Berry College WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Berry College WMA is 15,605 acres of public hunting land in Floyd County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 27, Nov. 1 to 13; firearms, Bonus Specialty Jan. 2 to 3. Hunters reported 19 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (11 bucks, 8 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.
Berry College WMAOther WRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 15,605 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 33) |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd County |
| WRD region | Region 1, office 706-295-6041 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 27, Nov. 1 to 13. Firearms: Bonus Specialty Jan. 2 to 3 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 19 (11 bucks, 8 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 2, with 5,162 applications |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Rome (3 mi), Lyerly (7 mi) and Plainville (8 mi) |
What is Berry College WMA like?
Berry College Wildlife Management Area is located in Floyd County. This 15,609-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey, small game and dove. Hunters may not use the main campus for gaining access. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on Berry College Refuge. No ATVs are allowed on the WMA. Trails are closed all during firearm deer season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. No night hunting.
WRD lists these facilities: bike trails, equestrian trails, hiking trails and lake.
From WRD's page for Berry College WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Berry College 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 and bear, archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 27, Nov. 1 to 13 |
| Deer and bear, firearms | Bonus Specialty Jan. 2 to 3 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Bird and Rabbit Dog Training | Aug. 15 to Mar. 19 except during firearms deer hunts. |
| Dove | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 to 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 1, Jan. 4 to 31 |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
| 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.
Does Berry College WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Berry College WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Bonus Either Sex Last Day, Firearms (deer): 2,748 applicants for 1,000 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Bonus Either Sex Last Day, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 2,748 | 1,000 | 1,648 | 36.4% | 1 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 2,414 | 1,000 | 710 | 41.4% | 0 |
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 Berry College WMA?
Hunters reported 19 deer on Berry College WMA in the 2025-26 season: 11 bucks and 8 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 26 deer a season, from 18 in 2022-23 to 36 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 58 |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 35 |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 50 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 50 |
| 2020-21 | 36 | 11 | 25 | 31 |
| 2019-20 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 46 |
| 2018-19 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 60 |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 54 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 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 Berry College WMA in?
All of Berry College WMA lies in Floyd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | 13,317 | 2,953 | 5.8 | 5th |
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 Berry College WMA?
WRD gives this address: 36 CCC Road, Rome, GA 30165 (GPS 34.32504, -85.2741). Highways within 5 miles: GA 1, US 27, GA 20 and GA 100. Nearest towns: Rome (3 miles), Lyerly (7 miles), Plainville (8 miles) and Summerville (9 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists biking, hiking and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Arrowhead WMA (3.5 miles), Johns Mountain WMA (8.3 miles), Otting Tract WMA (15.9 miles) and Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA (17.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Berry College WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Berry College WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 27, Nov. 1 to 13; firearms, Bonus Specialty Jan. 2 to 3. 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 Berry College WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Berry College 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 Berry College WMA last season?
19 deer were reported on Berry College WMA in the 2025-26 season, 11 bucks and 8 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Berry College WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Berry College WMA, with 5,162 applications for 2,000 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Berry College WMA?
WRD's listing for Berry College WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Berry College WMA in?
All of it is in Floyd 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, Berry College 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.