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Echeconnee Creek WMA

Macon • Bibb County • Georgia Heartland

Echeconnee Creek WMA near Macon is a compact archery hunting area with deer, turkey, and small game opportunities and a boat-access Ocmulgee River tract.

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Echeconnee Creek WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Echeconnee Creek WMA

Echeconnee Creek Wildlife Management Area is located near Macon and covers 690 acres. archery hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and small game. The WMA is made up of two tracts: the Echeconnee Creek Tract and the Ocmulgee River Tract. Public access to the Ocmulgee River tract is by boat only, and camping is not allowed. Confirm current access, archery rules, licenses, seasons, 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 Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Echeconnee Creek WMA

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

Hunting

Archery-Only Area

Part of this property is restricted to archery hunting. Confirm the current boundaries, season dates, and weapon restrictions before hunting.

Hunting

Archery Hunting

Archery hunting is allowed in accordance with current Georgia hunting regulations. Confirm season dates, legal methods, and whether any part of the property has an archery-only restriction before planning a hunt.

Water Access

Boat Ramp

A boat ramp is available at this property. Confirm water levels, ramp condition, gate access, and boating rules before your trip.

Water Access

River Access

River access is available at this property. Confirm water levels, safe access points, and property boundaries before visiting.

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

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

Archery hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, and small game.

Habitat

Small Central Georgia creek and river tract habitat, including a boat-access-only Ocmulgee River tract.

Access Notes

Public access to the Ocmulgee River tract is by boat only.

Camping

No camping allowed on the 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.

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