Blanton Creek WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Blanton Creek WMA is 4,800 acres of public hunting land in Harris County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 12 to 18, Nov. 22 to 29; firearms, Specialty Oct. 10 to 11. Hunters reported 28 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (11 bucks, 17 does). WRD drew 4 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.
Blanton Creek WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 4,800 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 34) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 12 to 18, Nov. 22 to 29. Firearms: Specialty Oct. 10 to 11 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 28 (11 bucks, 17 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 4, with 2,212 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | West Point (7 mi), Hamilton (12 mi) and Pine Mountain (14 mi) |
What is Blanton Creek WMA like?
Blanton Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Harris County. This 4,800-acre property has opportunities for quality deer, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl hunting.
WRD lists these facilities: hiking trails and nature trails.
From WRD's page for Blanton Creek WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Blanton Creek 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 | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 12 to 18, Nov. 22 to 29 |
| Deer, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Specialty Oct. 10 to 11 |
| Turkey | Apr. 17 to May 15 |
| Dove | Sign-in Sept. 12 Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, Nov. 22 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons Legal hours end at noon. No hunting on MARSH Pond. No waterfowl scouting or hunting during dove or deer quota hunts. |
| 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 34 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 Blanton Creek WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 4 quota hunts on Blanton Creek WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms (deer): 754 applicants for 125 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 754 | 125 | 330 | 16.6% | 2 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 674 | 125 | 263 | 18.5% | 1 |
| 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 510 | 35 | 270 | 6.9% | 4 |
| 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 274 | 37 | 47 | 13.5% | 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 Blanton Creek WMA?
Hunters reported 28 deer on Blanton Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season: 11 bucks and 17 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 16 deer a season, from 9 in 2024-25 to 28 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 39 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 63 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | 5 | 19 | 21 |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 64 |
| 2019-20 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 27 |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 67 |
| 2016-17 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 58 |
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 Blanton Creek WMA in?
All of Blanton Creek WMA lies in Harris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,823 | 2,074 | 4.5 | 22nd |
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 Blanton Creek WMA?
WRD gives this address: 9766 Highway 103, West Point, GA 31833 (GPS 32.77571, -85.0859). Highways within 5 miles: GA 411, I-185, GA 103 and GA 219. Nearest towns: West Point (7 miles), Hamilton (12 miles), Pine Mountain (14 miles) and LaGrange (17 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists hiking, river fishing, wildlife viewing and primitive camping here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: West Point WMA (19.9 miles), Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (24.5 miles), Sprewell Bluff WMA (31.2 miles) and Big Lazer Creek WMA (35.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Blanton Creek WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Blanton Creek WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 12 to 18, Nov. 22 to 29; firearms, Specialty Oct. 10 to 11. 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 Blanton Creek WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Blanton Creek WMA gives turkey: Apr. 17 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Blanton Creek WMA last season?
28 deer were reported on Blanton Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season, 11 bucks and 17 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Blanton Creek WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 4 quota hunts on Blanton Creek WMA, with 2,212 applications for 322 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Blanton Creek WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Blanton Creek WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Blanton Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Harris 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, Blanton Creek 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.