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Ocmulgee WMA

Cochran • Bleckley County • Georgia Heartland

Ocmulgee WMA near Hawkinsville offers Central Georgia public hunting, archery and shooting facilities, canoe access, lake access, nature trails, and deer, turkey, and small game opportunities.

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Ocmulgee WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Ocmulgee WMA

Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area is located in Bleckley, Pulaski, and Twiggs counties. The 15,000-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and small game. DNR also notes the Gum Swamp Creek Tract, a 475-acre archery hunting area for deer, turkey, and small game where camping is not allowed. Confirm current gate closures, hunt dates, licenses, quota and youth hunts, and WMA 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

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Ocmulgee 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.

Water Access

Canoe Access

Canoe or small-boat access may be useful for reaching parts of this property or nearby water. Confirm launch points and water conditions before visiting.

Water Access

Lake

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

Water Access

Fishing Dock

A fishing dock is available at this property. Confirm current condition, access, and fishing regulations before visiting.

Trails

Nature Trails

Nature trails are available at this property. Confirm current access and seasonal hunting activity before visiting.

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.

Shooting

Archery Range

An archery range is available at this property. Check current hours, closure notices, safety rules, and equipment requirements before visiting.

Facilities

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this property. Confirm availability and seasonal closures before visiting.

Facilities

Parking

Parking is available at this property. Confirm access roads, gates, and conditions 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

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, and small game, plus quota and youth hunt activities.

Habitat

Central Georgia WMA habitat in Bleckley, Pulaski, and Twiggs counties, with a separate Gum Swamp Creek archery tract.

Access Notes

Main gates close annually during listed periods; Ocmulgee PFA campground remains open year-round.

Camping

No camping is allowed on the Gum Swamp Creek Tract.

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.

Closures

Main gates close March 1 through the day before turkey season and June 1 through August 14.

Fees & Passes

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

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