Canoochee Sandhills WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Canoochee Sandhills WMA is 10,224 acres of public hunting land in Bulloch and Bryan counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 4). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 10; firearms, Oct. 22 to 24, Nov. 12 to 14; Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19. Hunters reported 29 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (13 bucks, 16 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.
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| Size | 10,224 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 35) |
|---|---|
| County | Bulloch County, Bryan County |
| WRD region | Region 4, office 229-426-5267 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 10. Firearms: Oct. 22 to 24, Nov. 12 to 14; Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 29 (13 bucks, 16 does) |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Daisy (4 mi), Pembroke (4 mi) and Claxton (7 mi) |
What is Canoochee Sandhills WMA like?
Canoochee Sandhills WMA is located in Bulloch and Bryan Counties near Groveland, GA. This 10,224-acre WMA consists of a mix of sandhill, flatwoods, bay swamp, and floodplain forests that border Lotts Creek. Many of the sandy uplands on the area are remnants of ancient wind-blown river dune formations and provide important habitat for gopher tortoises and other animal and plant species considered high priorities for conservation. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game, as well as opportunities for blackwater creek fishing and viewing many protected wildlife species that use the diverse habitats on this property.
WRD lists these facilities: Evans County Public Fishing Area.
From WRD's page for Canoochee Sandhills WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Canoochee Sandhills 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 Oct. 10 |
| Deer, firearms | Oct. 22 to 24, Nov. 12 to 14 Buck Only: Dec. 17 to 19 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| 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, page 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.
How many deer are taken on Canoochee Sandhills WMA?
Hunters reported 29 deer on Canoochee Sandhills WMA in the 2025-26 season: 13 bucks and 16 does. Over the 7 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 18 deer a season, from 4 in 2019-20 to 29 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | 13 | 16 | 45 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 70 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 62 |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 52 |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 60 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
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 Canoochee Sandhills WMA in?
Canoochee Sandhills WMA spreads over 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulloch County | 8,649 | 1,484 | 2.2 | 53rd |
| Bryan County | 1,592 | 711 | 1.6 | 126th |
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 Canoochee Sandhills WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: GA 404, I-16, GA 30 and US 280. Nearest towns: Daisy (4 miles), Pembroke (4 miles), Claxton (7 miles) and Hagan (8 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Canoochee Sandhills WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists creek fishing, wildlife viewing and hiking here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Oliver Bridge WMA (19.3 miles), Big Hammock WMA (26.3 miles), Richmond Hill WMA (27.2 miles) and Griffin Ridge WMA (29.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Canoochee Sandhills WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Canoochee Sandhills WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 10; firearms, Oct. 22 to 24, Nov. 12 to 14; 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 Canoochee Sandhills WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Canoochee Sandhills 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 Canoochee Sandhills WMA last season?
29 deer were reported on Canoochee Sandhills WMA in the 2025-26 season, 13 bucks and 16 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Canoochee Sandhills WMA?
WRD's listing for Canoochee Sandhills WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Canoochee Sandhills WMA in?
Bulloch County (8,649 acres) and Bryan County (1,592 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, Canoochee Sandhills 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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