Lanahassee WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Lanahassee WMA is 4,440 acres of public hunting land in Webster County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Oct. 17 to Nov. 1; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Specialty Dec. 20 to 26. Hunters reported 61 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (27 bucks, 34 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 | 4,440 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 41) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Oct. 17 to Nov. 1. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Specialty Dec. 20 to 26 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 61 (27 bucks, 34 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 2, with 809 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Webster County (3 mi), Plains (4 mi) and Richland (9 mi) |
What is Lanahassee WMA like?
Lanahassee Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in the upper coastal plain physiographic region in west central Georgia near the town of Preston, and totals 4,420 acres.
WRD lists these facilities: primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Lanahassee WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Lanahassee 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 Oct. 9, Oct. 17 to Nov. 1 |
| Deer, primitive | Antler Restricted Area Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Specialty Dec. 20 to 26 |
| Quail | Daily bag limit: 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online, one survey per party. Nov. 21, Dec. 1, 12 |
| 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 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.
Does Lanahassee WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Lanahassee WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms (deer): 417 applicants for 50 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 | 417 | 50 | 235 | 12% | 3 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 392 | 50 | 133 | 12.8% | 2 |
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 Lanahassee WMA?
Hunters reported 61 deer on Lanahassee WMA in the 2025-26 season: 27 bucks and 34 does. Over the 8 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 32 deer a season, from 8 in 2019-20 to 61 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 27 | 34 | 44 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 15 | 39 | 28 |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 17 | 33 | 34 |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 6 | 35 | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 30 |
| 2020-21 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 63 |
| 2018-19 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38 |
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 Lanahassee WMA in?
All of Lanahassee WMA lies in Webster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County | 4,388 | 1,164 | 5.6 | 81st |
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 Lanahassee WMA?
WRD gives this address: 2860 U.S. Highway 280 East, Preston, GA 31824 (GPS 32.23787, -84.291444). Highways within 5 miles: GA 27, US 280, GA 41 and GA 153. Nearest towns: Webster County (3 miles), Plains (4 miles), Richland (9 miles) and Parrott (10 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists hiking, primitive camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Hannahatchee WMA (12.2 miles), Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (18.5 miles), Flint River WMA (25.8 miles) and Montezuma Bluffs WMA (29.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Lanahassee WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Lanahassee WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Oct. 17 to Nov. 1; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Specialty Dec. 20 to 26. 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 Lanahassee WMA last season?
61 deer were reported on Lanahassee WMA in the 2025-26 season, 27 bucks and 34 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Lanahassee WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Lanahassee WMA, with 809 applications for 100 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Lanahassee WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Lanahassee WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Lanahassee WMA in?
All of it is in Webster 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, Lanahassee 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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