WMA Regulations: Q-S
This section of the 2025-2026 Hunting Seasons and Regulations provides information related to lands managed for hunting by Wildlife Resources Division.
Small game and furbearers may be hunted subject to statewide seasons and bag limits except during quota hunts and unless otherwise specified in a specific area listing.
Unless otherwise specified, any season not listed follows the statewide regulations.
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 pg. 20)
C — Youth Hunt (see pg. 22)
Q — Quota Hunt (see pg. 23)
a — Archery Only Area
HC — Specialty Hunt (see pg. 26)
l — Hunt & Learn
Q — Antler Restricted Area
W — Mobility-Impaired Hunt (see pg. 26)
B — Bird Dog Training
F — Furbearer Dog Training
R — Rabbit Dog Training
A — Archery Range
S — Firearms Shooting Range
Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA
41 acres • 912.262.3173.
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Area Notes
WMA consists of 300 ft 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.
Redlands WMA
Q C F
37,500 acres • 770.535.5700
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 10
Primitive
- Oct. 11-17
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 18-31
- Nov. 1-29, Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Dove
- Q80 C s Sept. 6
- Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, Nov. 22-30, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
Legal hours end at noon.
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No hunting on Dyars Pasture MARSH pond. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunt. US Forest Service property. No ATV’s/UTV’s.Electric bicycles restricted to roads open to motor vehicles.
Directions
From Greensboro: Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles; check station on left.
Redlands WMA— Watsons Springs Area
F
770.535.5700
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-Nov. 29, Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Directions
From Greensboro: Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles; check station on left.
Rich Mountain WMA
b
19,955 acres • 706.295.6041
Deer & bear
Archery
- Buck Only: Sept. 13-Nov. 24, Dec. 1-Jan. 1
Firearms
- Buck Only: b Nov. 25-Nov. 30
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No ATVs.
Directions
From Ellijay: Take HWY 515 north 7 miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station.
Rich Mountain WMA— Cartecay Tract
A
2,142 acres • 706.295.6041
Deer & bear
Archery
- Sept. 13-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No ATVs. Horse & bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear & turkey seasons.
Directions
From East Ellijay: Take Hwy 52E 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Canoe Launch Rd. Go approx 0.2 mile and turn left to archery range parking area and kiosk.
Richmond Hill WMA
F B S A
7,400 acres • 912.262.3173
Deer
State seasons except no early antlerless firearms season Oct. 4-5.
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
Archery Only areas applies only to deer. No furbearer hunting or dog training in archery only areas. No camping.
Directions
From Richmond Hill: Take HWY 144 east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Rd. and follow signs.
River Bend WMA
Q HC W b A
3,670 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 2, 6-16, Dec. 14-Jan. 11
Firearms
- HC Oct. 17-19
- W Oct. 4-5
- b Nov. 6-8 | s Dec. 11-13
Turkey
- Q15 Apr. 4-10
- Apr. 11-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Oct. 2, Oct. 6- Feb. 28
Dove
- Q30 s Sept. 6
- Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 11, Nov. 22-30, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
Waterfowl may be hunted on impoundment and its dikes/roads only on Wed., Sat., & Sun. during season. Legal 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 Dublin: Take I-16 east to Exit 58 (HWY 199); turn south and go 0.3 miles; road to check station is on right.
River Creek, The Rolf & Alexandra Kauka WMA
Q C Q b
2,437 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. Youth hunt exempt from antler restriction.
Archery
- Buck Only: Sept. 20-28
- Oct. 11-19
Firearms
- Q35 s Nov. 5-8| b Dec. 3-6
- Q35 C Dec. 22-24
- Antlerless Only: Dec. 28-Dec. 31
Turkey
- Q5 C Apr. 4-Apr. 6, Apr. 10-Apr. 12
- Q5 Apr. 17-19
Small Game
No fox squirrel, bobcat, or fox hunting.
Jan. 14-Jan. 30
Dove
Q15 C s Sept. 6, 13
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.
- Q2 s Nov. 15, 22, Dec. 13, 27, Jan. 17
- s Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Jan. 13
- Q2 C s Jan. 24
Waterfowl
Q3 C s Dec. 20, Jan. 3, 10
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Directions
From Thomasville: Take U.S. HWY 84 west approx. 4 miles. WMA entrance is on left approx. 0.9 mile after crossing the Ochlockonee River Bridge.
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area & PFA
a Archery Only Area, except waterfowl
3,000 acres • 706.802.5087
Deer & bear
Sept. 13-Jan. 11
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Waterfowl
Antioch Lake: Jan. 1-25, except no Sunday hunting.
Heath Lake: State season.
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Area Notes
Daily use fee (per vehicle) required for all users. Waterfowl hunters only may use firearms. No ATVs. All activities prohibited on Upper and Lower reservoirs. Alcohol prohibited. Closes at sunset.
Directions
From Rome: Take U.S. 27 north 10.4 miles; turn left on Sikes Storey Rd.; go 0.4 miles; turn left on Big Texas Valley Rd.; go 5.4 miles to entrance.
Rogers WMA
F
3,340 acres • 912.262.3173
Deer
State seasons.
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No camping.
Directions
From Hortense: Take HWY 301 north to McKinnon. Turn left at Rogers Tract sign and cross over railroad tracks.
Rogers State Prison Farm Dove Fields
538 acres • 229-426-5267
0Dove
s Sept. 6, 13, 20
Area Notes
Hunters must sign in at kiosks at field entrances. No ATV/UTVs. No hunting within 100 yards of residences or 50 yards of county roads. Do not climb fences. Do not litter; remove spent shells, and ensure no live shells are left. No small game or coyote & hog hunting from May 16-31.
Directions
From Reidsville: Take GA Highway 147 approximately 6.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 178. Turn left on Hwy 178 and proceed 1.5 miles to dirt road on the right that leads to entrance of field 1 and the parking area.
Rum Creek WMA
Q HC b
5,884 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 5, Nov. 16-Dec. 7
Firearms
- HC Oct. 6-12
- Q200 b Oct. 23-25, Nov. 13-15
Turkey
- Q25C Apr. 4-8, 18-22
- Q25 Apr. 11-15, 25-29
- C May 2-6
Dove
- Q75 s Sept. 6, 13
- Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 22-30, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
Shooting hours end at noon for all areas.
- MARSH Project: Q3 C s Dec. 20, Jan. 10 | Area west of Juliette Rd. is only open for 2 youth quota hunts
- East of Ebenezer Rd. (includes Lake Juliette): Open for all hunters. Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & Wed.-Sun., during state season. No motor in excess of 25 hp may be operated on Lake Juliette.
- Youth Area: Between Juliette Rd. and Ebenezer Rd. only youth may hunt. Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & Wed.-Sun., during state season.
Coyote
May 16 - 31
Directions
From Forsyth: Take Hwy 18 east 7 miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left then proceed to the check station on your right.
Rum Creek WMA—Berry Creek Area
a Archery Only Area
161 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Sept. 13-Jan. 11
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No firearms hunting allowed. No camping. Waterfowl hunting hours end at noon.
Directions
From Forsyth: Take Hwy 18 east 7 miles to Rum Creek Drive on your left then proceed to the check station on your right.
Sandhills WMA - East
B
892 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Archery
Sept. 13-Oct. 10
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Quail
Wed. and Sat. during state season.
Waterfowl
Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & State Season. Legal hours end at noon.
Coyote
May 16-31. No night hunting.
Area Notes
No camping. Bird dog training allowed Aug. 15-Mar. 15. No fox squirrel hunting.
Directions
From Butler: From the intersection of HWY 96 and HWY 19, go west 2.6 miles to Taylor County Industrial Park; turn right; kiosk is immediately on the left side of the road.
Sandhills WMA - West
B
2,498 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 10
PRIMITIVE
- Oct. 11-17
FIREARMS
- Oct. 18-Jan.11
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Quail
Wed. and Sat. during state season.
Waterfowl
Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & Sat. only during state season. Legal hours end at noon.
Bird dog training
Aug. 15-Mar. 15
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs.
Area Notes
Camping in designated areas only. No fox squirrel hunting.
Directions
From Butler: From the intersection of HWY 96/HWY 19 in Butler, GA, take HWY 96 west 13.2 miles. Turn left on HWY 90 and go 2.2 miles, then left on Fox Run Rd. Continue 2.2 miles and the WMA entrance will be on your right.
Sansavilla WMA
Q C F b
19,084 acres • 912.262.3173
WMA includes the Wire Road Tract and Baptisia Tract.
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-25, Sept. 29-Oct. 8, Oct.12-17, Nov. 8-28
Firearms
- C Sept. 26-28
- b Oct. 9-11 | s Nov. 29-Dec. 25, Dec. 28-Jan. 11
- Buck Only: Oct. 18-Nov. 7
- Q1 Buckshot Only/Dog Deer: s Dec. 26-27
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs.
Area Notes
No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only areas. Firearms may be used in Archery Only area for small game and turkeys during open seasons. 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. Hunting area is closed to all users during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit. No camping.
Directions
From Brunswick: Take U.S. 341 north to Mt. Pleasant, south of Jesup; Turn right on Howard Rd.; Check Station is on left (17 miles from Brunswick).
Sapelo Island WMA
Q C b F
9,000 acres • 912.262.3173
Deer
Maps of open hunting areas available at the Sapelo WMA sign-in kiosks, Brunswick DNR office, and georgiawildlife.com
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 8, Nov. 24-Jan. 11
- South end: Sept. 13-Jan. 11
Primitive
- Q125 b Oct. 23-25
Firearms
- C b Oct. 10-12
- Q125 b Nov. 6-8, Nov. 20-22
Coyote
Mar. 1-May 31. Feral hogs may be taken with dogs.
Area Notes
Hunters are required to furnish their own boat transportation to/from Sapelo. Access is allowed only at Moses Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. Stream anchorage may be required. No motorized vehicles allowed on island. Hunters may check in starting at 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to hunt. Camps must be removed by noon on the day following each hunt. Hunters are required to stay outside the boundaries of the safety zones. For information on local charter options or transportation to the Moses Hammock hunt camp, please contact the Sapelo Island Visitors Center (912) 437-3224.
Directions
From Savannah: Take I-95 south to Exit 58; turn left on GA HWY 57; go 1 mile to flashing light; continue straight on HWY 99, go 9.1 mi. to Landing Rd. (in Meridian); turn left and proceed to Sapelo Island Visitors Center.
Sheffield WMA
Q F
5,556 acres • 706.295.6041
Deer & bear
Sept. 13-Jan. 1; archery only.
Turkey
Q10 Apr. 4-12, 18-26
Apr. 27-May 15
Furbearer dog training
Aug. 15-Mar. 19
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No ATVs. Camping in designated areas only.
Directions
From Cartersville: Take HWY 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area.
From Dallas: Take HWY 61 north 6.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area.
Silver Lake WMA
Q C b s
9,200 acres • 229.430.4254
Deer
Archery
- Buck Only: Sept. 13-26
- Sept. 27-Oct. 10, Jan. 12-31
Primitive
- Oct. 11-19
Firearms
- Oct. 30-Nov. 1
- Q160 b Dec. 11-13
- Buck Only: Nov. 15-21, Nov. 23-28, Dec. 27-Jan. 11
Turkey
Q35 Apr. 4-8, 23-27
C Apr. 16-20
May 5-15
Dove
Sept. 6, 13, 20-Oct. 12, Nov. 22-30, 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.
Q2 C & Q5 s Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6, Jan. 17, 24, 31
s Dec. 2, 16
Coyote
No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.
Area Notes
No fox squirrel, bobcat, or fox hunting.
Directions
From Bainbridge: Take HWY 253 south 2.7 miles; go left on Ten Mile Still Rd.; travel 6 miles; turn right on Silver Lake Rd.; travel 2.9 miles; turn left onto WMA access road. Check station is 0.8 miles on the right.
Soap Creek WMA
F
1,000 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 10
Primitive
- Oct. 11-17
Firearms
- Oct. 18-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No camping.
Directions
From Lincolnton: Take HWY 79 north 2 miles. Turn right on New Petersburg Rd. Sign-In board is on left.
Spirit Creek Forest WMA
a Archery Only Area, except small game
570 acres • 706.595.4222
Spirit Creek Forest is a multi-use forest; other users may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be open/closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones.
Deer & Small Game
State seasons. Shotguns may be used for small game; No furbearer dog hunting.
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15. Archery only.
Coyote
May 16-31. Archery only coyote & hog season.
Area Notes
No camping. No ATVs.
Directions
From Augusta: take GA Hwy 56 (Mike Padgett Hwy) south, turn right onto Old Waynesboro Rd, travel 1.7 miles and turn right onto McDade Rd, travel 1.6 miles and turn right onto Smokey Rd, access road is approximately 0.4 miles on right.
Sprewell Bluff WMA — East
1,330 acres • 706.295.6041
The East Tract includes property east of the Flint River.
Deer & Small Game
State seasons. Archery only for deer.Shotgun & archery only for small game. No furbearer dog hunting; No night hunting.
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31
Area Notes
No hunting in park day-use area. No camping. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon.
Directions
From Thomaston to Sprewell Bluff Tract: Take HWY 36 west 6 miles to Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.; turn left and follow paved road to area.
Sprewell Bluff WMA — West
F Q
6,571 acres • 706.295.6041
The West Tract includes property west of the Flint River.
Deer
Only bucks with at least four points (1-inch or longer) on either side or a 15-inch outside spread are legal.
Archery
- Sept. 13-Oct. 17
Firearms
- Oct. 18-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Furbearer dog training
Aug. 15-Mar. 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.
Area Notes
Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. Camping in designated areas only.
Directions
From Manchester at JCT of HWY 85 and Hill St (Chalybeate Springs Rd), go east 3.2 miles, turn left on Mitchell Cove Rd, go 0.7 miles and then turn right on Tom Brown Rd. Go 0.8 miles to WMA entrance and kiosk.
Swallow Creek WMA
b
19,000 acres • 770.535.5700
Deer & bear
Archery
- Buck Only: Sept. 13-26, Oct. 4-10
Firearms
- Buck Only: b Nov. 12-15, Dec. 3-6 | s Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Bear
Firearms
Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Turkey
Apr. 4-May 15
Coyote
May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs.
Area Notes
US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles.
Directions
From Cleveland: Take HWY 75 north 20 miles to GA 180; continue on HWY 75 for 1 mile and turn left at check station sign.
