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.
- SizeAbout 7,400 acres
- Check station / access597 Kilkenny Road Richmond Hill, GA 31324
- GPS31.79698, -81.22160
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 6 office, 912-262-3173
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.
| Game | Season | 2026-27 dates and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 6 |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 10-16 |
| Deer | Firearms | Oct. 17-Jan. 10 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3-May 15 | |
| dog training | Aug. 15-Mar. 19 | |
| Coyote | May 16-31 | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Small Game | No furbearers. | |
| Waterfowl | State 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.
- Richmond Hill WMA Bryan County Tracts (older PDF)
- Richmond Hill Mcintosh WMA (older PDF)
- Richmond Hill WMA Mcintosh Co (older PDF)
- Richmond Hill WMA Mcintosh County Tracts (older PDF)
Area Rules & Directions
- Archery Only areas applies only to deer. No furbearer hunting or dog training in archery only areas. No camping.
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
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: Richmond Hill 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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