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Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Macon • Bibb County • Georgia Heartland

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge protects Ocmulgee River floodplain habitat and offers deer, turkey, feral hog, squirrel, rabbit, and quail hunting.

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Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
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Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a 7,760-acre federal refuge in the Ocmulgee River floodplain near Macon. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, feral hog, squirrel, rabbit, and quail. Access is primarily by foot with limited road access, and high water can affect access roads. A signed refuge hunt brochure or refuge-specific permit is required in addition to applicable state licenses. Confirm current hunt dates, permits, water levels, access roads, and property-specific federal regulations 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 Small Game Rabbit Squirrel Feral Hog Quail

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

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

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

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

Habitat

Wetlands

This property includes wetlands. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Habitat

River Corridor

This property includes river corridor. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Ownership

National Wildlife Refuge

This property includes national wildlife refuge. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Federal Refuge Permit Required

This property includes federal refuge permit required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Signed Hunt Brochure Required

This property includes signed hunt brochure required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Federal Quota Hunts

This property includes federal quota hunts. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Habitat

Ocmulgee River Floodplain

This property includes ocmulgee river floodplain. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

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, feral hog, squirrel, rabbit, and quail.

Habitat

Ocmulgee River floodplain forest and wetland habitat.

Access Notes

Access is primarily by foot with limited road access. High water may close access roads.

Quota Hunts

Federal quota hunt opportunities may be available; confirm current application requirements with the refuge.

Youth Hunts

Youth deer hunt opportunities may be available; confirm eligibility and current dates with the refuge.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations.

Closures

High water may affect access.

Fees & Passes

A signed refuge brochure or refuge-specific permit is required in addition to applicable state licenses.

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