Flint River WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Flint River WMA is 2,400 acres of public hunting land in Dooly County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to 21, Nov. 21 to 30; firearms, Specialty Oct. 10 to Oct. 18. Hunters reported 75 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (28 bucks, 47 does). WRD drew 2 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 | 2,400 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 39) |
|---|---|
| County | Dooly County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to 21, Nov. 21 to 30. Firearms: Specialty Oct. 10 to Oct. 18 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 75 (28 bucks, 47 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 2, with 2,137 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Byromville (5 mi), Dooling (5 mi) and Lilly (6 mi) |
What is Flint River WMA like?
Flint River Wildlife Management Area is located along the east bank of the Flint River in Dooly County. This 2,300-acre property has opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove and feral hog hunting.
WRD lists these facilities: hiking trails, primitive campsites and river fishing.
From WRD's page for Flint River WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Flint River 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 21, Nov. 21 to 30 |
| Deer, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Specialty Oct. 10 to Oct. 18 |
| Turkey | Sign-in Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Quail | Sundays, Wednesdays during State Season after Nov. 11 |
| Dove | Youth Sept. 5 Sept. 12, Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | 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 Flint River WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Flint River WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms (deer): 1,238 applicants for 25 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 1,238 | 25 | 569 | 2% | 5 |
| 2nd Hunt, Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 899 | 25 | 287 | 2.8% | 6 |
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 Flint River WMA?
Hunters reported 75 deer on Flint River WMA in the 2025-26 season: 28 bucks and 47 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 49 deer a season, from 26 in 2018-19 to 77 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 28 | 47 | 37 |
| 2024-25 | 57 | 20 | 37 | 35 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 23 | 31 | 43 |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 18 | 29 | 38 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 20 | 21 | 49 |
| 2020-21 | 77 | 19 | 58 | 25 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 11 | 33 | 25 |
| 2018-19 | 26 | 5 | 21 | 19 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 15 | 24 | 38 |
| 2016-17 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 35 |
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 Flint River WMA in?
All of Flint River WMA lies in Dooly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dooly County | 2,378 | 1,122 | 2.9 | 85th |
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 Flint River WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: GA 230, GA 195, GA 27 and GA 90. Nearest towns: Byromville (5 miles), Dooling (5 miles), Lilly (6 miles) and Andersonville (8 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists fishing, primitive camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Montezuma Bluffs WMA (10.9 miles), Lanahassee WMA (25.8 miles), Oaky Woods WMA (29.2 miles) and Ocmulgee WMA (30.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Flint River WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Flint River WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 21, Nov. 21 to 30; firearms, Specialty Oct. 10 to Oct. 18. 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 Flint River WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Flint River WMA gives turkey: Sign-in Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Flint River WMA last season?
75 deer were reported on Flint River WMA in the 2025-26 season, 28 bucks and 47 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Flint River WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Flint River WMA, with 2,137 applications for 50 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Flint River WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Flint River WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Flint River WMA in?
All of it is in Dooly 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, Flint River 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.