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Clarks Hill Wildlife Management Area – West is located in McDuffie, Wilkes, and Warren counties. This 3,067-acre property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the Georgia DNR-Wildlife Resources Division. It consists of the property bordering 3 tributaries entering Clarks Hill Lake from the western side: Little River, Big Creek, and Hart Creek. It offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, and waterfowl.
Clarks Hill Wildlife Management Area – East is located in McDuffie, Wilkes and Lincoln counties. This 10,224-acre property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the Georgia DNR-Wildlife Resources Division. It offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl. The WMA borders the Little River branch of Clarks Hill Lake. The habitat there is mostly rolling hills of mature mixed pine-hardwood forests composed of loblolly and shortleaf pine as well as white and northern red oaks. Camping is only allowed in designated sites.
The VPA Tracts total 3,134 acres and are managed as part of Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA. These tracts offers archery hunting opportunities for deer. Turkey and small game may be hunted with all legal weapons. No ATVs or horses.
The Fort Perry Tract is a 2,100-acre property part of Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA. It offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove and quail. No ATVs. No horses. Bicycles allowed only for the purposes of providing hunter access. Check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location.
The Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA is made up of 5 management tracts:
The Blackjack Crossing Area is a 1,600-acre property part of Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA. It offers archery-only hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and small game. No ATVs. No horses. Check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location.
The Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA is made up of 5 management tracts:
The Almo Tract is a 6,700-acre property part of Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA complex. The Almo Tract offers hunting opportunities for buck, turkey, small game and quail. No ATVs. No horses. Check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location.
The Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA is made up of 5 management tracts:
Standing Boy Trails is located in the northern portion of the City of Columbus. This 1,580-acre property lies on the shore of Lake Oliver and offers excellent opportunity for hiking, running, biking, and wildlife viewing. It is managed by The City of Columbus via Standing Boy, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Quota hunts are held during the fall and spring. All quota hunts are archery (the trails remain open) except for a youth turkey hunt in the spring. The trail system may close after heavy rains. A parking pass is required, and a State Parks pass is not valid.
The Battle of Griswoldville occurred on November 22, 1864. It was fought near the industrial town of Griswoldville that contained a Confederate pistol factory and other mills. Confederate militia forces under Gen. Pleasant Philips attacked Union forces in a pitched battle. The Union army repulsed the attack and the militia retired with numerous casualties. The battle was a Union victory, but the bravery of the Georgia militiamen who charged repeatedly into heavy fire, many of whom were older men and youths too old or too young for regular military service, is not forgotten.
The Rock Hawk/Oconee Archery Range is located on Oconee Wildlife Management Area in Putnam County. There are static targets and a 3-D trail within walking distance.
The Georgia Board of Natural Resources today named the first commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Joe D. Tanner, as the 2024 recipient of the Rock Howard Conservation Achievement Award for environmental conservation.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be inviting public input on the establishment of a new oyster mariculture zone on Jointer Creek in Glynn County.
Become more involved in federal fisheries management by applying now for open seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s advisory panels.
Friday, November 15, 2024
9:30 am
GA DNR Coastal Regional Office- Susan Shipman Learning Center
