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Ocmulgee WMA covers 15,000 acres in Bleckley, Pulaski and Twiggs counties, hunted for deer, turkey and small game. It was bought in part to protect land for the Central Georgia black bear population. The 475-acre Gum Swamp Creek Tract is archery only, and the Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area campground is open year round.
- SizeAbout 15,000 acres
- Check station / access408 Ocmulgee PFA Road Cochran, GA 31014
- GPS32.45230, -83.46950
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 4 office, 229-426-5267
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Ocmulgee 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.
Ocmulgee WMA
15,000 acres.
| Game | Season | 2026-27 dates and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-25 |
| Deer | West Lake Road Tract: | Sept. 12-Jan. 10 |
| Deer | Firearms | (youth hunt) Oct. 10-16 |
| Deer | Firearms | Either-sex Last Day: (bonus deer hunt) Oct. 22-24, Nov. 19-21 |
| Deer | Firearms | Dec. 10-13 |
| Turkey | (quota, 60 hunters) Apr. 3-9 | |
| Turkey | Apr. 10-May 15 | |
| Alligator | Ocmulgee PFA | Sept. 4-6. No hunting during daylight hours. |
| Coyote | May 16-31 | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | Ocmulgee PFA | Wednesdays: Dec. 16-Jan. 28 |
| Waterfowl | Ocmulgee PFA | Legal hours end at 12 noon. |
Ocmulgee WMA: Gum Swamp Creek
475 acres.
| Game | Season | 2026-27 dates and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Archery | |
| Turkey | Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| Bird dog training | Aug. 15-Mar. 15 | |
| Coyote | May 16-31 | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | State Season |
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Ocmulgee WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Ocmulgee 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.
- 2012 Ocmulgee WMA Line (older PDF)
- Ocmulgee WMA (older PDF)
- Ocmulgee WMA Tract 1 (older PDF)
- Ocmulgee WMA Tract 5 (older PDF)
- Ocmulgee WMA Gum Swamp Creek Tract (older PDF)
Area Rules & Directions
- No bear hunting.
- No camping. Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon.
- The main gates close every year from March 1 through the day before turkey season, and from June 1 through August 14. The area stays open for hiking. Camping is not allowed on the Gum Swamp Creek Tract.
Directions. From Cochran: Take U.S. 23 north, turn left on Red Dog Farm Road, go 4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right and follow signs to check station.
Directions. From Cochran: Take HWY 26 to HWY 126 (Airport Rd.), go 5.9 miles, turn left onto Rebie Rd., go 0.3 miles, turn left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd., go 0.5 miles, entrance on left.
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
Ocmulgee Archery Range , Shooting Range & PFA; Canoe Access; Lake; Nature Trails; Fishing Dock; Restrooms; Parking.
Activities
Archery; Boating; Canoeing; Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hunting (including quota hunts); Youth Hunts; Shooting; Wildlife Viewing; River fishing.
Nearby Public Land
Bartram Forest WMA, Beaverdam WMA, Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery, Cedar Creek WMA, Cordele Fish Hatchery, Dodge County PFA, Echeconnee Creek WMA, Flat Creek PFA, Flint River WMA, Go Fish Education Center, Hugh M. Gillis PFA, Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site, Montezuma Bluffs WMA, Oaky Woods WMA, River Bend WMA, Rum Creek WMA.
More WMAs
See the Middle Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.
Common Questions
When is deer season at Ocmulgee WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Ocmulgee WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-25; West Lake Road Tract:: Sept. 12-Jan. 10; Firearms: Oct. 10-16; Firearms: Either-sex Last Day: Oct. 22-24, Nov. 19-21; Firearms: Dec. 10-13. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Ocmulgee 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 Ocmulgee WMA?
No. Georgia DNR says camping is not allowed on this property.
Where is the Ocmulgee WMA check station?
The DNR lists the address as 408 Ocmulgee PFA Road Cochran, GA 31014, at GPS 32.45230, -83.46950. The DNR office for this area is Region 4 office, 229-426-5267.
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: Ocmulgee 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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