Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Locator map showing Richmond Hill WMA in Georgia

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

Richmond Hill WMA is a 7,400-acre area in Bryan and McIntosh counties south of Savannah, hunted for deer, turkey, small game and feral hogs. It has an archery and shooting range, a boat ramp and canoe access.

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Richmond Hill 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. 6
DeerPrimitiveOct. 10-16
DeerFirearmsOct. 17-Jan. 10
TurkeyApr. 3-May 15
dog trainingAug. 15-Mar. 19
CoyoteMay 16-31
Small GameState Seasons
Small GameNo furbearers.
WaterfowlState Seasons

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Richmond Hill WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill: Take HWY 144 east to Oak Level Rd. or Kilkenny Rd. and follow signs.

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

Archery Range & Shooting Range; Boat Ramp; Canoe Access.

Activities

Archery; Boating; Canoeing; Geocaching, not allowed before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Shooting; Hunting; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing.

Nearby Public Land

Altama Plantation WMA, Altamaha WMA, Clayhole Swamp WMA, Evans County PFA, Fort King George State Historic Site, Fort Morris State Historic Site, Griffin Ridge WMA, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, Morgan Lake WMA, Ossabaw Island WMA, Paulks Pasture WMA, Penholoway Swamp WMA, Rayonier Corridor Lands WMA, Sansavilla WMA, Sapelo Island WMA, Townsend WMA, Wormsloe State Historic Site.

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 Richmond Hill WMA in 2026-27?

Under the 2026-27 regulations, Richmond Hill WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 6; 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill WMA check station?

The DNR lists the address as 597 Kilkenny Road Richmond Hill, GA 31324, at GPS 31.79698, -81.22160. The DNR office for this area is Region 6 office, 912-262-3173.

Sources we checked

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