Rum Creek WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Rum Creek WMA is 5,800 acres of public hunting land in Monroe County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates on Rum Creek WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 4, Nov. 15 to Dec. 6; firearms, Specialty Oct. 5 to 11. Hunters reported 41 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (19 bucks, 22 does). WRD drew 4 quota hunts here in its 2026 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 2026 lottery reports.
Rum Creek WMAOther WRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 5,800 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 46) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe 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 Oct. 4, Nov. 15 to Dec. 6. Firearms: Specialty Oct. 5 to 11 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 41 (19 bucks, 22 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 4, with 3,337 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Forsyth (4 mi), Gray (12 mi) and Flovilla (12 mi) |
What is Rum Creek WMA like?
Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Monroe County. The 5,800-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove, waterfowl, and coyote. Lake Juliette is a 3,600-acre reservoir operated by Georgia Power that is surrounded by the Rum Creek WMA and is adjacent to the Rum Creek MARSH project, a refuge area for wintering waterfowl. The most common species of ducks found on the lake include ring-necked ducks, lesser scaup, teal, and mallards. Canada geese also can be found feeding on open points scattered around the lake. No waterfowl hunting west of Ebenezer Road, except that youth may hunt waterfowl between Ebenezer and Juliette Roads in the designated Youth Area. No motor in excess of 25 hp may be operated on Lake Juliette.
WRD lists these facilities: Berry Creek Area, canoe access, dock, hiking trails, lake and nature trails.
From WRD's page for Rum Creek WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Rum Creek WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. It lists 2 parts of Rum Creek WMA separately: Rum Creek WMA and Rum Creek WMA - Berry Creek Area. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
Rum Creek WMA
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 4, Nov. 15 to Dec. 6 |
| Deer, firearms | Specialty Oct. 5 to 11 |
| Turkey | Youth May 1 to 5 |
| Dove | Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3 to 4, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Waterfowl | Shooting hours end at noon for all areas. WATERFOWL SEASONS - EAST OF EBENEZER RD. (INCLUDES LAKE JULIETTE) Open for all hunters. Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & Wed.-Sun., during state season. No motor in excess of 25 hp may be operated on Lake Juliette. |
| Waterfowl, youth area | Between Juliette Rd. and Ebenezer Rd. only youth may hunt. Federal Youth Waterfowl Days & Wed.-Sun., during state season. |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
Rum Creek WMA - Berry Creek Area
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer | Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| 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 46 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 Rum Creek WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 4 quota hunts on Rum Creek WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms (deer): 1,258 applicants for 200 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 1,258 | 200 | 659 | 15.9% | 2 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 991 | 202 | 305 | 20.4% | 1 |
| 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 738 | 25 | 279 | 3.4% | 5 |
| 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 350 | 25 | 45 | 7.1% | 1 |
Source: WRD's 2026 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 Rum Creek WMA?
Hunters reported 41 deer on Rum Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season: 19 bucks and 22 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 39 deer a season, from 28 in 2021-22 to 50 in 2018-19.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 41 | 19 | 22 | 46 |
| 2024-25 | 42 | 15 | 27 | 36 |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 15 | 32 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 43 |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 38 |
| 2019-20 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 41 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 19 | 31 | 38 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 54 |
| 2016-17 | 42 | 22 | 20 | 52 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA, adding WRD's lines for Berry Creek Area, Rum Creek WMA and Rum Creek 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 Rum Creek WMA in?
All of Rum Creek WMA lies in Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 5,131 | 1,340 | 3.4 | 68th |
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 Rum Creek WMA?
WRD gives this address: 116 Rum Creek Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029 (GPS 33.03022, -83.8051). Highways within 5 miles: GA 401, I-75, GA 18 and GA 87. Nearest towns: Forsyth (4 miles), Gray (12 miles), Flovilla (12 miles) and Macon (15 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Rum Creek WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists canoeing, hiking, lake fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Cedar Creek WMA (9.6 miles), Clybel WMA (22.3 miles), Little River WMA (23.4 miles) and Echeconnee Creek WMA (24.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Rum Creek WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Rum Creek WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 4, Nov. 15 to Dec. 6; firearms, Specialty Oct. 5 to 11. 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 Rum Creek WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Rum Creek WMA gives turkey: Youth May 1 to 5. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Rum Creek WMA last season?
41 deer were reported on Rum Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season, 19 bucks and 22 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Rum Creek WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 4 quota hunts on Rum Creek WMA, with 3,337 applications for 452 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Rum Creek WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Rum Creek WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Rum Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Monroe 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, Rum Creek 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.