Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Chickasawhatchee WMA is a 19,700-acre managed pine savannah about 12 miles southwest of Albany. It is hunted for deer, turkey, doves, quail, small game, waterfowl and furbearers, and has the Mike Commander shooting and archery ranges, a managed dove field and tent and RV campsites.

• SizeAbout 19,700 acres
• GPS31.47235, -84.42330
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 5 office, 229-430-4254

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Chickasawhatchee 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.

Chickasawhatchee WMA Maps

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

• Chickasawhatchee WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• Dog training in designated area only.

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.

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