West Point WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
West Point WMA is 8,952 acres of public hunting land in Troup County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates on West Point WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 11 to 21, Oct. 25 to Nov. 15; primitive, Dec. 12 to 13; firearms, Specialty Oct. 9 to 11; Bonus Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 22 to 24, Dec. 3 to 5. Hunters reported 30 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (10 bucks, 20 does). WRD drew 7 quota hunts here in its 2026 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 2026 lottery reports.
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| Size | 8,952 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 49) |
|---|---|
| County | Heard County, Troup County |
| WRD region | Region 1, office 706-295-6041 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 11 to 21, Oct. 25 to Nov. 15. Primitive: Dec. 12 to 13. Firearms: Specialty Oct. 9 to 11; Bonus Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 22 to 24, Dec. 3 to 5 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 30 (10 bucks, 20 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 7, with 2,294 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Franklin (next to it), LaGrange (4 mi) and Centralhatchee (6 mi) |
What is West Point WMA like?
West Point Wildlife Management Area is a 8,952-acre property located in Troup County. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl. No gasoline outboards allowed on waterfowl impoundments and no fishing on managed waterfowl impoundments. The Dixie Creek Area is 711 acres with hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. The Glovers Creek Area is 337 acres open for deer and waterfowl hunting. Area PDF Maps Area Overview Map West Point WMA ( Topo, Satellite ) Lakeside Tract ( Topo, Satellite ) Dixie Creek Area ( Topo, Satellite ) Glovers Creek Area ( Topo, Satellite )
WRD lists these facilities: West Point Shooting Range and lake.
From WRD's page for West Point WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on West Point WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. It lists 3 parts of West Point WMA separately: West Point WMA - Dixie Creek Area, West Point WMA and West Point WMA - Glovers Creek Area. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
West Point WMA - Dixie Creek Area
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Youth Apr. 3 to 9 Apr. 10 to May 15 |
| Bird Dog Training | Aug. 15 to Mar. 19 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
West Point WMA
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 11 to 21, Oct. 25 to Nov. 15 |
| Deer, primitive | Antler Restricted Area Dec. 12 to 13 |
| Deer, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Specialty Oct. 9 to 11 Bonus Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 22 to 24, Dec. 3 to 5 |
| Turkey | Apr. 10 to May 15 |
| Furbearer Dog Training | Aug. 15 to Mar. 19 except during deer hunts. |
| Dove | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 to 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 WATERFOWL SEASONS - DANIELS POND AND POND 1 Youth Nov. 14 to 15 Saturdays during State Season. |
| Waterfowl, outside of ponds | State Seasons Shooting hours end at noon. |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
West Point WMA - Glovers Creek Area
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Youth Apr. 3 to 9 Apr. 10 to May 15 |
| Waterfowl | Youth Nov. 14 |
| Small Game | 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 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.
Does West Point WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 7 quota hunts on West Point WMA. The most applied for was Only Hunt (turkey): 831 applicants for 80 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glovers Creek, 1st Hunt | Waterfowl, 2026 | 449 | 7 | 270 | 1.6% | 7 |
| Glovers Creek, 2nd Hunt | Waterfowl, 2026 | 262 | 7 | 37 | 2.7% | 4 |
| Glovers Creek, 3rd Hunt | Waterfowl, 2026 | 285 | 7 | 49 | 2.5% | 4 |
| Glovers Creek, 4th Hunt | Waterfowl, 2026 | 151 | 7 | 24 | 4.6% | 3 |
| Glovers Creek, 5th Hunt | Waterfowl, 2026 | 138 | 7 | 30 | 5.1% | 2 |
| Glovers Creek, 6th Hunt | Waterfowl, 2026 | 178 | 7 | 68 | 3.9% | 5 |
| Only Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 831 | 80 | 392 | 9.6% | 3 |
Source: WRD's 2026 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 West Point WMA?
Hunters reported 30 deer on West Point WMA in the 2025-26 season: 10 bucks and 20 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 31 deer a season, from 21 in 2021-22 to 57 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 33 |
| 2024-25 | 33 | 10 | 23 | 30 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 44 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 29 |
| 2021-22 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | 57 | 22 | 35 | 39 |
| 2019-20 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 38 |
| 2018-19 | 26 | 6 | 20 | 23 |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 47 |
| 2016-17 | 29 | 10 | 19 | 34 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA, adding WRD's lines for Dixie Creek, West Point WMA, Glovers Creek, West Point WMA and West Point 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 West Point WMA in?
West Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heard County | 5,478 | 1,662 | 5.6 | 43rd |
| Troup County | 4,578 | 1,523 | 3.7 | 47th |
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 West Point WMA?
WRD gives this address: 4738 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30241 (GPS 33.16171, -85.0705). Highways within 5 miles: US 27, GA 219, GA 100 and GA 34. Nearest towns: Franklin (next to it), LaGrange (4 miles), Centralhatchee (6 miles) and Hogansville (8 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: West Point WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists lake fishing, shooting and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Blanton Creek WMA (19.9 miles), Joe Kurz WMA (28.2 miles), Sprewell Bluff WMA (32.2 miles) and Paulding Forest WMA (40.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on West Point WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for West Point WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, Oct. 11 to 21, Oct. 25 to Nov. 15; primitive, Dec. 12 to 13; firearms, Specialty Oct. 9 to 11; Bonus Antlerless Last Day: Oct. 22 to 24, Dec. 3 to 5. 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 West Point WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for West Point WMA gives turkey: Youth Apr. 3 to 9; Apr. 10 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on West Point WMA last season?
30 deer were reported on West Point WMA in the 2025-26 season, 10 bucks and 20 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is West Point WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 7 quota hunts on West Point WMA, with 2,294 applications for 122 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on West Point WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for West Point WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is West Point WMA in?
Heard County (5,478 acres) and Troup County (4,578 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, West Point 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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