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Greene County, Georgia
Redlands WMA Hunting Notes
2026-27 dates for whitetails, gobblers, doves and ducks and geese, quota lines, reported harvest, access rules and the nearest towns.
Photo: US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Where Redlands WMA sits and who runs it
Redlands WMA is a wildlife management area run by WRD in Greene, Oglethorpe, Morgan and Oconee counties. It falls in Game Management Region 2, served by the Gainesville office. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Size: 37,500 acres, number 3 of 121 WMAs. Look west of Woodville (the nearest town we cover), about 9 miles out.
County context for Redlands WMA
| County | Seat | People (2024) | Private-land deer zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer checked 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | Greensboro | 21,091 | Green | None | — | 2,153 |
| Oglethorpe County | Lexington | 16,172 | Green | None | — | 2,394 |
| Morgan County | Madison | 21,940 | Green | None | — | 1,743 |
| Oconee County | Watkinsville | 44,751 | Green | None | — | 670 |
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.
When Redlands WMA is open this season
Redlands WMA has 15 season lines in the 2026-27 guide, for deer, turkey, dove, waterfowl, coyote and small game. 1 of the lines carry a quota symbol, 80 hunters in all. The symbols flag 1 youth line. Look at the first column: 2 listings feed this table.
| Section | Species | Season | Days open | Symbols | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands WMA | Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 9 | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Deer | Firearms | Buck Only: Oct. 17-30 | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Deer | Firearms | Oct. 31-Nov. 28, Dec. 26-Jan. 1 | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Dove | — | Sept. 5 | Quota 80 Youth Sign-in | |
| Redlands WMA | Dove | — | Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — | Legal hours end at noon. |
| Redlands WMA | Coyote | — | May 16-3, Hogs may be taken with dogs. | — | |
| Redlands WMA | Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Redlands WMA Watsons Springs Area | Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Nov. 28, Dec. 26-Jan. 1 | — | |
| Redlands WMA Watsons Springs Area | Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Redlands WMA Watsons Springs Area | Coyote | — | May 16-31 | — | |
| Redlands WMA Watsons Springs Area | Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Redlands WMA Watsons Springs Area | Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Redlands WMA harvest from Game Check
Game Check logged 425 deer from Redlands WMA in 2025-26: 253 antlered, 172 antlerless. Since 2016-17, totals have run from 308 to 485. The 2026-27 season is under way: 23 deer reported so far. Turkey hunters reported 38 gobblers from Redlands WMA in spring 2026, and 321 across the springs shown. Unadjusted Game Check reports, the finest level WRD publishes.
Deer by season at Redlands WMA
| Year | Bucks | Does | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 2025-26 | 253 | 172 | 425 |
| 2024-25 | 254 | 175 | 429 |
| 2023-24 | 302 | 183 | 485 |
| 2022-23 | 230 | 172 | 402 |
| 2021-22 | 184 | 148 | 332 |
| 2020-21 | 209 | 183 | 392 |
| 2019-20 | 168 | 150 | 318 |
| 2018-19 | 182 | 135 | 317 |
| 2017-18 | 187 | 121 | 308 |
| 2016-17 | 166 | 166 | 332 |
Redlands WMA turkey table
| Spring | Turkeys |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 38 |
| Spring 2025 | 15 |
| Spring 2024 | 18 |
| Spring 2023 | 25 |
| Spring 2022 | 18 |
| Spring 2021 | 25 |
| Spring 2020 | 47 |
| Spring 2019 | 40 |
| Spring 2018 | 35 |
| Spring 2017 | 29 |
| Spring 2016 | 31 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer, bears from the WRD north Georgia bear summary; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Hunting Redlands WMA legally
The first card is specific to this ground; the rest are statewide rules that matter here.
Rules on Redlands WMA
Entry at 16 and up takes a Georgia license that covers state land, or a Georgia Lands Pass. For deer, bear and turkey you register on Go Outdoors Georgia, starting the previous day. Drawn (quota) hunts require an advance application.
- No hunting on Dyars Pasture MARSH pond
- US Forest Service property
- No ATV’s/UTV’s
- Electric bicycles restricted to roads open to motor vehicles
Paperwork for Redlands WMA
A Sportsman's License bundles hunting, big game and fishing for residents; the Harvest Record is free but still required for deer, bear and turkey.
Redlands WMA: orange, pink and baiting
Wear 500 sq in of fluorescent orange or blaze pink above the waist whenever deer or bear firearms or primitive weapons hunts are on. The private-land baiting allowance stops at the boundary; public land is bait-free. Log the animal on your Harvest Record, then report it to Game Check within a day.
Drawn hunts on Redlands WMA
Quota draws use priority points, one per year without a draw.
Directions to Redlands WMA
From Greensboro: Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles, check station on left.
Inside Redlands WMA
Agency description, field lists and related areas.
Description from WRD
Redlands Wildlife Management Area is spread over Greene, Oglethorpe, Oconee and Morgan counties on property owned by the U.S. Forest Service. The 37,500-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and dove. There is no hunting on Dyars Pasture marsh pond. Vehicle Usage: ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads. They may only be used on roads/trails designated specifically for their use. Check Road Closures: Road closures due to damage or weather-related conditions for this property will be listed at the agency website.
Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunt.
Redlands WMA dove field crops
| Property | Region | Planted acres | Crop mix | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands WMA | 2 | 50 | Proso and Pearl Millet, Sunflowers, Sorghum | Good |
Other pages that share Redlands WMA's land
| Name | Kind | County | Acres | Deer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee Ranger District (Oconee National Forest) | Ranger district | Putnam, Jasper, Greene | 116,724 | 385 |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Game at Redlands WMA, with limits
Listed game for Redlands WMA: whitetails, gobblers, doves, ducks and geese, coyotes and squirrels and rabbits.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Redlands WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Redlands WMA sits at the orange pin, with 6 public neighbours inside 30 miles. That is 143,533 acres of listed ground.
| Area | Category | Acreage | Straight line | Direction | Game Check deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Labor Creek State Park | State park | 5,804 | 19 mi | west | — |
| B.F. Grant WMA | WMA | 11,400 | 21 mi | southwest | 47 |
| Oconee WMA | WMA | 7,930 | 22 mi | south | 153 |
| Walton WMA | WMA | 200 | 24 mi | west | 1 |
| Oconee Ranger District (Oconee National Forest) | Ranger district | 116,724 | 25 mi | southwest | 385 |
| Little River WMA | WMA | 1,475 | 27 mi | southwest | 14 |
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.
Redlands WMA: nearest ranges
Rock Hawk/Oconee Archery Range in Putnam County is the nearest range on the WRD list, 23 miles out. Closer private options sit beside it.
Facilities: 17 3-D Targets, 5 Static Targets
Lines for archery
Lines for rifle, handgun, smallbore, muzzleloader, action pistol, archery, benchrest, highpower and shotgun
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Redlands WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Miles off | People | Public acres (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | Greene | 9 mi | 305 | 15,893 |
| Greensboro | Greene | 9 mi | 3,573 | 18,295 |
| Madison | Morgan | 14 mi | 5,131 | 11,361 |
| Bostwick | Morgan | 15 mi | 400 | 7,306 |
Counties covered: Greene County, Oglethorpe County, Morgan County, Oconee County.
Help near Redlands WMA
Redlands WMA contacts
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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A week of shooting light for Redlands WMA
WRD’s rule: half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset, with migratory birds ending right at sunset.
Worked out for Redlands 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.
Redlands WMA, asked and answered
When is the first deer hunt at Redlands WMA?
The guide lists Sept. 12-Oct. 9 first for deer. The table has every segment.
When do gobbler hunts run on Redlands WMA?
Apr. 3-May 15. Take one gobbler per area at most.
What game is listed for Redlands WMA?
The area lists whitetails, gobblers, doves, ducks and geese, coyotes and squirrels and rabbits.
Are hunts on Redlands WMA limited?
Quota: 1 lines, 80 hunters.
Can I camp during a hunt at Redlands WMA?
No overnight camping.
How many deer get reported from Redlands WMA?
Hunters reported 425 deer in 2025-26 (253 bucks).
What areas neighbour Redlands WMA?
Close by: Hard Labor Creek State Park (19 miles), B.F. Grant WMA (21 miles) and Oconee WMA (22 miles), straight-line.
How much orange does Redlands WMA require?
500 square inches of orange or blaze pink above the waist during primitive weapons and firearms deer and bear hunts.
What reporting applies at Redlands WMA?
Log it on the Harvest Record before moving it, then report it to Game Check the same day or next.
Is it legal to bait hogs on Redlands WMA?
Not here: the baiting allowance covers private land only.
What kind of place is Redlands WMA?
It is a wildlife management area run by WRD, managed by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division.
Is Redlands WMA big enough for a full day?
About 37,500 acres.
Redlands WMA: confirm before you go
Public land rules change more often than the printed guide. Recheck Redlands WMA with the manager before you go.
Sources for this page: WRD: redlands wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations q s · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD: dove; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Luiz Lapa (CC BY 2.0); Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 4.0).