WMA Regulations: D-H
This section of the 2021-2022 Hunting Seasons and Regulations provides information related to lands managed for hunting by Wildlife Resources Division.
Each listing provides specific information applicable to that WMA/PFA/State Park/VPA. However, if you require additional information, a contact number is provided with each listing.
Please review the legend below. Each listing will have a list of applicable symbols located in its header as a quick reference.
Legend
Sign-in required for all bear, deer, and turkey hunts unless otherwise noted for a specific area.
s Sign-in
b Bonus Deer hunt (see Public Hunting Opportunities)
C Youth Hunt (see Youth Hunts)
Q Quota Hunt (see Quota Hunts)
a Archery Only Area
HC Specialty Hunt (see Dove & Specialty Hunts)
l Hunt & Learn
Q Quality Buck
W Mobility-Impaired Hunt
(see Mobility-Impaired Hunts)
B Bird Dog Training
F Furbearer Dog Training
R Rabbit Dog Training
A Archery Range
S Firearms Shooting Range
Dawson Forest WMA
Q HC Q b
25,500 acres • 770.535.5700
Deer & Bear
Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 13, Dec. 13-26
Firearms
- HC b Oct.15-17
- Anterless Last Day b: Oct. 28-31
- Quality Buck Only b: Nov. 10-14, Dec. 2-5
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Dove
Q40 Sept. 4
Sept. 6, 11, 18, Oct. 2, 10, Nov. 20-28; Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
State season during small game dates.
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Special Regs
All trails are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. 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.
Directions
From Dawsonville Take GA HWY 53 west 6 miles; turn right onto driveway at kiosk; check station is at top of hill. Check in and Sign-in/out at kiosk on HWY 53; check out harvested game during managed hunts at check station. Sign-in and sign-out is also available at the Horse Camp.
Di-Lane Plantation WMA
Q C Q b
8,100 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 6
Firearms
- Q400 b Oct. 7-9, 21-23
- b Nov. 11-13
Turkey
Q20 C Apr. 9-15
Q30 Apr. 16-22, 23-29
Apr. 30-May 15
Small Game & Furbearers
Squirrel hunting area wide during state season on dates open for small game. Rabbit, raccoon, and woodcock hunting permitted South of Rocky Creek only Jan. 1-31 during state season. Rabbit hunting in designated areas only; areas posted at check station.
Aug. 15-Sept. 3, Sept. 5-Oct. 6, Oct. 10-20, Oct. 24-Nov. 30, Dec. 2-3, 5-7, 9-10, 12-14, 16-17, 19-21, 23-28, Dec. 30-Feb. 4, Feb. 6-8, 10-28
Dove
No dove hunting outside of dove fields.
Field 1, Q100 s Sept. 4
Field 2, Q75 C s Sept. 4
Field 1 & 2 s Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, Nov. 20-28
Field 2 Only s Jan. 1-31
Quail
Bag limit: 6/person or 12/party. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Woodcock, snipe, and other gamebirds with an open season may be taken.
Q8 C s Feb. 5
Q8 s Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 29, Feb. 9
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Special Regs
For information about bird dog field trials call (706) 595-4222.
Directions
From Waynesboro Take HWY 25 South to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9 miles. Follow signs to check station.
Dixon Bay WMA
300 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Nov. 12
Primitive
- Nov. 13-Jan. 9
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Furbearer and alligator hunting prohibited.
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31
Special Regs
No camping.
Directions
From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles to stop sign, turn left on Pine Grove Inn Rd. and go 6 miles; turn right on Sweetheart Rd., go 1.6 miles. Area is on right.
Dixon Memorial WMA
Q b S
35,559 acres • 912.262.3173
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-28, Oct. 3-6, Oct. 10-15
Primitive
- : b Sept. 29-Oct. 2 | s Oct. 7-9
Firearms
- Buck Only s: Oct. 16-17, Oct. 23-26
- : b Nov. 4-6 | s Nov. 24-28
- Q3 Dog Hunting/Buckshot Only: Nov. 20, Dec. 4
Dog-deer hunting in designated area only. All dogs used in the hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name & valid phone number. Designated area is closed during hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit.
Bear
Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island.
Archery
- Sept. 23-25
Primitive
- Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Oct. 7-9
Firearms
- Nov. 4-6
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Nov. 19, Nov. 21-Dec. 3, Dec. 5-Feb. 28
Dove
Sept. 4-Oct. 10, Nov. 21-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Special Regs
No airboats. Alligators may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island or Laura S. Walker State Park.
Directions
From Waycross Take U.S. 1 south 6 miles to HWY 177, turn north and follow signs to check station.
Dodge County PFA
Q C A
444 acres • 912.285.6094
Deer
Archery
Nov. 4-14
Turkey
Q2 C Apr. 22-23, Apr. 29-30
Alligator
s Sept. 10-12. Night hunting only.
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Special Regs
Hunting in designated area only. Area map posted at office and kiosk.
Directions
From Eastman South on U.S. Hwy 23/341 for 3 miles; left on County Rd. 49; go 0.6 miles.
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Q C
600 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Archery
Sept. 11-Jan. 9
Turkey
Q1 C Apr. 9-10, 16-17
Small Game
No fox squirrel, fox, or bobcat hunting.
Jan. 10-Feb. 28
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Special Regs
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.
Directions
From Doerun Take HWY 133 south two miles; turn left at Natural Area sign.
Dukes Creek—
Smithgall Woods State Park
Q H C
4,500 acres • 706.878.3087
Deer & Bear
Archery
- Buck Only: Sept. 17-19
Primitive
- Buck Only: Nov. 10-13
Firearms
- HC Buck Only: Oct. 15-17
- Buck Only: Dec. 1-4
Turkey
Q20 Apr. 15-17, Apr. 29-May 1, 13-15
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.
Dec. 9-11, Jan. 6-8, Feb. 3-5
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & feral hog season.
Directions
From Helen Take HWY 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. GA 75; go 2.2 miles, turn left into Smithgall Woods at Stone Pillars; follow signs to check station.
Echeconnee Creek WMA
a Archery Only Area
750 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Sept. 11-Jan. 9
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Waterfowl shooting hours end at noon.
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31
Special Regs
No firearms hunting allowed. Access to Ocmulgee River tract is only by boat. No camping.
Directions
From Bonaire (to Ocmulgee River tract) Take GA 96 east for 3.3 miles to boat ramp on Ocmulgee River; go north by boat on river approximately 10.5 miles. Tract is on west bank of the river. From Warner Robins (to Echeconnee Creek tract) From intersection of HWY 247C and HWY 247, take HWY 247 north 3.9 miles; turn right on Feagin Rd.; turn right on Santa Clara Dr.; tract is 0.2 miles on the right and left side of road.
Elbert County WMA
F
2,500 acres • 770.535.5700
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8
Primitive
- Oct. 9-15
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 16-29
- Oct. 30-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31
Special Regs
Beverly Tract is Archery Only for deer. No camping. Sign-In required only on Vaughter Tract.
Directions
From Elberton This WMA consists of 5 separate tracts in Elbert Co. Beverly Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; go 1.5 miles to area. Elbert Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 10 miles to Bobby Brown State Park Rd.; turn south, area is east of road. Heardmont Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; bear right on Heardmont Rd.; turn right on Johnsontown Rd.; follow to area. Pickens Tract: From Elberton, take HWY 77 north 1.2 miles. Turn right and take Ruckersville Rd 11.4 miles. Turn right onto Turner Hill Rd. Take Turner Hill Rd. 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Cougar Pointe Dr. and follow to entrance sign. Vaughter Tract: Take GA HWY 77 north 3 miles and turn right onto HWY 368; go 3 miles to Harmony Rd.; turn left and continue to entrance sign on right.
Elmodel WMA
B
1,600 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Archery
Sept. 11-Jan. 9
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
No fox or bobcat hunting.
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Dove
Sept. 4-Oct. 10, Nov. 20-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Quail
Daily bag limit: 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party.
s Nov. 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, Dec. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 28, Jan. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Special Regs
No camping. Dog training in designated area only.
Directions
From Newton Take HWY 37 north 8 miles; turn left on Jericho Rd.; area is on right.
Evans County PFA
A
400 acres • 912.285.6094
Alligator
s Sept. 3-5. Night hunting only
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season
Special Regs
All hunters must sign-in at PFA office prior to hunting.
Directions
From Claxton Take U.S. HWY 280 east for 8.5 miles; turn right on Old Sunbury Rd.; go 1 mile and turn left on Area Line Rd.; go 0.3 miles, PFA on right.
Fishing Creek WMA
F
2,900 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8
Primitive
- Oct. 9-15
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 16-29
- Oct. 30-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Dove
Sept. 4-Oct. 10, Nov. 20-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
Wed. & Sat. only during state season on waterfowl impoundments. Shooting hours end at noon.
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Directions
From Washington Take HWY 44 East 12.8 miles to O’Hara-Standard Rd.; turn right; at end turn left on Jones Chapel and continue to area. To Waterfowl Area from Lincolnton Take HWY 79 eight miles to Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go 1.5 miles to sign on right.
Flat Creek PFA
Q C B A
850 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
Sept. 11-Jan. 9
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
B Aug. 15-Mar. 15
Alligator
Sept. 10-12. Night hunting only.
Dove
C Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct. 2, 9, Nov. 20-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
Q3 s Nov. 20, 27. Shooting hours end at noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays during 2nd season.
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season
Special Regs
No camping. Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-Mar. 15 only.
Directions
From Perry Take U.S. HWY 41 south across Flat Creek. Park is on left.
Flat Tub WMA
7,141 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8
Primitive
- Oct. 9-15
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 16-Nov. 20, Dec. 26-Jan. 9
- Nov. 21-30
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Special Regs
No ATVs.
Directions
From Douglas Take HWY 441 north 20 miles; turn right onto HWY 107; go 8 miles to WMA sign on left.
Flint River WMA
Q HC Q b
2,300 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.
Archery
- Sept. 11– 20, Nov. 21-30
Firearms
- HC Oct. 9-17
- Q25 s Nov. 4-6 | b Nov. 18-20
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Nov. 3, Nov. 7-17, Nov. 21-Feb. 28
Dove
Sept. 4, 11, Sept. 18-30, Nov. 21-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Directions
From Vienna Take HWY 27 to HWY 230, turn right; go 1 mile; veer left on River Rd. and go 6 miles to entrance sign.
Fort Yargo State Park
Q b
1,814 acres • 770.867.3489
Deer
Bag limit: 5, no more than 2 antlered
Firearms
Q85 b Nov. 30-Dec 1
Special Regs
Hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 PM on Nov. 29. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 Park Pass isrequired. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the Park office at (770) 867-3489. Applicable fees apply. All Park facilities are closed to the public Nov. 30-Dec. 1. No ATVs. No May 16-31 coyote season.
Directions
From Winder: Take HWY 81 Southwest, travel 1.2 miles, follow signs.
Gaither WMA
Q C
2,129 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
- Oct. 16-24, Nov. 15-17
Firearms
- Q25 C Dec. 20-26
- Q25 Nov. 5-7, Jan. 7-9
Turkey
Q10 Apr. 9-15, 16-22, 23-29
Small Game
Waterfowl shooting hours end at noon.
Aug 15-Nov 4, Nov 8-Dec 19, Dec 27-Jan 6, Jan 10-Feb 28
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Special Regs
Archery-only area is south of Old Post Road and east of Davis Ford Rd; archery only for deer dates.
No horseback riding. Bicycles permitted only for hunter access.
Directions
From Mansfield: Go South on Hwy 11 for 7 miles and turn Right onto Henderson Mill Rd. Proceed 3.7 miles on Henderson Mill Rd and turn Right onto Davis Ford Rd. From there travel 0.4 miles to the Kiosk on the left.
Germany Creek WMA
F
1,200 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8
Primitive
- Oct. 9-15
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 16-29
- Oct. 30-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31
Special Regs
No camping.
Directions
From Thomson take Hwy 150/Cobbham Road 8.9 miles; turn left on Rousseau Creek Road; go 3.3 miles turn left and follow to WMA Kiosk and Parking Area. For access by boat (nearest boat ramp is Raysville Bridge on GA HWY 43 approximately 12 miles north of Thomson). The area is to the east of bridge access.
Grand Bay WMA
C b
8,700 acres • 912.262.3173
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov. 20-21, Dec. 4-5, 18-19, 25-26, Jan. 1-2
Primitive
- Oct. 9-10
Firearms
- C Oct. 2-3
- b Oct. 16-17 | s Oct. 23-24, Oct. 30-31, Nov. 6-7, 13-14, 27-28, Dec. 11-12
Turkey
C Apr. 9-10, 23-24
Apr. 30-May 1
Small Game
No fox squirrel or furbearer hunting.
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Waterfowl
Sat. & Sun. during state season. Shooting hours end at noon.
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season
Special Regs
Harvested deer must be removed from the area whole (no field-dressing). No ATVs or motorcycles. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunting and Fishing Permit may be substituted for WMA license. Hiking trail from check station closed to hikers during firearms deer hunts. Federal lands within WMA may be closed for military training. No firearms hunting within designated archery-only areas.
Directions
From Valdosta Take U.S. 221 north 8 miles; turn left on Knights Academy Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on right; follow signs to check station.
Griffin Ridge WMA
Q C
5,600 acres • 912.262.3173
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8, Dec. 4-26
Primitive
- Oct. 9-17
Firearms
- C Oct. 29-31
- Nov. 5-14
Turkey
Q25 C Apr. 9-15
Q25 Apr. 16-22, Apr. 30-May 6, May 7-13
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Special Regs
No ATVs or horses. No vehicles allowed beyond designated parking areas. Camping only at Fountain Hole Camping Area.
Directions
From Ludowici Take U.S. 301 south 2 miles. The area is on the right (north) of highway. First road south of DOT weigh station.
Hannahatchee WMA
S
5,095 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8
Primitive
- Oct. 9-15
Firearms
- Oct. 16-Jan. 9
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Dove
Sept. 4, 11, Sept. 18-Oct. 10, Nov. 20-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.
Directions
From Richland Take HWY 27 west toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to first paved road; turn right and go 3 miles; turn left and go 1 mile to Moore’s Store Rd. (1st dirt road on right); turn right and proceed to check station.
Hard Labor Creek State Park
Q b
5,804 acres • 706.557.3001
Deer
Bag limit: 5, no more than 2 antlered
Firearms
Q250 b Nov. 2-3
Special Regs
Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 1. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass is required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 557-3001; fees apply. Park is closed to the public Nov. 2-3. No ATVs.
Directions
From I-20 From Exit 105 turn north on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to Rutledge, follow signs.
Hart County WMA
B F
1,000 acres • 770.535.5700
Deer & bear
Archery
- Sept. 11-Oct. 8
Primitive
- Oct. 9-15
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 16-Nov. 11
- Nov. 12-14
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Dove
Sept. 4, 6, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 20-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be taken. No dogs allowed.
Directions
From Hartwell Take HWY 77 south 1.5 miles; turn left onto Liberty Rd.; go 4 miles to the end of the pavement at Cedar Creek; the area lies to the south.
Hiltonia WMA
500 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-Nov. 12
Primitive
- Nov. 13-Jan. 9
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer season.
Dove
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, Nov. 20-28, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Coyote
May 16-31
Special Regs
No camping.
Directions
From Hiltonia Take GA HWY 24 west 2.7 miles to Hurst Church Rd.; turn left and go 0.7 mile to Sandy Church Rd. Take Sandy Ridge Rd. 1.2 miles to Mt. Pleasant Rd. to enter area.
Horse Creek WMA
HC b B F
8,100 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 11-15, Sept. 19-Oct. 1, Oct. 4-26, Jan. 1-9
Primitive
- Sept. 16-18
Firearms
- HC Oct. 2-3
- Buck Only: Oct. 27-30
- b Nov. 18-20 | s Dec. 9-11
Turkey
Apr. 9-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Feb. 28
Coyote
May 16-31
Directions
From Jacksonville Take HWY 117 east 6 miles; turn right at sign; then turn right at information board; follow road to check station.
Hugh Gillis PFA
Q C
700 acres • 912.285.6094
Deer
Archery
Nov. 4-14
Turkey
Q2 C Apr. 15-16, 29-30
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote season
Directions
From East Dublin Go east on U.S. Hwy 80 for 10 mi.; left on Keens Crossing Rd.; go 1.4 mi. to PFA entrance on right.