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Hunting Hannahatchee Creek WMA
A hunter's summary of Hannahatchee Creek WMA in Stewart County: listing dates, harvest, rules and local services.
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Hannahatchee Creek WMA: every dated hunt
Across 8 rows, the 2026-27 listing sets dates for deer, turkey, dove, coyote, small game and waterfowl.
| Species | Weapon or type | 2026-27 dates | Tags | Area notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 9 | — | |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 | — | |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 17-Jan. 10 | — | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 5-Oct. 11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | — | |
| 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.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA: the essentials
Stewart County holds Hannahatchee Creek WMA, a wildlife management area run by WRD. For WRD purposes it belongs to Region 5, the Albany region. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. The 5,600-acre figure makes it 58th largest of 121 WMAs. Base town: Lumpkin, about 6 miles away to the north.
Where Hannahatchee Creek WMA sits by county
| County | Seat | 2024 residents | Deer colour zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer reported 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | Lumpkin | 4,809 | Green | None | Zone 1 | 2,342 |
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.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA: reported deer and gobblers
Last full season (2025-26) the reported count stood at 93, with 49 bucks. Reported totals peaked at 101 in 2023-24 and bottomed at 69 in 2017-18. Partial count for the current season: 3. Game Check lists 10 gobblers for spring 2026 (71 since records began here). These are deer and turkeys hunters reported through Game Check, not WRD estimates, and bonus deer checked at the station are not included.
Season-by-season deer, Hannahatchee Creek WMA
| Season | Males | Females | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025-26 | 49 | 44 | 93 |
| 2024-25 | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| 2023-24 | 49 | 52 | 101 |
| 2022-23 | 45 | 30 | 75 |
| 2021-22 | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 44 | 92 |
| 2019-20 | 41 | 33 | 74 |
| 2018-19 | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| 2017-18 | 34 | 35 | 69 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 47 | 84 |
Gobblers by spring, Hannahatchee Creek WMA
| Spring | Gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 10 |
| Spring 2025 | 7 |
| Spring 2024 | 3 |
| Spring 2023 | 3 |
| Spring 2022 | 10 |
| Spring 2021 | 5 |
| Spring 2020 | 7 |
| Spring 2019 | 9 |
| Spring 2018 | 8 |
| Spring 2017 | 5 |
| Spring 2016 | 4 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What Hannahatchee Creek WMA is like
The manager describes the place; related areas follow.
What WRD says about Hannahatchee Creek WMA
Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area is located in the upper coastal plain physiographic region in west central Georgia near the town of Richland, and totals 5,095 acres. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, feral hog and dove.
Dove field forecast for Hannahatchee Creek WMA
| Property | Region | Acres planted | Crops | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannahatchee Creek WMA | 5 | 42 | browntop millet, wheat, sorghum | Fair |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA: rules before the first hunt
Prices are the WRD figures for this license year.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA access
A Lands Pass or a Georgia hunting or fishing license is the ticket in for anyone over 15. Deer, turkey and bear trips start with the Go Outdoors Georgia sign-in.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA: licenses and passes
Deer, bear or turkey means a Harvest Record (no charge) on top of the license; the Sportsman's License covers the rest for residents.
Before the shot at Hannahatchee Creek WMA
During primitive weapons and firearms deer or bear dates, hunters show 500 square inches of orange or pink. No bait on public ground: hunting game or hogs over bait is illegal on state and federal land. Record the kill first, then report it through Game Check inside 24 hours.
Route to Hannahatchee Creek WMA
From Richland: Take HWY 27 west toward Lumpkin, Go 4 miles to first paved road, turn right and go 3 miles, turn left and go 1 mile to Moore’s Store Rd. (1st dirt road on right), turn right and proceed to check station.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA species and bags
Game on the list: whitetails, gobblers, doves, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese and feral hogs.
Mourning dove
The guide lists Sept. 5-Oct. 11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 first.
Coyote
The guide lists May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs first.
Feral hog
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA plotted with nearby areas
Hannahatchee Creek WMA sits at the orange pin, with 5 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Combined, about 34,861 acres are on record.
| Area | Type | Acres | Distance | Direction | Deer 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanahassee Creek WMA | WMA | 4,440 | 17 mi | east | 61 |
| Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 11,184 | 20 mi | southwest | 30 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Hilliard Plantation Tract | WMA | 8,089 | 20 mi | northeast | 45 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: VPA Tracts | VPA property | 9,048 | 28 mi | north | 35 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Fort Perry Tract | WMA | 2,100 | 29 mi | northeast | 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.
The WRD range at Hannahatchee Creek WMA
1 WRD range on this property, open to the public under WRD rules.
Facilities: 175-yard Range, 35-yard Range – handguns only
- A Georgia hunting or fishing license or a Lands Pass is required to shoot.
- Gun shooters must finish the free Go Outdoors Georgia safety video.
- Leave green-tip and armor-piercing ammo at home.
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Town | County | Miles | Population | Public land nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin | Stewart | 6 mi | 944 | 5,540 |
| Richland | Stewart | 6 mi | 1,449 | 6,670 |
| Preston | Webster | 14 mi | — | 4,359 |
| Cusseta | Chattahoochee | 15 mi | 8,548 | 3,786 |
County pages for this ground: Stewart County.
Services close to Hannahatchee Creek WMA
Nearest offices to Hannahatchee 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.
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Hannahatchee Creek WMA: daily hunting hours
Hunting opens 30 minutes before sunup statewide. Most game runs to 30 minutes after sundown, while migratory birds close at sunset.
Worked out for Hannahatchee 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.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA: what hunters ask
What was last season's deer harvest at Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
Game Check: 49 bucks and 44 does in 2025-26.
Which alligator zone covers Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
Gator zone 1; one alligator per permit.
Where else can I go near Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
In order of distance: Lanahassee Creek WMA (17 miles), Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (20 miles) and Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Hilliard Plantation Tract (20 miles).
When is orange required on Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
Pink counts: 500 square inches of either colour above the waist in firearms and primitive weapons hunts.
Is Game Check required for Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
Report through Game Check within a day; bonus deer go to the area check station instead.
Can I hunt over bait on Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
No. State and federal land prohibit bait.
Which agency is in charge of Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
A wildlife management area run by WRD; the manager is the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division.
Is Hannahatchee Creek WMA big enough for a full day?
Roughly 5,600 acres.
Which town makes a good base for Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
Stewart County; Lumpkin is the nearest town we cover, 6 miles away.
What do adults need to enter Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
The old WMA license was dropped in 2017. Now a Georgia hunting or fishing license, or the Lands Pass, covers entry at 16+.
Do I have to sign in at Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
Yes for bear, deer and turkey: sign in online on Go Outdoors Georgia, available from the day before.
When do deer hunts start on Hannahatchee Creek WMA?
First deer line: Sept. 12-Oct. 9 (archery). Every other line is in the season table above.
Hannahatchee Creek WMA, the last word
Double-check Hannahatchee Creek WMA with its manager: open areas, gates, sign-in and any drawn hunts.
Sources for this page: WRD: hannahatchee creek wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations d h · 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: Luiz Lapa (CC BY 2.0); Judy Gallagher (CC BY 2.0).