Mead Farm WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Mead Farm WMA is 200 acres of public hunting land in Burke County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 1. Hunters reported 2 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (2 bucks, 0 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.
Mead Farm WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 200 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 42) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2 (2 bucks, 0 does) |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Waynesboro (7 mi), Girard (12 mi) and Sardis (13 mi) |
What is Mead Farm WMA like?
Mead Farm Wildlife Management Area is a 200-acre property located in Burke County. The WMA consists of approximately 90 acres of wetlands and 110 acres of uplands. Mead Farm offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. No vehicles or ATVs are allowed on the property.
From WRD's page for Mead Farm WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Mead Farm 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. 1 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Waterfowl | Shooting hours end at noon. Youth Nov. 14, 21, 28 Saturdays, Wednesdays during State Season. |
| Early Teal | Sept. 12, 16, 19 |
| Bird Dog Training | Allowed year-round. |
| Coyote, small game weapons | May 16 to 31 |
| 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 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 Mead Farm WMA?
Hunters reported 2 deer on Mead Farm WMA in the 2025-26 season: 2 bucks and 0 does. Over the 9 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 2 deer a season, from 1 in 2024-25 to 7 in 2017-18.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 43 |
| 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 Mead Farm WMA in?
All of Mead Farm WMA lies in Burke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 199 | 3,322 | 4 | 1st |
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 Mead Farm WMA?
WRD gives this address: 2298 Seven Oaks Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (GPS 33.135426, -81.895451). Highways within 5 miles: GA 23, GA 80 and GA 56. Nearest towns: Waynesboro (7 miles), Girard (12 miles), Sardis (13 miles) and Hephzibah (16 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Mead Farm WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Yuchi WMA (5 miles), Alexander WMA (5.7 miles), Di-Lane WMA (12.9 miles) and Spirit Creek Forest WMA (16.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Mead Farm WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Mead Farm WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 1. 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 Mead Farm WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Mead Farm 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 Mead Farm WMA last season?
2 deer were reported on Mead Farm WMA in the 2025-26 season, 2 bucks and 0 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Mead Farm WMA?
WRD's listing for Mead Farm WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Mead Farm WMA in?
All of it is in Burke 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, Mead Farm 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.