Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR
Clayhole Swamp WMA is an 8,555-acre property in Glynn County, hunted for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game. The area west of the firebreak along the west side of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all species.
- SizeAbout 8,555 acres
- Check station / access1583 Pennick Road Brunswick, GA 31525
- GPS31.36842, -81.57330
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 6 office, 912-262-3173
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Clayhole Swamp 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. 12-17, 21-30, Oct. 4-Nov. 20, Nov. 30-Dec. 18 |
| Deer | Firearms | (youth hunt) Sept. 18-20 |
| Deer | Firearms | (bonus deer hunt) Oct. 1-3 |
| Deer | Firearms | Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| Coyote | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
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Clayhole Swamp WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Clayhole Swamp 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
- No furbearer hunting or dog training in archery only areas. Horseback riding prohibited during deer hunts. Area west of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all species, open during their respective statewide seasons.
- Horseback riding is not allowed during managed hunts.
Directions. From Sterling: Take HWY 341 north 0.5 mile, turn right on Old Jesup Rd., go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. on right, WMA is 6 miles down Pennick Rd. 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
Facilities
Canoe Access; Lake.
Activities
Boating; Canoeing; Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Horseback Riding, not allowed during managed hunts; Hunting (including youth hunts); Lake Fishing; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing; Primitive Camping.
Nearby Public Land
Altama Plantation WMA, Altamaha WMA, Big Hammock WMA, Dixon Memorial WMA, Fort King George State Historic Site, Fort Morris State Historic Site, Griffin Ridge WMA, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, Little Satilla WMA, Morgan Lake WMA, Ossabaw Island WMA, Paulks Pasture WMA, Penholoway Swamp WMA, Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA, Richmond Hill WMA & Hatchery, Rogers WMA, Sansavilla WMA, Sapelo Island WMA, Townsend WMA.
More WMAs
See the Coastal Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.
Common Questions
When is deer season at Clayhole Swamp WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Clayhole Swamp WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-17, 21-30, Oct. 4-Nov. 20, Nov. 30-Dec. 18; Firearms: Sept. 18-20; Firearms: Oct. 1-3; Firearms: Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 10. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Clayhole Swamp 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.
Can you camp at Clayhole Swamp WMA?
Yes, in designated campsites only. Camping on a WMA is limited to 14 consecutive days.
Where is the Clayhole Swamp WMA check station?
The DNR lists the address as 1583 Pennick Road Brunswick, GA 31525, at GPS 31.36842, -81.57330. The DNR office for this area is Region 6 office, 912-262-3173.
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: Clayhole Swamp 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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