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Hunting Near Godfrey, Georgia
Which WMAs and federal tracts sit near Godfrey, what WRD zones apply in Morgan County, how many deer the county reports, and who handles your game.
Photo: Photo of Hard Labor Creek State Park, about 15 miles from Godfrey. I20sc (CC BY-SA 4.0)
In Morgan County, Godfrey falls under the WRD Thomson region. B.F. Grant WMA is the reason Godfrey is here: its nearest line is 0 miles away. No 2024 Census population is published for it. Measure 10 miles out and you reach about 30,096 acres of public ground (3 listed). The nearest option is B.F. Grant WMA, whose boundary is under a mile out.
Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates (Gazetteer); acreage within 10 miles from places.json, a GIS measure over WRD WMA, USFS, USFWS and DoD boundaries (WRD WMA layer); region from the WRD contact page. Checked October 13, 2026.
How far Godfrey is from WMAs and refuges
Lands whose boundary comes within 10 miles of Godfrey are listed first, nearest line first; after them every other tract is ranked by miles to its mapped centre. Highlighted pins have an edge inside 10 miles.
Wildlife management areas close by: B.F. Grant WMA, Little River WMA and Cedar Creek WMA. Quota permits are needed for certain hunts on B.F. Grant WMA and Cedar Creek WMA. Hitchiti Experimental Forest brings Forest Service land within reach (centre about 28 miles away). The closest national wildlife refuge is Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge.
| Land | Type | Nearest edge | Centre, miles | Acreage | Species named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.F. Grant WMA Some by quota | WMA | 0.5 mi | 2.5 mi SE | 11,400 | deer, turkey, dove |
| Little River WMA | WMA | 10 mi or less | 8.9 mi S | 1,475 | deer, turkey, waterfowl |
| Cedar Creek WMA Some by quota | WMA | 10 mi or less | 16 mi S | 41,000 | deer, turkey, dove |
| Clybel WMA Some by quota | WMA | – | 13 mi W | 6,700 | deer, turkey, dove |
| Hard Labor Creek State Park Some by quota | State park | – | 15 mi N | 5,804 | deer, feral hog |
| Walton WMA Some by quota | WMA | – | 16 mi NW | 200 | deer, dove |
| Gaither WMA Some by quota | WMA | – | 17 mi W | 2,129 | deer, turkey, waterfowl |
| Redlands WMA Some by quota | WMA | – | 21 mi NE | 37,500 | deer, turkey, dove |
| Oconee WMA Some by quota | WMA | – | 22 mi E | 7,930 | deer, turkey, waterfowl |
| Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Some by quota | Wildlife refuge | – | 26 mi SW | 35,000 | deer, turkey, feral hog |
| Hitchiti Experimental Forest Some by quota | Experimental forest | – | 28 mi S | 4,591 | deer, turkey |
Lands, acreage and species from WRD area pages and the 2026-27 hunting regulations; boundaries within 10 miles from places.json (WRD WMA Boundary GIS, USFS, USFWS and DoD layers); centre distances are straight-line from the Census point for Godfrey to each mapped point. Checked October 13, 2026. Statewide map.
Godfrey: deer, bear and alligator zones
Private-land doe days in Morgan County come from the Green zone. No bear zone includes Morgan County.
Zones from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations and the WRD county zone layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Godfrey area seasons, 2026-27
These dates cover private land. A WMA or the national forest can be shorter or quota-only, so check the area page before you go.
| Animal | Hunt | Scope | Starts | Ends | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Private land | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery (Either-Sex) | Green zone | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms (Antlerless Only) | Green zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Weapons (Either-Sex) | Green zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive weapons & youth-only firearms | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms (Either-Sex) | Green zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Special Opportunity (youth under 16 and mobility-impaired) | Private land | Mar 20, 2027 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring gobbler | Private land | Mar 27, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | |
| Feral hog | Private land | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Bobwhite quail | Hunting | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Hunting | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Hunting (gray and fox squirrel) | Statewide | Aug 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round (unprotected) | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Opossum | Hunting | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Gray and red fox | Hunting (gray and red fox) | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Armadillo | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Groundhog | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Beaver | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Nutria | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division 2026-27 big game seasons, either-sex days and small game seasons, checked October 13, 2026.
Deer and turkey harvest around Godfrey
These are the Game Check reports for Morgan County, WRD’s adjusted deer estimate and the WMA totals nearby.
For 2025-26, Morgan County reports came to 1,743 deer. WRD scales that up to an estimated 2,347 deer, 34th among counties per square mile. The 2026-27 season is under way, with 252 deer reported so far.
Morgan County gave up 62 reported gobblers in spring 2026. For 2025, the county’s legal bear harvest was 0, against 0 over 2024 to 2025.
WMA deer and gobblers near Godfrey
| WMA | How far | Deer, 2025 | Bucks 2025 | Gobblers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River WMA | 8.9 mi | – | – | – |
| Cedar Creek WMA | 16 mi | 93 | 41 | 48 |
| Clybel WMA | 13 mi | 40 | 20 | 11 |
| Gaither WMA | 17 mi | 25 | 12 | 2 |
| Redlands WMA | 21 mi | 421 | 250 | 38 |
| Oconee WMA | 22 mi | 149 | 79 | 12 |
Deer from the WRD deer harvest dashboard (data layer); turkeys from the WRD turkey harvest dashboard; bears from the WRD harvest summaries; WMA figures from the WMA harvest layer. Checked October 13, 2026.
Godfrey hunter services by distance
Phone, map and website buttons appear wherever the source listed them. Hours were not checked, so ring before you drive over. Newborn Taxidermy (12 miles) takes donated deer for Georgia Hunters for the Hungry.
| Type | Inside 15 | Inside 30 | Nearest one | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat processing | 5 | 8 | Just Right Deer Processing (Buckhead) | 12 miles |
| Mounts and taxidermy | 2 | 14 | Wildlife Artistry Inc (Madison) | 1 mile |
| Guns, bows and licenses | 8 | 34 | Wal-Mart Supercenter #1363 (Madison) | 8 miles |
| Preserves and outfitters | 0 | 2 | Quail International (Greensboro) | 22 miles |
Meat processing
Mounts and taxidermy
Guns, bows and licenses
Preserves and outfitters
Processors from Georgia Hunters for the Hungry, the WRD CWD testing map and Yellow Pages; shops from the Go Outdoors Georgia agent locator and Yellow Pages; preserves from Discover Georgia Outdoors. Checked October 13, 2026; hours were not checked.
Godfrey: WRD, warden and Forest Service contacts
Region offices handle WMA management and bear checks; Law Enforcement handles wardens and violations.
WRD Thomson office
DNR Law Enforcement (Thomson)
Oconee district office
From the WRD contact page, the DNR Law Enforcement region offices and the Chattahoochee-Oconee offices page, checked October 13, 2026.
What is coming up near Godfrey
A 30-mile circle around Godfrey holds 19 upcoming events. Types: Adult Hunt and Learn, DU dinner, DU event, GWF fundraiser, JAKES youth hunt, NWTF banquet, NWTF split event, S.H.A.R.P. skills day, Youth Hunt and Learn, adaptive hunt, family outdoor day and youth hunt.
Next dates
Practice lines near Godfrey
Burnt Pine Plantation is closest, about 10 miles from Godfrey.
Lines for sporting clays, 5-stand, rifle, handgun, smallbore, muzzleloader and archery
Facilities: 5 Bullseye Targets, ADA Trail with 3 3-D Targets, Trail with 30 3-D Targets
Facilities: 100-yard Rifle Range, 35-yard Pistol Range, 45-yard Shotgun Patterning Range
Straight-line miles from the town center; ranges checked October 13, 2026.
Hunting hours near Godfrey
Georgia shooting time starts a half hour before sunrise. Big game and small game end a half hour after sunset; doves and ducks end at sunset.
Worked out for Godfrey 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.
What Godfrey hunters want to know
How far is Godfrey from a WMA?
Start with B.F. Grant WMA, whose boundary is under a mile out. Little River WMA follows.
Which doe-day calendar applies around Godfrey?
Morgan County is in the Green either-sex zone. The seasons table on this page lists those either-sex dates.
How many acres of public hunting land surround Godfrey?
Close to 30,096 acres sit inside a 10 mile radius. Within 30 miles the list grows to 11 properties.
What did Game Check record for Morgan County deer last season?
1,743 reported in 2025-26. WRD estimates the real figure at 2,347.
Does Morgan County have an open bear season?
There is no bear zone in Morgan County.
Which processor near Godfrey takes deer?
Just Right Deer Processing (Buckhead) sits 12 miles from town. Within 30 miles: 8.
Do turkey hunters do well around Godfrey?
Game Check shows 62 for spring 2026.
Is there a license agent in Godfrey?
Wal-Mart Supercenter #1363, about 8 miles out. Buying online at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com is the other option.
Which taxidermy shop is nearest to Godfrey?
Wildlife Artistry Inc (Madison) is nearest at 1 mile. Within 30 miles we list 14.
Do any WMAs near Godfrey need an application?
Yes, starting with B.F. Grant WMA. Selection is by application, with priority points.
Who answers questions about WMAs near Godfrey?
WRD Game Management Region 3 Office (Thomson) in Thomson (58 miles). For enforcement, DNR Law Enforcement Region 3 Office (Thomson) is 58 miles away.
Answers drawn from the sources listed in each section above, checked October 13, 2026.
Finishing the Godfrey hunt plan
Leaving from Godfrey? Confirm the zone, the area’s sign-in rules and your licenses before the drive.
Other photos on this page: DaPuglet (CC BY-SA 2.0); See1,Do1,Teach1 (CC BY 2.0); sgharvey (CC BY 2.0); USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Yellowstone National Park (Public domain); Frank.Vassen (CC BY 2.0); Colin Durfee (CC BY 2.0); Joe K Gage (CC BY-SA 2.0).