Mayhaw Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Mayhaw WMA is a 6,300-acre property in Miller County, hunted for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. It supports a significant population of Bachman’s sparrows and gopher tortoises, and has a shooting range and primitive campsites.

• SizeAbout 6,300 acres
• GPS31.20260, -84.79730
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 5 office, 229-430-4254

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Mayhaw 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.

Mayhaw WMA Maps

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

• Mayhaw WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

Directions. From Colquitt: Firetower Tract is 1 mile west of Colquitt on HWY 91. Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts: From Colquitt take U.S. 27 North to first paved road, turn left and go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check station is located near entrance to Willoughby tract.

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