Di-Lane WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Di-Lane WMA is 8,100 acres of public hunting land in Burke County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 21; Antlerless Only: Dec. 1 to Jan. 10; firearms, Bonus Nov. 19 to Nov. 21. Hunters reported 22 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (6 bucks, 16 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.
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| Size | 8,100 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 38) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke 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 Oct. 21; Antlerless Only: Dec. 1 to Jan. 10. Firearms: Bonus Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 22 (6 bucks, 16 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 4, with 3,240 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Waynesboro (7 mi), Vidette (8 mi) and Millen (11 mi) |
What is Di-Lane WMA like?
Managed for early successional habitat with emphasis on bobwhite quail, Di-Lane WMA is 8,100 acres of federally owned land. Open to seasonal hunting, outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty to do on this WMA. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game and furbearers, dove, quail and waterfowl.
WRD lists these facilities: dove field, equestrian trails and restrooms, open only during quota hunts.
From WRD's page for Di-Lane WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Di-Lane 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. 21 Antlerless Only: Dec. 1 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Bonus Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 |
| Turkey | Apr. 24 to May 15 |
| Small Game | January hunting south of Rocky Creek only, except squirrel, raccoon, waterfowl, and woodcock (hunt area wide). RABBIT: Sign-in Nov. 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26 RABBIT/FOX: No Rabbit/Fox hunting North of Rocky Creek in January. Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays Dec. 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31 Jan. 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 Feb. 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28 |
| Dove | No dove hunting outside of dove fields. FIELD 2 Sign-in Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 FIELD 1 & 2 Sign-in Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 21 to Nov. 29 |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 38 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 Di-Lane WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 4 quota hunts on Di-Lane WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms (deer): 1,201 applicants for 301 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 1,201 | 301 | 832 | 25.1% | 1 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 936 | 301 | 186 | 32.2% | 0 |
| Di-Lane Plantation WMA, 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 737 | 30 | 310 | 4.1% | 5 |
| Di-Lane Plantation WMA, 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 366 | 30 | 46 | 8.2% | 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 Di-Lane WMA?
Hunters reported 22 deer on Di-Lane WMA in the 2025-26 season: 6 bucks and 16 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 21 deer a season, from 8 in 2024-25 to 26 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 27 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38 |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 29 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 5 | 21 | 19 |
| 2021-22 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 44 |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 57 |
| 2019-20 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 38 |
| 2018-19 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 33 |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 44 |
| 2016-17 | 23 | 5 | 18 | 22 |
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 Di-Lane WMA in?
All of Di-Lane WMA lies in Burke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 8,186 | 3,322 | 4 | 1st |
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 Di-Lane WMA?
WRD gives this address: 4121 Herndon Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (GPS 32.969368, -82.058334). Highways within 5 miles: US 25, GA 121, GA 56 and GA 24. Nearest towns: Waynesboro (7 miles), Vidette (8 miles), Millen (11 miles) and Midville (12 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Di-Lane WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists horseback riding, primitive camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Big Dukes Pond WMA (4.3 miles), Alexander WMA (7.4 miles), Mead Farm WMA (12.9 miles) and Yuchi WMA (15.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Di-Lane WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Di-Lane WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 21; Antlerless Only: Dec. 1 to Jan. 10; firearms, Bonus Nov. 19 to Nov. 21. 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 Di-Lane WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Di-Lane WMA gives turkey: Apr. 24 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Di-Lane WMA last season?
22 deer were reported on Di-Lane WMA in the 2025-26 season, 6 bucks and 16 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Di-Lane WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 4 quota hunts on Di-Lane WMA, with 3,240 applications for 662 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Di-Lane WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Di-Lane WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Di-Lane WMA in?
All of it is in Burke 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, Di-Lane 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.