Albany Nursery WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Albany Nursery WMA is 300 acres of public hunting land in Dougherty County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to 27, Oct. 5 to 22, Dec. 6 to Jan. 10; shotgun only, Mobility-Impaired Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, Nov. 26 to 29. Hunters reported 9 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (7 bucks, 2 does).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 WMA listings. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Quota hunts: WRD's 2026 lottery reports.
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| Size | 300 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 32) |
|---|---|
| County | Dougherty County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to 27, Oct. 5 to 22, Dec. 6 to Jan. 10. Shotgun only: Mobility-Impaired Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, Nov. 26 to 29 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 9 (7 bucks, 2 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Sasser (9 mi), Albany (9 mi) and Leary (12 mi) |
What is Albany Nursery WMA like?
Albany Nursery Wildlife Management Area is located in Albany, GA. This 300-acre property offers opportunities for hunting deer, turkey, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. No camping is allowed on this property.
WRD lists these facilities: hiking trails and nature trails.
From WRD's page for Albany Nursery WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Albany Nursery WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to 27, Oct. 5 to 22, Dec. 6 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer, shotgun only | Mobility-Impaired Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, Nov. 26 to 29 |
| Dove | Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public. Sept. 12 to Oct. 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 32 adds its quota, youth and special hunts and its area notes, and is the final word. WRD can change a hunt during the year: check WRD's page for the area before you go.
How many deer are taken on Albany Nursery WMA?
Hunters reported 9 deer on Albany Nursery WMA in the 2025-26 season: 7 bucks and 2 does. Over the 9 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 6 deer a season, from 2 in 2020-21 to 14 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 78 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 2016-17 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 43 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA. Deer from bonus hunts are tagged at the check station and may not be in Game Check's count. WRD records the 2026-27 season as it goes; it is left out until it ends.
Which county is Albany Nursery WMA in?
All of Albany Nursery WMA lies in Dougherty County. Each county's deer harvest for 2025-26, for the whole county, private land included:
| County | WMA acres in it | County deer reported, 2025-26 | Deer per square mile | Rank of 159 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty County | 298 | 674 | 2.1 | 130th |
County harvest: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check). WMA acres in each county measured by FilledTag on WRD's boundary map and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; the mapped boundary can take in water or tracts that WRD's stated acreage leaves out.
How do you get to Albany Nursery WMA?
WRD gives this address: 602 Tallahassee Road, Albany, GA 31721 (GPS 31.58942, -84.3414). Highways within 5 miles: GA 234. Nearest towns: Sasser (9 miles), Albany (9 miles), Leary (12 miles) and Dawson (13 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists hiking and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Chickasawhatchee WMA (5.6 miles), Elmodel WMA (17.9 miles), Lanahassee WMA (31.8 miles) and Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (33 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Albany Nursery WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Albany Nursery WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 27, Oct. 5 to 22, Dec. 6 to Jan. 10; shotgun only, Mobility-Impaired Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, Nov. 26 to 29. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
How many deer were killed on Albany Nursery WMA last season?
9 deer were reported on Albany Nursery WMA in the 2025-26 season, 7 bucks and 2 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Albany Nursery WMA?
No. WRD's page for Albany Nursery WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Albany Nursery WMA in?
All of it is in Dougherty County, by WRD's boundary.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and notes: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27); general WMA rules: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 19 to 21.
- Deer harvest by WMA and county: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check).
- Quota hunts: WRD quota hunt lottery reports, 2026.
- Area description, facilities and address: WRD, Albany Nursery WMA. Boundary and acres: WRD WMA boundaries.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of Georgia DNR. Numbers are copied from WRD or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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