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Miller County, Georgia
Mayhaw WMA Hunting Notes
2026-27 dates for whitetails, gobblers, coyotes and squirrels and rabbits, quota lines, reported harvest, access rules and the nearest towns.
Photo: USFWS/Southeast (CC BY 2.0)
Where Mayhaw WMA sits and who runs it
Mayhaw WMA is a wildlife management area run by WRD in Miller County. It falls in Game Management Region 5, served by the Albany office. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Size: 6,300 acres, number 55 of 121 WMAs. Look northwest of Colquitt (the nearest town we cover), about 5 miles out.
County context for Mayhaw WMA
| County | Seat | People (2024) | Private-land deer zone | Bear zone | Gator zone | Deer checked 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County | Colquitt | 5,824 | Magenta | None | Zone 2 | 788 |
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.
When Mayhaw WMA is open this season
Mayhaw WMA has 9 season lines in the 2026-27 guide, for deer, turkey, coyote, small game and waterfowl.
| Species | Season | Days open | Symbols | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Buck Only: Sept. 12-27 | — | |
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 28-Oct. 9, Jan. 16-31 | — | |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 | — | |
| Deer | Firearms | Buck Only: Oct. 17-Nov. 29 | — | |
| Deer | Firearms | Dec. 12-Jan. 15 | — | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31 | — | |
| 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.
Mayhaw WMA harvest from Game Check
Game Check logged 239 deer from Mayhaw WMA in 2025-26: 119 antlered, 120 antlerless. Since 2016-17, totals have run from 67 to 239. The 2026-27 season is under way: 14 deer reported so far. Turkey hunters reported 3 gobblers from Mayhaw WMA in spring 2026, and 74 across the springs shown. Unadjusted Game Check reports, the finest level WRD publishes.
Deer by season at Mayhaw WMA
| Year | Bucks | Does | Deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 2025-26 | 119 | 120 | 239 |
| 2024-25 | 90 | 87 | 177 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 79 | 154 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 96 | 175 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 61 | 123 |
| 2020-21 | 60 | 58 | 118 |
| 2019-20 | 41 | 27 | 68 |
| 2018-19 | 21 | 46 | 67 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 80 | 126 |
| 2016-17 | 29 | 41 | 70 |
Mayhaw WMA turkey table
| Spring | Turkeys |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 3 |
| Spring 2025 | 9 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 |
| Spring 2023 | 3 |
| Spring 2022 | 7 |
| Spring 2021 | 11 |
| Spring 2020 | 12 |
| Spring 2019 | 8 |
| Spring 2018 | 5 |
| Spring 2017 | 10 |
| Spring 2016 | 4 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Hunting Mayhaw WMA legally
The first card is specific to this ground; the rest are statewide rules that matter here.
Rules on Mayhaw WMA
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.
Paperwork for Mayhaw WMA
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.
Mayhaw WMA: 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 Mayhaw WMA
From Colquitt: Firetower Tract is 1 mile west of Colquitt on HWY 91. Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts: From Colquitt take U.S. 27 North to first paved road, turn left and go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check station is located near entrance to Willoughby tract.
Inside Mayhaw WMA
Agency description, field lists and related areas.
Description from WRD
Mayhaw Wildlife Management Area is 6300 acres of property in Miller County. It offers hunting opportunity for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. The property supports a significant population of Bachman's sparrows, gopher tortoise and other priority species.
Mayhaw WMA dove field crops
| Property | Region | Planted acres | Crop mix | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhaw WMA | 5 | 15 | browntop millet | fair |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Game at Mayhaw WMA, with limits
Listed game for Mayhaw WMA: whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits and ducks and geese.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Mayhaw WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Mayhaw WMA sits at the orange pin, with 6 public neighbours inside 30 miles. That is 39,675 acres of listed ground.
| Area | Category | Acreage | Straight line | Direction | Game Check deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Andrews Lake | Corps lake | — | 19 mi | west | 2 |
| Elmodel WMA | WMA | 1,600 | 21 mi | northeast | 30 |
| Lake Seminole WMA | WMA | 8,300 | 22 mi | southwest | 67 |
| Silver Lake WMA | WMA | 9,200 | 28 mi | south | 84 |
| Featherfield WMA | WMA | 875 | 28 mi | south | 9 |
| Chickasawhatchee WMA | WMA | 19,700 | 29 mi | northeast | 168 |
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.
Mayhaw WMA public range
Sight in right here: Mayhaw Shooting Range sits on this property.
Facilities: 100-yard Range
- License or Lands Pass, per WRD.
- Complete the free range safety video online before shooting firearms.
- No green-tip or armor-piercing ammunition.
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Mayhaw WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Miles off | People | Public acres (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt | Miller | 5 mi | 1,936 | 6,221 |
| Boykin | Miller | 10 mi | — | 2,624 |
| Donalsonville | Seminole | 12 mi | 2,864 | 1,393 |
| Blakely | Early | 14 mi | 5,142 | — |
Counties covered: Miller County.
Help near Mayhaw WMA
Mayhaw WMA 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.
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A week of shooting light for Mayhaw WMA
WRD’s rule: half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset, with migratory birds ending right at sunset.
Worked out for Mayhaw 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.
Mayhaw WMA, asked and answered
How many deer get reported from Mayhaw WMA?
Hunters reported 239 deer in 2025-26 (119 bucks).
Are alligators hunted around Mayhaw WMA?
It is in zone 2; apply in the alligator draw.
What areas neighbour Mayhaw WMA?
Try George W. Andrews Lake (19 miles), Elmodel WMA (21 miles) and Lake Seminole WMA (22 miles); each has its own page.
How much orange does Mayhaw WMA require?
500 square inches of orange or blaze pink above the waist during primitive weapons and firearms deer and bear hunts.
What reporting applies at Mayhaw WMA?
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 Mayhaw WMA?
Not here: the baiting allowance covers private land only.
What kind of place is Mayhaw WMA?
It is a wildlife management area run by WRD, managed by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division.
Is Mayhaw WMA big enough for a full day?
About 6,300 acres.
Which town makes a good base for Mayhaw WMA?
In Miller County, about 5 miles from Colquitt.
Which license covers Mayhaw WMA?
A Georgia hunting or fishing license works; otherwise buy the Lands Pass, $30.00 for residents.
Must I register before hunting Mayhaw WMA?
Online sign-in on Go Outdoors Georgia is required for big game and turkey.
When is the first deer hunt at Mayhaw WMA?
The guide lists Buck Only: Sept. 12-27 first for deer. The table has every segment.
Mayhaw WMA: confirm before you go
Public land rules change more often than the printed guide. Recheck Mayhaw WMA with the manager before you go.
Sources for this page: WRD: mayhaw wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations i p · 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/Southeast (Public domain); bgautrea (CC BY-SA 2.0).