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Germany Creek WMA A Hunter's Guide
1,200 acres of wma in McDuffie County, with 2026-27 dates, harvest numbers, licenses and a map.
Photo: Mark Bonica (CC BY 2.0)
Getting to Germany Creek WMA
Parking, trailheads and gates near Germany Creek WMA
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 2.3 mi from the centreDirections
- Boat RampBoat ramp · 2.7 mi from the centreDirections
- Boat RampBoat ramp · 2.8 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.
Germany Creek WMA season dates, 2026-27
7 lines in this season's WRD listing apply to Germany Creek WMA: deer, turkey, small game, waterfowl and coyote.
| Game | Type | Dates | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 9 | — | |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 | — | |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 17-Jan. 1 | — | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31 | — |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Germany Creek WMA
Germany Creek WMA by the numbers
Think of Germany Creek WMA as a wildlife management area run by WRD spread over McDuffie County. WRD handles it out of the Thomson office (Game Management Region 3). It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Its 1,200 acres put it 97th by size among 121 WMAs on our list. The nearest covered town is Thomson, around 10 miles off in a straight line.
Germany Creek WMA, county by county
| County | Seat of county | People | Either-sex colour | Bear zone | Alligator | Deer checked, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDuffie County | Thomson | 21,764 | Green | None | Zone 9 | 1,508 |
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.
Deer and turkeys taken on Germany Creek WMA
In 2025-26 the reported take on Germany Creek WMA reached 21. The best season on the chart is 2022-23 at 22; the lowest, 5 in 2016-17. Early 2026-27 figure, still climbing: 4. The spring 2026 turkey count for Germany Creek WMA was 1, out of 5 across the years shown. Treat them as a floor. They are Game Check entries, not adjusted totals.
Deer counts, Germany Creek WMA
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | All deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2019-20 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2018-19 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Spring gobblers at Germany Creek WMA
| Year | Gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 1 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 |
| Spring 2022 | 1 |
| Spring 2019 | 1 |
| Spring 2016 | 1 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Germany Creek WMA described
Nothing here is our wording: it is the manager's own description.
Agency description
Germany Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in McDuffie County. This 1,200-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. The nearest launch is Raysville Bridge on GA Highway 43 approximately 12 miles north of Thomson.
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Germany Creek WMA licenses and access
Ground rules, then the paperwork.
Germany Creek WMA ground rules
Anyone 16 or older needs a Georgia hunting or fishing license, or a Lands Pass, just to enter. Online sign-in is mandatory for deer, bear and turkey; it opens the day ahead.
- No camping is allowed on the property
- No camping
Germany Creek WMA license checklist
Big game hunters add the Big Game License to a hunting license, or buy the Sportsman's, and always carry the free Harvest Record.
Three statewide rules for Germany Creek WMA
Orange or blaze pink, 500 square inches above the waist, during primitive weapons and firearms deer and bear hunts. Hunting over bait is unlawful on every state or federal property, this one included. Every deer, turkey and bear goes into Game Check within 24 hours.
Driving to Germany Creek WMA
From Thomson: Take Hwy 150/Cobbham Road 8.9 miles, turn left on Rousseau Creek Road, go 3.3 miles turn left and follow to WMA Kiosk and Parking Area. For access by boat (nearest boat ramp is Raysville Bridge on GA HWY 43 approximately 12 miles north of Thomson). The area is to the east of bridge access.
Game at Germany Creek WMA, with limits
Species with a season or a mention here: whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and coyotes.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Germany Creek WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Germany Creek WMA sits at the orange pin, with 11 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Their published acreage adds up to 22,011.
| Public ground | Type | Acres | Distance | Which way | Deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Hill WMA – East | WMA | 10,224 | 4 mi | northwest | 159 |
| Clarks Hill WMA – West | WMA | 3,067 | 4 mi | southwest | 159 |
| Mistletoe State Park | State park | 1,920 | 6 mi | northeast | — |
| Keg Creek WMA | WMA | 800 | 9 mi | east | 9 |
| Soap Creek WMA | WMA | 1,000 | 16 mi | north | 12 |
| McDuffie PFA | Public fishing area | 600 | 16 mi | south | — |
| J. Strom Thurmond Lake (Clarks Hill Lake) | Corps lake | — | 16 mi | east | 327 |
| Fishing Creek WMA | WMA | 2,900 | 19 mi | north | 18 |
| Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) | Army post | — | 22 mi | southeast | 189 |
| Richard B. Russell Lake | Corps lake | — | 24 mi | north | 121 |
| Lower Broad River WMA | WMA | 1,500 | 28 mi | north | 23 |
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.
Germany Creek WMA: nearest ranges
Clarks Hill Archery Range in McDuffie County is the nearest range on the WRD list, 4 miles out. Nearby private ranges are shown too.
Facilities: 7 3D targets
Lines for archery and 3D archery
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Germany Creek WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Distance | Population | Public ground (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson | McDuffie | 10 mi | 6,792 | 5,266 |
| Appling | Columbia | 10 mi | — | 3,795 |
| Lincolnton | Lincoln | 13 mi | 1,431 | 5,554 |
| Warrenton | Warren | 18 mi | 1,887 | — |
Read the county pages: McDuffie County.
Shops and processors by Germany Creek WMA
WRD and ranger offices near Germany 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.
Hunting hours near Germany Creek WMA
In Georgia, legal hunting hours run from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Doves, ducks and other migratory birds stop at sunset.
Worked out for Germany 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.
Germany Creek WMA, asked and answered
Is hunting at Germany Creek WMA first come?
The listing carries no quota symbol.
What can be hunted at Germany Creek WMA?
5 groups: whitetails, gobblers, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and coyotes.
How did Germany Creek WMA do in 2025-26?
Reported deer, 2025-26: 21.
Is there a campground on Germany Creek WMA?
No; stay in a nearby town.
Which areas are close to Germany Creek WMA?
The closest on our list are Clarks Hill WMA – East (4 miles), Clarks Hill WMA – West (4 miles) and Mistletoe State Park (6 miles).
What gator zone is Germany Creek WMA in?
Zone 9. Gators need a quota permit.
Does game from Germany Creek WMA go through Game Check?
Yes: deer, bear, turkey and alligator are reported on Game Check inside 24 hours.
What is the orange rule at Germany Creek WMA?
Yes, 500 square inches of orange or pink during gun and muzzleloader big game dates.
What kind of place is Germany Creek WMA?
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division manages this wildlife management area run by WRD.
Are feeders legal on Germany Creek WMA?
No bait of any kind on public land.
Which town makes a good base for Germany Creek WMA?
Thomson is closest (10 miles); the ground is in McDuffie County.
Is Germany Creek WMA big enough for a full day?
1,200 acres, per Georgia 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) area listing.
Germany Creek WMA: confirm before you go
Before the drive to Germany Creek WMA, confirm the listing dates, your licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: WRD: germany creek wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations d h · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: docoverachiever (CC BY 2.0); USFWSmidwest (Public domain).