DMU Emanuel, 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
- 3,050
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 · sourcedEmanuel County sits in the lower Coastal Plain of east-central Georgia and is part of the statewide Green Zone — the most liberal deer management tier. Antlerless deer may be harvested throughout the entire season (either-sex the full run), with an additional Oct. 4–5 antlerless-only firearms opener on private lands. The 9,271-acre Ohoopee Dunes WMA is the primary public hunting ground, centered on rare Ohoopee River sand-dune habitat with mature longleaf pine, scrub oak, and river-bottom hardwoods. Private timber and agricultural lands dominate the surrounding county. Hunting pressure is light to moderate — the dunes tract draws specialty hunters for its scenery and unique terrain, but overall access density is low compared to metro-adjacent counties.
Lower Coastal Plain — flat to gently rolling with distinctive Ohoopee River sand dunes. Dominant cover is longleaf pine-wiregrass flatwoods, scrub oak sandhills, and river-bottom hardwood swamps along the Ohoopee River. Agricultural fields (peanuts, cotton, corn) intersperse private timber blocks across the county.
Light to moderate. Ohoopee Dunes WMA is under-utilized relative to its size — noted as a recreation gem that attracts a niche audience. Private lands are predominantly managed for deer and offer good hunting where access is secured. No large metro population centers nearby keep pressure below state average.
Green Zone (most of Georgia) — either-sex (antlerless) harvest is open the entire deer season statewide, no doe-day restrictions. Antlerless-only firearms season added Oct. 4–5 on private lands. Season bag limit: 12 deer total, max 10 antlerless, max 2 antlered bucks (one buck must have 4+ inch points on one side OR 15-inch outside spread). No antlerless permit required.
2025-2026 season dates (Green Zone): Archery Sep 13 – Oct 10; Primitive Weapons (muzzleloader) Oct 11–17; Firearms Oct 18 – Jan 11, 2026. Turkey season runs spring only statewide (dates set annually by WRD). Squirrel and waterfowl also present on the Ohoopee Dunes WMA. WMA-specific rules: South Tract archery only all season; North Tract open to firearms per statewide schedule.
Ohoopee Dunes WMA offers a rare hunting experience in Georgia — mature longleaf pine savanna and active sand dunes along the Ohoopee River. Deer densities are solid in the river-bottom corridors. Either-sex season the entire run makes doe harvest simple and uncomplicated. Low hunting pressure on a public WMA that most Georgia hunters overlook makes it an underrated destination for archery hunters seeking solitude.
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Boundaries: GADNR Wildlife Resources Division official deer zones. Community info last updated 16d ago.