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Dukes Creek - Smithgall Woods State Park

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

Sep 12–13

Archery, buck only.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Archery: Buck Only: Sept. 12-13”

Oct 9–11

Firearms, buck only. Only for specialty hunters (youth, ladies, disability license holders, returning veterans and hunters over 65).

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: [specialty] Buck Only: Oct. 9-11”

Nov 11–14

Muzzleloader, buck only.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Primitive: Buck Only: Nov. 11-14”

Nov 25–28

Firearms, buck only.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: Buck Only: Nov. 25-28”

Turkey

Apr 10–11, Apr 24–25, May 8–9

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt, 20 hunters drawn.

In the guide: “Turkey: [Q20] [sign-in] Apr. 10-11, 24-25, May 8-9”

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 3–5, Jan 7–9, Jan 28–31

Any legal weapon. Sign-in required.

By reservation only.

In the guide: “Small game seasons: Hunting by reservation only. [sign-in] Dec. 3-5, Jan. 7-9, 28-31”

Area rules

Main gate on Tsalaki Trail opens at 5:00 AM for all hunts. All hunts are restricted to the area east of Alt 75 (75A).

Nearby areas

Chattahoochee WMA around 7 miles away

Chestatee WMA around 10 miles away

London Farms VPA around 10 miles away

Buck Shoals WMA around 10 miles away

Swallow Creek WMA around 15 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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