Bartram Forest WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Bartram Forest WMA is 1,343 acres of public hunting land in Baldwin County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. Hunters reported 17 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (7 bucks, 10 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.
Bartram Forest WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,343 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 33) |
|---|---|
| County | Baldwin County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 17 (7 bucks, 10 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Milledgeville (5 mi), Ivey (7 mi) and McIntyre (9 mi) |
What is Bartram Forest WMA like?
Bartram Forest is located in Baldwin County. This area is divided into a Wildlife Management Area (western section) and a Recreation Area (northeastern section). Hunters are welcomed to hunt the whole area but beware that within the Recreation Area bikers, hikers, etc. may use the area at any time. This 1,343-acre property provides archery hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Gates may be opened or closed at the discretion of the Georgia Forestry Commission. No camping allowed on the WMA.
WRD lists these facilities: lake.
From WRD's page for Bartram Forest WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Bartram Forest 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 Jan. 10 |
| Turkey, archery | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Waterfowl, archery | OUTSIDE OF MARSH POND: Waterfowl hunting is open for state waterfowl season. Shooting hours end at noon. |
| 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 33 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 Bartram Forest WMA?
Hunters reported 17 deer on Bartram Forest WMA in the 2025-26 season: 7 bucks and 10 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 22 deer a season, from 15 in 2020-21 to 32 in 2023-24.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
| 2024-25 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 53 |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 53 |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 44 |
| 2020-21 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 48 |
| 2018-19 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 40 |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 50 |
| 2016-17 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 32 |
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 Bartram Forest WMA in?
All of Bartram Forest WMA lies in Baldwin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | 1,336 | 1,065 | 4.1 | 93rd |
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 Bartram Forest WMA?
WRD gives this address: 2961 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061 (GPS 32.99976, -83.2162). Highways within 5 miles: GA 29, US 441, GA 540 and GA 22. Nearest towns: Milledgeville (5 miles), Ivey (7 miles), McIntyre (9 miles) and Gordon (10 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists lake fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Cedar Creek WMA (15.9 miles), Oconee WMA (19.8 miles), Beaverdam WMA (21.7 miles) and Little River WMA (23.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Bartram Forest WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Bartram Forest WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. 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 Bartram Forest WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Bartram Forest 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 Bartram Forest WMA last season?
17 deer were reported on Bartram Forest WMA in the 2025-26 season, 7 bucks and 10 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Bartram Forest WMA?
No. WRD's page for Bartram Forest WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Bartram Forest WMA in?
All of it is in Baldwin 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, Bartram Forest 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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