Altama Plantation WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Altama Plantation WMA is 4,612 acres of public hunting land in Glynn County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 6). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Nov. 11, Jan. 3 to 10; firearms, Dec. 31 to Jan. 2. Hunters reported 13 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (2 bucks, 11 does). WRD drew 2 quota hunts here in its 2026 lottery.
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.
Altama Plantation WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 4,612 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 32) |
|---|---|
| County | Glynn County |
| WRD region | Region 6, office 912-262-3173 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Nov. 11, Jan. 3 to 10. Firearms: Dec. 31 to Jan. 2 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 13 (2 bucks, 11 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 2, with 762 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Darien (3 mi), Brunswick (11 mi) and Riceboro (26 mi) |
What is Altama Plantation WMA like?
Altama Plantation Wildlife Management Area is a 3,986-acre property in Glynn County. This WMA provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl.
From WRD's page for Altama Plantation WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Altama Plantation 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 Nov. 11, Jan. 3 to 10 |
| Deer, firearms | Dec. 31 to Jan. 2 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Small Game | State Seasons No furbearers. |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
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.
Does Altama Plantation WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Altama Plantation WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Either Sex, Firearms (deer): 461 applicants for 50 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 461 | 50 | 177 | 10.8% | 2 |
| 2nd Hunt, Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 301 | 50 | 54 | 16.6% | 1 |
Source: WRD's 2026 quota lottery reports. "Share selected" is WRD's selected count divided by its applicant count for that year's lottery, not a forecast. "Priority points sure of a spot" is WRD's own column: applicants with at least that many priority points were selected; the rest went to a random draw.
How many deer are taken on Altama Plantation WMA?
Hunters reported 13 deer on Altama Plantation WMA in the 2025-26 season: 2 bucks and 11 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 11 deer a season, from 6 in 2018-19 to 16 in 2023-24.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 15 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 55 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 44 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 19 |
| 2019-20 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 67 |
| 2016-17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 83 |
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 Altama Plantation WMA in?
All of Altama Plantation WMA lies in Glynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glynn County | 4,611 | 312 | 0.7 | 154th |
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 Altama Plantation WMA?
WRD gives this address: 6844 GA-99, Brunswick, GA 31525. Highways within 5 miles: GA 405, I-95, GA 27 and GA 99. Nearest towns: Darien (3 miles), Brunswick (11 miles), Riceboro (26 miles) and Woodbine (27 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Clayhole Swamp WMA (next to it), Altamaha WMA (next to it), Paulks Pasture WMA (3.1 miles) and Sansavilla WMA (6.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Altama Plantation WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Altama Plantation WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Nov. 11, Jan. 3 to 10; firearms, Dec. 31 to Jan. 2. 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 Altama Plantation WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Altama Plantation 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 Altama Plantation WMA last season?
13 deer were reported on Altama Plantation WMA in the 2025-26 season, 2 bucks and 11 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Altama Plantation WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Altama Plantation WMA, with 762 applications for 100 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Altama Plantation WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Altama Plantation WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Altama Plantation WMA in?
All of it is in Glynn 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, Altama Plantation 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.