Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION › Subject 391-4-2 - HUNTING REGULATIONS › Rule 391-4-2-.70 - Wildlife Management Areas, Other State Lands, and Federal Areas

Current through Rules and Regulations filed
				through June 27, 2024
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
O.C.G.A.
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