Mayhaw WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Mayhaw WMA is 6,300 acres of public hunting land in Miller County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27; Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, Jan. 16 to 31; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Nov. 29; Dec. 12 to Jan. 15. Hunters reported 239 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (119 bucks, 120 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.
Mayhaw WMAOther WRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 6,300 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 42) |
|---|---|
| County | Miller County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27; Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, Jan. 16 to 31. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Nov. 29; Dec. 12 to Jan. 15 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 239 (119 bucks, 120 does) |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Colquitt (2 mi), Damascus (7 mi) and Donalsonville (10 mi) |
What is Mayhaw WMA like?
Mayhaw Wildlife Management Area is 6300 acres of property in Miller County. It offers hunting opportunity for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. The property supports a significant population of Bachman's sparrows, gopher tortoise and other priority species.
WRD lists these facilities: Mayhaw Shooting Range and primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Mayhaw WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Mayhaw 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 | Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27 Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, Jan. 16 to 31 |
| Deer, primitive | Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Nov. 29 Dec. 12 to Jan. 15 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| 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 42 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 Mayhaw WMA?
Hunters reported 239 deer on Mayhaw WMA in the 2025-26 season: 119 bucks and 120 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 132 deer a season, from 67 in 2018-19 to 239 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 239 | 119 | 120 | 50 |
| 2024-25 | 177 | 90 | 87 | 51 |
| 2023-24 | 154 | 75 | 79 | 49 |
| 2022-23 | 175 | 79 | 96 | 45 |
| 2021-22 | 123 | 62 | 61 | 50 |
| 2020-21 | 118 | 60 | 58 | 51 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 41 | 27 | 60 |
| 2018-19 | 67 | 21 | 46 | 31 |
| 2017-18 | 126 | 46 | 80 | 37 |
| 2016-17 | 70 | 29 | 41 | 41 |
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 Mayhaw WMA in?
All of Mayhaw WMA lies in Miller 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County | 6,314 | 788 | 2.8 | 114th |
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 Mayhaw WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 27, GA 1, GA 45 and GA 91. Nearest towns: Colquitt (2 miles), Damascus (7 miles), Donalsonville (10 miles) and Iron City (10 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists hiking, primitive camping, shooting range and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Lake Seminole WMA (18.2 miles), Elmodel WMA (18.7 miles), Chickasawhatchee WMA (22.2 miles) and Silver Lake WMA (22.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Mayhaw WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Mayhaw WMA: archery, Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27; Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, Jan. 16 to 31; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Nov. 29; Dec. 12 to Jan. 15. 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 Mayhaw WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Mayhaw 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 Mayhaw WMA last season?
239 deer were reported on Mayhaw WMA in the 2025-26 season, 119 bucks and 120 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Mayhaw WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Mayhaw WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Mayhaw WMA in?
All of it is in Miller 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, Mayhaw 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.