Oaky Woods WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Oaky Woods WMA is 13,450 acres of public hunting land in Houston and Pulaski counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 4, Nov. 7 to 13; firearms, Youth Oct. 10 to 16; Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Oct. 29 to 31, Dec. 3 to 5; Buck Only: Dec. 21 to 27. Hunters reported 45 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (14 bucks, 31 does). WRD drew 1 quota hunt here in its 2025 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 2025 lottery reports.
Oaky Woods WMAOther WRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 13,450 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 43) |
|---|---|
| County | Houston County, Pulaski County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 4, Nov. 7 to 13. Firearms: Youth Oct. 10 to 16; Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Oct. 29 to 31, Dec. 3 to 5; Buck Only: Dec. 21 to 27 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 45 (14 bucks, 31 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 1, with 661 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Hawkinsville (6 mi), Warner Robins (7 mi) and Cochran (8 mi) |
What is Oaky Woods WMA like?
Oaky Woods Wildlife Management Area is located in Houston and Pulaski Counties. This 13,200-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, coyote and feral hog. The Main Gates are closed every year: March 1st through the day before turkey season and June 1st through August 14th. Oaky Woods Wildlife Management Area was purchased, in part, to provide lands for the Central Georgia Black Bear Population. Research has shown that the WMA is used more by bears during closed periods than during open periods. The campground is still open for year-round use and the area can still be used for hiking purposes.
WRD lists these facilities: primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Oaky Woods WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Oaky Woods 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. 4, Nov. 7 to 13 |
| Deer, firearms | Youth Oct. 10 to 16 Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Oct. 29 to 31, Dec. 3 to 5 Buck Only: Dec. 21 to 27 |
| Turkey | Apr. 10 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 43 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 Oaky Woods WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 1 quota hunt on Oaky Woods WMA. The most applied for was Only Hunt (turkey): 661 applicants for 80 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 661 | 80 | 325 | 12.1% | 2 |
Source: WRD's 2025 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 Oaky Woods WMA?
Hunters reported 45 deer on Oaky Woods WMA in the 2025-26 season: 14 bucks and 31 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 22 deer a season, from 9 in 2019-20 to 45 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45 | 14 | 31 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 52 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 54 |
| 2022-23 | 29 | 9 | 20 | 31 |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 58 |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 50 |
| 2019-20 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 67 |
| 2018-19 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 67 |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 56 |
| 2016-17 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 32 |
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 Oaky Woods WMA in?
Oaky Woods 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 12,830 | 1,120 | 3 | 86th |
| Pulaski County | 361 | 713 | 2.9 | 125th |
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 Oaky Woods WMA?
WRD gives this address: 801 Oaky Woods Road, Kathleen, GA 31047 (GPS 32.46344, -83.5734). Highways through the area: GA 247 and US 129. Nearest towns: Hawkinsville (6 miles), Warner Robins (7 miles), Cochran (8 miles) and Perry (9 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Oaky Woods WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists primitive camping, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Ocmulgee WMA (next to it), Echeconnee Creek WMA (5.5 miles), Montezuma Bluffs WMA (26.8 miles) and Flint River WMA (29.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Oaky Woods WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Oaky Woods WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 4, Nov. 7 to 13; firearms, Youth Oct. 10 to 16; Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Oct. 29 to 31, Dec. 3 to 5; Buck Only: Dec. 21 to 27. 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 Oaky Woods WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Oaky Woods WMA gives turkey: Apr. 10 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Oaky Woods WMA last season?
45 deer were reported on Oaky Woods WMA in the 2025-26 season, 14 bucks and 31 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Oaky Woods WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 1 quota hunt on Oaky Woods WMA, with 661 applications for 80 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Oaky Woods WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Oaky Woods WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Oaky Woods WMA in?
Houston County (12,830 acres) and Pulaski County (361 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, Oaky Woods 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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