Region 3 – Georgia Public Hunting Opportunities

301 F B q

■ Alexander WMA

1,300 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 19 s | Dec. 1-Jan. 15 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Nov. 30 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F B Aug. 15-Feb. 28: See Dogs & Dog Training.

Dove

• q50 Sept. 1. Dove hunting on Sept. 1 for quota permit holders only in designated fields only.
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 13-21, Nov. 22-Jan. 5

Special Regs

No camping.

Directions

From Waynesboro Take GA HWY 24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison Rd.; go 1.5 miles to Sign-In board.

302

■ Big Dukes Pond WMA

1,692 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Nov. 30 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

Wed.-Sat. during statewide seasons. No furbearer season.

Waterfowl

Wed. and Sat. only during state waterfowl season. Waterfowl hunting allowed until 12 noon.

Special Regs

Camping, horses and ATVs prohibited. Note safety zone on map—access prohibited between Feb. 1 and Jul. 15.

Directions

From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left.

303 A C H q

■ Clarks Hill WMA

12,700 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-19 s | Sept. 24-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Sept. 21-23 c | Nov. 5-25 s
• C H Adult-Child & Honorary License Holders/Either Sex: Oct. 26-28 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

Aug. 15-Sept. 7 s | Oct. 20-24 s | Oct. 29-Nov. 3 s | Nov. 26-Feb. 28 s

Dove

• q30 Sept. 1. Dove hunting on Sept. 1 for quota permit holders only in designated fields only.
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 20-21, Nov. 26-Jan. 5

Waterfowl

State seasons. All waterfowl hunters must possess a WMA license when hunting waters west of HWY 43 bridge.

Special Regs

Areas west of U.S. HWY 78/GA HWY 17 are open for hunting during statewide seasons only. Camping in designated sites only.

Directions

From Thomson Take U.S. 78 north 10 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd. at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station.

304 C Q q

■ DiLane WMA

8,100 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Quality Buck & Antlerless: Sept. 8-Oct. 8 s

Firearms

• q400 Quality Buck & Antlerless: Oct. 10-13 c | Oct. 24-27 c
• General Hunt: Nov. 8-10 c

Turkey

• q30 Mar. 23-29 s | Mar. 30-Apr. 5 s
• General Hunt: Apr. 6-May 15 s

Small Game & Furbearers

(except quail) Aug. 15-Sept. 7, Oct. 14-22, Oct. 28-Nov. 6, Nov. 11-30, Dec. 2-4, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 9-11, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 16-18, Dec. 20-21, Dec. 23-28, Dec. 30-31, Feb. 1, Feb. 3-5, Feb. 7-28. Squirrel hunting area-wide during state season on dates open for small game. Other small game and furbearers on area South of Rocky Creek from Jan. 1-31.

QUAIL

• q8 C Adult-Child: Feb. 2 s
• q8 General Hunt: Dec. 1, Dec. 5, Dec. 8, Dec. 12, Dec. 15, Dec. 19, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, Feb. 6; limit 6 quail/person, 12 quail/party s. Quail hunters may take wood-cock, snipe, and other game birds with an open season.

Dove

• q75 C Adult-Child: Sept. 1; Dove Field 2.
• q100 General: Sept. 1; Dove Field 1.
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 22-30 and South of Rocky Creek Jan. 1-4, 2013. Designated fields only.

Waterfowl

Hunting area-wide during state season on dates open for small game.

Special Regs

Only Quality Bucks with at least four points (1 inch long or longer) on either side are legal. For information on bird dog field trials call (706) 595-4222. Bird dog training allowed Oct. 19-21.

Directions

From Waynesboro Take HWY 25 South to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th Street/Herndon Rd. and go 9 miles. Follow signs to check station.

305

■ Dixon Bay WMA

300 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Nov. 9 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Nov. 10-Jan. 15 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearer and alligator hunting prohibited.

Directions

From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 5.3 miles to stop sign, turn left on Pine Grove Inn Rd. and go 6 miles; turn right on Sweetheart Rd., go 1.6 miles. Area is on right.

306 a F

■ Elbert County WMA

2,500 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12. Beverly Tract (a designated a Archery Only Area): Sept. 8-Jan. 1

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Jan. 1

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Special Regs

No camping. Sign-In required for deer and turkey only on Vaughter Tract.

Directions

From Elberton This WMA consists of 5 separate tracts in Elbert Co. Beverly Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; go 1.5 miles to area. Elbert Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 10 miles to Bobby Brown State Park Rd.; turn south, area is east of road. Heardmont Tract: Take GA HWY 72 east 5 miles; turn north on Pearl Mill Rd.; bear right on Heardmont Rd.; turn right on Johnsontown Rd.; follow to area. Pickens Tract: Take GA HWY 77 north 1.5 miles; turn right on Ruckersville Rd.; go 10 miles; turn right on Turner Hill Rd.; continue to entrance sign. Vaughter Tract: Take GA HWY 77 north 3 miles and turn right onto HWY 368; go 3 miles to Harmony Rd.; turn left and continue to entrance sign on right.

307 F

■ Fishing Creek WMA

2,900 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Waterfowl

Wed. and Sat. only during State Season on waterfowl impoundments; Shooting hours until 12 noon.

Directions

From Washington Take HWY 44 East 12.8 miles to O’Hara-Standard Rd.; turn right; at end turn left on Jones Chapel and continue to area. To Waterfowl Area from Lincolnton Take HWY 79 eight miles to Midway Church Rd. and turn left. Go 1.5 miles to sign on right.

308

■ Germany Creek WMA

1,200 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Jan. 1

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Special Regs

No camping. Access by boat only. Unauthorized motor vehicles prohibited.

Directions

From Thomson Access only by boat (nearest boat ramp is Raysville Bridge on GA HWY 43 approximately 12 miles north of Thomson). The area is to the east of bridge access.

309 q

■ Hard Labor Creek State Park

5,804 acres • 706.557.3001

Deer

Firearms

• q250 Either Sex: Nov. 6-7 c. Two deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit.

Special Regs

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 5. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 557-3001. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Nov. 6-7. ATVs prohibited.

Directions

From I-20 From Exit 105 turn north on Newborn Rd. Go 2.3 miles to Rutledge, follow signs.

310

■ Hiltonia WMA

500 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Nov. 9 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Nov. 10-Jan. 15 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

Aug. 15-Feb. 28. No furbearer season.

Directions

From Hiltonia Take GA HWY 24 west 2.7 miles to Hurst Church Rd.; turn left and go 0.7 mile to Sandy Church Rd. Take Sandy Ridge Rd. 1.2 miles to Mt. Pleasant Rd. to enter area.

311 F

■ Keg Creek WMA

800 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Special Regs

No camping.

Directions

From Pollards Corner Take HWY 47 west 2 miles. Area is on left side of HWY.

312 F q

■ Lower Broad River WMA (formerly Broad River WMA)

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Dove

• q30 Sept. 1.
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 13-21, Nov. 22-Jan. 5

Special Regs

No camping.

Directions

From Elberton Take HWY 72 east 11 miles. Turn right on HWY 79; go 7.3 miles to River Rd., turn right. Go 0.75 miles to Sign-In board on left.

313 A

■ McDuffie PFA

600 acres • 706.595.1619

Dove

Sept. 1, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Oct. 20

Waterfowl

Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22, Dec. 29. Designated ponds only. Shooting hours until 12 noon.

Special Regs

Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open.

Directions

From Thomson Take U.S. HWY 278 east for 5.6 miles; turn right on Ellington Airline Rd.; go 2.8 miles and turn right on Fish Hatchery Rd.

314 C B

■ Mead Farm

200 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Jan. 15 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15

Small Game

B Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Dove

Sept. 1-16, Oct. 13-21, Nov. 22-Jan. 5

Waterfowl

• General Hunt: Wed. and Sat. during state season except in November; Shooting hours until 12 noon.
• C Adult-Child: Wed. and Sat. during state season in November.

Special Regs

Foot traffic only.

Directions

From Waynesboro Take HWY 56 north 3.5 miles, turn right on Cates Mead Rd.; go 3.8 miles, turn left on Seven Oaks Rd.; entrance is 0.8 mile on left.

315 q

■ Mistletoe State Park

1,920 acres

Deer

Firearms

• q75 Either Sex: Dec. 4-5 c. Hunters may harvest two deer. Feral hogs and coyotes may be taken; no limit.

Special Regs

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 3. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 non-refundable, non-transferrable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 541-0321. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be

closed to the general public Dec. 4-5. ATVs prohibited.

Directions

From I-20 in Thomson From Exit 175, go north on Hwy 150 for 8 miles; turn left on Mistletoe Rd.

316 A q

■ Oconee WMA

4,800 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s | Nov. 19-Jan. 1 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Nov. 18 s

Turkey

• q30 Mar. 23-29 s | Mar. 30-Apr. 5 s
• General Hunt: Apr. 6-May 15 s

Small Game

Aug. 15-Oct. 12, Nov. 19-Feb. 28

Dove

• q60 Sept. 1
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Nov. 22-Jan. 5

Rock Hawk Trails & Effigy

Deer

Archery Only

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

• General Hunt (Archery Only): Apr. 6-May 15 s
• Selected quota turkey hunters only may hunt with firearms during quota hunt dates in this area.

Small Game

Nov. 15-Feb. 28

Directions

(to check station at Oconee WMA)

From Greensboro Turn south from HWY 278 onto Walnut St. (Veazey Rd.) at caution light; go 7.1 miles and turn right on Liberty Church Rd.; go 7.5 miles to check station. From Eatonton Go east 14.7 miles on GA HWY 16 to the Oconee River; continue 1.3 miles to Georgia Power Co. Rd.; turn left and follow signs for 3 miles to check station.

317 C q

■ Oconee WMA—Dan Denton Waterfowl Area

100 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

DEER

• Archery Only: Sept. 8-Oct. 19 s

WATERFOWL

• q3 C Adult-Child: Nov. 10, Federal Youth Waterfowl Day s. Only Youth (under 16 years of age) may hunt.
• q3 C Adult-Child: Nov. 24 s. Adult and Youth (under 18 years of age) may hunt.
• q3 General Hunt on Pond 1: Sat. only during State Duck Season after Nov. 30 s
• General Hunt for Pond 3: Sat. only during State Duck Season after Nov. 30 s

Special Regs

No waterfowl hunting on Herndon Pond and Pond 2. Sign-In is located on the west side of the Oconee River on the north side of GA HWY 16. No fishing or hunting

other than ducks, geese and archery deer hunting. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee River between Wallace Dam and GA HWY 16. Wheelchair bound hunters selected for Pond 1 can request accommodations by calling (770) 918-6416.

Directions

From Eatonton Go east 14.2 miles on GA Hwy 16, look for turn in for Impoundment 1 on left before you reach the bridge over the Oconee River. Sign-in kiosk is located in gravel parking lot.

318 A q

■ Panola Mountain State Park

1,635 acres • 770.389.7801

Deer

Firearms

• q40 Either Sex: Nov. 13-14 c. Two deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit.

Special Regs

Hunters must attend pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 12. Hunt participants will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee and a $5 ParkPass will be required. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Nov. 13-14. ATVs prohibited.

Directions

From Atlanta Take I-20 to Exit 71; turn right on Panola Rd; go 3.6 mi to Snapfinger Rd/GA Hwy 155; go left; go 1.5 mi to park entrance on left.

319

■ Phinizy Swamp WMA

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

Aug. 15-Feb. 28

Waterfowl

Wed. and Sat. during state season. Shooting hours end at 12 noon.

Special Regs

No camping.

Directions

From Augusta From I-520 exit south on HWY 56 spur (Doug Barnard Pkwy.); go 0.5 mile to WMA entrance sign adjacent to Augusta Wastewater Treatment Facility; or from I-520, exit north on HWY 56 spur (D. Barnard Pkwy.); go 1.6 miles and turn right on Gravel Pit Rd. WMA at end of road.

320 C F q

■ Redlands WMA

37,500 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Dec. 2 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. Furbearers may not be hunted during firearms deer hunts (see Dogs & Dog Training.

Dove

• q80 C Adult-Child: Sept. 1
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 13-21, Nov. 22-Jan. 5

Special Regs

No hunting on Dyars Pasture MARSH pond.

Directions

From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles; check station on left.

321 F

■ Redlands WMA – Watson’s Spring Area

706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Dec. 2, Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Directions

From Greensboro Take GA HWY 15 north 9 miles; check station on left.

322 W q

■ Richard B. Russell State Park

2,508 acres • 706.213.2045

Deer

Firearms

• q60 Either Sex: Dec. 4-5
• q20 W Wheelchair-Only/Either Sex: Dec. 4-5 c. Two deer limit. Feral hogs & coyotes may be taken; no limit.

Special Regs

All hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 3. All hunters will be charged a $30 nonrefundable, nontransferable hunt fee. Wheelchair hunters only must apply by letter by Oct. 20 to: Wheelchair Hunt, RBR State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Rd., Elberton, GA 30635. Cabins and campsites may be reserved by calling the park office at (706) 213-2045. Applicable fees will apply. All other Park facilities will be closed to the general public Dec. 3-5. ATVs prohibited except for wheelchair hunters.

Directions

From Elberton Take HWY 77 north 1.5 miles. Turn right on Ruckersville Rd., go 8 miles; park entrance on right.

323 F

■ Soap Creek WMA

1,000 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-19 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 20-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Special Regs

No camping.

Directions

From Lincolnton Take HWY 79 north 2 miles. Turn right on New Petersburg Rd. Sign-In board is on left.

324 C

■ Tuckahoe WMA

15,100 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-19 s | Sept. 24-Oct. 2 s | Oct. 7-30 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 4-6 c

Firearms

• C Adult-Child/Either Sex: Sept. 21-23 s
• General Hunt: Nov. 1-4 c | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 s | Jan. 3-5 c

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

Aug. 15-Sept. 7, Nov. 5-21, Dec. 2-Jan. 1, Jan. 6-Feb. 28. Feral hogs may be taken during small game dates after Oct. 31.

Alligator

Sept. 1-Oct. 7

Special Regs

Camping in designated sites only.

Directions

From Sylvania Take E. Ogeechee 2.2 miles to jct. of Buck Creek and Brannen’s Bridge Rd., take Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 3.4 miles to jct. of GA HWY 24, continue on Brannen’s Bridge Rd. 5.2 miles to check station on left.

325 A C B q

■ Walton Public Dove Field

200 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

BIRD DOG TRAINING

B Oct. 15-Aug. 1. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Jan. 1 s

Small Game

Oct. 15-Feb. 28

Dove

• q75 C Adult-Child: Sept. 1
• General Hunt: Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 15-21, Nov. 22-Jan. 5

Special Regs

No unleashed dogs except for bird dog training and dove hunting purposes. No rifles or muzzleloaders (except muzzleloading shotguns) of any caliber allowed.

Directions

From I-20 At Exit 101, take HWY 278 north 1.7 miles. Area is on left across from Wildlife Resources Headquarters adjacent to the Wildlife Resources Conservation Center. Additional parking on Willow Springs Church Rd.

326 S F

■ Yuchi WMA

7,800 acres • 706.595.4222 / 770.918.6416

Deer

Archery

• Either Sex: Sept. 8-Oct. 12 s

Primitive

• Either Sex: Oct. 13-17 s

Firearms

• Either Sex: Oct. 18-20 c | Oct. 21-28 s | Nov. 16-18 s
• Buck Only: Oct. 29-Nov. 15 s | Nov. 19-Dec. 1 s | Dec. 26-Jan. 1 s

Turkey

Mar. 23-May 15 s

Small Game

F Aug. 15-Oct. 17, Oct. 29-Nov. 15, Nov. 19-Feb. 28. See Dogs & Dog Training.

Special Regs

Sign-In at Check Station on Ebenezer Church Rd. Camping in designated sites only.

Directions

From Waynesboro Take HWY 80 east 8 miles to Shell Bluff Community; turn right on HWY 23; travel 7 miles south; turn left on Ebenezer Church Rd.; go 1 mile to Check Station on right.