Redlands WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Redlands WMA is 37,500 acres of public hunting land in Greene, Oglethorpe, Morgan and Oconee counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 2). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates on Redlands WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Buck Only: Oct. 17 to 30; Oct. 31 to Nov. 28, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Hunters reported 425 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (253 bucks, 172 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.
Redlands WMAOther WRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 37,500 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 45) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County, Oglethorpe County, Morgan County, Oconee County |
| WRD region | Region 2, office 770-535-5700 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Buck Only: Oct. 17 to 30; Oct. 31 to Nov. 28, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 425 (253 bucks, 172 does) |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Woodville (next to it), Buckhead (2 mi) and Greensboro (3 mi) |
What is Redlands WMA like?
Redlands Wildlife Management Area is spread over Greene, Oglethorpe, Oconee and Morgan counties on property owned by the U.S. Forest Service. The 37,500-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and dove. There is no hunting on Dyars Pasture marsh pond. Vehicle Usage: ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads. They may only be used on roads/trails designated specifically for their use. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/conf/home/?cid=fseprd1154774 . Check Road Closures: Road closures due to damage or weather-related conditions for this property will be listed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conf/ .
WRD lists these facilities: boat ramp, canoe access, equestrian trails and lake.
From WRD's page for Redlands WMA.
Nearly all of the area lies on national forest land, measured on the U.S. Forest Service map. On national forest land the Forest Service runs the roads and campgrounds; WRD runs the hunting.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Redlands WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. It lists 2 parts of Redlands WMA separately: Redlands WMA and Redlands WMA - Watsons Springs Area. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
Redlands WMA
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 9 |
| Deer, primitive | Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Buck Only: Oct. 17 to 30 Oct. 31 to Nov. 28, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons Legal hours end at noon. |
| Coyote | May 16 to 3, Hogs may be taken with dogs. |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
Redlands WMA - Watsons Springs Area
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to Nov. 28, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 |
| 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 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 Redlands WMA?
Hunters reported 425 deer on Redlands WMA in the 2025-26 season: 253 bucks and 172 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 374 deer a season, from 308 in 2017-18 to 485 in 2023-24.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 425 | 253 | 172 | 60 |
| 2024-25 | 429 | 254 | 175 | 59 |
| 2023-24 | 485 | 302 | 183 | 62 |
| 2022-23 | 402 | 230 | 172 | 57 |
| 2021-22 | 332 | 184 | 148 | 55 |
| 2020-21 | 392 | 209 | 183 | 53 |
| 2019-20 | 318 | 168 | 150 | 53 |
| 2018-19 | 317 | 182 | 135 | 57 |
| 2017-18 | 308 | 187 | 121 | 61 |
| 2016-17 | 332 | 166 | 166 | 50 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA, adding WRD's lines for Redlands WMA and Watson Springs, Redlands 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 Redlands WMA in?
Redlands WMA spreads over 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 26,900 | 2,153 | 5.6 | 17th |
| Oglethorpe County | 3,807 | 2,394 | 5.5 | 12th |
| Morgan County | 328 | 1,743 | 5 | 38th |
| Oconee County | 162 | 670 | 3.6 | 131st |
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 Redlands WMA?
WRD gives this address: 5336 Athens Highway, Greensboro, GA 30642 (GPS 33.68055, -83.2726). Highways through the area: GA 12, GA 15 and US 278. Nearest towns: Woodville (next to it), Buckhead (2 miles), Greensboro (3 miles) and Union Point (3 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists canoeing, horseback riding, lake fishing, boating, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: B.F. Grant WMA (9.1 miles), Oconee WMA (12.1 miles), Walton WMA (16.1 miles) and Little River WMA (16.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Redlands WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Redlands WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Buck Only: Oct. 17 to 30; Oct. 31 to Nov. 28, Dec. 26 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 Redlands WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Redlands 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 Redlands WMA last season?
425 deer were reported on Redlands WMA in the 2025-26 season, 253 bucks and 172 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Redlands WMA?
WRD's listing for Redlands WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Redlands WMA in?
Greene County (26,900 acres), Oglethorpe County (3,807 acres), Morgan County (328 acres) and Oconee County (162 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, Redlands 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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