Spirit Creek Forest WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Spirit Creek Forest WMA is 570 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 9 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (6 bucks, 3 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.
Spirit Creek Forest WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 570 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 47) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9 (6 bucks, 3 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Augusta (2 mi), Hephzibah (5 mi) and Blythe (10 mi) |
What is Spirit Creek Forest WMA like?
Spirit Creek Forest Wildlife Management Area is located in Richmond County. The 570-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game hunting. Gates may be closed or opened at the discretion of the Georgia Forestry Commission. No camping or ATVs allowed on the property.
WRD lists these facilities: bike trails.
From WRD's page for Spirit Creek Forest WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Spirit Creek Forest 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 |
| Small Game, shotgun & archery | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Archery only coyote & hog season. |
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.
How many deer are taken on Spirit Creek Forest WMA?
Hunters reported 9 deer on Spirit Creek Forest WMA in the 2025-26 season: 6 bucks and 3 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 11 deer a season, from 4 in 2024-25 to 19 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 67 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 90 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 58 |
| 2021-22 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 63 |
| 2019-20 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 2018-19 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 55 |
| 2017-18 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 46 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 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 Spirit Creek Forest WMA in?
All of Spirit Creek Forest 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 | 566 | 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 Spirit Creek Forest WMA?
WRD gives this address: 4052 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815 (GPS 33.3524, -82.02071). Highways within 5 miles: GA 121, US 25, GA 415 and I-520. Nearest towns: Augusta (2 miles), Hephzibah (5 miles), Blythe (10 miles) and Grovetown (12 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Spirit Creek Forest WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists biking and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Phinizy Swamp WMA (3.5 miles), Mead Farm WMA (16.2 miles), Yuchi WMA (21.1 miles) and Alexander WMA (22.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Spirit Creek Forest WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Spirit Creek Forest 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 Spirit Creek Forest WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Spirit Creek Forest 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 Spirit Creek Forest WMA last season?
9 deer were reported on Spirit Creek Forest WMA in the 2025-26 season, 6 bucks and 3 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Spirit Creek Forest WMA?
No. WRD's page for Spirit Creek Forest WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Spirit Creek Forest 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, Spirit Creek Forest 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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