Little Satilla Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Little Satilla WMA covers 17,810 acres of southeast Georgia about an hour from the coast. It is hunted for deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game, and has a boat ramp and canoe access. Camping is not allowed.

• SizeAbout 17,810 acres
• GPS31.35169, -82.01810
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 6 office, 912-262-3173

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Little Satilla 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.

Little Satilla WMA Maps

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

• Little Satilla WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• No camping.

Directions. From Patterson: Take U.S. HWY 32 east 8 miles, turn left at check station sign.

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