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B.F. Grant WMA

Eatonton • Putnam County • Georgia Heartland

B.F. Grant WMA near Eatonton is a University of Georgia-owned public hunting area known for quality deer management, dove fields, campsites, and waterfowl habitat.

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B.F. Grant WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

B.F. Grant WMA

B.F. Grant Wildlife Management Area is located near Eatonton, with most of the property in Putnam County and a smaller portion in Morgan County. The property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove, and waterfowl, and is managed as a quality deer area. The property also includes a MARSH project that serves as a wintering refuge for waterfowl. Always confirm current access, licenses, quota hunts, hunt dates, and WMA regulations with Georgia DNR before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Turkey Waterfowl Dove Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: Yes
  • Youth Hunts: Yes
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: Yes
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at B.F. Grant WMA

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Hunting

Quota Hunts

Quota hunt opportunities may be available. Apply through Georgia DNR and confirm hunt dates, check-in rules, and eligibility before planning a trip.

Hunting

Youth Hunts

Youth hunt opportunities may be available. Confirm age requirements, supervision rules, application details, and hunt dates with Georgia DNR.

Hunting

Dove Field

A dove field is available at this property. Confirm field status, hunt dates, quota requirements, and access rules before visiting.

Camping

Campsites

Camping is available at this property. Confirm whether sites are primitive, developed, reservation-only, or suitable for camper vehicles before planning an overnight stay.

Water Access

Lake

Lake access is available at this property. Confirm fishing, boating, and shoreline rules before planning around lake use.

Waterfowl / Habitat

MARSH Project

Marsh habitat or management work is available at this property. Confirm current access, water conditions, and seasonal restrictions.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

This property also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. Wear visible clothing and be aware of open hunting seasons when visiting.

Other Recreation

Fishing

Fishing is available as a recreation activity. Confirm licenses, seasons, and property-specific access before visiting.

Other Recreation

Geocaching

Geocaching is not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game, dove, and waterfowl.

Habitat

Piedmont habitat on University of Georgia property, with campsites, dove field, lake access controlled by UGA, and a MARSH waterfowl habitat project.

Access Notes

Check the kiosk for University of Georgia proposed burns and current access notices.

Camping

Campsites are listed by DNR for this property.

Quota Hunts

quota hunts for this property.

Youth Hunts

youth hunts for this property.

Safety Notes

Geocaching is not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season.

Fees & Passes

Land Access requires a hunting license, fishing license, or Lands Pass.

Map & Directions

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