Dixon Memorial WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Dixon Memorial WMA is 35,247 acres of public hunting land in Ware and Brantley counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 6). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to 23, 27 to 30, Oct.4 to 9, Dec. 13 to Jan. 10; firearms, Bonus Sept. 24 to 26, Nov. 5 to 7; Oct. 1 to 3, Nov. 21 to 29; Buck Only: Oct. 10 to Nov. 1; Sept. 17 to 19. Hunters reported 60 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (32 bucks, 28 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 | 35,247 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 38) |
|---|---|
| County | Ware County, Brantley County |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to 23, 27 to 30, Oct.4 to 9, Dec. 13 to Jan. 10. Firearms: Bonus Sept. 24 to 26, Nov. 5 to 7; Oct. 1 to 3, Nov. 21 to 29; Buck Only: Oct. 10 to Nov. 1; Sept. 17 to 19 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 60 (32 bucks, 28 does) |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Hoboken (4 mi), Waycross (4 mi) and Blackshear (8 mi) |
What is Dixon Memorial WMA like?
Alerts & Closures for up to date information. Dixon Memorial WMA The Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area encompasses 36,100 acres of state-owned property operated by the Georgia Forestry Commission as a state forest. Hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, small game and dove. Approximately one-half of the WMA acreage consists of upland pine forest and one-half is cypress-gum wetlands and creek drainage. ATV's and UTV's are not allowed on property. There are several access roads located off of U.S. Highway 1, GA Highway 177 (west and east of Highway 1), and U.S. Highway 82. Please do not block gates and keep all vehicles on open improved roads.
WRD lists these facilities: Dixon Memorial Shooting Range.
From WRD's page for Dixon Memorial WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Dixon Memorial 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 23, 27 to 30, Oct.4 to 9, Dec. 13 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer, firearms | Bonus Sept. 24 to 26, Nov. 5 to 7 Oct. 1 to 3, Nov. 21 to 29 Buck Only: Oct. 10 to Nov. 1 Bears may not be taken on the Federal portion of Cowhouse Island. BEAR - ARCHERY Sept. 17 to 19 |
| Bear, firearms | Sept. 24 to 26, Oct.1 to 3, Nov. 5 to 7 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | State Seasons |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | 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 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.
How many deer are taken on Dixon Memorial WMA?
Hunters reported 60 deer on Dixon Memorial WMA in the 2025-26 season: 32 bucks and 28 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 45 deer a season, from 32 in 2021-22 to 61 in 2023-24.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 53 |
| 2024-25 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 44 |
| 2023-24 | 61 | 23 | 38 | 38 |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 28 | 15 | 65 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 50 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 21 | 23 | 48 |
| 2018-19 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 53 |
| 2017-18 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 61 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 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 Dixon Memorial WMA in?
Dixon Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County | 30,365 | 1,278 | 1.4 | 76th |
| Brantley County | 4,871 | 584 | 1.3 | 144th |
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 Dixon Memorial WMA?
WRD gives this address: 5000 Check Station Road, Waycross, GA 31503 (GPS 31.14193, -82.2417). Highways through the area: GA 4, US 1, US 23 and GA 177. Nearest towns: Hoboken (4 miles), Waycross (4 miles), Blackshear (8 miles) and Nahunta (13 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists shooting and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Little Satilla WMA (14.7 miles), Rogers WMA (20.5 miles), Sansavilla WMA (26.8 miles) and Ceylon WMA (30 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Dixon Memorial WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Dixon Memorial WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 23, 27 to 30, Oct.4 to 9, Dec. 13 to Jan. 10; firearms, Bonus Sept. 24 to 26, Nov. 5 to 7; Oct. 1 to 3, Nov. 21 to 29; Buck Only: Oct. 10 to Nov. 1; Sept. 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 Dixon Memorial WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Dixon Memorial 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 Dixon Memorial WMA last season?
60 deer were reported on Dixon Memorial WMA in the 2025-26 season, 32 bucks and 28 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Dixon Memorial WMA?
WRD's listing for Dixon Memorial WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Dixon Memorial WMA in?
Ware County (30,365 acres) and Brantley County (4,871 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, Dixon Memorial 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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