Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR
Flint River WMA is a 2,300-acre property along the east bank of the Flint River in Dooly County. It is hunted for deer, turkey, small game, doves and feral hogs, and has hiking trails, primitive campsites and river fishing.
- SizeAbout 2,300 acres
- GPS32.14341, -83.99520
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 5 office, 229-430-4254
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Flint River 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.
| Game | Season | 2026-27 dates and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Antler Restricted Area | |
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-21, Nov. 21-30, |
| Deer | Firearms | (specialty hunt) Oct. 10-Oct. 18 |
| Deer | Firearms | (quota, 25 hunters) Oct. 29-31, Nov. 12-14 |
| Turkey | (sign-in) Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| Quail | Sundays, Wednesdays during State Season after Nov. 11 | |
| dove | (youth hunt) Sept. 5 | |
| dove | Sept. 12, Sept. 19-Oct. 11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | |
| Coyote | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
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Flint River WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Flint River 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 Vienna: Take HWY 27 to HWY 230, turn right, go 1 mile, veer left on River Rd. and go 6 miles to entrance sign.
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; Primitive Campsites; River Fishing.
Activities
Fishing; Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hunting (including quota hunts); Wheelchair Hunts; Youth Hunts; Primitive Camping; Wildlife Viewing.
Nearby Public Land
Albany Nursery WMA, Cordele Fish Hatchery, Echeconnee Creek WMA, Flat Creek PFA, Go Fish Education Center, McDuffie Hatchery & PFA, Sandhills WMA: East & West, Steve Cocke Hatchery, Hannahatchee Creek WMA, Montezuma Bluffs WMA, Oaky Woods WMA, Ocmulgee WMA & PFA.
More WMAs
See the Southwest Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.
Common Questions
When is deer season at Flint River WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Flint River WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-21, Nov. 21-30,; Firearms: Oct. 10-Oct. 18; Firearms: Oct. 29-31, Nov. 12-14. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Flint River 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 Flint River WMA?
Yes, in designated campsites only. Camping on a WMA is limited to 14 consecutive days.
Where is the Flint River WMA check station?
Georgia DNR lists the main access point at GPS 32.14341, -83.99520. The DNR office for this area is Region 5 office, 229-430-4254.
Sources we checked
Everything on this page was checked on October 13, 2026, against Georgia DNR. If anything here differs from DNR’s official regulations, the regulations win.
- Georgia DNR: Flint River WMA – size, location, GPS, facilities, notices and office phone
- Georgia 2026-27 WMA regulations (eRegulations) – hunt dates, area notes and directions
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