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NameGalla Creek WMA
WMA Zone240
Region8
County CoveragePope
Phone877-967-7577
Seasons and Regulations
Turkey:
Youth Hunt: April 13-14, 2013. Two bearded turkeys, no more than one jake.
Firearms Hunt: April 20-May 5, 2013. Two bearded turkeys, no jakes (Youths may take one jake as part of their statewide seasonal bag limit).
Waterfowl:
Nov. 17-25, Dec. 6-23, Dec. 26-Jan. 27
Deer:
Deer Archery: Sept. 15-Feb. 28.
Deer Modern Gun Special Youth Hunt: Nov. 3-4.
WMA Deer Bag Limit:
Three deer, no more than two bucks, which may include:
• Two bucks with archery,
• Two does with archery.
Deer Notes: Three-point rule. No dogs. Limit during the modern gun special youth hunt is two deer: one buck (no antler restrictions) and one doe.
 
Deer Permit:
Deer hunting on this area is restricted to special permit hunts.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Bear:
Bear Archery: Sept. 15-Nov. 30, 2011. Statewide bag limit. No dogs.
Bear Modern Gun Youth Hunt: Nov. 5-6, 2011 (deer permit holders only). Statewide bag limit. No dogs.
Quail:
Nov. 1, 2012-Feb. 3, 2013. Weekends only. Daily limit 4. Bird dogs allowed.
Rabbit:
Sept. 1, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. Daily limit - 8, possession limit - 16. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts.
Squirrel:
May 15, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts. Daily limit - 12, possession limit - 48.
Crow:
Sept. 3, 2012-Feb. 21,2013. Open Thursdays through Mondays. No limit.
CLOSED:
  • Deer muzzleloader
  • Bear muzzleloader
  • Alligator
  • Elk
Area Notes:
  • Nonresidents need a Nonresident Wildlife Management Area Waterfowl Hunting Permit to hunt waterfowl.
  • Airboats may not be operated within Galla Creek WMA during duck season.
Leased Land Permit RequiredNo
Ownership
AGFC