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Phinizy Swamp 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 – Jan 10

Archery.

In the guide: “Deer · Archery: Sept. 12-Jan. 10”

Turkey

Apr 3 – May 15

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Turkey: Apr. 3-May 15”

Ducks and geese

Legal hours end at noon.

Sep 12, Sep 16, Sep 19

Any legal weapon.

Early teal season.

In the guide: “Early Teal: Sept. 12, 16, 19”

Nov 14

Any legal weapon, shooting ends at noon. Only for youth hunters.

In the guide: “Waterfowl seasons: [youth] Nov. 14”

Nov 25, Nov 28, Dec 12, Dec 16, Dec 19, Dec 21, Dec 23, Dec 26, Dec 30, Jan 2, Jan 6, Jan 9, Jan 13, Jan 16, Jan 20, Jan 23, Jan 27, Jan 30

Any legal weapon, shooting ends at noon.

In the guide: “Waterfowl seasons: Nov. 25, 28, Dec. 12, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 30, Jan. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30”

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”

Coyote and hogs

May 16–31

Any legal weapon.

Small game weapons only.

In the guide: “Coyote · Small game weapons: May 16-31”

Area rules

No camping.

Nearby areas

Spirit Creek Forest WMA around 5 miles away

Collins Road VPA around 15 miles away

Mead Farm WMA around 20 miles away

Keg Creek WMA around 25 miles away

McDuffie PFA 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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