Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR
Lake Seminole WMA is made up of separate tracts around Lake Seminole in far southwest Georgia, totaling 8,635 acres. It is hunted for deer, turkey and small game. No hunting is allowed within 200 yards of a house, dock, building or developed recreation area, and camping is not allowed.
- SizeAbout 8,635 acres
- GPS30.77821, -84.77730
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 5 office, 229-430-4254
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Lake Seminole 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 | Archery | Sept. 28-Oct. 9, Jan. 16-31 |
| Deer | Archery | Buck Only: Sept. 12-27 |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 17-Jan. 15 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | No hunting within 300 yards of a developed recreation area, house, dock, building or other structure. | |
| Coyote | No May 16-31 coyote & hog season. | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
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Lake Seminole WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Lake Seminole 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.
- Lake Seminole WMA Dresse Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Dresser Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Fairchild Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Four Mile Creek Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Hales Landing Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Little Horseshoe Bend Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Ranger Station Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA River Junction Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Spring Creek Tract (older PDF)
- Lake Seminole WMA Ten Mile Still Tract (older PDF)
Area Rules & Directions
- No camping.
Directions. This WMA consists of 9 tracts along Lake Seminole and associated waterways. Maps available at gohuntgeorgia.com.
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
Boat Ramp; Canoe Access; Lake.
Activities
Boating; Canoeing; Hiking; Hunting; Lake Fishing; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing.
Nearby Public Land
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 Lake Seminole WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Lake Seminole WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 28-Oct. 9, Jan. 16-31; Archery: Buck Only: Sept. 12-27; Primitive: Oct. 10-16; Firearms: Oct. 17-Jan. 15. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Lake Seminole 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 Lake Seminole WMA?
No. Georgia DNR says camping is not allowed on this property.
Where is the Lake Seminole WMA check station?
Georgia DNR lists the main access point at GPS 30.77821, -84.77730. 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: Lake Seminole 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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