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Little River WMA

Eatonton • Putnam County • Georgia Heartland

Little River WMA near Eatonton is a 1,475-acre state-owned property with Little River access, camping, dove fields, shooting access, specialty hunts, and seasonal dog training.

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Little River WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Little River WMA

Little River Wildlife Management Area is a 1,475-acre state-owned property near Eatonton. The tract was formerly known as the Cedar Creek-Little River Area and changed to GA DNR ownership in early 2024. The major water body is Little River, and major access roads include Lynchburg Road and Martin Mill Road. Facilities and activities include campsites, dove fields, lake access, picnic shelter, picnic site, Cedar Creek Shooting Range access, specialty hunts, hunting, shooting, and wildlife viewing. Bird, rabbit, and furbearer dog training is allowed during posted seasonal windows. Confirm current seasons, licenses, camping rules, dog-training dates, road access, and property-specific 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 Dove Small Game Rabbit Furbearers

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Little River WMA

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

Hunting

Specialty Hunts

Specialty hunts may be offered on this property. Review current Georgia DNR regulations for eligibility, dates, and access requirements.

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.

Shooting

Shooting Range

A shooting range is available at this property. Confirm current operating hours, closures, fees if any, and range safety rules before visiting.

Day Use

Picnic Shelters

Picnic shelters are available at this property. Confirm availability, reservations, and any day-use restrictions before visiting.

Day Use

Picnic Sites

Picnic sites are available at this property. Confirm current access, seasonal restrictions, and day-use rules before visiting.

Shooting Sports

Shooting

Shooting access is available at this property. Confirm whether this means a formal range, hunting use, or another managed activity 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.

Hunting

Bird Dog Training

This property includes bird dog training. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Rabbit Dog Training

This property includes rabbit dog training. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Dog Training

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

Access

Limited Vehicle Access

This property includes limited vehicle access. 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 specialty hunts and public hunting opportunities as allowed by current regulations.

Habitat

State-owned Little River tract with lake access, dove fields, campsites, shooting access, and seasonal dog-training windows.

Access Notes

Major access roads include Lynchburg Road and Martin Mill Road. Keep vehicles on open improved roads.

Vehicle Access

Roads not open to motorized vehicles are posted with no-vehicle-access signs.

Camping

Campsites are available. Confirm current camping rules before planning an overnight stay.

Specialty Hunts

Bird, rabbit, and furbearer dog training is allowed during posted seasonal windows.

Safety Notes

Confirm dog-training dates and posted road access before visiting.

Fees & Passes

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

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