Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 391-4-2-.70
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 |
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex Oct 26-Oct 29, Nov 23-Nov 26 |
Archery Either Sex Dec 3-Jan 14 |
2024-25 |
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex Oct 31-Nov 3, Nov 28-Dec 1 |
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 person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
Small Game |
2023-24 |
Aug 15-Feb 29 |
2024-25 |
Aug 15-Feb 28 |
Turkey |
2023-24 |
Mobility Impaired Apr 13-Apr 17, Apr 27-May 1 Sign-in Quota 1 |
Youth Apr 6-Apr 10, Apr 20-Apr 24 Sign-in Quota 1 |
2024-25 |
Mobility Impaired Apr 19-Apr 23, May 3-May 7 Sign-in Quota 1 |
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 person. |
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 day during Firearms Specialty Hunt and before 10:00 a.m. EST during all other deer and turkey seasons. No ATVs. No camping. |
Deer/Bear |
2023-24 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Oct 22 |
Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 20 |
Firearms Either Sex Nov 2-Jan 1 |
Youth Firearms Either Sex Oct 23-Nov 1 |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 20 |
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 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. |
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/person/day. Archery Youth Only, Butler Refuge Area |
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 day of season when shooting hours end at sunset. Rhett's Island: Wed., Sat., Sun. & State Holidays during statewide season. 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 Manager at 912-262-3173. 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 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. |
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 ATV's except by mobility impaired hunters during mobility impaired hunts. No camping. |
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 |
Mobility Impaired Archery Either Sex Nov 1-Nov 15 |
2024-25 |
Youth Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 31 |
Archery Either Sex Nov 16-Jan 12 |
Mobility Impaired Archery Either Sex Nov 1-Nov 15 |
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 |
Mobility Impaired Apr 6-Apr 12 Sign-in |
2024-25 |
Mobility Impaired Apr 5-Apr 11 Sign-in |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Sep 16-Sep 22 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Sep 21-Sep 27 |
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 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. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Jan 6-Jan 7 Bonus Deer |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Nov 1-Nov 4 Bonus Deer Quota 1000 |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Jan 4-Jan 5 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Oct 30-Nov 2 Bonus Deer Quota 1000 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 17-Nov 19 |
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 Day Oct 12-Oct 14, Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Nov 22-Nov 24 |
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 Day Oct 17-Oct 19, Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus 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. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 7-Oct 8 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 5-Oct 6 |
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/day for Fox Squirrel |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 27-Oct 29 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 25-Oct 27 |
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 ATV's except by wheel-chair bound hunters during the wheelchair hunt. No camping except by reservation only in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designated campgrounds. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Nov 21-Nov 26 |
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 Day Oct 19-Oct 21, Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Nov 26-Dec 1 |
Firearms Buck Only Dec 2-Dec 15 |
Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 13, Oct 21-Oct 27 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Oct 17-Oct 19, Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer |
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 House and Ceylon Rd. |
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 ATV's. VPA is only open to the public for hunting during designated seasons. All other access is prohibited. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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. Hunt and Learn can use firearms. |
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 person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
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 motor vehicle or possession of alcohol when hunting is prohibited. Placing, leaving, or depositing any food, bait, or garbage in a manner likely to attract or concentrate any wildlife, whether for purposes of hunt. |
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 person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
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 day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Rules are posted at trailhead. Campground available by reservation through www.georgiawildlife.com/charlie-elliott-wildlife-center |
Deer |
2023-24 |
Hunt-and-Learn Firearms Either Sex Oct 6-Oct 8, Nov 13-Nov 14 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Nov 21-Nov 26 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Nov 26-Dec 1 |
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 person or 9 per party for quail. |
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/person/day. |
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 ATV's except on designated ATV trails. |
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 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. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 20-Oct 22 Bonus Deer |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 18-Oct 20 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 |
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 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 |
2023-24 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 21-Oct 22 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 19-Oct 20 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer |
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 day prior to hunt at Plum Orchard & Brickhill Campgrounds. For youth hunts, children must be age 10-17, under 16 must be under direct supervision of an adult at all times during the hunt. On primitive weapons hunts, modern centerfire handguns that meet state regulations may be used. Buckshot prohibited. Minimum age for participation on all park hunts 10 years old. No baiting. All stands must be removed after the hunt. Visit www.nps.gov/cuis for detailed information. No May 16-31 coyote & hog season. |
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 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 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. except for individuals legally camping, hunting, or fishing on the 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 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 13-Oct 15 Bonus Deer |
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 9-Oct 11, Dec 11-Dec 24 |
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day Oct 26-Oct 29 Bonus Deer |
Firearms Quality Buck Only Nov 8-Nov 12, Nov 30-Dec 3 Bonus Deer |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 11-Oct 13 Bonus Deer |
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Oct 10, Dec 9-Dec 21 |
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day Oct 24-Oct 27 Bonus Deer |
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/person, 12 quail/party. Quail hunters may take woodcock, snipe, and other gamebirds with an open season. |
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 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 |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Buck Only Oct 13-Oct 15 |
2024-25 |
Archery Buck Only Sep 14-Sep 15 |
Firearms Buck Only Nov 27-Nov 30 |
Primitive Weapons Buck Only Nov 13-Nov 16 |
Specialty Firearms Buck Only Oct 11-Oct 13 |
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 person. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 7-Oct 15 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 12-Oct 20 |
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 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. 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 general public. All hunters regardless of age, must possess valid Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Annual or Daily Hunting permit in addition to a valid Hunter Education Certification, Georgia Hunting License, and harvest record. Daily access is not guaranteed. Deer either-sex dates during general firearms season differ from GA DNR operated areas. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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/day for Fox Squirrel |
Turkey |
Bag Limit 1 |
Horse Creek WMA |
Deer |
2023-24 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Sep 30-Oct 1 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 6 |
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 ATV's. No night hunting. Fishing prohibited during deer hunts, quota hunts and field trials. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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 Day Oct 19-Oct 21, Nov 2-Nov 4 Bonus Deer Quota 100 |
2024-25 |
Archery Quality Buck and Antlerless Sep 14-Sep 22, Nov 3-Nov 10 |
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day Oct 17-Oct 19, Oct 31-Nov 2 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: 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/person/day. |
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 Day. Shooting hours end at 12 noon. |
John's Mountain WMA |
*Special Regulations |
No ATV's. |
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 Day Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Nov 21-Nov 23 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 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 4-Oct 6 Bonus Deer |
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 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 |
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 PM. Hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 P.M. the evening before the hunt. |
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 day which counts against state bag limit. Hunters must record harvest through Georgia Game Check. |
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 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 |
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 person. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 24-Dec 30 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Dec 22-Dec 28 |
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 person. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
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 day. |
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 ATV's. VPA is only open to the public for hunting during designated seasons. All other access is prohibited. No May 16-31 coyote season. |
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 ATV's. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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 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 |
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 Day Nov 2-Nov 4, Nov 30-Dec 2 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Oct 31-Nov 2, Dec 5-Dec 7 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Oct 26-Oct 28, Nov 16-Nov 18 Bonus Deer |
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 Day Oct 24-Oct 26, Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer |
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 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 |
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 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. 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. Hunting within 50 yards of the PATH Trail is prohibited. |
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 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. |
Deer/Bear |
2023-24 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 14-Oct 15 Bonus Deer |
Archery Either Sex Sep 9-Oct 13, Oct 16-Nov 8, Nov 13-Nov 17 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Dec 7-Dec 10 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Nov 9-Nov 12 Bonus Deer |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 12-Oct 13 Bonus Deer |
Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 11, Oct 14-Nov 6, Nov 11-Nov 15 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Dec 12-Dec 15 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Nov 7-Nov 10 Bonus Deer |
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/day for Fox Squirrel |
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 ATV's. Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00am during archery deer and turkey hunts. No night hunting. |
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 Day Nov 15-Nov 18 Bonus Deer |
2024-25 |
Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 18 |
Firearms Buck Only Dec 18-Dec 21 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Nov 20-Nov 23 Bonus Deer |
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 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 |
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 ATV's. |
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 ATV's. Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00am during deer, bear and turkey seasons. |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. Wheelchair hunters must apply by letter by Oct. 15 to: Wheelchair Hunt RBR State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635. |
Deer |
2023-24 |
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex Dec 5-Dec 6 Bonus Deer Quota 20 |
Firearms Either Sex Dec 5-Dec 6 Bonus Deer Quota 60 |
2024-25 |
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex Dec 3-Dec 4 Bonus Deer Quota 20 |
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 |
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex Sep 30-Oct 1 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 20-Oct 22 |
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 |
Mobility Impaired Firearms Either Sex Oct 5-Oct 6 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Oct 18-Oct 20 |
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 person on quota hunts. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
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 ATV's. All activities prohibited on upper and lower reservoirs. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 2-Oct 8 |
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 Day Nov 9-Nov 11 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
2024-25 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 7-Oct 13 |
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 Day Nov 14-Nov 16 Bonus Deer Quota 200 |
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 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 |
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 DNR issues 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 |
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 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 |
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 DNR office, and georgiawildlife.com. Archery Only Areas apply only to deer hunting, firearms may be used for other species. |
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 ATV's. |
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 person on quota hunts. Hunting party must check-in harvest at kiosk or online. Complete one check-in (survey) per party. |
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 day-use area. 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 |
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 ATV's. Firearms restrictions apply to certain portions of the WMA (consult VPA map for specific limitations). |
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 |
Specialty Apr 6-May 15 Sign-in |
2024-25 |
Specialty Apr 5-May 15 Sign-in |
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 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 |
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 ATV's. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Sep 15-Sep 17 |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Either Sex Sep 19-Sep 21 |
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 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. All park access is closed to the public during hunts. |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 13-Oct 15 |
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 Day Oct 26-Oct 28, Nov 30-Dec 2 Bonus Deer |
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 |
Specialty Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Oct 11-Oct 13 |
Firearms Quality Buck and Antlerless Last Day Oct 24-Oct 26, Dec 5-Dec 7 Bonus 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. |
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 Day Oct 28-Nov 12 |
2024-25 |
Archery Either Sex Sep 14-Oct 25 |
Primitive Weapons Either Sex Dec 21-Dec 29 |
Firearms Either Sex Last Day Nov 2-Nov 17 |
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 ATV's. |
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 |
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-4-2-.70
O.C.G.A. §§ 27-1-4, 27-1-12.