Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA is 730 acres of public hunting land in Colquitt County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. Hunters reported 33 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (18 bucks, 15 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 | 730 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 38) |
|---|---|
| County | Colquitt County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 33 (18 bucks, 15 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Doerun (2 mi), Funston (6 mi) and Sale City (8 mi) |
What is Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA like?
Known for its namesake, Doerun Pitcherplant Bog Wildlife Management Area is a 600 acre property located in Doerun, Georgia and is filled with, you guessed it, pitcherplants! The WMA is perfect for those who want to enjoy Georgia's coastal plains and get a good look at a bog ecosystem. Doerun Pitcherplant Bog is home to a rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to entrance road and parking area. Hunting opportunities include archer deer hunting, turkey and small game. ATVs and horses are prohibited. No camping allowed on the property.
WRD lists these facilities: hiking trails and lake.
From WRD's page for Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog 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 Jan. 10 |
| Small Game | State Seasons No fox squirrel, fox, or bobcat hunting. |
| 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 Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA?
Hunters reported 33 deer on Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA in the 2025-26 season: 18 bucks and 15 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 17 deer a season, from 7 in 2021-22 to 33 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 55 |
| 2024-25 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 60 |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 82 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 74 |
| 2019-20 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 43 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 57 |
| 2016-17 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 59 |
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 Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA in?
All of Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA lies in Colquitt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County | 733 | 1,861 | 3.4 | 34th |
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 Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: GA 133, GA 33 and GA 270. Nearest towns: Doerun (2 miles), Funston (6 miles), Sale City (8 miles) and Moultrie (9 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists hiking, lake fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: River Creek the Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA (29.7 miles), Chickasawhatchee WMA (30.2 miles), Alapaha River WMA (31.4 miles) and Albany Nursery WMA (33 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
How many deer were killed on Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA last season?
33 deer were reported on Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA in the 2025-26 season, 18 bucks and 15 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA?
No. WRD's page for Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA in?
All of it is in Colquitt 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, Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog 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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