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Walton WMA

Social Circle • Walton County • North Georgia High Country

Walton WMA near Social Circle is a small state-owned dove-field demonstration area with archery deer hunting, small game, quota hunts, youth hunts, and an archery range.

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Walton WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Walton WMA

Walton Wildlife Management Area is a 200-acre state-owned complex of scattered crop fields, fallow fields, and wooded areas. The property’s primary focus is showcasing dove field management, with wheat, millet, sunflowers, and grain sorghum planted annually to attract doves and other wildlife. The area also offers archery deer hunting and small game hunting, with only shotguns allowed for small game hunting. Facilities and activities include dove field, Walton Archery Range, quota hunts, youth hunts, archery, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Confirm current access, licenses, quota or youth hunt details, and WMA regulations before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Dove Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: Yes
  • Youth Hunts: Yes
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Walton WMA

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Hunting

Quota Hunts

Quota hunt opportunities may be available. Apply through Georgia DNR and confirm hunt dates, check-in rules, and eligibility before planning a trip.

Hunting

Youth Hunts

Youth hunt opportunities may be available. Confirm age requirements, supervision rules, application details, and hunt dates with Georgia DNR.

Hunting

Dove Field

A dove field is available at this property. Confirm field status, hunt dates, quota requirements, and access rules before visiting.

Hunting

Archery Hunting

Archery hunting is allowed in accordance with current Georgia hunting regulations. Confirm season dates, legal methods, and whether any part of the property has an archery-only restriction before planning a hunt.

Shooting

Archery Range

An archery range is available at this property. Check current hours, closure notices, safety rules, and equipment requirements before visiting.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

This property also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. Wear visible clothing and be aware of open hunting seasons when visiting.

Other Recreation

Geocaching

Geocaching is not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Hunting opportunities include archery deer hunting, dove hunting, and other small game hunting; dove field management is the central focus.

Habitat

Scattered crop fields, fallow fields, and wooded areas managed to showcase dove field practices.

Quota Hunts

quota hunts for this property.

Youth Hunts

youth hunts for this property.

Safety Notes

Only shotguns may be used for small game hunting; confirm current property-specific rules before visiting.

Fees & Passes

Land Access requires a hunting license, fishing license, or Lands Pass.

Map & Directions

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