Phinizy Swamp WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Phinizy Swamp WMA is 1,500 acres of public hunting land in Richmond County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 10. Hunters reported 1 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (1 buck, 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.
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| Size | 1,500 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 45) |
|---|---|
| County | Richmond County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1 (1 buck, 0 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Augusta (6 mi), Hephzibah (10 mi) and Grovetown (13 mi) |
What is Phinizy Swamp WMA like?
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area is located in Richmond County. This 1,500-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. There are also five ponds that provide walk-in fishing opportunities at Phinizy Swamp. No camping is allowed on the WMA.
WRD lists these facilities: canoe access and ponds.
From WRD's page for Phinizy Swamp WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Phinizy Swamp 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 | Legal hours end at noon. Youth Nov. 14 Nov. 25, 28, Dec. 12, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 30, Jan. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
| Early Teal | Sept. 12, 16, 19 |
| 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 45 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 Phinizy Swamp WMA?
Hunters reported 1 deer on Phinizy Swamp WMA in the 2025-26 season: 1 buck and 0 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 8 deer a season, from 1 in 2025-26 to 19 in 2018-19.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57 |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 26 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
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 Phinizy Swamp WMA in?
All of Phinizy Swamp WMA lies in Richmond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County | 1,610 | 651 | 2 | 134th |
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 Phinizy Swamp WMA?
WRD gives this address: 1750 Gravel Pit Road, Augusta, GA 30906 (GPS 33.41738, -81.9854). Highways through the area: GA 415 and I-520. Nearest towns: Augusta (6 miles), Hephzibah (10 miles), Grovetown (13 miles) and Blythe (15 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Phinizy Swamp WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Spirit Creek Forest WMA (3.5 miles), Mead Farm WMA (18.6 miles), Yuchi WMA (22.4 miles) and Keg Creek WMA (22.6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Phinizy Swamp WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Phinizy Swamp 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 Phinizy Swamp WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Phinizy Swamp 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 Phinizy Swamp WMA last season?
1 deer was reported on Phinizy Swamp WMA in the 2025-26 season, 1 buck and 0 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Phinizy Swamp WMA?
No. WRD's page for Phinizy Swamp WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Phinizy Swamp WMA in?
All of it is in Richmond 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, Phinizy Swamp 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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