Big Lazer Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR

Big Lazer Creek WMA is a 7,200-acre property in Talbot and Upson counties, hunted for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. It also has a shooting range, the Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area with a boat ramp and dock, and primitive campsites.

• SizeAbout 7,200 acres
• Check station / access1541 Bunkham Road Talbotton, GA 31827
• GPS32.77419, -84.40450
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 5 office, 229-430-4254

• 2026-27 Seasons
• Maps
• Rules & Directions
• Facilities
• Common Questions

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Big Lazer Creek 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.

Big Lazer Creek WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Big Lazer Creek 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.

• Big Lazer WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

Directions. From Talbotton: Take U.S. 80 east 4 miles, turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go 6.5 miles, turn left on Bunkham Rd. and go 1.2 miles to check station.

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