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Meriwether County, Georgia
Sprewell Bluff WMA West Hunting Notes
2026-27 dates for whitetails, gobblers, coyotes and squirrels and rabbits, quota lines, reported harvest, access rules and the nearest towns.
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Getting to Sprewell Bluff WMA: West
Parking, trailheads and gates near Sprewell Bluff WMA: West
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Parking, trailhead and gate locations come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Roads into public land can be gated or seasonal; check with the managing agency before you go.
Where Sprewell Bluff WMA West sits and who runs it
Sprewell Bluff WMA: West is a wildlife management area run by WRD in Meriwether and Talbot counties. It falls in Game Management Region 1, served by the Armuchee office. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Size: 6,571 acres, number 54 of 121 WMAs. Look west of Sunset Village (the nearest town we cover), about 6 miles out. Several tracts make up Sprewell Bluff WMA; this is one.
County context for Sprewell Bluff WMA West
| County | Seat | People (2024) | Private-land deer zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer checked 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether County | Greenville | 21,439 | Green | None | — | 2,942 |
| Talbot County | Talbotton | 5,755 | Green | None | Zone 1 | 1,914 |
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.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Sprewell Bluff WMA: West
When Sprewell Bluff WMA West is open this season
Sprewell Bluff WMA West has 7 season lines in the 2026-27 guide, for deer, turkey, dog training, coyote, small game and waterfowl.
| Species | Season | Days open | Symbols | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 16 | — | |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 17-Jan. 1 | — | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Dog training | — | Aug. 15-Mar. 19 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West harvest from Game Check
Game Check logged 59 deer from Sprewell Bluff WMA West in 2025-26: 30 antlered, 29 antlerless. Since 2016-17, totals have run from 20 to 70. The 2026-27 season is under way: 1 deer reported so far. Turkey hunters reported 6 gobblers from Sprewell Bluff WMA West in spring 2026, and 71 across the springs shown. Unadjusted Game Check reports, the finest level WRD publishes.
Deer by season at Sprewell Bluff WMA West
| Year | Bucks | Does | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-26 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 2024-25 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 2022-23 | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| 2016-17 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Sprewell Bluff WMA West turkey table
| Spring | Turkeys |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 6 |
| Spring 2025 | 3 |
| Spring 2024 | 5 |
| Spring 2023 | 7 |
| Spring 2022 | 3 |
| Spring 2021 | 7 |
| Spring 2020 | 14 |
| Spring 2019 | 3 |
| Spring 2018 | 9 |
| Spring 2017 | 5 |
| Spring 2016 | 9 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West: rules before the first hunt
The first card is specific to this ground; the rest are statewide rules that matter here.
Rules on Sprewell Bluff WMA West
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. Antler rule here: 4 points (1 inch+) on a side or a 15-inch spread.
- Legal waterfowl hours end at noon
Paperwork for Sprewell Bluff WMA West
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.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West: 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.
Directions to Sprewell Bluff WMA West
From Manchester at JCT of HWY 85 and Hill St (Chalybeate Springs Rd), go east 3.2 miles, turn left on Mitchell Cove Rd, go 0.7 miles and then turn right on Tom Brown Rd. Go 0.8 miles to WMA entrance and kiosk.
About the land at Sprewell Bluff WMA West
Agency description, field lists and related areas.
Description from WRD
Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area: West is located in Thomaston. Located west of the Flint River, this WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Camping is only allowed in designated areas. Camping in designated areas only. The West Tract includes property west of the Flint River.
Other pages that share Sprewell Bluff WMA West's land
| Name | Kind | County | Acres | Deer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprewell Bluff WMA: East | WMA | Upson | 1,330 | 12 |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Game at Sprewell Bluff WMA West, with limits
Listed game for Sprewell Bluff WMA West: whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
Feral hog
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West on the map, with its neighbours
Sprewell Bluff WMA West sits at the orange pin, with 11 public neighbours inside 30 miles. That is 53,524 acres of listed ground.
| Area | Category | Acreage | Straight line | Direction | Game Check deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprewell Bluff WMA: East | WMA | 1,330 | 3 mi | southeast | 12 |
| Camp Thunder VPA | VPA property | 1,527 | 5 mi | north | 11 |
| Big Lazer Creek WMA | WMA | 7,200 | 9 mi | southeast | 51 |
| F.D. Roosevelt State Park | State park | 9,049 | 11 mi | west | — |
| Joe Kurz WMA | WMA | 3,700 | 16 mi | north | 31 |
| Upatoi Ravines Natural Area | Natural area | 9,500 | 20 mi | south | — |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Almo Tract | WMA | 6,700 | 22 mi | south | 31 |
| Sandhills WMA: West | WMA | 2,500 | 23 mi | south | 19 |
| Sandhills WMA: East | WMA | 870 | 25 mi | southeast | — |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: VPA Tracts | VPA property | 9,048 | 26 mi | southwest | 35 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Fort Perry Tract | WMA | 2,100 | 27 mi | south | 6 |
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.
Practice before hunting Sprewell Bluff WMA: West
Big Lazer Creek Shooting Range in Talbot County is the nearest range on the WRD list, 9 miles out. Closer private options sit beside it.
Facilities: 100-yard Range
Lines for trap, skeet, sporting clays, rifle and handgun
Lines for rifle, handgun and smallbore
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Miles off | People | Public acres (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Village | Upson | 6 mi | — | 16,690 |
| Woodland | Talbot | 7 mi | 303 | 15,324 |
| Lincoln Park | Upson | 11 mi | — | 10,361 |
| Thomaston | Upson | 11 mi | 9,850 | 7,723 |
Counties covered: Meriwether County, Talbot County.
Help near Sprewell Bluff WMA West
Sprewell Bluff WMA West 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.
A week of shooting light for Sprewell Bluff WMA West
WRD’s rule: half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset, with migratory birds ending right at sunset.
Worked out for Sprewell Bluff WMA West 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.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West, asked and answered
What reporting applies at Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
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 Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
Not here: the baiting allowance covers private land only.
What kind of place is Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
It is a wildlife management area run by WRD, managed by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division.
Is Sprewell Bluff WMA West big enough for a full day?
About 6,571 acres.
Which town makes a good base for Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
In Meriwether and Talbot counties, about 6 miles from Sunset Village.
Which license covers Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
A Georgia hunting or fishing license works; otherwise buy the Lands Pass, $30.00 for residents.
Must I register before hunting Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
Online sign-in on Go Outdoors Georgia is required for big game and turkey.
When is the first deer hunt at Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
The guide lists Sept. 12-Oct. 16 first for deer. The table has every segment.
When do gobbler hunts run on Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
Apr. 3-May 15. Take one gobbler per area at most.
What game is listed for Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
The area lists whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
Is hunting at Sprewell Bluff WMA West first come?
No application is needed; the area has no quota lines.
Can I camp during a hunt at Sprewell Bluff WMA West?
The area allows camping in designated spots.
Sprewell Bluff WMA West: confirm before you go
Public land rules change more often than the printed guide. Recheck Sprewell Bluff WMA West with the manager before you go.
Sources for this page: WRD: sprewell bluff wma west · Georgia regulations: wma regulations q s · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: stefpet (CC BY-SA 2.0); USFWS/Southeast (Public domain).