CoastalPlains

Coastal Plains in Georgia

Di-Lane WMA

Managed for early successional habitat with emphasis on bobwhite quail, Di-Lane WMA is 8,100 acres of federally owned land. Open to seasonal hunting, outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty to do on this WMA. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game and furbearers, dove, quail and waterfowl.

Bullard Creek WMA

Sitting on a whopping 17,016 acres, Bullard Creek WMA provides visitors with an array of activities ranging from hunting, wildlife viewing and great fishing on the Altamaha River. Situated in Georgia's coastal plains, Bullard Creek is a beautiful site for all to enjoy. This WMA provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game.

Big Hammock WMA

The Big Hammock Wildlife Management Area encompasses 7,221 acres of state-owned property. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey and small game. This WMA consists of approximately 100 acres of wildlife openings, 1,121 acres of upland hardwood hammock, and 6,000 acres of bottomland hardwood and cypress forest.

Big Dukes Pond WMA

Big Dukes Pond WMA is a conservation area situated on 1,692 acres of coastal plain with a Carolina bay near Millen. This WMA offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. No camping is allowed on the property. Horses and ATVs are also prohibited.

Beaverdam WMA

Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area, located approximately 12.5 miles north of Dublin, offers visitors a wide variety of outdoor activities from hunting to camping. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey and small game. With 5,500 acres of upland pine, mixed pine hardwoods and bottomland hardwood forests, this site is a great location for all!

Alexander WMA

Located in the coastal plains, Alexander WMA sits on 1,300 acres of state-owned property. With a mix of habitat types, this WMA offers opportunities to hunt for deer, turkey, small game and dove. No camping allowed on the property.

Paradise PFA

Located on 1,351 acres, Paradise PFA boasts 68 lakes totaling about 525 acres. The area is intensively managed for all outdoor enthusiasts and allows anglers to enjoy their day of fishing from boat or land. Fish species include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie and brown bullhead.

Catch a big fish at a Public Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. Learn more about Angler Awards.

Ocmulgee PFA

Ocmulgee PFA offers a 106-acre lake that is intensively managed to provide the optimum environment for anglers to catch a trophy largemouth bass. Whether you're fishing from the bank or from a boat, the lake provides an abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, and redear sunfish. There are also some yellow bullheads present for anglers to catch. Limited alligator and waterfowl hunting is also allowed on this property.

Hugh M. Gillis PFA

Hugh M. Gillis PFA boasts a 109-acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain with a mixture of longleaf pine and wiregrass communities. The PFA offers anglers an abundance of Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Redear Sunfish.

This PFA also offers opportunities for deer and turkey hunting. The camping area and trails are closed during hunts. Please check the Hunting Regulations for more information.