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Walton 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”

Dove

Sep 5

Any legal weapon. Quota hunt, 80 hunters drawn. Only for youth hunters.

In the guide: “Dove: [Q80] [youth] [sign-in] Sept. 5”

Sep 12, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Nov 21–29, Dec 19 – Jan 31

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Dove: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31”

Small game

Oct 10 – Feb 28

Follows the statewide seasons.

  • Squirrel: Oct 10 – Feb 28
  • Rabbit and quail: Nov 14 – Feb 28

Shotguns only.

In the guide: “Small game seasons: Oct. 10-Feb. 28”

Coyote and hogs

May 16–31

Any legal weapon.

Archery and shotgun only.

In the guide: “Coyote: May 16-31, Archery and shotgun only.”

Area rules

Shotguns only for hunting small game. Bird dog training Oct. 1-June 15.

Nearby areas

Hard Labor Creek State Park around 5 miles away

Gaither WMA around 15 miles away

Clybel WMA around 15 miles away

B. F. Grant WMA around 20 miles away

Redlands 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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