Yuchi WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Yuchi WMA is 7,800 acres of public hunting land in Burke County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Oct. 17 to 25, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1; Buck Only: Oct. 26 to 28, Nov. 1 to 20, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6; Bonus Oct. 29 to 31. Hunters reported 75 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (41 bucks, 34 does). WRD drew 2 quota hunts here in its 2025 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 2025 lottery reports.
Yuchi WMAOther WRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 7,800 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 49) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Oct. 17 to 25, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1; Buck Only: Oct. 26 to 28, Nov. 1 to 20, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6; Bonus Oct. 29 to 31 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 75 (41 bucks, 34 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 2, with 663 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Girard (4 mi), Sardis (7 mi) and Waynesboro (12 mi) |
What is Yuchi WMA like?
Yuchi Wildlife Management Area is a 7,800-acre property located in Burke County. This property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Camping is allowed in designated sites only.
WRD lists these facilities: Yuchi Shooting Range, boat ramp, canoe access, primitive campsites and parking.
From WRD's page for Yuchi WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Yuchi 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 Oct. 9 |
| Deer, primitive | Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Oct. 17 to 25, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 Buck Only: Oct. 26 to 28, Nov. 1 to 20, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 Bonus Oct. 29 to 31 |
| Turkey | Apr. 17 to May 15 |
| Dove | Sign-in Sept. 5 to Oct. 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | 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 Yuchi WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Yuchi WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt (turkey): 430 applicants for 31 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 430 | 31 | 263 | 7.2% | 4 |
| 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 233 | 30 | 20 | 12.9% | 0 |
Source: WRD's 2025 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 Yuchi WMA?
Hunters reported 75 deer on Yuchi WMA in the 2025-26 season: 41 bucks and 34 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 47 deer a season, from 31 in 2023-24 to 75 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 41 | 34 | 55 |
| 2024-25 | 37 | 29 | 8 | 78 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 52 |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 53 |
| 2021-22 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 65 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 68 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 35 | 22 | 61 |
| 2018-19 | 59 | 37 | 22 | 63 |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 40 | 14 | 74 |
| 2016-17 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 60 |
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 Yuchi WMA in?
All of Yuchi WMA lies in Burke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 7,632 | 3,322 | 4 | 1st |
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 Yuchi WMA?
WRD gives this address: 780 Ebenezer Church Road, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (GPS 33.09901, -81.7846). Highways within 5 miles: GA 23. Nearest towns: Girard (4 miles), Sardis (7 miles), Waynesboro (12 miles) and Hiltonia (14 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Yuchi WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists boating, canoeing, primitive camping, river fishing, shooting and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Mead Farm WMA (5 miles), Alexander WMA (6 miles), Hiltonia WMA (12.9 miles) and Tuckahoe WMA (14.6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Yuchi WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Yuchi WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Oct. 17 to 25, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1; Buck Only: Oct. 26 to 28, Nov. 1 to 20, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6; Bonus Oct. 29 to 31. 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 Yuchi WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Yuchi WMA gives turkey: Apr. 17 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Yuchi WMA last season?
75 deer were reported on Yuchi WMA in the 2025-26 season, 41 bucks and 34 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Yuchi WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Yuchi WMA, with 663 applications for 61 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Yuchi WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Yuchi WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Yuchi WMA in?
All of it is in Burke 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, Yuchi 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.