Featherfield WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Featherfield WMA is 875 acres of public hunting land in Seminole County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 28 to Jan. 31; Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27. Hunters reported 9 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (3 bucks, 6 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.
Featherfield WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 875 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 39) |
|---|---|
| County | Seminole County |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 28 to Jan. 31; Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 9 (3 bucks, 6 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 1, with 78 applications |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Brinson (15 mi), Iron City (15 mi) and Donalsonville (16 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Featherfield 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. 28 to Jan. 31 Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27 |
| Dove | Youth Sept. 5 Sign-in Sept. 12, Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons No quail or fox squirrel 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 39 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 Featherfield WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 1 quota hunt on Featherfield WMA. The most applied for was Featherfield WMA (turkey): 78 applicants for 2 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherfield WMA | Turkey, 2025 | 78 | 2 | 30 | 2.6% | 6 |
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 Featherfield WMA?
Hunters reported 9 deer on Featherfield WMA in the 2025-26 season: 3 bucks and 6 does.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57 |
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 Featherfield WMA in?
All of Featherfield WMA lies in Seminole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | 875 | 307 | 1.3 | 155th |
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 Featherfield WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: GA 39, GA 253 and GA 374. Nearest towns: Brinson (15 miles), Iron City (15 miles), Donalsonville (16 miles) and Jakin (20 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Lake Seminole WMA (next to it), Silver Lake WMA (6 miles), Mayhaw WMA (24.5 miles) and Elmodel WMA (42.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Featherfield WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Featherfield WMA: archery, Sept. 28 to Jan. 31; Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27. 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 Featherfield WMA last season?
9 deer were reported on Featherfield WMA in the 2025-26 season, 3 bucks and 6 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Featherfield WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 1 quota hunt on Featherfield WMA, with 78 applications for 2 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Featherfield WMA?
WRD's listing for Featherfield WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Featherfield WMA in?
All of it is in Seminole 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, Featherfield 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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