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Sprewell Bluff WMA East A Hunter's Guide
1,330 acres of wma in Upson County, with 2026-27 dates, harvest numbers, licenses and a map.
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Getting to Sprewell Bluff WMA: East
Parking, trailheads and gates near Sprewell Bluff WMA: East
- Parking areaParking · 1.0 mi from the centreDirections
- Parking areaParking · 1.0 mi from the centreDirections
- Boat rampBoat ramp · 2.9 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.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East season dates, 2026-27
5 lines in this season's WRD listing apply to Sprewell Bluff WMA East: deer, small game, waterfowl, turkey and coyote.
| Game | Type | Dates | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Jan. 10 | — | |
| Small game | Shotgun & archery only | State Seasons | — | No furbearer hunting with dogs. No night hunting. |
| Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — | Legal hours end at noon. |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-May 15 | — | |
| 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 Sprewell Bluff WMA: East
Sprewell Bluff WMA East by the numbers
Think of Sprewell Bluff WMA: East as a wildlife management area run by WRD spread over Upson County. WRD handles it out of the Armuchee office (Game Management Region 1). It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Its 1,330 acres put it 95th by size among 121 WMAs on our list. The nearest covered town is Sunset Village, around 4 miles off in a straight line. Sprewell Bluff WMA is the wider WMA it is part of.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East, county by county
| County | Seat of county | People | Either-sex colour | Bear zone | Alligator | Deer checked, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upson County | Thomaston | 28,358 | Green | None | Zone 3 | 1,662 |
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 Sprewell Bluff WMA East
In 2025-26 the reported take on Sprewell Bluff WMA East reached 12. The best season on the chart is 2017-18 at 70; the lowest, 12 in 2025-26. Early 2026-27 figure, still climbing: 6. The spring 2026 turkey count for Sprewell Bluff WMA East was 4, out of 52 across the years shown. Treat them as a floor. They are Game Check entries, not adjusted totals.
Deer counts, Sprewell Bluff WMA East
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | All deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 2019-20 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2018-19 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| 2016-17 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Spring gobblers at Sprewell Bluff WMA East
| Year | Gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 4 |
| Spring 2024 | 3 |
| Spring 2023 | 1 |
| Spring 2022 | 7 |
| Spring 2021 | 5 |
| Spring 2020 | 5 |
| Spring 2019 | 4 |
| Spring 2018 | 9 |
| Spring 2017 | 5 |
| Spring 2016 | 9 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East described
Nothing here is our wording: it is the manager's own description.
Agency description
Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area: East is located in Thomaston. Located east of the Flint River, this WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. No hunting in the day-use park area and no camping allowed on the property. The East Tract includes property east of the Flint River.
Linked ground around Sprewell Bluff WMA East
| Area | Type | Counties | Acres | Deer 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprewell Bluff WMA: West | WMA | Meriwether, Talbot | 6,571 | 59 |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East licenses and access
Ground rules, then the paperwork.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East 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 hunting in park day-use area
- No camping
Sprewell Bluff WMA East 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 Sprewell Bluff WMA East
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 Sprewell Bluff WMA East
From Thomaston to Sprewell Bluff Tract: Take HWY 36 west 6 miles to Roland, turn right on Alabama Rd., turn left and follow paved road to area.
Game at Sprewell Bluff WMA East, with limits
Species with a season or a mention here: whitetails, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese, gobblers and coyotes.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East on the map, with its neighbours
Sprewell Bluff WMA East sits at the orange pin, with 11 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Their published acreage adds up to 58,765.
| Public ground | Type | Acres | Distance | Which way | Deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprewell Bluff WMA: West | WMA | 6,571 | 3 mi | northwest | 59 |
| Big Lazer Creek WMA | WMA | 7,200 | 6 mi | southeast | 51 |
| Camp Thunder VPA | VPA property | 1,527 | 6 mi | north | 11 |
| F.D. Roosevelt State Park | State park | 9,049 | 14 mi | west | — |
| Joe Kurz WMA | WMA | 3,700 | 18 mi | north | 31 |
| Upatoi Ravines Natural Area | Natural area | 9,500 | 20 mi | southwest | — |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Almo Tract | WMA | 6,700 | 21 mi | south | 31 |
| Sandhills WMA: West | WMA | 2,500 | 21 mi | south | 19 |
| Sandhills WMA: East | WMA | 870 | 22 mi | southeast | — |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: Fort Perry Tract | WMA | 2,100 | 25 mi | south | 6 |
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA: VPA Tracts | VPA property | 9,048 | 26 mi | southwest | 35 |
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.
Ranges within reach of Sprewell Bluff WMA: East
Closest public range: Big Lazer Creek Shooting Range, roughly 6 miles from the middle of Sprewell Bluff WMA: East. Nearby private ranges are shown too.
Facilities: 100-yard Range
Lines for rifle, handgun and smallbore
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Distance | Population | Public ground (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Village | Upson | 4 mi | — | 16,690 |
| Woodland | Talbot | 7 mi | 303 | 15,324 |
| Lincoln Park | Upson | 8 mi | — | 10,361 |
| Thomaston | Upson | 8 mi | 9,850 | 7,723 |
Read the county pages: Upson County.
Shops and processors by Sprewell Bluff WMA East
WRD and ranger offices near Sprewell Bluff WMA East
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 Sprewell Bluff WMA East
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 Sprewell Bluff WMA East 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.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East, asked and answered
Does game from Sprewell Bluff WMA East go through Game Check?
Yes: deer, bear, turkey and alligator are reported on Game Check inside 24 hours.
What is the orange rule at Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
Yes, 500 square inches of orange or pink during gun and muzzleloader big game dates.
What kind of place is Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division manages this wildlife management area run by WRD.
Are feeders legal on Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
No bait of any kind on public land.
Which town makes a good base for Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
Sunset Village is closest (4 miles); the ground is in Upson County.
Is Sprewell Bluff WMA East big enough for a full day?
1,330 acres, per Georgia 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) area listing.
Where do I sign in to hunt Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
For bear, deer and turkey, yes, online, starting a day ahead.
Can I walk onto Sprewell Bluff WMA East without a license?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Georgia hunting or fishing license, or a Lands Pass ($30.00 resident, $60.00 nonresident).
Can I turkey hunt Sprewell Bluff WMA East in April?
Gobblers: Apr. 3-May 15. Public-land limit: one gobbler per area.
When is the first deer hunt at Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
Deer begin with Sept. 12-Jan. 10 (archery). More lines sit in the season table.
Is hunting at Sprewell Bluff WMA East first come?
The listing carries no quota symbol.
What can be hunted at Sprewell Bluff WMA East?
5 groups: whitetails, squirrels and rabbits, ducks and geese, gobblers and coyotes.
Sprewell Bluff WMA East: confirm before you go
Before the drive to Sprewell Bluff WMA East, confirm the listing dates, your licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: WRD: sprewell bluff wma east · Georgia regulations: wma regulations q s · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Headquarters (CC BY 2.0); Peter Sheik (CC BY 2.0).