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F.D. Roosevelt State Park for Hunters
Who runs it, what the regulations list for whitetails, how many deer and gobblers are reported, and the public land around it in Harris and Meriwether counties.
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Getting to F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Parking, trailheads and gates near F.D. Roosevelt State Park
- Rocky Point ParkingParking · 0.4 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 1.3 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 1.8 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 2.0 mi from the centreDirections
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- Parking areaParking · 2.5 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 2.6 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 2.8 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 3.2 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 3.3 mi from the centreDirections
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.
Quick facts on F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Hunters find F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Harris and Meriwether counties; it is a state park that opens for scheduled WRD hunts. Game Management Region 5 (Albany) takes in this ground. Manager on record: the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites Division (hunts administered with WRD). At 9,049 acres it ranks 1st of 13 Georgia state parks with a published size. From Woodland, our nearest town guide, head northwest for roughly 10 miles.
County facts for F.D. Roosevelt State Park
| County | Seat | Residents | ESZ colour | Bear | Gator | Checked deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Hamilton | 36,929 | Green | None | Zone 1 | 2,074 |
| Meriwether County | Greenville | 21,439 | Green | None | — | 2,942 |
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 F.D. Roosevelt State Park
F.D. Roosevelt State Park hunt dates and quota lines
The 2026-27 regulations list 1 dated line for F.D. Roosevelt State Park, covering deer. 150 quota permits are spread over 1 dated line. It also carries 1 bonus deer line.
| Species | Hunt | Open days | Guide symbols | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Firearms | Jan. 5-6 | Quota 150 Bonus deer |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park licenses and access
What applies here, card by card.
Entry and limits, F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Hunting only during the listed state park hunts (mostly quota hunts); follow park check-in rules. Apply for quota hunts through Go Outdoors Georgia.
What to buy before F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Most residents buy the Sportsman's License. Whatever you buy, log deer, bear and turkey on the free Harvest Record.
Orange, bait and Game Check on F.D. Roosevelt State Park
500 square inches of orange or blaze pink above the waist is the rule for gun and primitive weapons big game hunts. Keep corn and feed at home: baiting is prohibited on state and federally managed land. Report deer, bear and turkey on Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.
Applying for F.D. Roosevelt State Park hunts
Draw results come by email; unsuccessful applicants gain a point.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park by road
From Pine Mountain: Take Hwy. 27 South 1.0 mile to Hwy. 354; turn left, go 2.5 miles to Hwy. 190; turn right; follow signs.
How many deer come off F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Game Check shows 1 deer for F.D. Roosevelt State Park in the 2023-24 season. 2017-18 was the top season (9); 2023-24 the leanest (1). Gobblers reported in spring 2016: 1. All listed springs: 1. Reported numbers only: WRD publishes no compliance-adjusted estimate for a single area.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park bucks and does
| Season | Bucks | Does | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2016-17 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Turkey counts, F.D. Roosevelt State Park
| Spring | Birds reported |
|---|---|
| Spring 2016 | 1 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park: game list
Whitetails, per the area record.
White-tailed deer
First line in the listing: Jan. 5-6 (firearms).
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Pins around F.D. Roosevelt State Park
The orange pin is F.D. Roosevelt State Park; 12 other public areas lie within 30 miles. Together they publish 54,056 acres.
| Name | Type | Acres | Away | Bearing | Deer checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprewell Bluff WMA: West | WMA | 6,571 | 11 mi | east | 59 |
| Camp Thunder VPA | VPA property | 1,527 | 13 mi | northeast | 11 |
| Sprewell Bluff WMA: East | WMA | 1,330 | 14 mi | east | 12 |
| Upatoi Ravines Natural Area | Natural area | 9,500 | 18 mi | south | — |
| Big Lazer Creek WMA | WMA | 7,200 | 19 mi | east | 51 |
| Joe Kurz WMA | WMA | 3,700 | 20 mi | northeast | 31 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: VPA Tracts | VPA property | 9,048 | 22 mi | south | 35 |
| Blanton Creek WMA | WMA | 4,800 | 24 mi | west | 28 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Almo Tract | WMA | 6,700 | 24 mi | southeast | 31 |
| Standing Boy Creek State Park | State park | 1,580 | 28 mi | southwest | 22 |
| West Point Lake | Corps lake | — | 28 mi | west | 117 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Fort Perry Tract | WMA | 2,100 | 28 mi | southeast | 6 |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (WRD WMA Boundary GIS (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside))). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Base towns for F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Town | County | Straight line | 2024 pop. | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | Talbot | 10 mi | 303 | 15,324 |
| Greenville | Meriwether | 11 mi | 819 | 276 |
| Hamilton | Harris | 12 mi | 1,799 | 6,732 |
| Talbotton | Talbot | 17 mi | 738 | 20,519 |
Its counties, each with a guide: Harris County, Meriwether County.
Local businesses for F.D. Roosevelt State Park hunters
Who to call about F.D. Roosevelt State Park
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.
Practice before hunting F.D. Roosevelt State Park
No range sits on F.D. Roosevelt State Park; the nearest WRD-listed range is Big Lazer Creek Shooting Range, about 18 miles away. The other cards are private ranges within 30 miles.
Facilities: 100-yard Range
Lines for rifle, handgun and smallbore
Lines for rifle, handgun, smallbore, muzzleloader and shotgun
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
F.D. Roosevelt State Park sunrise, sunset and shooting time
Whitetails, turkeys and squirrels: sunrise minus 30 minutes to sunset plus 30. Migratory birds: same start, but they end at sunset.
Worked out for F.D. Roosevelt State Park 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 F.D. Roosevelt State Park questions
Where is F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
It lies in Harris and Meriwether counties. Woodland sits 10 miles away.
What paperwork does F.D. Roosevelt State Park require?
Hunting only during the listed state park hunts (mostly quota hunts); follow park check-in rules. Apply for quota hunts through Go Outdoors Georgia.
What are the deer dates for F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
Jan. 5-6, firearms, is the first listed. More lines sit in the season table.
What game is F.D. Roosevelt State Park known for?
Per the area record, whitetails.
Is F.D. Roosevelt State Park a draw hunt?
Some hunts are drawn (150 permits across 1 lines).
Does F.D. Roosevelt State Park allow camping?
Camping is permitted where designated.
Is F.D. Roosevelt State Park in an alligator hunt zone?
Alligator zone 1; hunting is by quota permit only.
What public land is near F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
Within reach are Sprewell Bluff WMA: West (11 miles), Camp Thunder VPA (13 miles) and Sprewell Bluff WMA: East (14 miles), nearest first.
Is blaze pink legal on F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
Orange or pink, 500 square inches, whenever firearms or primitive weapons deer or bear hunts are on.
Where do I check game taken on F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
Game Check within 24 hours, after noting date and county on the Harvest Record.
Can I put out corn on F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
No; bait is only legal on private land with written permission.
What sort of property is F.D. Roosevelt State Park?
State park that opens for scheduled WRD hunts, under the Georgia DNR State Parks & Historic Sites Division (hunts administered with WRD).
F.D. Roosevelt State Park: confirm before you go
The manager has the last word on F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Read its page and the WRD guide the week of your hunt.
Sources for this page: Georgia regulations: state park hunting opportunities · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: YellowstoneNPS (Public domain); GA-Kayaker (CC BY 2.0).