Blanton Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Locator map showing Blanton Creek WMA in Georgia

Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR

Blanton Creek WMA is a 4,800-acre property in Harris County, offering quality deer hunting plus turkey, small game, doves and waterfowl. It has hiking and nature trails and primitive camping.

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Blanton Creek WMA

These dates come from Georgia DNR’s 2026-27 WMA regulations. “State seasons” means the statewide dates apply; see our Georgia hunting seasons guide. Sign-in is required for bear, deer and turkey hunts unless noted, and quota hunts require an application at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.

GameSeason2026-27 dates and rules
DeerAntler Restricted Area
DeerArcherySept. 12-Oct. 8, Oct. 12-18, Nov. 22-29
DeerFirearms(specialty hunt) Oct. 10-11
DeerFirearms(quota, 125 hunters) Oct. 22-24
DeerFirearms(quota, 125 hunters) (bonus deer hunt) Nov. 19-21
Turkey(quota, 35 hunters) Apr. 3-9, 10-16
TurkeyApr. 17-May 15
Dove(quota, 75 hunters) (sign-in) (quota) Sept. 5
Dove(sign-in) (quota) Sept. 12
DoveSept. 19-Oct. 11, Nov. 22-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Small GameState Seasons
WaterfowlState Seasons
WaterfowlLegal hours end at noon. No hunting on MARSH Pond. No waterfowl scouting or hunting during dove or deer quota hunts.
CoyoteMay 16-31

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Blanton Creek WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Blanton Creek WMA page and its interactive property map, which also works in the Outdoors GA app. Our printable PDF maps below are older copies of DNR maps from roughly 2011 to 2013; boundaries, roads and tract names may have changed since.

Area Rules & Directions

Directions. From West Point: Take HWY 103 south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn right to check station.

Everyone 16 and older entering a WMA needs a Georgia license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents). Wear fluorescent orange or blaze pink during firearms and primitive weapons deer and bear hunts, and report deer, bear and turkey through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.

Facilities & Things to Do

Facilities

Hiking Trails; Nature Trails.

Activities

Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hiking; Hunting (including quota hunts); Youth Hunts; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing; Primitive Camping.

Nearby Public Land

Big Lazer Creek WMA & PFA, Joe Kurz WMA, Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site, Sandhills WMA: East & West, Sprewell Bluff WMA: East & West, West Point WMA.

More WMAs

See the Middle Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.

Common Questions

When is deer season at Blanton Creek WMA in 2026-27?

Under the 2026-27 regulations, Blanton Creek WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 8, Oct. 12-18, Nov. 22-29; Firearms: Oct. 10-11; Firearms: Oct. 22-24; Firearms: Nov. 19-21. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.

Do I need a license to go to Blanton Creek WMA?

Yes. Anyone 16 or older entering a Georgia WMA needs a license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents, $60 for non-residents). Hunters also need the licenses for the game they pursue.

Can you camp at Blanton Creek WMA?

Yes, in designated campsites only. Camping on a WMA is limited to 14 consecutive days.

Where is the Blanton Creek WMA check station?

The DNR lists the address as 9766 Highway 103 West Point, GA 31833, at GPS 32.77571, -85.08590. The DNR office for this area is Region 5 office, 229-430-4254.

Sources we checked

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