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Big Dukes Pond WMA

2026-27 season.

Check before you hunt. Confirm these dates in 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting Regulations. Seasons, closures and area rules can change.

Deer

Sep 12 – Oct 9, Dec 1 – Jan 10

Archery.

In the guide: “Deer · Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 9, Dec. 1-Jan. 10”

Oct 10–16

Muzzleloader.

In the guide: “Deer · Primitive weapons: Oct. 10-16”

Oct 17 – Nov 30

Firearms.

In the guide: “Deer · Firearms: Oct. 17-Nov. 30”

Turkey

Apr 3 – May 15

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Turkey: Apr. 3-May 15”

Ducks and geese

Follows the statewide seasons, Wednesdays and Saturdays only, shooting ends at noon.

  • Ducks: Nov 21–29, Dec 12 – Jan 31
  • Geese: Sep 5–27, Oct 10–25, Nov 21–29, Dec 12 – Jan 31
  • Teal: Sep 12–20

In the guide: “Waterfowl seasons: Wednesdays, Saturdays during statewide season. Shooting hours end at noon.”

Area rules

Camping, ATVs & horses prohibited. Note Safety Zone on map - access prohibited between Feb. 1-July 15.

Nearby areas

Di-Lane WMA around 8 miles away

Alexander WMA around 15 miles away

Hiltonia WMA around 20 miles away

Mead Farm WMA around 20 miles away

Yuchi WMA around 25 miles away

All bear, deer, and turkey hunters must sign in unless the area listing says otherwise. All deer hunts are either sex unless otherwise noted. On antler restricted areas, only bucks with at least four points one inch or longer on either antler, or an outside spread of at least 15 inches, are legal. Unless otherwise stated, any small game with an open state season may be hunted during an area's small game dates. No small game or furbearer hunting during deer, quail, or quota hunts, except waterfowl during archery deer hunts in open state season. Legal hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, and 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset for doves and waterfowl. Youth, active duty military and veterans may hunt ducks and geese on Nov. 14-15.

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