Sheffield WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Sheffield WMA is 5,556 acres of public hunting land in Paulding County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Jan. 1. Hunters reported 26 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (16 bucks, 10 does). WRD drew 2 quota hunts 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.
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| Size | 5,556 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 47) |
|---|---|
| County | Paulding County, Polk County |
| WRD region | Region 1, office 706-295-6041 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 26 (16 bucks, 10 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 2, with 751 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Taylorsville (3 mi), Braswell (4 mi) and Euharlee (5 mi) |
What is Sheffield WMA like?
Sheffield Wildlife Management Area is located in Paulding County. This 4,850-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game.
From WRD's page for Sheffield WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Sheffield 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 and bear, archery | Sept. 12 to Jan. 1 |
| Turkey | Apr. 26 to May 15 |
| Furbearer Dog Training | Aug. 15 to Mar. 19 |
| 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 47 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 Sheffield WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Sheffield WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt (turkey): 567 applicants for 10 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 567 | 10 | 123 | 1.8% | 5 |
| 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 184 | 10 | 29 | 5.4% | 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 Sheffield WMA?
Hunters reported 26 deer on Sheffield WMA in the 2025-26 season: 16 bucks and 10 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 24 deer a season, from 16 in 2018-19 to 42 in 2019-20.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 62 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 56 |
| 2022-23 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 56 |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 61 |
| 2019-20 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 50 |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 56 |
| 2017-18 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 60 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 57 |
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 Sheffield WMA in?
Sheffield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding County | 5,531 | 1,372 | 4.4 | 65th |
| Polk County | 24 | 1,982 | 6.4 | 28th |
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 Sheffield WMA?
WRD gives this address: 1183 Lee Road, Dallas, GA 30132 (GPS 34.04053, -84.9065). Highways within 5 miles: GA 113 and GA 61. Nearest towns: Taylorsville (3 miles), Braswell (4 miles), Euharlee (5 miles) and Rockmart (6 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Sheffield WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Paulding Forest WMA (next to it), Allatoona WMA (11.5 miles), Tallapoosa River WMA (11.6 miles) and J.L. Lester WMA (14.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sheffield WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Sheffield 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 Sheffield WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Sheffield WMA gives turkey: Apr. 26 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Sheffield WMA last season?
26 deer were reported on Sheffield WMA in the 2025-26 season, 16 bucks and 10 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Sheffield WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Sheffield WMA, with 751 applications for 20 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Sheffield WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Sheffield WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Sheffield WMA in?
Paulding County (5,531 acres) and Polk County (24 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, Sheffield 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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