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Wilson Shoals WMA
Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area is located in Banks County. This 2,800-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game and dove.
Spirit Creek Forest WMA
Spirit Creek Forest Wildlife Management Area is located in Richmond County. The 570-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game hunting. Gates may be closed or opened at the discretion of the Georgia Forestry Commission. No camping or ATVs allowed on the property.
Hartwell Lakeside Park
Swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing on Lake Hartwell are prime reasons to visit Hartwell Lakeside Park in northeast Georgia. Large mouth bass, hybrid bass, striper, black crappie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike can be found in the sparkling waters of this 55,590 acre reservoir. The park’s boat ramps and docks offer easy access to all water sports. Visitors can also enjoy hiking/biking trails and a children’s playground.
Rum Creek WMA
Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Monroe County. The 5,800-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove, waterfowl, and coyote.
Redlands WMA
Redlands Wildlife Management Area is spread over Greene, Oglethorpe, Oconee and Morgan counties on property owned by the U.S. Forest Service. The 37,500-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and dove. There is no hunting on Dyars Pasture marsh pond.
Phinizy Swamp WMA
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area is located in Richmond County. This 1,500-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. There are also five ponds that provide walk-in fishing opportunities at Phinizy Swamp. No camping is allowed on the WMA.
