Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR
Big Hammock WMA is a 7,221-acre state property near Odum on the Altamaha River, mostly bottomland hardwood and cypress forest with about 1,100 acres of upland hardwood hammock. It is hunted for deer, turkey and small game and has a boat ramp and canoe access.
Current notice from Georgia DNR
The main gate closes when the Altamaha River is at 9 feet or higher, and stays closed for about 7 to 10 days after the river drops so roads can dry.
- SizeAbout 7,221 acres
- Check station / accessBig Hammock WMA Road Odum, GA 31555
- GPS31.86541, -82.08669
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 4 office, 229-426-5267
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Big Hammock WMA
These dates come from Georgia DNR’s 2026-27 WMA regulations. “State seasons” means the statewide dates apply; see our Georgia hunting seasons guide. Sign-in is required for bear, deer and turkey hunts unless noted, and quota hunts require an application at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.
| Game | Season | 2026-27 dates and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 7, Oct. 11-23, Nov. 9-Jan. 10 |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 8-10 |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 24-Nov. 8 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| Coyote | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted and taken with dogs. | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
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Big Hammock WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Big Hammock WMA page and its interactive property map, which also works in the Outdoors GA app. Our printable PDF maps below are older copies of DNR maps from roughly 2011 to 2013; boundaries, roads and tract names may have changed since.
Area Rules & Directions
- If the river is 9 feet or higher at the Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be closed. After the river drops below 9 feet, the gates will stay closed for 7-10 days to dry out. No deer hunting within 50 feet of the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd.
- The main entrance is off GA 121, with a walk-in natural area entrance to the north off Mack Phillips Road. The former shooting range is permanently closed.
Directions. From Glennville: Take HWY 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. Area lies on both sides of HWY 144.
Everyone 16 and older entering a WMA needs a Georgia license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents). Wear fluorescent orange or blaze pink during firearms and primitive weapons deer and bear hunts, and report deer, bear and turkey through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.
Facilities & Things to Do
Facilities
Boat Ramp; Canoe Access; Parking.
Activities
Canoeing; Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hunting (including youth hunts); Lake Fishing; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing.
Nearby Public Land
Altamaha WMA, Bullard Creek WMA, Clayhole Swamp WMA, Evans County PFA, Flat Tub WMA, Griffin Ridge WMA, Horse Creek WMA, Little Satilla WMA, Moody Forest WMA, Morgan Lake WMA, Paulks Pasture WMA, Penholoway Swamp WMA, Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA, Richmond Hill WMA, Rogers WMA, Sansavilla WMA, Townsend WMA.
More WMAs
See the South Central Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.
Common Questions
When is deer season at Big Hammock WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Big Hammock WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 7, Oct. 11-23, Nov. 9-Jan. 10; Primitive: Oct. 8-10; Firearms: Oct. 24-Nov. 8. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Big Hammock WMA?
Yes. Anyone 16 or older entering a Georgia WMA needs a license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents, $60 for non-residents). Hunters also need the licenses for the game they pursue.
Where is the Big Hammock WMA check station?
The DNR lists the address as Big Hammock WMA Road Odum, GA 31555, at GPS 31.86541, -82.08669. The DNR office for this area is Region 4 office, 229-426-5267.
Sources we checked
Everything on this page was checked on October 13, 2026, against Georgia DNR. If anything here differs from DNR’s official regulations, the regulations win.
- Georgia DNR: Big Hammock WMA – size, location, GPS, facilities, notices and office phone
- Georgia 2026-27 WMA regulations (eRegulations) – hunt dates, area notes and directions
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