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Hunting Flat Tub WMA
A hunter's summary of Flat Tub WMA in Jeff Davis and Coffee counties: listing dates, harvest, rules and local services.
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Flat Tub WMA: every dated hunt
Across 8 rows, the 2026-27 listing sets dates for deer, coyote, small game, waterfowl and turkey.
| Species | Weapon or type | 2026-27 dates | Tags | Area notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 9 | — | |
| Deer | Archery | South of Hwy 107: Sept. 12-Jan. 10 | — | |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 | — | |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 17-Nov. 30, Dec. 26-Jan. 10 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | State Season | — | |
| Turkey | — | — | — | Apr. 3-May 15 |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Flat Tub WMA: the essentials
Jeff Davis and Coffee counties hold Flat Tub WMA, a wildlife management area run by WRD. For WRD purposes it belongs to Region 4, the Fitzgerald region. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. The 8,748-acre figure makes it 38th largest of 121 WMAs. Base town: Broxton, about 11 miles away to the north.
Where Flat Tub WMA sits by county
| County | Seat | 2024 residents | Deer colour zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer reported 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County | Hazlehurst | 15,119 | Green | None | Zone 5 | 867 |
| Coffee County | Douglas | 43,851 | Green | None | Zone 5 | 1,428 |
From the source page (Georgia 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) area listing); counties and zones from the WRD county zone tables; county deer counts from WRD Game Check; population from the Census 2024 estimates. Checked October 13, 2026.
Flat Tub WMA: reported deer and gobblers
Last full season (2025-26) the reported count stood at 170, with 60 bucks. Reported totals peaked at 170 in 2025-26 and bottomed at 40 in 2021-22. Partial count for the current season: 5. Game Check lists 5 gobblers for spring 2026 (53 since records began here). These are deer and turkeys hunters reported through Game Check, not WRD estimates, and bonus deer checked at the station are not included.
Season-by-season deer, Flat Tub WMA
| Season | Males | Females | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 110 | 170 |
| 2024-25 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | 22 | 50 |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 29 | 68 |
| 2021-22 | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| 2020-21 | 77 | 82 | 159 |
| 2019-20 | 54 | 67 | 121 |
| 2018-19 | 44 | 48 | 92 |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 50 | 80 |
| 2016-17 | 39 | 42 | 81 |
Gobblers by spring, Flat Tub WMA
| Spring | Gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 5 |
| Spring 2025 | 3 |
| Spring 2024 | 3 |
| Spring 2023 | 3 |
| Spring 2022 | 2 |
| Spring 2021 | 8 |
| Spring 2020 | 4 |
| Spring 2019 | 8 |
| Spring 2018 | 8 |
| Spring 2017 | 2 |
| Spring 2016 | 7 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What Flat Tub WMA is like
The manager describes the place; related areas follow.
What WRD says about Flat Tub WMA
The Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area encompasses 7,141 acres of state-owned land. The WMA consists of approximately 5,641 acres of upland pine/hardwood forest and 1,500 acres of hardwood drains and river bottomland. There are 4 main access points: Boat ramps are located at the end of the Flat Tub Landing Road and Rocky Hammock Landing Road. Please do not block gates and keep all vehicles on open improved roads. This WMA is open to hunting for deer, turkey, squirrel, and waterfowl.
Firearms allowed for turkey and small game hunting on archery only tract.
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Flat Tub WMA: rules before the first hunt
Prices are the WRD figures for this license year.
Flat Tub WMA access
A Lands Pass or a Georgia hunting or fishing license is the ticket in for anyone over 15. Deer, turkey and bear trips start with the Go Outdoors Georgia sign-in.
- No ATVs allowed on the property
- No ATVs
Flat Tub WMA: licenses and passes
Deer, bear or turkey means a Harvest Record (no charge) on top of the license; the Sportsman's License covers the rest for residents.
Before the shot at Flat Tub WMA
During primitive weapons and firearms deer or bear dates, hunters show 500 square inches of orange or pink. No bait on public ground: hunting game or hogs over bait is illegal on state and federal land. Record the kill first, then report it through Game Check inside 24 hours.
Route to Flat Tub WMA
From Douglas: Take HWY 441 north 20 miles, turn right onto HWY 107, go 8 miles to WMA sign on left.
Flat Tub WMA species and bags
Game on the list: whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
Wild turkey
Coyote
The guide lists May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs first.
Feral hog
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Flat Tub WMA plotted with nearby areas
Flat Tub WMA sits at the orange pin, with 4 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Combined, about 27,611 acres are on record.
| Area | Type | Acres | Distance | Direction | Deer 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek WMA | WMA | 7,397 | 3 mi | northwest | 69 |
| Alligator Creek WMA | WMA | 3,086 | 15 mi | northeast | 23 |
| Bullard Creek WMA | WMA | 17,005 | 24 mi | northeast | 107 |
| Appling County Dove Field | Dove field | 123 | 26 mi | east | — |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (WRD WMA Boundary GIS (polygon centroid)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Flat Tub WMA: nearest ranges
The WRD range closest to Flat Tub WMA is Bullard Creek Archery Range (22 miles). Private ranges within 30 miles are included.
Facilities: 26 3-D Target Trail, 6 Static Target Range
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Flat Tub WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Town | County | Miles | Population | Public land nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broxton | Coffee | 11 mi | 1,076 | 1,687 |
| Lumber City | Telfair | 13 mi | 966 | 5,775 |
| Hazlehurst | Jeff Davis | 15 mi | 4,124 | 10,399 |
| Douglas | Coffee | 19 mi | 11,828 | — |
County pages for this ground: Jeff Davis County, Coffee County.
Services close to Flat Tub WMA
Nearest offices to Flat Tub WMA
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from WRD, USFS, USFWS and DoD layers; businesses from WRD lists, store locators and listings; offices from WRD, DNR Law Enforcement and USFS pages. Checked October 13, 2026. Call ahead.
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Flat Tub WMA: daily hunting hours
Hunting opens 30 minutes before sunup statewide. Most game runs to 30 minutes after sundown, while migratory birds close at sunset.
Worked out for Flat Tub WMA in Eastern time from the rule in the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division guide (hunting hours). Hogs, coyotes, raccoons and some furbearers may be hunted at night on private land; check the guide. Shooting hours for every county.
Flat Tub WMA: what hunters ask
Which alligator zone covers Flat Tub WMA?
Gator zone 5; one alligator per permit.
Where else can I go near Flat Tub WMA?
Within reach are Horse Creek WMA (3 miles), Alligator Creek WMA (15 miles) and Bullard Creek WMA (24 miles), nearest first.
When is orange required on Flat Tub WMA?
Pink counts: 500 square inches of either colour above the waist in firearms and primitive weapons hunts.
Is Game Check required for Flat Tub WMA?
Report through Game Check within a day; bonus deer go to the area check station instead.
Can I hunt over bait on Flat Tub WMA?
No. State and federal land prohibit bait.
Which agency is in charge of Flat Tub WMA?
A wildlife management area run by WRD; the manager is the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division.
Is Flat Tub WMA big enough for a full day?
Roughly 8,748 acres.
Which town makes a good base for Flat Tub WMA?
Jeff Davis and Coffee counties; Broxton is the nearest town we cover, 11 miles away.
What do adults need to enter Flat Tub WMA?
The old WMA license was dropped in 2017. Now a Georgia hunting or fishing license, or the Lands Pass, covers entry at 16+.
Do I have to sign in at Flat Tub WMA?
Yes for bear, deer and turkey: sign in online on Go Outdoors Georgia, available from the day before.
When do deer hunts start on Flat Tub WMA?
First deer line: Sept. 12-Oct. 9 (archery). Every other line is in the season table above.
What does Flat Tub WMA hold for hunters?
Whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
Flat Tub WMA, the last word
Double-check Flat Tub WMA with its manager: open areas, gates, sign-in and any drawn hunts.
Sources for this page: WRD: flat tub wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations d h · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: sgharvey (CC BY 2.0); Intermountain Region US Forest Service (Public domain).