Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR
Penholoway Swamp WMA is a 10,546-acre property near Jesup, hunted for deer, turkey and small game. Everything north of Paradise Park Road is archery only. Cogden Lake and Hogan Lake are good fishing lakes, and the WMA includes the Boyles Island Tract, which can be reached only by river.
- SizeAbout 10,546 acres
- GPS31.53367, -81.71640
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 6 office, 912-262-3173
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Penholoway 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. 12-24, Sept. 28-Oct. 7, Oct. 11-Nov. 20, Nov. 30-Jan. 10 |
| Deer | Firearms | (youth hunt) Sept. 25-27 |
| Deer | Firearms | (bonus deer hunt) Oct. 8-10 |
| Deer | Firearms | Nov. 21-29 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| Bird dog training area | Aug. 15-Mar. 19 | |
| Bird dog training area | Designated in the areas of Redman and Deadend Rds. | |
| Coyote | May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. | |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons | |
| Small Game | State Seasons. | |
| Small Game | No furbearers in archery only areas |
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Penholoway Swamp WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Penholoway 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
- Archery only area is archery equipment for all species. Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. No dog training in Archery Only areas. No camping.
Directions. From Mt. Pleasant: Take HWY 341 north 2 miles to Akin Rd., turn right, go to end of Akin Rd., turn left onto River Rd. Entrance to WMA is 2.7 miles on right just before Paradise Park Rd.
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
Boat Ramp; Canoe Access; Lake.
Activities
Boating; Canoeing; Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hunting (including youth hunts); Lake Fishing; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing.
Nearby Public Land
Altama Plantation WMA, Altamaha WMA, Big Hammock WMA, Clayhole Swamp WMA, Dixon Memorial WMA, Evans County PFA, Fort King George State Historic Site, Fort Morris State Historic Site, Griffin Ridge WMA, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, Little Satilla WMA, Moody Forest WMA, Morgan Lake WMA, Ossabaw Island WMA, Paulks Pasture 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 Penholoway Swamp WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Penholoway Swamp WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-24, Sept. 28-Oct. 7, Oct. 11-Nov. 20, Nov. 30-Jan. 10; Firearms: Sept. 25-27; Firearms: Oct. 8-10; Firearms: Nov. 21-29. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Penholoway 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.
Where is the Penholoway Swamp WMA check station?
Georgia DNR lists the main access point at GPS 31.53367, -81.71640. 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: Penholoway 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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