Townsend Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Townsend WMA covers about 32,000 acres in Long and McIntosh counties on the north side of the Altamaha River, between US 301 and Darien. It has four tracts (North Townsend, South Townsend, Buck Island and Pine Island) and is hunted for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl.

• SizeAbout 32,000 acres
• GPS31.61745, -81.66630
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 6 office, 912-262-3173

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Townsend 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.

Townsend WMA: North, South and Pine Island Tracts

27,050 acres.

Townsend WMA: Buck Island Tract

7,244 acres.

Townsend WMA Maps

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

• Townsend WMA North Tract (older PDF)
• Townsend WMA South Tract (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• The archery-only area is archery only for all species. Dog-deer hunters must check in at the station and hunt in designated areas only. The hunting area is closed to all except quota permit holders during dog-deer hunts.

Directions. This WMA has 3 tracts. Directions and maps are available from the Region 6 Game Management Office, (912) 262-3173, or can be printed from gohuntgeorgia.com.

Directions. From Ludowici: Entrance to Townsend WMA - Buck Island Tract is located off HWY 301 approximately 4.75 miles west of Ludowici.

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