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Walton WMA Hunting
Everything we could verify about Walton WMA: acreage, rules, dates, harvest and the ground nearby.
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Getting to Walton WMA
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Walton WMA in brief
Sitting in Walton County, Walton WMA is a wildlife management area run by WRD. Region 3 staff in Thomson cover it for WRD. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. By area (200 acres) it comes 119th of the 121 WMAs. Roughly 8 miles separates it from Mansfield, the closest town page on this site.
County context for Walton WMA
| County | County seat | Population | Either-sex zone | Bear | Alligator | Game Check deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | Monroe | 109,792 | Green | Northern | — | 1,395 |
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.
The 2026-27 Walton WMA hunt calendar
Game with dates here this year: deer, small game, dove, dog training and coyote (6 lines in all). 1 hunt is quota only, with 80 hunter slots between them; apply on Go Outdoors Georgia. Other marks in the list: 1 youth line.
| Game | Hunt | Dates | Symbols | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Jan. 10 | — | |
| Small game | — | Oct. 10-Feb. 28 | — | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 5 | Quota 80 Youth Sign-in | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | — | |
| Dog training | — | Oct. 1-June 15 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31, Archery and shotgun only. | — |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Walton WMA: rules before the first hunt
Area rules first, then licenses, orange and bait.
Getting in at Walton WMA
Visitors 16+ carry either a Georgia hunting or fishing license or the Lands Pass. Big game and turkey hunters complete the online sign-in first, available a day early. Apply early for the quota dates.
License costs for Walton WMA
Residents can skip the separate licenses with a Sportsman's License. Deer, bear and turkey hunters of any age carry the free Harvest Record.
Statewide rules at Walton WMA
Georgia accepts blaze pink as well as orange: 500 square inches, worn above the waist, in gun and muzzleloader deer and bear hunts. Baiting is banned for any game or feral hog on state and federal land, WMAs and national forests included. Game Check reporting is due within 24 hours of harvest.
Walton WMA: quota deadlines
Apply online by the deadline; points accumulate for every year you are not selected.
Finding Walton WMA
From I-20: At Exit 101, take HWY 278 north 1.7 miles. Area is on left across from Wildlife Resources Headquarters adjacent to the Wildlife Resources Conservation Center. Additional parking on Willow Springs Church Rd.
What hunters report from Walton WMA
The 2025-26 Game Check total for Walton WMA was 1 (1 antlered, 0 antlerless). High mark: 8 (2019-20). Low mark: 1 (2016-17). Spring 2020 brought 1 reported gobbler; the table sums to 1. Only reported animals appear here; WRD adjusts for non-reporting at county level, not per area.
Walton WMA deer table
| Season | Bucks checked | Does checked | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2018-19 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Turkeys reported from Walton WMA
| Season | Reported gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2020 | 1 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer, bears from the WRD north Georgia bear summary; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Game at Walton WMA, with limits
The listing and the manager name whitetails, squirrels and rabbits, doves and coyotes for Walton WMA.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
About the land at Walton WMA
From the agency page, word for word.
In the agency's own words
Walton Wildlife Management Area is a 200-acre, state-owned complex of scattered crop fields, fallow fields, and wooded areas. The primary focus of this WMA is to showcase dove field management. A variety of crops such as wheat, millet, sunflowers, and grain sorghum are annually planted to attract doves and other wildlife. The area also offers archery deer hunting and other small game hunting. Only shotguns may be used for small game hunting.
Shotguns only for hunting small game.
Dove fields on Walton WMA
| Property | Region | Acres planted | Crops | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton WMA | 3 | 48 | Sunflowers, wheat, browntop millet | Good |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Walton WMA plotted with nearby areas
Walton WMA sits at the orange pin, with 9 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Published acres across them: 185,183.
| Neighbour | Type | Acres | Miles off | Direction | Deer, last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Labor Creek State Park | State park | 5,804 | 5 mi | east | — |
| Gaither WMA | WMA | 2,129 | 12 mi | southwest | 25 |
| Clybel WMA | WMA | 6,700 | 13 mi | south | 40 |
| B.F. Grant WMA | WMA | 11,400 | 19 mi | southeast | 47 |
| Oconee Ranger District (Oconee National Forest) | Ranger district | 116,724 | 21 mi | southeast | 385 |
| Fort Yargo State Park | State park | 1,816 | 24 mi | north | — |
| Redlands WMA | WMA | 37,500 | 24 mi | east | 425 |
| Little River WMA | WMA | 1,475 | 25 mi | southeast | 14 |
| Panola Mountain State Park | State park | 1,635 | 28 mi | west | — |
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.
Walton WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Distance | People | Public acres, 10 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | Newton | 8 mi | 494 | 9,022 |
| Covington | Newton | 10 mi | 15,302 | 1,583 |
| Monroe | Walton | 12 mi | 16,270 | 57 |
| Bostwick | Morgan | 12 mi | 400 | 7,306 |
County guides: Walton County.
Services close to Walton WMA
Agency offices by Walton 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.
Sight in on Walton WMA
Public ranges on Walton WMA: Walton Archery Range.
Facilities: Bullseye Targets (out to 60 yards), 3-D Targets
- The pass rule: hunting license, fishing license or Lands Pass.
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
First and last light at Walton WMA
Deer, turkey and small game hunters get 30 minutes of light on each side of the day; dove and waterfowl hunters quit at sundown.
Worked out for Walton 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.
Walton WMA: what hunters ask
Is Walton WMA big enough for a full day?
Published acreage: 200.
Who manages Walton WMA?
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division is the manager; the ground is a wildlife management area run by WRD.
Is a WMA license still needed for Walton WMA?
Hunters carry their hunting license; non-hunting visitors 16+ need a fishing license or the $30.00 Lands Pass.
Which town makes a good base for Walton WMA?
In Walton County, about 8 miles from Mansfield.
What deer dates does Walton WMA list?
The listing opens with archery: Sept. 12-Jan. 10. Later hunts are listed above.
What is the sign-in rule at Walton WMA?
Sign in through Go Outdoors Georgia before any deer, bear or turkey hunt.
How do I get a quota permit for Walton WMA?
Apply for the 1 quota lines through Go Outdoors Georgia.
Which species can I hunt on Walton WMA?
The record lists whitetails, squirrels and rabbits, doves and coyotes.
How many deer are taken on Walton WMA?
1 deer, 1 of them bucks, in Game Check for 2025-26.
Can I camp on Walton WMA?
No, camping is not allowed.
What areas neighbour Walton WMA?
Close by: Hard Labor Creek State Park (5 miles), Gaither WMA (12 miles) and Clybel WMA (13 miles), straight-line.
Are bears hunted near Walton WMA?
Bear zone: Northern. No bear dates here.
Walton WMA, the last word
Double-check Walton WMA with its manager: open areas, gates, sign-in and any drawn hunts.
Sources for this page: WRD: walton wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations t z · 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: Scott Heron (CC BY-SA 2.0); seabamirum (CC BY 2.0).