Bullard Creek WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Bullard Creek WMA is 15,636 acres of public hunting land in Jeff Davis, Appling, Montgomery and Toombs counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 4). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates on Bullard Creek WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 23 Sept. 27 to Oct. 12; primitive, Sept. 24 to 26; firearms, Bonus Oct. 22 to 24; Specialty Oct. 30 to Nov. 1; Nov. 26 to 29; Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19. Hunters reported 107 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (41 bucks, 66 does). WRD drew 1 quota hunt here in its 2025 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 2025 lottery reports.
Bullard Creek WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 15,636 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 34 and 35) |
|---|---|
| County | Jeff Davis County, Appling County, Montgomery County, Toombs County |
| WRD region | Region 4, office 229-426-5267 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to 23 Sept. 27 to Oct. 12. Primitive: Sept. 24 to 26. Firearms: Bonus Oct. 22 to 24; Specialty Oct. 30 to Nov. 1; Nov. 26 to 29; Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 107 (41 bucks, 66 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 1, with 735 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Uvalda (5 mi), Hazlehurst (5 mi) and Graham (6 mi) |
What is Bullard Creek WMA like?
Sitting on a whopping 17,016 acres, Bullard Creek WMA provides visitors with an array of activities ranging from hunting, wildlife viewing and great fishing on the Altamaha River. Situated in Georgia's coastal plains, Bullard Creek is a beautiful site for all to enjoy. This WMA provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Directions Montgomery tract lies to the east of HWY 221 just north of the Altamaha River and the main tract and Ocmulgee Tracts are located on the south side of the Altamaha. (Additional information at kiosk south of bridge on west side of HWY 221). Montgomery County Tract The Montgomery County Tract is access is limited to foot or boat travel only. No firearm deer hunting within designated archery-only areas (Montgomery County, Ocmulgee and Towns Bluff Tracts) but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game. Bell Telephone Tract The Bell Telephone Tract (491 acres) is a hunting area on Bullard Creek WMA that allows deer (archery only), small game and turkey hunting. Directions From Hazlehurst: Take South Cromartie Street south from Highway 135. It will turn into Bell Telephone Road. The tract will be on the right approximately 11 miles south of Hazlehurst. There will be a sign-in kiosk located on the site for hunters to sign in prior to hunting.
WRD lists these facilities: Bullard Creek Archery Range, Bullard Creek Shooting Range, boat ramp, canoe access, picnic shelters and RV campsites.
From WRD's page for Bullard Creek WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Bullard Creek WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. It lists 4 parts of Bullard Creek WMA separately: Bullard Creek WMA, Bullard Creek WMA - Bell Telephone Tract, Bullard Creek WMA - Ocmulgee Tract and Bullard Creek WMA - Montgomery Tract. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
Bullard Creek WMA
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to 23 Sept. 27 to Oct. 12 |
| Deer, primitive | Sept. 24 to 26 |
| Deer, firearms | Bonus Oct. 22 to 24 Specialty Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 Nov. 26 to 29 Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19 |
| Turkey | April 10 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Season |
Bullard Creek WMA - Bell Telephone Tract, Bullard Creek WMA - Ocmulgee Tract and Bullard Creek WMA - Montgomery Tract (WRD lists the same dates for each)
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Montgomery Tract: Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Season |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 34 and 35 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 Bullard Creek WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 1 quota hunt on Bullard Creek WMA. The most applied for was Only Hunt (turkey): 735 applicants for 40 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 735 | 40 | 435 | 5.4% | 3 |
Source: WRD's 2025 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 Bullard Creek WMA?
Hunters reported 107 deer on Bullard Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season: 41 bucks and 66 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 115 deer a season, from 62 in 2016-17 to 158 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 107 | 41 | 66 | 38 |
| 2024-25 | 112 | 39 | 73 | 35 |
| 2023-24 | 151 | 55 | 96 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | 158 | 60 | 98 | 38 |
| 2021-22 | 134 | 48 | 86 | 36 |
| 2020-21 | 113 | 43 | 70 | 38 |
| 2019-20 | 126 | 47 | 79 | 37 |
| 2018-19 | 84 | 37 | 47 | 44 |
| 2017-18 | 98 | 60 | 38 | 61 |
| 2016-17 | 62 | 29 | 33 | 47 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA, adding WRD's lines for Bullard Creek WMA, Bullard Creek WMA Bell Telephone Tract and Bullard Creek WMA Ocmulgee Tract. 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 Bullard Creek WMA in?
Bullard Creek WMA spreads over 4 counties. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County | 10,989 | 867 | 2.6 | 106th |
| Appling County | 4,565 | 1,345 | 2.6 | 67th |
| Montgomery County | 894 | 748 | 3.1 | 121st |
| Toombs County | 82 | 1,280 | 3.5 | 75th |
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 Bullard Creek WMA?
Highways through the area: GA 135 and US 221. Nearest towns: Uvalda (5 miles), Hazlehurst (5 miles), Graham (6 miles) and Lumber City (6 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Bullard Creek WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists archery, canoeing, lake fishing, river fishing, shooting and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Moody Forest WMA (2.8 miles), Alligator Creek WMA (4.2 miles), Horse Creek WMA (13.9 miles) and Flat Tub WMA (15.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Bullard Creek WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Bullard Creek WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 23 Sept. 27 to Oct. 12; primitive, Sept. 24 to 26; firearms, Bonus Oct. 22 to 24; Specialty Oct. 30 to Nov. 1; Nov. 26 to 29; Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19. 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 Bullard Creek WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Bullard Creek WMA gives turkey: April 10 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Bullard Creek WMA last season?
107 deer were reported on Bullard Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season, 41 bucks and 66 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Bullard Creek WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 1 quota hunt on Bullard Creek WMA, with 735 applications for 40 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Bullard Creek WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Bullard Creek WMA allows camping, with RV campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Bullard Creek WMA in?
Jeff Davis County (10,989 acres), Appling County (4,565 acres), Montgomery County (894 acres) and Toombs County (82 acres), measured on 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, Bullard 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.
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