scotland Road VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery only for deer. No furbearer hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Sheffield WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Dog Training |
| Furbearer Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 19 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 29-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 14, Apr 20-Apr 28 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 28-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 13, Apr 19-Apr 27 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| Silver Lake WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 22 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 11-Nov 24, Dec 30-Jan 14 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Jan 15-Jan 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 28 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 14-Dec 16 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 16-Nov 29, Dec 28-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Jan 13-Jan 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 31-Nov 2 |
| Firearms Either Sex Dec 12-Dec 14 Bonus Deer |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Quail |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 28, Dec 19 Sign-in |
| Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 Sign-in Quota 4 |
| Youth Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| 2024-25 |
| Dec 3, Dec 17 Sign-in |
| Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1 Sign-in Quota 4 |
| Youth Dec 7, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Youth Nov 23, Nov 30 Sign-in Quota 2 |
| Quail hunting on designated dates only. Maximum 3 persons per party. Bag limit is 3 per |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No fox or bobcat hunting. No fox squirrel hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 30-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 10, Apr 25-Apr 29 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| Youth Apr 18-Apr 22 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| April 29-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 9, Apr 24-Apr 28 Sign-in Quota 35 |
| Youth Apr 10-Apr 13 Sign-in |
| Soap Creek WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Nov 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 4-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Nov 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Sparks Cut Off VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Spirit Creek Forest WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Spirit Creek Forest is a multi-use forest; other users may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be opened/closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. No camping. No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote & hog season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Archery only. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Shotgun and archery only. No furbearer dog hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Archery only |
| Sprewell Bluff WMA - East |
| *Special Regulations |
| Sprewell Bluff East includes property east of the Flint River. No hunting in park |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Shotguns and archery only. No furbearer hunting with dogs. No night hunting. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Waterfowl hours end 12 noon. |
| Sprewell Bluff WMA - West |
| *Special Regulations |
| Sprewell Bluff West includes property west of the Flint River. Camping allowed in designated areas only. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number. Hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. No night hunting. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 21-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 19-Jan 1 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 18 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| Waterfowl hours end at 12 noon. |
| Standing Boy State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote season. No small game season. No alligator season. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 6-Oct 8, Nov 3-Nov 5, Nov 10-Nov 12, Dec 1-Dec 3 Quota 20 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Oct 4-Oct 6, Nov 1-Nov 3, Nov 8-Nov 10, Dec 6-Dec 8 Quota 20 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 26-Apr 28, May 3-May 5 |
| Youth Apr 12-Apr 14, Apr 19-Apr 21 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 25-Apr 27, May 2-May 4 Quota 10 |
| Youth Apr 11-Apr 13, Apr 18-Apr 20 Quota 10 |
| Swallow Creek WMA |
| Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Sep 23-Oct 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Sep 28-Oct 6 |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Sep 22, Oct 2-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 16-Nov 19, Dec 7-Dec 10 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Sep 27, Oct 7-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 14-Nov 17, Dec 5-Dec 8 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Tallapoosa River VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer |
| Hunter sign-in available at J.L. Lester WMA. Deer & Bear harvested during bonus hunts must be checked out at J.L. Lester WMA. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 27-Jan 1 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 6-Oct 8, Nov 24-Nov 26, Jan 12-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Dec 2-Jan 1 |
| Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 4-Oct 6, Nov 29-Dec 1, Jan 10-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| Small game hunting prohibited during youth deer hunts. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| |
| Tallulah Gorge WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote season. Daily sign-in. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Primitive Weapons Buck Only Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Jan 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| No furbearer hunting at night on the north side of the gorge. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Townsend WMA - Buck Island Tract |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 22 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Jan 7 |
| 2024-25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 18 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Oct 20 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Jan 12 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Townsend WMA - North, South, and Pine Island Tracts |
| *Special Regulations |
| Archery Only Area is archery equipment for all species. Dog deer hunters must check-in at Check station. Dog-deer hunting allowed in designated areas only. All dogs must be marked with the selected hunter's name and phone number. All vehicles used in the dog-deer hunt must display |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 21-Oct 27 |
| Buckshot Only Dog Deer Either Sex Nov 29-Nov 30, Dec 13-Dec 14, Dec 27-Dec 28 Bonus Deer Quota 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 3 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 18-Nov 24, Dec 23-Dec 24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 7, Nov 2-Nov 4 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 19-Oct 25 |
| Buckshot Only Dog Deer Either Sex Nov 27-Nov 28, Dec 11-Dec 12, Dec 25-Dec 26 Bonus Deer Quota 3 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 16-Nov 24, Dec 21-Dec 22 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 3-Oct 5, Oct 31-Nov 2 Bonus Deer |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 |
| Treat Mountain VPA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer |
| Hunter sign-in available at J.L. Lester WMA. Deer & Bear harvested during bonus hunts must be checked out at J.L. Lester WMA. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 5, Oct 7-Nov 23, Nov 27-Jan 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 6-Oct 8, Nov 24-Nov 26, Jan 12-Jan 14 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 3, Oct 7-Nov 28, Dec 2-Jan 9 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 4-Oct 6, Nov 29-Dec 1, Jan 10-Jan 12 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
| Small Game |
| Small game hunting prohibited during quota deer hunts. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 29-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 14, Apr 20-Apr 28 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 28-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 13, Apr 19-Apr 27 Sign-in Quota 10 |
| Tuckahoe WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Camping in designated sites only. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be hunted and taken with dogs. Dogs must be marked with the hunter's name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Nov 4 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Sep 14, Sep 18-Sep 27, Oct 1-Nov 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 21-Nov 25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Sep 28-Sep 30 Bonus Deer |
| |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 7-Nov 9 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Sep 18, Sep 22-Oct 2, Oct 6-Nov 6 |
| Firearms Either Sex Nov 20-Nov 23 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 3-Oct 5 Bonus Deer |
| |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Tugaloo State Park |
| *Special Regulations |
| Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the Park Office or Check In Station to get site specific information on the Park Managed Hunt or attend the pre-hunt meeting scheduled the |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 28-Nov 29 Bonus Deer Quota 40 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Nov 19-Nov 20 Bonus Deer Quota 40 |
| 5 deer limit, no more than 2 antlered bucks. |
| Walton WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No unleashed dogs except for bird dog training and dove hunting purposes. Only shotguns are allowed for small game hunting. |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. Archery and shotgun only. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 312 |
| Youth Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Oct 1-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Oct 8-Feb 28 |
| Warwoman WMA |
| Coyote |
| May 16-31. |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 9-Sep 22 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 9-Nov 12, Nov 30-Dec 3 Bonus Deer |
| 2024-25 |
| Firearms Buck Only Nov 14-Nov 17, Dec 5-Dec 8 Bonus Deer |
| Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Sep 27 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Wassaw NWR |
| *Special Regulations |
| No alligator hunting. All hunters 16 years of age or older must purchase a $25 Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex Annual Hunt Permit at https://savannahcoastal.recaccess.com. Visit www.fws.gov/refuge/wassaw for seasons, dates and more information. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
| Wayne State Farm VPA |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Sep 2, Sep 16, Sep 30 Quota 10 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Sep 7, Sep 21, Oct 5 Quota 10 |
| Legal hours are 12:00 PM until sunset. No ATVs. No camping. Hunters must use open gates to access fields. Do not climb fences. Please do not leave litter including expended shotshells and take precautions to ensure absolutely no live shells are left behind. |
| West Point WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No gasoline engines allowed on waterfowl ponds. No fishing in managed waterfowl impoundments. No fishing from bridges. No hog dogs. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 12, Oct 16-Oct 25, Oct 29-Nov 17 |
| Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 9-Dec 10 |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 10 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 14-Oct 23, Oct 27-Nov 15 |
| Primitive Weapons Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 14-Dec 15 |
| |
| Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dog Training |
| Furbearer Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 19 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 2, Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7-Oct 8, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7, Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in Quota 80 |
| Waterfowl |
| Waterfowl hours end at 12 noon. Daniels Pond & Pond 1 open for Youth Waterfowl Days and Saturdays only during statewide waterfowl season. The rest of the WMA is open for waterfowl hunting during small game dates concurrent with state season. |
| West Point WMA - Dixie Creek |
| *Special Regulations |
| No camping. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Dog Training |
| Bird Dog Training: Aug 15-Mar 15 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| West Point WMA - Glovers Creek |
| *Special Regulations |
| No gasoline motors on waterfowl impoundment. No fishing on Glovers Creek Area. |
| Coyote |
| No May 16-31 coyote or hog season |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Jan 14 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Jan 12 |
| Antlered bucks must have at least 4 points (1 inch or longer) on either side OR a 15 inch outside spread to be legal. |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Youth Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in |
| Apr 13-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in |
| Apr 12-May 15 Sign-in |
| Waterfowl |
| 2023-24 |
| Dec 30, Jan 6, Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27 |
| Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16, Dec 23 Quota 7 |
| Youth Nov 11 |
| 2024-25 |
| Youth Nov 16 |
| Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 |
| Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 Quota 7 |
| Wilson Shoals WMA |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 27 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Dec 23-Dec 31 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 25 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Dec 21-Dec 29 |
| Firearms Either Sex Last |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Sep 9, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 312 |
| Youth Sep 2 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 14, Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Youth Sep 7 Sign-in Quota 15 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-Apr 13, Apr 20-Apr 27, May 4-May 11 Quota 15 |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-Apr 12, Apr 19-Apr 26, May 3-May 10 Quota 15 |
| Yuchi WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| Camping in designated sites only. |
| Deer |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 21 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 29-Nov 23, Nov 27-Dec 3, Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 22-Oct 28, Nov 24-Nov 26 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 18 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 17-Oct 19 Bonus Deer |
| Firearms Buck Only Oct 28-Nov 28, Dec 2-Dec 8, Dec 26-Jan 1 |
| Firearms Either Sex Oct 20-Oct 27, Nov 29-Dec 1 |
| Primitive Weapons Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 16 |
| Dove |
| 2023-24 |
| Nov 18-Nov 26, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Sep 2-Oct 8 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Sep 7-Oct 13, Nov 23-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 Sign-in |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 Sign-in |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
| Zahnd WMA |
| *Special Regulations |
| No |
| Deer/Bear |
| 2023-24 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Jan 1 |
| 2024-25 |
| Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Jan 1 |
| Small Game |
| 2023-24 |
| Aug 15-Feb 29 |
| 2024-25 |
| Aug 15-Feb 28 |
| Turkey |
| 2023-24 |
| Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
| 2024-25 |
| Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |