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Redlands WMA - Watsons Springs Area

2026-27 season, part of Redlands WMA. The Watsons Springs Area of Redlands WMA. Check the area map for exact boundaries.

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

Deer

Sep 12 – Nov 28, Dec 26 – Jan 1

Archery.

In the guide: “Deer · Archery: Sept. 12-Nov. 28, Dec. 26-Jan. 1”

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”

Coyote and hogs

May 16–31

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Coyote: May 16-31”

Nearby areas

Hard Labor Creek State Park around 20 miles away

B. F. Grant WMA around 20 miles away

Oconee WMA around 20 miles away

Walton WMA around 25 miles away

Little River 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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