Sprewell Bluff WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Sprewell Bluff WMA is 7,901 acres of public hunting land in Meriwether, Talbot and Upson counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates on Sprewell Bluff WMA - West: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16; firearms, Oct. 17 to Jan. 1. Hunters reported 68 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (36 bucks, 32 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.
Sprewell Bluff WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 7,901 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 48) |
|---|---|
| County | Meriwether County, Talbot County, Upson County |
| WRD region | Region 1, office 706-295-6041 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 16. Firearms: Oct. 17 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 68 (36 bucks, 32 does) |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Woodland (5 mi), Manchester (5 mi) and Woodbury (5 mi) |
What is Sprewell Bluff WMA like?
Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area: West is located in Thomaston. Located west of the Flint River, this WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Camping is only allowed in designated areas.
WRD lists these facilities: primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Sprewell Bluff WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Sprewell Bluff WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. It lists 2 parts of Sprewell Bluff WMA separately: Sprewell Bluff WMA - West and Sprewell Bluff WMA - East. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
Sprewell Bluff WMA - West
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Oct. 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Oct. 17 to Jan. 1 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Furbearer Dog Training | Aug. 15 to Mar. 19 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
Sprewell Bluff WMA - East
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Small Game, shotgun & archery only | State Seasons No furbearer hunting with dogs. No night hunting. |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons Legal hours end at noon. |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 48 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 Sprewell Bluff WMA?
Hunters reported 68 deer on Sprewell Bluff WMA in the 2025-26 season: 36 bucks and 32 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 52 deer a season, from 28 in 2016-17 to 77 in 2024-25.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 36 | 32 | 53 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 39 | 38 | 51 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 36 | 37 | 49 |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 67 |
| 2021-22 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 50 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 21 | 20 | 51 |
| 2019-20 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 57 |
| 2018-19 | 47 | 21 | 26 | 45 |
| 2017-18 | 70 | 39 | 31 | 56 |
| 2016-17 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 50 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA, adding WRD's lines for Sprewell Bluff East WMA, Sprewell Bluff WMA and Sprewell Bluff West 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 Sprewell Bluff WMA in?
Sprewell Bluff WMA spreads over 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether County | 4,304 | 2,942 | 5.9 | 6th |
| Talbot County | 2,262 | 1,914 | 4.9 | 32nd |
| Upson County | 1,325 | 1,662 | 5.1 | 44th |
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 Sprewell Bluff WMA?
WRD gives this address: 740 Sprewell Bluff Road, Thomaston, GA 30286 (GPS 32.86824, -84.4561). Highways within 5 miles: GA 36, GA 85, GA 41 and GA 173. Nearest towns: Woodland (5 miles), Manchester (5 miles), Woodbury (5 miles) and Molena (7 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists river fishing, camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Big Lazer Creek WMA (3.4 miles), Joe Kurz WMA (12.1 miles), Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (17.8 miles) and Sandhills WMA (19.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sprewell Bluff WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Sprewell Bluff WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16; firearms, Oct. 17 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 Sprewell Bluff WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Sprewell Bluff 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 Sprewell Bluff WMA last season?
68 deer were reported on Sprewell Bluff WMA in the 2025-26 season, 36 bucks and 32 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Sprewell Bluff WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Sprewell Bluff WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Sprewell Bluff WMA in?
Meriwether County (4,304 acres), Talbot County (2,262 acres) and Upson County (1,325 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, Sprewell Bluff 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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