WMA Regulations: I-P

Indian Ford Farm Dove Fields

Q C

100 acres • 229.426.5267

Dove

Q50 C Sept. 14

Area Notes

Hunters must sign-in at check station at 12:00 p.m. Maps and instructions will be provided at sign-in. Hunt is 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. No ATVs. Hunters must use open gates to access fields; DO NOT climb fences. It is of utmost importance to have no litter left behind, including expended shotgun shells. Extra caution should be taken to ensure absolutely no live shells are left behind. No small game or May 16-31 coyote season.

Directions

From Lyons: Take Hwy 152 North (New Cobbtown Rd.) approximately 2.9 miles and turn right on Indian Ford Farm Rd. Proceed approximately 0.7 miles to building on left to sign-in area for the hunt.

J. L. Lester WMA

Q C b B R A

477 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Archery

• Nov. 25-Dec. 1, Dec. 23-Jan. 1

Firearms

• Q20 C b Oct. 5-6, Jan. 11-12

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Rabbit & quail

Q5 Rabbit Hunts: s Jan. 4, Feb. 23

Q5 Quail Hunts: s Jan. 5, Feb. 22

Bird & Rabbit Dog training

Aug. 15-Mar. 19, except during deer hunts, quota hunts, and field trials.

Dove

C Sept. 7, 14

Sept. 21, 28

Area Notes

No ATVs. No night hunting. Fishing prohibited during deer hunts, quota hunts and field trials.

Directions

From Cedartown: South of Cedartown at jct. of Bus. U.S. 27 and U.S. 27, go north ¼ mile on U.S. 27 to Cason Rd.; turn right and go 4.3 miles to check station.

Joe Kurz WMA

Q Q b B

3,700 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer

Only bucks with at least four points (1-inch or longer) on either side or a 15-inch outside spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 14-22, Nov. 3-10

Firearms

• Q100 Antlerless Last Day: b Oct. 17-19, Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Turkey

Q25 Apr. 5-13, Apr. 26-May 4

Small Game

Rabbit daily bag limit: 3/person. Small game hunting prohibited during deer hunts.

Dove

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Quail

Bag limit: 6/person or 12/party. Quail hunting on designated dates only.

Q3 s Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 1

Waterfowl

Federal Youth Waterfowl Days and Wed. & Sat. during state season. Legal hours end at noon.

Bird Dog training

Aug. 15-Mar. 19 in designated area only except during deer and quota quail hunts.

Coyote

May 16-31

Directions

From Woodbury: Take HWY 85 north for 7.5 miles to Gay; turn right at red light; check station is 2.7 miles on left.

John’s Mountain WMA

b S

23,356 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 25, Oct. 28-Nov. 20, Nov. 24-Dec. 25

Firearms

• b Oct. 26-27
• Either-Sex Last Day: b Nov. 21-23
• Buck Only: Dec. 26 -Jan. 1

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs.

Directions

From Calhoun: Take HWY 136C north 6 miles to Sugar Valley; turn left and go 6 miles to Lake Marvin; check station is at The Pocket.

Keg Creek WMA

800 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No camping.

Directions

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

Lake Russell WMA

C HC b

17,300 acres • 770.535.5700

Deer & bear

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 3, 7-11

Primitive

• b Dec. 11-15

Firearms

• HC b Oct. 4-6
• C b Nov. 1-3
• Buck Only: b Nov. 27-30

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions

From Gainesville: Take HWY 365 north; take Toccoa/Lavonia exit, stay on HWY 365; go 1.8 miles, turn right on Rock Rd.; go 0.7 mile, turn left on Dicks Hill Pkwy.; go 2.4 miles, turn right on Ayersville Rd. by the Milliken plant; go 0.9 mile, turn left on Check Station Rd.; go 0.5 mile to check station on left.

Lake Seminole WMA

8,635 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Archery

• State season.

Primitive

• Oct. 12-18

Firearms

• Oct. 19-Jan. 15

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Waterfowl

State season. No hunting within 300 yards of a developed recreation area, house, dock, building or other structure.

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No camping.

Directions

This WMA consists of 9 tracts along Lake Seminole and associated waterways. Maps available at gohuntgeorgia.com.

Lake Walter F. George WMA

923 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Waterfowl

State season. Waterfowl hunting permitted on portions of lake in Georgia, except within 300 yards of a public park, road, cabin, or other developed areas. Areas within Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge have separate regulations.

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No camping.

Directions

From Ft. Gaines: This WMA consists of 4 different tracts of land that can be found at various points along the lake shore. Directions to and maps of the various tracts can be obtained from: the Albany Game Management Office, 2024 Newton Rd., Albany, GA 31701; (229) 430-4254 and maps may be printed from gohuntgeorgia.com. In addition to the 4 tracts managed by GA DNR, the Army Corps of Engineers manages additional properties which require a special permit from their Ft. Gaines office at 229-768-2516.

Lanahassee WMA

Q HC b Q

4,420 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 11, Oct. 19-Nov. 3

Primitive

• State season.

Firearms

• Q50 b Nov. 14-16, Nov. 28-30
• HC Dec. 22-28

Quail

Daily bag limit: 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party.

Nov. 23, Dec. 3, Dec. 7

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid telephone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions:

From Preston, take US HWY 280 east 3.4 miles. The kiosk will be on the left.

Little River WMA

C B F R

1,505 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 11, Oct. 19-Jan. 12

Firearms

• C Oct. 12-18

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Dog Training

Aug. 15-Mar. 15 except during firearms deer hunts.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon. No ATVs. No camping.

Directions

From Eatonton: Take GA 16 west 3.6 Miles to Lynchburg Rd.; turn right; go 0.5 miles to kiosk on right.

Little Satilla WMA

B

18,920 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No camping.

Directions

From Patterson: Take U.S. HWY 32 east 8 miles; turn left at check station sign.

Lower Broad River WMA

Q F

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery & Primitive

• State seasons.

Firearms

• Oct. 19-Jan. 1

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Dove

Q30 s Sept. 7

Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

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 Kiosk on left.

Lula Bridge WMA

C

513 acres • 770.535.5700

Waterfowl

State seasons.

C Nov. 16-17

Coyote

No coyote & hog season.

Directions

From Gainesville: Take U.S. HWY 365 north 7 miles from Exit 24; turn left on GA HWY 52; go 3 miles; cross Chattahoochee River; turn right into boat ramp parking lot.

Mayhaw WMA

S

6,300 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Archery & primitive

• State seasons; first 2 weeks of archery is buck only.

Firearms

• Buck Only: Oct. 19-Nov. 30
• Dec. 15-Jan. 12

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Directions

From Colquitt: Firetower Tract is 1 mile west of Colquitt on HWY 91. Willoughby and Oldhouse tracts: From Colquitt take U.S. 27 North to first paved road; turn left and go 1 mile to Willoughby Tract and 2 miles to Oldhouse Tract. Check station is located near entrance to Willoughby tract.

McDuffie PFA

Q A

600 acres • 706.595.1619

Dove

Q25 s Sept. 7

Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5

Waterfowl

Designated ponds only. Legal hours end at noon.

Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28

Area Notes

No small game or May 16-31 coyote season.

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.

McGraw Ford WMA

Q

2,070 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Sept. 14-Jan. 1; archery only.

Turkey

Q10 Apr. 5-11

Apr. 12-May 15

Dove

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12-13, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Waterfowl

Wed. and Sat. during state season. Legal hours end at noon.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs.

Directions

From Ballground: From jct. of Bus. HWY 5 and HWY 372 travel 2.1 miles east to Sign-In on right across from intersection with Conns Creek Rd.

Mead Farm WMA

C B

200 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 1; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Waterfowl

C Nov. 16, 23, 30

Sat. & Wed. during state season except Youth hunt dates.

Bird Dog Training

Allowed year-round.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Foot traffic only. No camping.

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.

Montezuma Bluffs WMA

Q

500 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

• Sept. 14- Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15; archery only.

Area Notes

Montezuma Bluff WMA contains rare plant species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources, vehicle access is limited to Boat Landing Rd. No ATVs or horses allowed. No camping. No fox/bobcat hunting. No May 16-31 coyote season.

Directions

From Montezuma: Take HWY 49 north 1 mile to Crook Landing Road; turn left; area lies along river bluff north and south of Boat Landing Road.

Moody Forest WMA

C

4,675 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Nov. 1-Dec. 15

Turkey

C Apr. 5-6

Apr. 11-May 2

Small Game

Squirrel Only; no fox squirrel hunting. Nov. 1-Jan. 20

Coyote

May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No ATVs. Check for prescribed burn info and sign in at kiosk on East River Road.

Directions

From Baxley: Take US Hwy 1 north 2.4 miles, right on Dunns Lake Rd. for 0.6 miles, left on Ben Carter Rd. for 5.8 miles, go straight on sharp curve onto Jake Moody Rd. (dirt), kiosk is 1.3 miles ahead on right.

Morgan Lake WMA

a Archery Only Area

1,117 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Archery Only for all species, No firearms. The operation of a Personal Watercraft (defined in GA Code 52-7-8.2 and commonly known as a “jet ski”) on Morgan Lake and other water bodies within Morgan Lake WMA is prohibited.

Directions

From Ludowici: Take U.S. Hwy 301 south approx. 4.5 miles. Make left on Fishing Road. Travel approx. 0.5 and make right. Boat ramp is 0.3 miles on the left.

Oaky Woods WMA

Q C b

13,450 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 6, Nov. 9-15

Firearms

• C Oct. 12-18
• Buck Only: Dec. 23-29
• Either-Sex Last Day: b Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Dec. 5-7

Turkey

Q80 Apr. 5-11

Apr. 12-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No bear hunting. Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon.

Directions

From Perry: Take HWY 127 east 8 miles to HWY 247; turn right; go 1 mile; turn left on Oaky Woods Rd. At fork veer right and go 1.7 miles to check station.

Ocmulgee WMA

Q C b A S

15,000 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-27
• West Lake Road Tract (Archery Only): Sept. 14-Jan. 12

Firearms

• C Sept. 28-Oct. 4
• Buck Only: Dec. 12-15
• Either-sex Last Day: b Oct. 24-26, Nov. 14-16

Turkey

Q100 Apr. 5-11

Apr. 12-May 15

Alligator

Alligator hunting on Ocmulgee PFA allowed Sept. 6-8. No hunting during daylight hours.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No bear hunting. Waterfowl hunting on PFA lake only allowed on Wed., Dec 9-Jan 28; legal hours end at 12 noon.

Directions

From Cochran: Take U.S. 23 north, turn left on Red Dog Farm Road; go 4 miles to Magnolia Road. Turn right and follow signs to check station.

Ocmulgee WMA—Gum Swamp Creek

B

475 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Sept. 14- Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15; archery only.

Bird dog training

Aug. 15-Mar. 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No camping. Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon.

Directions

From Cochran: Take HWY 26 to HWY 126 (Airport Rd.); go 5.9 miles; turn left onto Rebie Rd.; go 0.3 miles; turn left onto Skipper-Jackson Rd.; go 0.5 miles, entrance on left.

Oconee WMA

Q A

7,400 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 11, Dec. 1-Jan. 12

Primitive

• State season.

Firearms

• Oct. 19-Nov. 30

Turkey

Q30 Apr. 5-11, 12-18

Apr. 19-May 15

Small Game

Sign-in required.

Coyote

May 16-31

Dove

Q60 s Sept. 7

Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Directions

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 3.8 miles to Centennial Road; turn left and continue 4.8 miles to Centennial Church Road; turn left and continue 2.5 miles to Liberty Church Road; turn left and go south 0.8 miles to check station located on the right

Oconee WMA—Dan Denton Waterfowl Area

Q C

100 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Sept. 14-Oct. 18; archery only.

Waterfowl

C Q3 Pond 1 & Q2 Pond 3: Nov. 16, Nov. 30

Q3 Pond 1 & Q2 Pond 3: Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No fishing or hunting (other than ducks & geese and archery deer hunting during statewide archery and primitive weapons season) on waterfowl impoundments. Waterfowl hunting on impoundment 1 & 3 open only to hunters selected in quota drawing. Waterfowl hunters are prohibited from entering impoundments before 5:00 a.m. on the day of the hunt and shooting hours end at noon except on the last hunt of the season when shooting hours end at legal sunset. Herndon Pond and Impoundment 2 are closed to hunting. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on the Oconee River between Wallace Dam and GA Hwy 16. Handicapped quota hunters may request assistance by calling (706) 595-4222.

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.

Oconee WMA—Rock Hawk Trails & Effigy

430 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Selected Oconee quota turkey hunters only may hunt with firearms during quota hunt dates in this area.

Apr. 19-May 15; archery only.

Small Game

Nov. 15-Feb. 28

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Directions

From Eatonton: Go east 13.8 miles on GA Hwy 16 towards the Oconee River; turn left onto Wallace Dam Rd. then turn left onto Lawrence Shoals Rd.; go 1 mile; parking is on left.

Ohoopee Dunes North WMA

Q b

5,675 acres • 229.426. 5267

Deer

Archery

• State season & Dec. 8-Jan. 12

Firearms

• b Oct. 24-26 | s Dec. 5-7

Turkey

Q20 Apr. 5-11

Apr. 12-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources vehicular access is limited. No ATVs or horses. No dogs from Mar. 1-Nov 1.

Directions

From Swainsboro: Take Highway 57 west 8.5 miles, turn left on Cow Ford Bridge Road and travel 2 miles; check station is on the left.

Ohoopee Dunes South WMA

3,596 acres • 229.426. 5267

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Ohoopee Dunes WMA contains rare species and sensitive habitats. To protect these resources vehicular access is limited. No ATVs or horses. No dogs from Mar. 1-Nov. 1.

Directions

Directions to Highway 80 Tract Kiosk: from Swainsboro, take Hwy 80 west 6 miles past intersection with Highway 1, kiosk is on the right.

Oliver Bridge WMA

1,560 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs. No camping.

Directions

From Statesboro: From Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy. and GA 24 intersection go east on GA 24 toward Oliver for approximately 12.5 miles to the WMA entrance on right.

Ossabaw Island WMA

Q C b

9,000 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

Archery

• Q100 b Oct. 10-12

Primitive

• Q100 b Oct. 24-26

Firearms

• Q75 C b Nov. 28-30
• Q100 b Nov. 7-9, Dec. 12-14

Feral Hog

Q100 Jan. 16-18, Feb. 6-8

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No small game hunting. Hunters on Ossabaw Island WMA will be required to furnish their own boat transportation to & from the island. Limited docking space is available; some boats may have to stream anchor. All hunter access to the Island will be over the dock facilities at Newell Creek on the south end of the Island. Hunters may not enter upon Ossabaw Island until 12:00 p.m. EST one day prior to check-in. Hunters may check in at 9:00 a.m. EST one day prior to hunt & camps must be removed by 12:00 p.m. EST on the day following the hunt. One person from each campsite must check in and upon leaving check out from the campsite at the check station. No motorized vehicles, e-bikes, or bicycles allowed. Only permitted activities allowed. No pets. Campfires restricted to provided fire rings. No access permitted to Ossabaw above high tide mark.

Directions

Access only by boat; nearest ramp is at Ft. McAllister State Park, approximately 9 miles east of Richmond Hill.

Otting Tract WMA

F

700 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Sept. 14-Jan. 1; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Furbearer Dog training

Aug. 15-Mar. 19

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs.

Directions

From Cloudland: Take Hwy 157 north 2.1 miles to parking area on left.

Paradise PFA

C

1,300 acres • 912.285.6094

Dove

Dove hunting in designated fields only.

C Sept. 7

Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1,Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Waterfowl

Hunting in designated areas only; legal hours end at noon.

Dec. 19, Dec. 26

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No small game hunting

Directions

From Tifton: Take U.S. HWY 82 east for 8 miles to Brookfield. Turn right on Whitley Rd.; take first left on Brookfield-Nashville Rd. and go 1.5 miles to entrance on left.

Paulding Forest WMA

Q HC b B R

28,183 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-Oct. 11, Oct. 14-Nov. 6, Nov. 11-15

Firearms

• HC b Oct. 12-13
• Either-Sex Last Day: b Nov. 7-10 | s Dec. 12-15

Turkey

Q50 Apr. 5-13, Apr. 19-27

Apr. 28-May 15

Bird & Rabbit dog training

Aug. 15-Mar. 19 except during firearms deer hunts.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs. Horse & bicycle trails and areas, except Silver Comet Trail, are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey hunts.

Directions

From Intersection of HW 278 and HW 61 travel west on HW 278 12.5 miles. Turn Right onto Coot’s Lake Rd and go to the stop sign. Turn Right onto Braswell Mt. Rd. Go 2 miles to check-in station pull in on left side of road.

Paulks Pasture WMA

Q C b

16,600 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-18, Sept. 23-Oct. 1, 6-11

Firearms

• C Sept. 20-22
• b Oct. 3-5 | s Nov. 23-27, Dec. 22-Jan. 1
• Buck Only: Oct. 12-Nov. 3
• Q3 Dog Deer, Buckshot Only: b Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21

Dog-deer hunting in designated area only. Dog-deer hunters must check in at check station prior to hunt. All dogs used in the hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name & valid phone number. WMA is closed during hunts except to hunters with a valid quota permit.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

No furbearer hunting or dog training in Archery Only Areas. No camping. No horseback riding during deer hunts. All vehicles used in dog-deer hunt must display DNR issued permit on vehicle dash.

Directions

From Brunswick: Take U.S. HWY 341 north 8 miles to check station on left.

Penholoway Swamp WMA

C b B

10,546 acres • 912.262.3173

This area includes the Boyles Island Tract. Access to Boyles Island is by river only. Road access may be provided during bonus deer hunts pending river and road conditions. Call Region Office for details at 912-262-3173.

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 14-25, Sept. 30-Oct. 8, Oct. 13-Nov. 22, Nov. 30-Jan. 12

Firearms

• C Sept. 27-29
• b Oct. 10-12 | s Nov. 23-29

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Bird dog training area

Designated in the areas of Redman and Deadend Rds.

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

Archery only area is archery equipment for all species. Idle speed only on Cogden Lake. No furbearer hunting or 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.

Perry Dove Field

226 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12; archery only.

Dove

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

No camping. No small game hunting.

Directions

From I-75 take Exit 134 and head East approximately 1.6 miles and field is on the right.

Phinizy Swamp WMA

C

1,500 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Sept. 14-Jan. 12; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 5-May 15

Waterfowl

Legal hours end at noon.

C Nov. 16

Wed. & Sat. during state seasons.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

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.