Alexander WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Alexander WMA is 1,300 acres of public hunting land in Burke County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16, Dec. 1 to Jan. 10; firearms, Oct. 17 to Nov. 30. Hunters reported 37 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (17 bucks, 20 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.
Alexander WMAOther WRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,300 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 32) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 16, Dec. 1 to Jan. 10. Firearms: Oct. 17 to Nov. 30 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 37 (17 bucks, 20 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Waynesboro (7 mi), Sardis (7 mi) and Girard (9 mi) |
What is Alexander WMA like?
Located in the coastal plains, Alexander WMA sits on 1,300 acres of state-owned property. With a mix of habitat types, this WMA offers opportunities to hunt for deer, turkey, small game and dove. No camping allowed on the property.
From WRD's page for Alexander WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Alexander 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 Oct. 16, Dec. 1 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer, firearms | Oct. 17 to Nov. 30 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | No dove hunting outside of dove field. Sign-in Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31. |
| Quail | Daily bag limit: 3/person. Hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online, complete one survey per party. Saturdays, Tuesdays: Sign-in Nov. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, Dec. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, Jan. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Feb. 2, 6, 9, 13 |
| Waterfowl | Waterfowl allowed during state season dates that overlap with small game dates. |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | 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 Alexander WMA?
Hunters reported 37 deer on Alexander WMA in the 2025-26 season: 17 bucks and 20 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 37 deer a season, from 21 in 2016-17 to 52 in 2017-18.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 46 |
| 2024-25 | 47 | 18 | 29 | 38 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 46 |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 42 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 65 |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 16 | 18 | 47 |
| 2019-20 | 49 | 15 | 34 | 31 |
| 2018-19 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 59 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 62 |
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 Alexander WMA in?
All of Alexander WMA lies in Burke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 1,347 | 3,322 | 4 | 1st |
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 Alexander WMA?
WRD gives this address: 367 Harrison Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (GPS 33.008741, -81.898837). Highways within 5 miles: US 25, GA 121 and GA 24. Nearest towns: Waynesboro (7 miles), Sardis (7 miles), Girard (9 miles) and Millen (13 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Alexander WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists bird dog training area and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Mead Farm WMA (5.7 miles), Yuchi WMA (6 miles), Di-Lane WMA (7.4 miles) and Big Dukes Pond WMA (10.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Alexander WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Alexander WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16, Dec. 1 to Jan. 10; firearms, Oct. 17 to Nov. 30. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
When is turkey season on Alexander WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Alexander WMA gives turkey: Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Alexander WMA last season?
37 deer were reported on Alexander WMA in the 2025-26 season, 17 bucks and 20 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Alexander WMA?
No. WRD's page for Alexander WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Alexander WMA in?
All of it is in Burke 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, Alexander 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.