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Flint River WMA Hunting Guide
Flint River WMA, 2,400 acres in Dooly County: whitetails, gobblers, bobwhites and doves, this season's dates, Game Check harvest, rules and the ground nearby.
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Flint River WMA by the numbers
Kind of ground: wildlife management area run by WRD. Where: Dooly County. The Albany regional office (Region 5) is the WRD contact. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. With 2,400 acres, it sits at 80th of 121 WMAs by acreage. Oglethorpe is the closest town with a guide here, about 11 miles away; the area lies south of it.
Flint River WMA, county by county
| County | Courthouse town | Population 2024 | Doe-day zone | Bear zone | Alligator zone | Deer 2025-26 (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dooly County | Vienna | 11,186 | Green | None | Zone 3 | 1,122 |
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.
Dates WRD set for Flint River WMA
This year's listing gives Flint River WMA 9 lines of dates: deer, turkey, quail, dove, coyote and small game. You must be drawn for 1 of the hunts (25 permits combined). Flags to note: 1 youth line and 1 specialty hunt.
| Game | Segment | When | Flags | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-21, Nov. 21-30 | — | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 10-Oct. 18 | Specialty | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 29-31, Nov. 12-14 | Quota 25 | Antler Restricted Area |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | Sign-in | |
| Quail | — | Sundays, Wednesdays during State Season after Nov. 11 | — | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 5 | Youth | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 12, Sept. 19-Oct. 11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
How many deer come off Flint River WMA
Bucks 28, does 47: that is the 2025-26 reported harvest on Flint River WMA. Range across the chart: 26 up to 77 deer. This season's running total stands at 18 (incomplete). 40 gobblers have been checked from Flint River WMA in the springs listed, 4 of them in 2025. Counts are raw Game Check reports from the area; WRD does not adjust them for non-reporting at this level.
Deer reported from Flint River WMA
| Year | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| 2025-26 | 28 | 47 | 75 |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 37 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 31 | 54 |
| 2022-23 | 18 | 29 | 47 |
| 2021-22 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 58 | 77 |
| 2019-20 | 11 | 33 | 44 |
| 2018-19 | 5 | 21 | 26 |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 24 | 39 |
| 2016-17 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
Flint River WMA spring turkey counts
| Season | Gobblers checked |
|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 4 |
| Spring 2024 | 3 |
| Spring 2023 | 2 |
| Spring 2022 | 3 |
| Spring 2021 | 4 |
| Spring 2020 | 7 |
| Spring 2019 | 5 |
| Spring 2018 | 2 |
| Spring 2017 | 8 |
| Spring 2016 | 2 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What Flint River WMA requires
What applies here, card by card.
How Flint River WMA works
Before stepping onto the area, hunters and visitors 16 and older need a license or the Lands Pass. Bear, deer and turkey hunters sign in online on Go Outdoors Georgia, from the day before. Some hunts are drawn: apply in advance on Go Outdoors Georgia. Take bonus deer to the check station before you leave. Only bucks with 4 points on a side or a 15-inch spread are legal.
Licenses for Flint River WMA
The free Harvest Record is mandatory for deer, bear, turkey and alligator, whatever license you hold.
Rules that follow you onto Flint River WMA
Firearms and primitive weapons dates mean orange or pink on top, at least 500 square inches. Bait is legal on private land with permission, never on WMAs, VPAs, national forests or other public land. Within 24 hours, report big game and turkeys on Game Check.
Quota hunts at Flint River WMA
Apply through Go Outdoors Georgia. Missing out builds a priority point for next time.
Getting to Flint River WMA
From Vienna: Take HWY 27 to HWY 230, turn right, go 1 mile, veer left on River Rd. and go 6 miles to entrance sign.
Flint River WMA up close
Quoted from the managing agency, then the lists that tie this page to others.
Notes from WRD
Flint River Wildlife Management Area is located along the east bank of the Flint River in Dooly County. This 2,300-acre property has opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove and feral hog hunting.
Flint River WMA dove plantings
| Field | WRD region | Acres | Planted with | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River WMA | 5 | 24 | browntop millet | fair |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Flint River WMA species and bags
Hunters come to Flint River WMA for whitetails, gobblers, bobwhites, doves, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits and feral hogs.
White-tailed deer
Earliest listed: Sept. 12-21, Nov. 21-30, archery.
Feral hog
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Flint River WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Flint River WMA sits at the orange pin, with 5 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Acres on file for the neighbours: 6,056.
| Nearby area | Kind | Size (ac) | Miles | Heading | Deer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Bluffs WMA | WMA | 500 | 14 mi | north | 6 |
| Cordele Fish Hatchery | Fish hatchery | 40 | 16 mi | southeast | — |
| Flat Creek PFA | Public fishing area | 850 | 23 mi | northeast | 24 |
| Perry Dove Field | Dove field | 226 | 25 mi | northeast | 2 |
| Lanahassee Creek WMA | WMA | 4,440 | 29 mi | west | 61 |
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.
Flint River WMA: nearest ranges
About 14 miles separates Flint River WMA from Georgia Veterans Air Rifle Range, the nearest WRD range. The other cards are private ranges within 30 miles.
Facilities: Air Rifle Range
Lines for skeet, rifle, handgun, smallbore, action pistol, benchrest, cowboy action and shotgun
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Flint River WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe | Macon | 11 mi | 957 | 762 |
| Vienna | Dooly | 13 mi | 2,914 | 169 |
| Americus | Sumter | 14 mi | 15,742 | — |
| Cordele | Crisp | 19 mi | 9,767 | 169 |
Hunting guides for its counties: Dooly County.
After the shot at Flint River WMA
Offices for Flint River 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.
Flint River WMA hunting kit
Matched to the species on this page.
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Legal light at Flint River WMA this week
Georgia shooting time starts a half hour before sunrise. Big game and small game end a half hour after sunset; doves and ducks end at sunset.
Worked out for Flint River 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.
Common Flint River WMA questions
When is turkey season on Flint River WMA?
Apr. 3-May 15, per the 2026-27 listing. Limit on WMAs: 1 gobbler per area.
When does deer season open on Flint River WMA?
Archery dates start Sept. 12-21, Nov. 21-30. All later dates are in the table.
Do I need to be drawn for Flint River WMA?
1 quota lines with 25 slots; apply on Go Outdoors Georgia.
What can be hunted at Flint River WMA?
Listed game: whitetails, gobblers, bobwhites, doves, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits and feral hogs.
How many bucks came off Flint River WMA?
The 2025-26 reported total was 75.
Where can I stay overnight at Flint River WMA?
Yes, camping is allowed in designated sites.
Where else can I go near Flint River WMA?
Within reach are Montezuma Bluffs WMA (14 miles), Cordele Fish Hatchery (16 miles) and Flat Creek PFA (23 miles), nearest first.
Can I hunt alligators near Flint River WMA?
3; alligators are a quota hunt.
How do I report a deer or gobbler from Flint River WMA?
Record it on your Harvest Record, then report through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours (app, GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com or 1-800-366-2661).
Is blaze pink legal on Flint River WMA?
In deer and bear gun hunts, wear 500 sq in of orange or blaze pink.
Which agency is in charge of Flint River WMA?
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division runs it as a wildlife management area run by WRD.
Is baiting allowed at Flint River WMA?
No. Baiting for game or feral hogs is illegal on state and federal land.
Flint River WMA: confirm before you go
The manager has the last word on Flint River WMA. Read its page and the WRD guide the week of your hunt.
Sources for this page: WRD: flint river wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations d h · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD: dove · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Headquarters (CC BY 2.0); vanhookc (CC BY-SA 2.0).