Walton WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Walton WMA is 200 acres of public hunting land in Walton 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 1 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (1 buck, 0 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.
Walton WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 200 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 49) |
|---|---|
| County | Walton County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 770-535-5700 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1 (1 buck, 0 does) |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Social Circle (2 mi), Rutledge (4 mi) and Newborn (7 mi) |
What is Walton WMA like?
Walton Wildlife Management Area is a 200-acre, state-owned complex of scattered crop fields, fallow fields, and wooded areas. The primary focus of this WMA is to showcase dove field management. A variety of crops such as wheat, millet, sunflowers, and grain sorghum are annually planted to attract doves and other wildlife. The area also offers archery deer hunting and other small game hunting. Only shotguns may be used for small game hunting.
WRD lists these facilities: Walton Archery Range and dove field.
From WRD's page for Walton WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Walton 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 | Oct. 10 to Feb. 28 |
| Dove | Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Bird Dog Training | Oct. 1 to June 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31, Archery and shotgun only. |
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 Walton WMA?
Hunters reported 1 deer on Walton WMA in the 2025-26 season: 1 buck and 0 does.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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 Walton WMA in?
All of Walton WMA lies in Walton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | 246 | 1,395 | 4.3 | 62nd |
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 Walton WMA?
WRD gives this address: 2065 US Highway 278, Social Circle, GA 30025 (GPS 33.62575, -83.6788). Highways within 5 miles: GA 402, I-20, GA 11 and GA 12. Nearest towns: Social Circle (2 miles), Rutledge (4 miles), Newborn (7 miles) and Mansfield (8 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists archery and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Clybel WMA (9.9 miles), Gaither WMA (10.3 miles), B.F. Grant WMA (15.7 miles) and Redlands WMA (16.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Walton WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Walton 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.
How many deer were killed on Walton WMA last season?
1 deer was reported on Walton WMA in the 2025-26 season, 1 buck and 0 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Walton WMA?
WRD's listing for Walton WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Walton WMA in?
All of it is in Walton 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, Walton 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.