Broad River Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Broad River WMA is a small, 440-acre property in Madison County, hunted for deer, bear, turkey and small game. There is no furbearer season here. The DNR lists river fishing among its activities.

• SizeAbout 440 acres
• Check station / access7400 Wildcat Bridge Road Royston, GA 30662
• GPS34.18672, -83.14390
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 2 office, 770-535-5700

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Broad River 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.

Broad River WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Broad River 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.

• Broad River Natural Area WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• This is a different property from Lower Broad River WMA.

Directions. From Danielsville: Go north on U.S. 29 for 2 miles, turn right on HWY 281, go 4 miles, cross Broad River, go 0.3 mile, area is on right.

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