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Blanton Creek WMA Hunting Guide
Blanton Creek WMA, 4,800 acres in Harris County: whitetails, gobblers, doves and squirrels and rabbits, this season's dates, Game Check harvest, rules and the ground nearby.
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Blanton Creek WMA by the numbers
Kind of ground: wildlife management area run by WRD. Where: Harris County. The Albany regional office (Region 5) is the WRD contact. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. With 4,800 acres, it sits at 63rd of 121 WMAs by acreage. Antioch is the closest town with a guide here, about 6 miles away; the area lies northwest of it.
Blanton Creek WMA, county by county
| County | Courthouse town | Population 2024 | Doe-day zone | Bear zone | Alligator zone | Deer 2025-26 (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Hamilton | 36,929 | Green | None | Zone 1 | 2,074 |
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 Blanton Creek WMA
This year's listing gives Blanton Creek WMA 12 lines of dates: deer, turkey, dove, small game, waterfowl and coyote. You must be drawn for 4 of the hunts (360 permits combined). Flags to note: 1 bonus deer line and 1 specialty hunt.
| Game | Segment | When | Flags | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 8, Oct. 12-18, Nov. 22-29 | — | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 10-11 | Specialty | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 22-24 | Quota 125 | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Firearms | Nov. 19-21 | Quota 125 Bonus deer | Antler Restricted Area |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-9, 10-16 | Quota 35 | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 17-May 15 | — | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 5 | Quota 75 Sign-in | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 12 | Sign-in | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 19-Oct. 11, Nov. 22-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — | Legal hours end at noon. No hunting on MARSH Pond. No waterfowl scouting or hunting during dove or deer quota hunts. |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31 | — |
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 Blanton Creek WMA
Bucks 11, does 17: that is the 2025-26 reported harvest on Blanton Creek WMA. Range across the chart: 9 up to 28 deer. This season's running total stands at 6 (incomplete). 140 gobblers have been checked from Blanton Creek WMA in the springs listed, 20 of them in 2026. Counts are raw Game Check reports from the area; WRD does not adjust them for non-reporting at this level.
Deer reported from Blanton Creek WMA
| Year | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 19 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 2016-17 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
Blanton Creek WMA spring turkey counts
| Season | Gobblers checked |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 20 |
| Spring 2025 | 7 |
| Spring 2024 | 6 |
| Spring 2023 | 6 |
| Spring 2022 | 6 |
| Spring 2021 | 10 |
| Spring 2020 | 22 |
| Spring 2019 | 14 |
| Spring 2018 | 16 |
| Spring 2017 | 22 |
| Spring 2016 | 11 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What Blanton Creek WMA requires
What applies here, card by card.
How Blanton Creek 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 Blanton Creek WMA
The free Harvest Record is mandatory for deer, bear, turkey and alligator, whatever license you hold.
Rules that follow you onto Blanton Creek 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 Blanton Creek WMA
Apply through Go Outdoors Georgia. Missing out builds a priority point for next time.
Getting to Blanton Creek WMA
From West Point: Take HWY 103 south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn right to check station.
Blanton Creek WMA up close
Quoted from the managing agency, then the lists that tie this page to others.
Notes from WRD
Blanton Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Harris County. This 4,800-acre property has opportunities for quality deer, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl hunting.
Blanton Creek WMA dove plantings
| Field | WRD region | Acres | Planted with | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanton Creek WMA | 5 | 31 | Egyptian Wheat, wheat | Fair |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Blanton Creek WMA species and bags
Hunters come to Blanton Creek WMA for whitetails, gobblers, doves, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and coyotes.
White-tailed deer
Earliest listed: Sept. 12-Oct. 8, Oct. 12-18, Nov. 22-29, archery.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Blanton Creek WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Blanton Creek WMA sits at the orange pin, with 6 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Acres on file for the neighbours: 39,177.
| Nearby area | Kind | Size (ac) | Miles | Heading | Deer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Lake | Corps lake | — | 12 mi | northwest | 117 |
| Standing Boy Creek State Park | State park | 1,580 | 14 mi | south | 22 |
| F.D. Roosevelt State Park | State park | 9,049 | 24 mi | east | — |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: VPA Tracts | VPA property | 9,048 | 28 mi | southeast | 35 |
| West Point WMA | WMA | 10,000 | 29 mi | north | 30 |
| Upatoi Ravines Natural Area | Natural area | 9,500 | 29 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.
Blanton Creek WMA: nearest ranges
About 27 miles separates Blanton Creek WMA from West Point Shooting Range, the nearest WRD range. The other cards are private ranges within 30 miles.
Facilities: 150-yard Range, 25-yard Handgun Range, Restrooms
Lines for rifle, handgun, smallbore, muzzleloader and shotgun
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Blanton Creek WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | Harris | 6 mi | — | 6,451 |
| West Point | Troup | 10 mi | 3,602 | 3,175 |
| Hamilton | Harris | 13 mi | 1,799 | 6,732 |
| LaGrange | Troup | 19 mi | 33,564 | 2,938 |
Hunting guides for its counties: Harris County.
After the shot at Blanton Creek WMA
Offices for Blanton Creek 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.
Blanton Creek WMA hunting kit
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Legal light at Blanton Creek 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 Blanton Creek 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 Blanton Creek WMA questions
Where do hunters stay for Blanton Creek WMA?
Start from Antioch; the area is 6 miles off, in Harris County.
Is Blanton Creek WMA big enough for a full day?
Roughly 4,800 acres.
How does sign-in work on Blanton Creek WMA?
Deer, bear and turkey hunters sign in online first; it opens the previous day.
Do I need a Lands Pass for Blanton Creek WMA?
Residents pay $15.00 for a hunting license or $30.00 for a Lands Pass; either lets you in.
When is turkey season on Blanton Creek WMA?
Apr. 3-9, 10-16, per the 2026-27 listing. Limit on WMAs: 1 gobbler per area.
When does deer season open on Blanton Creek WMA?
Archery dates start Sept. 12-Oct. 8, Oct. 12-18, Nov. 22-29. All later dates are in the table.
Do I need to be drawn for Blanton Creek WMA?
4 quota lines with 360 slots; apply on Go Outdoors Georgia.
What can be hunted at Blanton Creek WMA?
Listed game: whitetails, gobblers, doves, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and coyotes.
How many bucks came off Blanton Creek WMA?
The 2025-26 reported total was 28.
Where can I stay overnight at Blanton Creek WMA?
Yes, camping is allowed in designated sites.
Where else can I go near Blanton Creek WMA?
Within reach are West Point Lake (12 miles), Standing Boy Creek State Park (14 miles) and F.D. Roosevelt State Park (24 miles), nearest first.
Can I hunt alligators near Blanton Creek WMA?
1; alligators are a quota hunt.
Blanton Creek WMA: confirm before you go
The manager has the last word on Blanton Creek WMA. Read its page and the WRD guide the week of your hunt.
Sources for this page: WRD: blanton creek wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations a c · 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 Mountain Prairie (Public Domain Mark 1.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Public Domain Mark 1.0).