Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Locator map showing Hannahatchee WMA in Georgia

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

Hannahatchee WMA is a 5,095-acre area in west central Georgia near Richland, hunted for deer, turkey, small game, feral hogs and doves. It has a shooting range and primitive campsites.

Current notice from Georgia DNR

Moores Store Road, just north of Buddy Boy Thornton Road on the north side of the WMA, is impassable until further notice.

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Hannahatchee 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.

GameSeason2026-27 dates and rules
DeerArcherySept. 12-Oct. 9
DeerPrimitiveOct. 10-16
DeerFirearmsOct. 17-Jan. 10
TurkeyApr. 3-May 15
DoveSept. 5-Oct. 11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
CoyoteMay 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs.
Small GameState Seasons
WaterfowlState Seasons

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Hannahatchee WMA Maps

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

Directions. From Richland: Take HWY 27 west toward Lumpkin, Go 4 miles to first paved road, turn right and go 3 miles, turn left and go 1 mile to Moore’s Store Rd. (1st dirt road on right), turn right and proceed 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

Facilities

Hannahatchee Creek Shooting Range; Primitive Campsites.

Activities

Geocaching, not allowed before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hiking; Hunting; Primitive Camping; Shooting; Wildlife Viewing.

Nearby Public Land

Albany Nursery WMA, Sandhills WMA: East & West, Flint River WMA, Lake Walter F. George WMA, Montezuma Bluffs WMA, Steve Cocke Hatchery.

More WMAs

See the Southwest Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.

Common Questions

When is deer season at Hannahatchee WMA in 2026-27?

Under the 2026-27 regulations, Hannahatchee WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 9; Primitive: Oct. 10-16; Firearms: Oct. 17-Jan. 10. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.

Do I need a license to go to Hannahatchee 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 Hannahatchee WMA?

Yes, in designated campsites only. Camping on a WMA is limited to 14 consecutive days.

Where is the Hannahatchee WMA check station?

The DNR lists the address as Hannahatchee WMA, GA-39C Lumpkin, GA 31815, at GPS 32.13523, -84.75420. The DNR office for this area is Region 5 office, 229-430-4254.

Sources we checked

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