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Click on the link to the Wildlife Resources region below you are interested in visiting.  Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 |
| Locations below are listed by regions and their contact information. Check out the Georgia WRD Map that shows where these Wildlife Management Areas, Wildlife Public Fishing Areas, Natural Areas, Environmental Education Centers and Archery-Firearms Ranges are located in the state. |
Region 1 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 706-295-6041
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 770-918-6411 Law Enforcement - 706-624-1367 |
| Allatoona WMA - Amenities & Activities: 9300 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access, Boat Ramp and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Dove, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs. Located in Bartow County. Note: During Ladies-Only hunts, men are restricted to campgrounds. No firearms allowed in US Corps of Engineers developed campsites. Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during deer firearms season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. No ATV may be used at any time. Directions From Cartersville: Take Hwy. 20 east from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. Allatoona WMA Map |
| Arrowhead PFA - Amenities & Activities: 377 acres. Hunting, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching - Note: Hunters may apply by letter to DNR, Arrowhead Game Management Section, 2592 Floyd Springs Road, N.E. Armuchee, GA 30105. Shooting hours until 12 noon. Wildlife: Waterfowl. Located in Floyd County. Directions From Rome: Take US Hwy. 27 north 9 miles to GA Hwy. 156; turn right (east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd Springs Rd; turn left and go 2 miles to area. Arrowhead WMA Map |
| Berry College WMA - Amenities & Activities: 20,500 acres. Hunting, Field Trail Access, Hiking and Bird Watching. Note: There is no open season for the taking of any wildlife on Berry College Refuge. No firearms or bows and arrows are allowed on refuge. Hunters may not use the main campus for gaining access. Horses and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during deer firearms season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. No ATV may be used at any time. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum and Dove. Located in Floyd County. Directions From Rome: Take US 27 north to jct. of Old Summerville Rd.; turn left on Old Summerville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to jct. with CCC Rd. at check station. Berry College WMA Map |
| Cohutta WMA - Amenities & Activities: 95,200 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Firearm Range, Picnicking, Observation Tower, Horseback Riding. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum and Feral Hogs. Located in Murray, Fannin and Gilmer counties. Directions From Ellijay: Take Hwy. 52 west 9.2 miles; turn right at Conasauga Lake sign; go 3.5 miles; turn right on USFS Road #68, go 2.0 miles to check station. From Chatsworth: Take US Hwy. 411 North to Eton; turn right at traffic light and follow Holly Creek Rd. 11.6 miles to check station. Cohutta WMA Map |
| Coosawattee WMA - Amenities & Activities: 10,500 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Boat Ramps, Canoe Access and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Waterfowl and Feral Hogs. Located in Gilmer and Murray counties. Directions From Chatsworth: Go south 5.3 miles on US 411; go right 0.1 mile on Smyrna-Ramhurst Rd.; go left on Ballground Rd. 4.7 miles to sign-in station on right. Coosawatee WMA Map - Coosawattee Carters Lake Archery Map |
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| Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA- Amenities & Activities: 16,400 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trial Access, Picnicking, Horseback Riding. Note: Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during firearms seasons and before 10 a.m. during archery and turkey season. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove, Feral Hogs, Waterfowl. Located in Walker county. Directions From Lafayette: Take Hwy. 193 west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd.; turn left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd.; turn right and go 0.3 mile to check station. Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA Map |
| J. L. Lester WMA - Amenities & Activities: 500 acres. Hunting, Camping, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access and Picnicking. Note: Mail Adult/Child deer (by Sept. 10) hunt application letters to: Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management Section, 2592 Floyd Springs Rd. NE, Armuchee, GA 30105. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove, Waterfowl. Located in Polk and Harrison counties. Directions From Cedartown: South of Cedartown at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S. 27, go north 1/4 mile on U.S. 27 to Cason Rd.; turn right and go 4.3 miles to check station. J. L. Lester WMA Map |
John's Mountain WMA - Amenities & Activities: 24,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Field Trail Access, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking and Observation Tower and Horseback Riding. Directions From Calhoun: Take Hwy. 136C north 6 miles to Sugar Valley; turn left and go 6 miles to Lake Marvin; check station is at The Pocket.
Located in Gordon and Murray Counties. John's Mountain WMA Map |
| McGraw Ford WMA - Amenities & Activities: 2400 acres. Hunting, Field Trail Access, Hiking and Bird Watching. Note: No horse or bicycle use before 10 am. during deer archery and turkey season. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove, Feral Hogs. Located in Pickens and Cherokee counties. Directions From Ballground: From jct. of Bus. Hwy 5 and Hwy 372 travel 2.1 miles east to Conns Creek Rd.; turn left, go 0.9 miles to sign-in on right.McGraw Ford WMA Map |
| Otting WMA - Amenities & Activities: 700 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Field Trail Access, Hiking and Bird Watching. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove. Located in Chattooga county. Directions From Cloudland: Take Hwy. 157 north 2.1 miles. The property is north of Hwy. 157. Otting WMA Map |
| Paulding Forest WMA - Amenities & Activities: 26,200 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Field Trail Access, Hiking and Bird Watching. Note: No ATVs may be used at any time. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove, Feral Hogs. Located in Polk, Paulding and Haralson counties. Directions From Dallas: At jct. of US 278 and Hwy. 61, take US 278 west 7 miles to check station. Paulding Forest WMA Map |
| Pine Log WMA - Amenities & Activities: 14900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Field Trail Access, Hiking and Bird Watching. Note: Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during deer firearms season and before 10 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. No ATV’s may be used at any time. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum and Feral Hogs. Located in Cherokee county. Directions From Cartersville: Take US 411 north to White; turn right on Stamp Creek Rd.; go 3.6 miles; check station on left. Pine Log Mountain WMA Map |
| Rich Mountain WMA - Amenities & Activities: 22,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Archery Range, Field Trail Access, Canoe Access, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking and Horseback Riding. Note: On Cartecay Tract, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. Located in Gilmer County. Directions From Ellijay: Take Hwy. 515 north 7 miles to Co. Road 151; turn right, go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station. Rich Mountain WMA Map |
| Sheffield WMA - Amenities & Activities: 3300 acres. Hunting, Camping, Field Trail Access, Hiking and Bird Watching. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Feral Hogs. Located in Bartow county. Directions From Cartersville: Take Hwy. 61 south 13.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn right; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area. From Dallas: Take Hwy. 61 north 6.2 miles to Braswell Mountain Rd.; turn left; go 2.4 miles to Lee Rd.; turn right and proceed 1.2 miles to area. Sheffield WMA Map |
| Zahnd Natural Area - Amenities & Activities: Hiking and Hunting. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Feral Hogs Located in Walker county. Directions From Cloudland: Take Hwy. 157 north 12.7 miles; property is west of Hwy. 157. Zahnd Natural Area Map
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Region 2 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 770-535-5700
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 770-918-6411 Law Enforcement - 770-535-5499 |
| Blue Ridge WMA - Amenities & Activities: 38,900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding. Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area. Note: Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during primitive weapons and firearms deer seasons and before 10 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. No hunting on Camp Merrill. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Waterfowl, Feral Hogs. Located in Lumpkin and Union counties. Directions From Dahlonega: To the Jones Creek check station: Travel 9 miles west on Hwy. 52 to Nimblewill Rd.; turn right and go 2.4 miles; turn right on USFS Rd. #28 and go 2.4 miles to USFS Road #77; take left fork to check station. To the Rock Creek check station: Take GA 60 north for 28 miles to jct. with USFS Road #69; turn left and go 1 mile to the check station. Blue Ridge WMA Map |
| Broad River Natural Area - Amenities & Activities: 440 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, and Bird Watching. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum. Located in Madison county. Directions From Danielsville: Go north on US 29 for 2 miles; turn right on Hwy. 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; go .3 mile, and area is on right. Broad River Natural Area Map
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| Chattahoochee WMA - Amenities & Activities: 2,5000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs. Located in White county. Directions From Helen: Take Hwy. 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. Hwy. 75; cross bridge; turn right, go 2.8 miles to check station. Chattahoochee WMA Map |
| Chestatee WMA - Amenities & Activities: 25,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum-, Feral Hogs Located in Union and Lumpkin counties. Directions From Cleveland: Take US 129 north 10.5 miles to Turner’s Corner; turn left on US 19; go 0.5 mile; turn right on Dick’s Creek Rd.; go 1 mile to check station driveway on left. Chestatee WMA Map |
| Coopers Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 30,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs Located in Union county. Directions From Dahlonega: Take GA Hwy. 60 north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers Creek Rd; turn right and go 0.5 mile to jct. of USFS Road #236; turn left and go 4 miles to jct. of USFS Road #4; turn right and go 0.5 mile to check station. From Blairsville: Take Old Blue Ridge Hwy west 5 miles to Mulkey Gap Rd.; turn left and travel 8.5 miles to check station. Coopers Creek WMA Map |
| Dawson Forest WMA - Amenities & Activities: 25,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Note: There are 4 different WMA maps for Dawson Forest, Amicalola Tract, Atlanta Tract, Wildcat Creek Tract. Please see the WMA maps page for all the maps. Only bucks with 4 or more points (one inch long or longer) on either side are legal. Horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed all day during firearms deer seasons and before 10 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Roads on the City of Atlanta tract are closed to vehicles daily from 10 PM - 6 AM except for individuals legally camping, hunting, or fishing on the area. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove, Waterfowl, Feral Hogs. Located in Dawson and Forsyth counties. Directions From Dawsonville: Take GA Hwy. 53 west 6 miles; turn right onto driveway at kiosk; check station is at top of hill. Dawson Forest WMA-Atlanta Tract MapDawson Forest WMA-Wildcat Creek Tract Map |
| Dukes Creek - Smithgall Woods EEC - Amenities & Activities: 4500 acres. Hunting, Fishing, and Field Trail Access, Interpretive Trail, Bird Watching. Note: Only bucks with 4 or more points (one inch or longer) on either side are legal. For Adult/Child or Honorary License Holders hunt, hunters must apply by letter to WRD-Game Management, 2150 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501 by early September. Call for date. Wildlife: Deer, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs. Located in White county. Directions From Helen: Take Hwy. 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. GA 75; go 2.2 miles, turn left into Smithgall Woods at Stone Pillars; follow signs to check station. Dukes Creek - Smithgall Woods EEC Map |
| Lake Russell WMA - Amenities & Activities: 17,300 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking and Horseback Riding. Note: Apply by letter for Adult/Child hunt by Sept. 10 to WRD-Game Management, 2150 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. On Ladies Only hunts, men are restricted to campground. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs. Located in Habersham, White and Banks counties. Directions From Gainesville: Take Hwy. 365 north about 33 miles to GA 13; turn right; go 2.2 miles and turn left on Ayersville Rd. by the Milliken plant; go 0.9 mile and turn left on Check Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile to check station on left. Lake Russell WMA Map |
| Swallow Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 19,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs Located in Towns and Union counties. Directions From Cleveland: Take Hwy. 75 north 20 miles to GA 180; continue on Hwy 75 for 1 mile and turn left at check station sign. Swallow Creek WMA Map |
| Warwoman WMA - Amenities & Activities: 15,800 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer and Bear, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs Located in Rabun county. Directions From Clayton: Take US 441 north; turn right on Warwoman Rd.; go 3.5 miles to Finney Creek Rd.; turn left and go 0.2 miles to check station. Warwoman WMA Map |
Region 3 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 706-595-4222
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 770-918-6411 Law Enforcement - 706-595-4211 |
| Di-Lane WMA - Amenities & Activities: 8100 acres. Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access, Horseback Riding. Note: Only bucks with 4 or more points (one inch long or longer) on one side are legal. Bird dog training; Oct. 25-27. For bird dog field trials apply by letter to: Ray Jeffers, GA Field Trial Association, P.O. Box 87, Cedartown, GA 30125. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Quail, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs. Located in Burke county. Directions From Wayneboro: Take Hwy 25 South to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th|Street/Herndon Rd. and go 10 miles. Follow signs to check station. Di-Lane WMA Map |
| Fishing Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 2900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking and Bird Watching. Note: Saturday only during State Season on waterfowl impoundments. Call for info. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Waterfowl. Located in Wilkes county. Directions From Washington: Take Hwy. 44 East 12.8 miles to O’hara-Standard Rd.; turn right; at end turn left on Jones Chapel and continue to area. To Waterfowl Area From Lincolnton: Take Hwy. 79 eight miles to Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go 1.5 miles to sign on right. Fishing Creek WMA Map |
| Keg Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 800 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching. Note: No Camping on area. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs. Located in Lincoln and Columbia counties. Directions From Pollards Corner: Take Hwy. 47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side of Hwy. Keg Creek WMA Map |
| Oconee WMA - Amenities & Activities: 4100 acres. Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Observation Tower. Note: No fishing or hunting (other than ducks and geese, and archery deer hunting during statewide archery and Primitive weapons season) on waterfowl area west of Oconee River. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee River between Wallace Dam and GA Hwy. 16. Mail Adult/Child Waterfowl Application letter to: Wildlife Resources Division, 142 Bob Kirk Rd. NW, Thomson, GA 30824. (see Adult/Child Hunts on page 14). Located in Green County. Directions From Eatonton: Take Hwy. 16 east 14.7 miles to the Oconee River; proceed 1.3 miles to Georgia Power Company Rd.; turn left and follow signs 3 miles to check station. The waterfowl area check-in is on the west side of the Oconee River next to Hwy. 16.Ocone WMA Map |
| Phinizy Swamp WMA - Amenities & Activities: 1500 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking and Bird Watching. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Waterfowl, Feral Hogs. Located in Richmond county. Directions From Augusta: From I-520 exit south on Hwy. 56 spur (Doug Barnard Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA entrance sign adjacent to Augusta Wastewater Treatment Facility; or from I-520, exit north on Hwy. 56 spur (Doug Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 milesand turn right on Gravel Pit Road. WMA is at end of road. Phinzy Swamp WMA Map |
Redlands WMA - Amenities & Activities: 37,500 acres. Hunting, Camping, Archery Range and Firearms Shooting Range, Observation Tower, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking and Horseback Riding. Note: No hunting on Dyers Pasture MARSH pond.
Located in Green County. Directions From Greensboro: Take GA Hwy. 15 north 9 miles; check station on left. Redlands WMA Map |
| Yuchi WMA - Amenities & Activities: 7800 acres. Hunting, Camping, Firearms Shooting Range, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Horseback Riding. Note: Firearms Range. Sign-In at Check Station on Ebenezer Church Rd.. Camping in designated sites only. Located in Burke county. Directions From Waynesboro: Take Hwy. 80 east 8 miles to Shell Bluff Community; turn right on Hwy. 23; travel 7 miles south; turn left on Ebenezer Church Rd.; go 1 mile to Check Station on right. Yuchi WMA Map |
Region 4 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 912-825-6354
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 912-994-1438 Law Enforcement - 912-751-6415 |
| B. F. Grant WMA - Amenities & Activities: 11,900 acres. Hunting, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Field Trail Access, Hiking, Picnicking, Bird Watching and Observation Tower. Note: Only bucks with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams are legal. No hunting on pastures. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat Fox, Bobcat, Waterfowl, Dove, Feral Hogs. Located in Putnam County. Directions From Eatonton: Take Hwy. 16 west 0.7 miles; turn right on Hwy 441 Bypass; go 1.5 miles to Godfrey Rd.; turn left and go 6 miles to check-in station.B. F. Grant WMA Map |
| Big Lazer Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 5900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Boat Ramp, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access. Note: WMA stamp is required to fish. Only bucks with at least 4 points (one inch long or longer) on either side are legal. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum. Located in Talbot County. Directions From Talbotton: Take US 80 east 4 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go 6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkum Rd. and go 1.2 miles to check station. Big Lazer Creek WMA Map |
| Blanton Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 4800 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access, Interpretive Trail and Picnicking. Note: Only bucks with at least 4 points (one inch long or longer) on either side are legal. Call to see when Blanton Creek Parkground Ga. Power) is open to hunters for camping. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove. Located in Harris County. Directions From West Point: Take Hwy. 103 south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn right to check station. Blanton Creek WMA Map |
| Cedar Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 29,000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Hiking and Bird Watching. Wildlife: Deer, Small Game, Raccoon and Opossum. Located in Baldwin, Jones and Jasper Counties. Directions From Monticello: Take Hwy. 16 east 3/4 mile; take right fork on Hwy. 212; go 12 miles to check station sign; follow arrow 0.5 mile to check station. Cedar Creek WMA Map |
Clybel WMA (formerly known as Charlie Elliott) - 770-784-3059 or 912-825-6354
Amenities & Activities: 6400 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Interpretive Trail, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access, Picnicking, Horseback Riding. Note: Apply for Adult/Child turkey hunts by letter to Wildlife Resources Division, 1014 Martin Luther King Blvd., Ft. Valley, Georgia 31030 between Feb. 1-28. (see Adult/Child Hunts). Located in Jasper County. Directions From Mansfield: Take Hwy. 11 south 2.7 miles; turn left at WMA Sign; follow signs 2 miles to check station. Clybel WMA Map |
| Joe Kurz WMA - Amenities & Activities: 3700 acres. Hunting, Field Trail Access, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching. Note: Only bucks with 15" outside spread or 16" main beams are legal. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove and Feral Hogs. Located in Meriwhether County. Directions From Woodbury: Take Hwy 85 north for 7.5 miles to Gay; turn right at red light; check station is 2.7 miles on left. Joe Kurz WMA Map |
| Oaky Woods WMA - Amenities & Activities: 17,800 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove, Feral Hogs, Located in Houston County. Directions From Perry: Take Hwy. 127 east 8 miles to Hwy 247; turn right; go 1 mile; turn left on Oaky Woods Rd. at fork go 1.7 miles to check station. Oaky Woods WMA Map Oaky Woods WMA West Tract Map |
| Ocmulgee WMA - Amenities & Activities: 32,000 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access. Located in Bleckley County. Directions From Cochran: Take US 23 north, turn left on Red Dog Farm Road; go 4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right and follow signs to check station. Ocmulgee WMA Map |
| Rum Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 6000 acres. Hunting, Interpretive Trail, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access, Observation Tower and Picnicking. Note: WMA stamp is required to fish. No motor in excess of 25 hp may be operated on Lake Juliette. No waterfowl hunting west of Ebenezer Road except that youth area is all between Ebenezer and Juliette Roads. Apply for Adult/Child turkey hunts by letter to: Wildlife Resources Division, 1014 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030 between Feb. 1-28 (see Adult/Child Hunts on page 14). Dove hunters must call 478-825-6354 between Aug. 1-15 to apply for quota hunt dates. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove, Waterfowl, Feral Hogs. Located in Monroe County. Directions From Forsyth: Take Hwy. 18 east 7 miles to Check Station Rum Creek WMA Map |
| Sprewell Bluff WMA - Amenities & Activities: 2800 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching. Note: No hunting in park day-use area. Pigeon Creek Tract closed to all vehicular access. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game and Feral Hogs. Located in Upson County. Directions from Thomaston: Take Hwy 36 west 6 miles to Roland; turn right on Alabama Rd.; turn left and follow paved road to area. DIRECTIONS FROM MANCHESTER TO NICHOLS AND PIGEON CREEK TRACTS: Take Hwy. 190 east 3.9 miles; turn left on dirt road; go 0.1 mile to fork; turn left; go 1.8 miles to fork in road; right fork to Nichols Tract; left to Pigeon Creek Tract. Sprewell Bluff WMA Map |
| Standing Boy Creek< - Amenities & Activities: 1500 acres. Hunting, Hiking, Bird Watching. Note: Upon determination by the Commissioner that a person has violated this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to hunting or trespass on or from Standing Boy Creek Tract, the Commissioner may revoke, suspend, deny, or refuse to renew any license or permit, or both, required by this title which is held by or has been applied for by the person, for a period of up to two years following the determination of such violation. Harvested deer will not be tagged with Department tags and must be recorded on the hunters' deer harvest record. No Camping on area. Wildlife: Deer. Located in Muscogee County. Directions from Columbus: Take Hwy. 219 North from Columbus; turn left on Old River Road; go about ½ mile, entrance is on left and kiosk is just inside of gate. Standing Boy Creek Map |
| West Point WMA - Amenities & Activities: 10,000 acres. Hunting, Firearms Shooting Range, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access. Note: No gasoline outboards allowed on waterfowl ponds; only hand held lights 6 volts or less allowed; Only bucks with at least 4 points (one inch long or longer) on either side are legal. No fishing on managed waterfowl impoundments. Located in Heard and Troup Counties. Wildlife: Deer. Directions From Lagrange: Take GA Hwy. 219 north 1.5 miles past Chattahoochee River Bridge; turn right on Old Whittley Rd. Go 1.2 miles, turn right; go 0.6 miles, turn left just past bridge. Check station is on right. West Point WMA Map |
Region 5 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 229-430-4254
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 478-994-1438 Law Enforcement - 229-430-4252 |
| Albany Nursery (Lawrence Pearce)- Amenities & Activities: Hunting, Interpretive Trail, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access, Canoe Access, Horseback Riding. Note: Physically Disabled Persons Hunt for wheelchair hunters only. Hunters must apply by letter to the Wildlife Resources Division, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, GA 31701 between Aug. 15 and Sept. 10 for deer hunts and between Feb. 15 and March 10 for turkey hunts. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Squirrel and Dove. Located in Dougherty and Calhoun Counties. Directions From Albany: Take GA Hwy. 234 W 11 miles; turn right on Tallahassee Rd.; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right. Albany Nursery WMA Map |
| Chickasawhatchee WMA - Amenities & Activities: 19,700 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Field Trail Access. Note: Only bucks with at least 4 points (one inch long or longer) on either side are legal. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Feral Hogs. Located in Baker, Calhoun and Dougherty Counties. Directions From Albany: Take Hwy. 91 south 4 miles to jct. with Hwy. 62; turn right and go 15 miles; follow signs to check station. Chickasawhatchee WMA Map |
| Doerun Pitcherplant Bog Natural Area - Amenities & Activities: 600 acres. Hunting, Interpretive Trail, Bird Watching. Note: Doerun Natural Area contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to entrance road and parking area. No ATVs or horses are allowed on the area. Wildlife: Deer. Located in Charlton and Brantley Counties. Directions From Doerun: Take Hwy 133 S two miles; turn left at Natural Area sign. Doerun Pitcherplant Bog Natural Area Map |
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Flint River WMA - 229-430-4254
Amenities: 2300 acres. Hiking
Located 10 miles south of Montezuma - Flint River WMA Map |
| Hannahatchee Creek WMA - Amenities & Activities: 5600 acres. Hunting, Camping, Firearms Shooting Range, Hiking, Bird Watching and Horseback Riding. Note: All deer harvested Nov. 2-3 must be checked at WMA check station. WMA bonus deer tags will be provided on these dates; hunters should not record a kill on the deer harvest record. Wildlife: Deer. Located in Stewart County. Directions From Richland: Take Hwy. 27 west toward Lumpkin; Go 4 miles to 1st paved road; turn right and go 3 miles; turn left and go 1 mile to 1st dirt road on right; turn right and proceed to check station. Hannahatchee Creek WMA Map |
| Lake Seminole WMA - Amenities & Activities: 16,900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Field Trail Access - Borders Lake Seminole near Bainbridge. Note: No hunting within 300 yards of a house, dock, building, or other structure, or a developed recreation area (i.e. beach, campground, boat ramp, etc.). Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum and Feral Hogs. Located in Seminole and Decatur Counties. Directions can be obtained from the Albany Game Management Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, GA 31708 . Lake Seminole WMA Map |
| Lake Walter F. George WMA - Amenities & Activities: 1900 acres. Hunting, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking and Bird Watching - Borders Lake Walter F. George, north of Fort James. Note: Waterfowl hunting permitted on portions of lake in Georgia, except within 200 yards of a public park, road, cabin, or other developed areas. Areas within Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge have separate regulations. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum and Feral Hogs. Located in Clay County. Location: This WMA consists of 8 different tracts of land that can be found at various points along the lake shore. Directions can be obtained from the Albany Game Management Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, GA 31701.Cool Branch Tract Map - Patala Creek Park Tract Map - River Bluff Tract Map - Sandy Branch Tract Map - Tobannee Creek Tract Map |
| Mayhaw WMA - Amenities & Activities: 4700 acres. Hunting, Camping, Firearms Shooting Range, Hiking, Bird Watching, Horseback Riding. Note: Deer harvested Nov. 9-10 must be checked at WMA check station. WMA bonus deer tags will be provided on these dates; hunters should not record kill on their deer harvest record. No waterfowl hunting on MARSH pond on north end of Willoughby tract. Located in Miller County. Wildlife: Deer. Directions From Colquitt: Firetower Tract is 1 mile west of Colquitt on Hwy. 91. Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts: From Colquitt take US 27 North to first paved road; turn left and go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check station is located near entrance to Willoughby tract. Mayhaw WMA Map |
| Montezuma Bluffs Natural Area - Amenities & Activities: 500 acres. Hunting, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Interpretive Trail, Bird Watching. Note: Only antlered bucks with 15” outside spread or 16” main beams are legal. Montezuma Bluff Natural Area contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicular access is limited to boat landing road. No ATVs or horses allowed. Wildlife: Deer. Located in Macon County. Directions From Montezuma: Take Hwy. 149 north 1 mile to boat landing road; area lies along river bluff north and south of boat landing road. Montezuma Bluffs Natural Area Map |
Region 6 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 229-426-5267
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 478-994-1438 Law Enforcement - 912-685-2145 |
| Big Hammock WMA & Natural Area -Amenities & Activities: 6900 acres. Hunting, Camping, Bird Watching, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range and Bird Watching. Note: No firearms deer hunting allowed in Natural Area and archery hunters may not hunt within 50 feet of the nature trail. Located in Tattnail County. Directions From Glennville: Take Hwy 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. Area lies on both sides of Hwy 144. Big Hammock WMA Map |
| Grand Bay WMA - Amenities & Activities: 8700 acres. Hunting, Camping, Archery Range, Interpretive Trail, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, and Observation Tower. Note: Outboard motors in waterfowl impoundments limited to 10 hp or less. No firearms hunting, except for doves and small game, within designated archery only areas. No ATVs or motorcycles allowed on area. A valid Moody Air Force Base Hunting and Fishing Permit may be substituted for WMA license. Located in Lanier and Lowndes Counties. Directions From Valdosta: Take US 221 north 8 miles; turn left on Knights Academy Rd.; go 1.5 miles to entrance on right; follow signs to check station. Grand Bay WMA Map |
| Ohoopee Dunes Natural Area - Amenities & Activities: 2500 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching - Located 5 miles west of Swainsboro - Ohoopee Dune Natural Area Map |
Region 7 - Contact Information Wildlife Game Management - 912-262-3173
Non-Game Wildlife & Natural Heritage - 912-262-7355 |
| Altamaha WMA - Amenities & Activities: 29,300 acres. Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching and Observation Tower. Note: Access to Rhetts Island at designated sites only. Camping restricted to designated campgrounds only. Refuges will be closed to firearms at all times, but open to hog and deer hunting during archery deer season and to rabbit hunting with bow and arrow after last Saturday of waterfowl season. Firearms deer hunting allowed only on islands west of Butler and Champney. All blinds, decoys, and other personal property must be removed immediately after hunt. Airboats are prohibited inside managed waterfowl impoundments. All roads and dikes are closed to motorized traffic unless otherwise specified. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping, and crabbing from Sept. 15-30 and during waterfowl season. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove, Waterfowl, Feral Hogs. Located in Glynn, McIntosh, Long and Wayne Counties. Directions From Darien: Take US Hwy. 17 south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right.Altamaha WMA Map |
| Griffin Ridge WMA - Amenities & Activities: 5600 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Interpretive Trail, Hiking, Bird Watching and Picnicking. Note: No ATVs or horses allowed on area. No vehicles allowed beyond designated parking areas. Check-In at Fountain Hole Camping Area. River access allowed. Camping only at Fountain Hole Camping Area. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum, Feral Hogs Located in Long County. Directions From Ludowici: Take US 301 south 2 miles. The area is on the right (north) of highway. First road south of DOT weigh station. Griffin Ridge WMA Map |
| Little Satilla WMA - Amenities & Activities: 21,200 acres. Hunting, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Field Trail Access and Picnicking. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove and Feral Hogs. Located in Wayne County. Directions From Patterson: Take US Hwy. 32 east 8 miles; turn left at check station sign. Little Satilla WMA Map |
| Ossabaw Island Heritage Preserve - Amenities: 9000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching Note: Boat access only. Hunters are required to furnish their own transportation; limited docking space is available; some boats may have to stream anchor; hunter access allowed only at Newell Creek on south end of island; absolutely no other access is permitted. Hunters may check-in at 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to the hunt; camps must be removed by 12:00 noon on the day following the hunt; no motorized vehicles or bicycles allowed; only permitted activities allowed; hunters are required to pack out all trash. Mail Adult/Child deer (by Sept. 10) hunt application letters to Wildlife Resources Division, Game Management, One Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520. Apply by letter to same address for special hog hunts by Dec. 1. Hog hunt applications should include the same information required for quota deer hunts. List hunt dates in priority order. Party limited to 5 persons. Limited cooler space may be available during special hog hunts. Wildlife: Deer and Feral Hog. Located Liberty and Bryan Counties. Directions: Access only by boat; nearest ramp is at Ft. McAllister State Park, approximately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill. Ossabaw Island WMA Map |
| Paulks Pasture WMA - Amenities & Activities: 16,800 acres. Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Field Trail Access, Bird Watching. Note: Camping prohibited on area. Horseback riding is prohibited during deer hunts. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Dove, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat and Feral Hogs. Located in Glynn County. Directions: Take Exit 36-B off I-95, follow Hwy 341 north 8 miles to check station on left. Paulks Pasture WMA Map |
| Richmond Hill WMA - Amenities & Activities: 7400 acres. Hunting, Boat Ramp, Fishing, Firearms Shooting Range, Field Trail Access, Interpretive Trail, Hiking and Bird Watching. Located in Liberty and Bryan Counties. Directions From Richmond Hill: Take Hwy. 144 east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Rd. and follow signs. Richmond Hill WMA Map |
| Sansavilla WMA - Amenities & Activities: Hunting, Boat Ramp, Canoe Access, Fishing, Field Trail Access, Hiking, and Bird Watching. Note: No camping allowed on area. Wildlife: Deer, Turkey, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Fox, Bobcat, Dove and Feral Hogs. Located in Wayne County. Directions From Brunswick: Take US 341 north to Mt. Pleasant, south of Jesup; Check Station is third drive on left after crossroads. Sansavilla WMA Map |
Sapelo Island WMA - Amenities & Activities: 9000 acres. Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Interpretive Trail, Observation Tower, Bird Watching. Note: Boat Access only. FERRY RESTRICTIONS: There is limited space on the ferry, so please limit the amount and size of your gear; PROPANE FUEL ONLY; Guns must be unloaded and cased for transport on ferry; No folding chairs or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, or excessively large boxes; Climbing stands are OK; Coolers are limited to one 48 qt. per guest or one 96 qt. per two guests.
Reservations for transportation on state boat for Check-In hunts must be made through the Sapelo Island Visitor Center (912) 437-3224. Reservations should be made as soon as possible AFTER receiving your Quota Hunt Selection Card. No reservations will be accepted until you receive your selection notice; Visitor Center Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat. 8:00am-5:30pm; Sun. 1:30pm-5:00pm, closed Mon.; Stream anchorage may be required for hunters using their own boats; Hunter access is allowed only at Moses Hammock Dock at head of Duplin River. No motor vehicles allowed on island. Hunters may check-in starting at 9:00am one day prior to hunt. Camps must be removed by 12:00 noon on the day following each hunt. Departures and returns from deer hunting must be made from Moses Hammock campsite. Hunters are required to stay outside the boundaries of the safety zones. Hunting is restricted to the north end of Greater Sapelo Island and Little Sapelo Island unless otherwise indicated. FERRY RESTRICTIONS: There is lLimited space on the ferry, so please limit the amount and size of your gear; PROPANE FUEL ONLY; Guns must be unloaded and cased for transport on ferry; No folding chairs or tables, ladder stands, bicycles, or excessively large boxes; Climbing stands are OK; Coolers are limited to one 48 qt. per guest or one 96 qt. per two guests.
Wildlife: Deer, Small Game, Raccoon, Opossum, Dove and Feral Hogs. Located in McIntosh County. Directions From Savannah: Take I-95 south to exit 58; turn left on GA Hwy 57; go 1 mile to flashing light; continue straight on Hwy. 99, go 9.1 mi. to Landing Rd. (in Meridian); turn left and proceed to Sapelo Island Visitors Center. Sapelo Island WMA Map |
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