Hannahatchee WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Hannahatchee WMA is 5,600 acres of public hunting land in Stewart County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Oct. 17 to Jan. 10. Hunters reported 93 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (49 bucks, 44 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 | 5,600 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 40) |
|---|---|
| County | Stewart County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Oct. 17 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 93 (49 bucks, 44 does) |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Richland (3 mi), Lumpkin (5 mi) and Webster County (10 mi) |
What is Hannahatchee WMA like?
Updated: August 4, 2026 Hannahatchee Creek WMA Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area is located in the upper coastal plain physiographic region in west central Georgia near the town of Richland, and totals 5,095 acres. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, feral hog and dove.
WRD lists these facilities: Hannahatchee Creek Shooting Range and primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Hannahatchee WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Hannahatchee 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 Oct. 9 |
| Deer, primitive | Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Oct. 17 to Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | Sept. 5 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 |
| 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 40 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 Hannahatchee WMA?
Hunters reported 93 deer on Hannahatchee WMA in the 2025-26 season: 49 bucks and 44 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 82 deer a season, from 69 in 2017-18 to 101 in 2023-24.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 93 | 49 | 44 | 53 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 36 | 45 | 44 |
| 2023-24 | 101 | 49 | 52 | 49 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 45 | 30 | 60 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| 2020-21 | 92 | 48 | 44 | 52 |
| 2019-20 | 74 | 41 | 33 | 55 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 38 | 34 | 53 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 34 | 35 | 49 |
| 2016-17 | 84 | 37 | 47 | 44 |
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 Hannahatchee WMA in?
All of Hannahatchee WMA lies in Stewart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | 5,572 | 2,342 | 5.1 | 14th |
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 Hannahatchee WMA?
WRD gives this address: Hannahatchee WMA, GA-39C, Lumpkin, GA 31815 (GPS 32.13523, -84.7542). Highways within 5 miles: GA 520, US 280, US 27 and GA 1. Nearest towns: Richland (3 miles), Lumpkin (5 miles), Webster County (10 miles) and Cusseta (12 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists hiking, primitive camping, shooting and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Lanahassee WMA (12.2 miles), Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (12.9 miles), Lake Walter F. George WMA (25.5 miles) and Sandhills WMA (33.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Hannahatchee WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Hannahatchee WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Oct. 17 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.
When is turkey season on Hannahatchee WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Hannahatchee 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 Hannahatchee WMA last season?
93 deer were reported on Hannahatchee WMA in the 2025-26 season, 49 bucks and 44 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Hannahatchee WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Hannahatchee WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Hannahatchee WMA in?
All of it is in Stewart 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, Hannahatchee 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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