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Paulks Pasture 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

Dog-deer hunting in designated area only. Dog-deer hunters must check in at check station prior to hunt. WMA is closed during dog-deer hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit.

Sep 12–17, Sep 21–30, Oct 4–9, Nov 1–20

Archery.

In the guide: “Deer · Archery: Sept. 12-17, 21-30, Oct. 4-9, Nov. 1-20”

Sep 18–20

Firearms. Only for youth hunters.

In the guide: “Deer · Firearms: [youth] Sept. 18-20”

Oct 1–3

Firearms. Bonus deer hunt.

In the guide: “Deer · Firearms: [bonus] Oct. 1-3”

Oct 10–30

Firearms, buck only.

In the guide: “Deer · Firearms: Buck Only: Oct. 10-30”

Nov 21–29, Dec 23–31

Firearms.

In the guide: “Deer · Firearms: Nov. 21-29, Dec. 23-31”

Dec 4–5, Dec 11–12, Dec 18–19

Firearms. Quota hunt, 3 hunters drawn. Bonus deer hunt.

Dog deer hunt, buckshot only.

In the guide: “Deer · Firearms: [Q3] Dog Deer, Buckshot Only: [bonus] Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19”

Turkey

Apr 3 – May 15

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Turkey: Apr. 3-May 15”

Ducks and geese

Follows the statewide seasons.

  • 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: State Seasons”

Small game

Follows the statewide seasons.

  • Squirrel: Aug 15 – Feb 28
  • Rabbit and quail: Nov 14 – Feb 28

In the guide: “Small game seasons: State Seasons. No furbearer hunting in archery only areas.”

Coyote and hogs

May 16–31

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Coyote: May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs.”

Area rules

No dog training in Archery Only Areas. No camping. No horseback riding during deer hunts. All vehicles used in dog-deer hunt must display DNR issued permit on vehicle dash.

Nearby areas

Clayhole Swamp WMA around 6 miles away

Altama Plantation WMA around 8 miles away

Altamaha WMA - Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island, and McGowan Lake Tracts around 9 miles away

Sansavilla WMA around 9 miles away

Altamaha WMA - Waterfowl Management Area 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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