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Buck Shoals 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 and bear

Bag limit: 1 deer.

Nov 7–8

Firearms. Quota hunt, 12 hunters drawn. Only for Hunt & Learn participants. Bonus deer hunt.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: [Q12] [hunt & learn] [bonus] Nov. 7-8”

Nov 21–22, Dec 5–6

Firearms. Quota hunt, 12 hunters drawn. Only for youth hunters. Bonus deer hunt.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: [Q12] [youth] [bonus] Nov. 21-22, Dec. 5-6”

Turkey

Apr 10–11

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt, 3 hunters drawn. Only for Hunt & Learn participants.

In the guide: “Turkey: [Q3] [hunt & learn] Apr. 10-11”

Apr 17–18, May 1–2

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt, 5 hunters drawn. Only for youth hunters.

In the guide: “Turkey: [Q5] [youth] Apr. 17-18, May 1-2”

Dove

Sep 5, Sep 12

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt, 25 hunters drawn. Only for youth hunters.

In the guide: “Dove: [Q25] [youth] Sept. 5, 12”

Small game

Jan 2–10, Jan 16–24

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt, 10 hunters drawn. Only for youth hunters.

In the guide: “Small game seasons: [Q10] [youth] [sign-in] Jan. 2-10, 16-24. No night hunting.”

Area rules

Day use access is available on River Rd. Access for scheduled events is available on Cloverleaf Dr. and Buck Shoals Dr.

Nearby areas

London Farms VPA around 2 miles away

Wilson Shoals WMA around 10 miles away

Lula Bridge WMA around 10 miles away

Dukes Creek - Smithgall Woods State Park around 10 miles away

Lake Russell WMA around 10 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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