Tuckahoe WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Tuckahoe WMA is 15,100 acres of public hunting land in Screven County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 4). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to 17, 21 to 30, Oct. 4 to Nov. 4; primitive, Bonus Oct. 1 to 3; firearms, Specialty Sept. 18 to 20; Bonus Nov. 5 to 7; Nov. 24 to 28. Hunters reported 50 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (23 bucks, 27 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.
Tuckahoe WMAOther WRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 15,100 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 49) |
|---|---|
| County | Screven County |
| WRD region | Region 4, office 229-426-5267 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to 17, 21 to 30, Oct. 4 to Nov. 4. Primitive: Bonus Oct. 1 to 3. Firearms: Specialty Sept. 18 to 20; Bonus Nov. 5 to 7; Nov. 24 to 28 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 50 (23 bucks, 27 does) |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Sylvania (8 mi), Hiltonia (8 mi) and Newington (14 mi) |
What is Tuckahoe WMA like?
Updated: August 5, 2026 Tuckahoe WMA Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area is a 15,100-acre property located in Screven County. Bordering the Savannah River, this WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Camping is allowed only in designated sites.
WRD lists these facilities: boat ramp, canoe access, dock and lake.
From WRD's page for Tuckahoe WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Tuckahoe 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 17, 21 to 30, Oct. 4 to Nov. 4 |
| Deer, primitive | Bonus Oct. 1 to 3 |
| Deer, firearms | Specialty Sept. 18 to 20 Bonus Nov. 5 to 7 Nov. 24 to 28 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State 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 49 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 Tuckahoe WMA?
Hunters reported 50 deer on Tuckahoe WMA in the 2025-26 season: 23 bucks and 27 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 30 deer a season, from 13 in 2019-20 to 50 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 23 | 27 | 46 |
| 2024-25 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 58 |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 41 |
| 2022-23 | 37 | 14 | 23 | 38 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 57 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 52 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 62 |
| 2018-19 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 42 |
| 2017-18 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 52 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 47 |
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 Tuckahoe WMA in?
All of Tuckahoe WMA lies in Screven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County | 14,582 | 1,788 | 2.8 | 35th |
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 Tuckahoe WMA?
WRD gives this address: 6199 Brannens Bridge Road, Sylvania, GA 30467 (GPS 32.82004, -81.4834). Highways within 5 miles: GA 24, GA 73 and US 301. Nearest towns: Sylvania (8 miles), Hiltonia (8 miles), Newington (14 miles) and Girard (15 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Tuckahoe WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists boating, canoeing, lake fishing, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Dixon Bay WMA (1.4 miles), Hiltonia WMA (10.8 miles), Yuchi WMA (14.6 miles) and Oliver Bridge WMA (21.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Tuckahoe WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Tuckahoe WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 17, 21 to 30, Oct. 4 to Nov. 4; primitive, Bonus Oct. 1 to 3; firearms, Specialty Sept. 18 to 20; Bonus Nov. 5 to 7; Nov. 24 to 28. 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 Tuckahoe WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe WMA last season?
50 deer were reported on Tuckahoe WMA in the 2025-26 season, 23 bucks and 27 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Tuckahoe WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Tuckahoe WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Tuckahoe WMA in?
All of it is in Screven 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, Tuckahoe 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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