Lake Walter F. George WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Lake Walter F. George WMA is 1,100 acres of public hunting land in Clay and Quitman counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. Hunters reported 13 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (4 bucks, 9 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.
Lake Walter F. George WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,100 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 41) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County, Quitman County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 13 (4 bucks, 9 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Fort Gaines (3 mi), Georgetown (6 mi) and Cuthbert (13 mi) |
What is Lake Walter F. George WMA like?
Lake Walter F. George Wildlife Management Area is 923 acres of land and islands along a 45,000 acre reservoir known as Lake Walter F. George (also called Lake Eufaula). The WMA offers opportunity for hunters and anglers to enjoy their day. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. No Camping allowed on this property.
WRD lists these facilities: boat ramp, canoe access and lake.
From WRD's page for Lake Walter F. George WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Lake Walter F. George 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 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons Waterfowl hunting permitted on portions of lake in Georgia, except within 300 yards of a public park, road, cabin, or other developed areas. Areas within Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge have separate regulations. |
| 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 41 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 Lake Walter F. George WMA?
Hunters reported 13 deer on Lake Walter F. George WMA in the 2025-26 season: 4 bucks and 9 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 6 deer a season, from 1 in 2018-19 to 13 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 36 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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 Lake Walter F. George WMA in?
Lake Walter F. George 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 768 | 1,047 | 5.4 | 94th |
| Quitman County | 338 | 718 | 4.7 | 124th |
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 Lake Walter F. George WMA?
WRD gives this address: N 31.84579, W -85.1189. Highways within 5 miles: GA 39, GA 50, US 82 and GA 27. Nearest towns: Fort Gaines (3 miles), Georgetown (6 miles), Cuthbert (13 miles) and Bluffton (16 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists boating, canoeing, lake fishing, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Hannahatchee WMA (25.5 miles), Mayhaw WMA (33.1 miles), Lanahassee WMA (35.3 miles) and Chickasawhatchee WMA (37.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Lake Walter F. George WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Lake Walter F. George 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.
When is turkey season on Lake Walter F. George WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Lake Walter F. George 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 Lake Walter F. George WMA last season?
13 deer were reported on Lake Walter F. George WMA in the 2025-26 season, 4 bucks and 9 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Lake Walter F. George WMA?
No. WRD's page for Lake Walter F. George WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Lake Walter F. George WMA in?
Clay County (768 acres) and Quitman County (338 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, Lake Walter F. George 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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