DMU Butts, Georgia
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey
- Group
- Green Zone
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 864
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedButts County sits in Georgia's Piedmont region and falls within the statewide Green Zone — the liberal management tier covering most of Georgia. Hunters enjoy either-sex deer hunting for the full firearms season (Oct. 18 – Jan. 11) with no antlerless restrictions. The county's primary public land is Clybel WMA (6,400 acres), which includes the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield and offers a mix of old fields, planted pines, and mature hardwood typical of the Piedmont. Private land hunting on the region's abundant timber and agricultural tracts is common. Deer densities are moderate to good for the Piedmont; the WMA draws steady but manageable pressure owing to its proximity to Atlanta-area hunters.
Georgia Piedmont — rolling hills with mixed pine-hardwood forest, planted pine stands, old fields, and creek drainages. Clybel WMA (6,400 ac) near Mansfield is the county anchor, comprising mature hardwood hollows, food plot rotations, and small lakes. Soils and browse diversity are typical of the inner Piedmont, supporting moderate-to-good body weights and antler growth.
Moderate. Clybel WMA is one of the better-known Piedmont WMAs and draws Atlanta-area hunters, particularly on opening weekends of gun season. Midweek and late-season pressure drops considerably. Private land competition is typical for the metro fringe, but land access is still achievable compared to metro counties.
Green Zone (covers most of Georgia). Either-sex hunting is permitted throughout the full season — no antlerless restrictions in Butts County. Statewide bag limit: 12 deer per season (max 10 antlerless, max 2 antlered). One antlered deer must have at least 4 points one inch or longer on one side OR a minimum 15-inch outside spread. Butts County has no additional point restrictions beyond the statewide minimum.
Archery: Sept. 13 – Jan. 11 (either-sex throughout). Primitive weapons / muzzleloader: Oct. 11 – Jan. 11. Firearms: antlerless-only Oct. 4-5 weekend; either-sex Oct. 18 – Jan. 11. Season closes Jan. 11, 2026 statewide. Wild turkey hunting also available at Clybel WMA; spring gobbler season typically April-May. Small game and dove hunting permitted on WMA.
Full-season either-sex opportunity under the Green Zone makes Butts County one of the most hunter-friendly county designations in Georgia — no antlerless restrictions means hunters can be selective or opportunistic all season long. Clybel WMA and the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center form a well-managed Piedmont complex with food plots, prescribed burns, and active habitat work that consistently benefits deer and turkey numbers. Atlanta proximity brings some pressure but also excellent infrastructure.
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Boundaries: GADNR Wildlife Resources Division official deer zones. Community info last updated 16d ago.