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Oconee WMA

White Plains • Greene County • Georgia Heartland

Oconee WMA near White Plains offers east-central Georgia hunting, lakeside habitat, archery areas, nature trails, waterfowl impoundments, and deer, turkey, small game, and dove opportunities.

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Oconee WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Oconee WMA

Oconee Wildlife Management Area is a 7,400-acre area in Greene, Hancock, and Putnam counties. Habitat and landscape features include rolling Piedmont terrain, creeks, Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair borders, mixed pine-hardwoods, hardwoods, planted pines, wildlife openings, food plots, and timber clear-cuts. The area offers hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, and dove, plus the Rock Hawk Trails and Effigy archery-only area and Dan Denton Waterfowl Area. Always confirm current access, quota hunts, youth hunts, waterfowl restrictions, licenses, 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 Waterfowl Dove 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 Oconee 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

Archery-Only Area

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

Water Access

Lake

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

Trails

Nature Trails

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

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, and dove, with additional archery and waterfowl-area rules.

Habitat

East-central Georgia Piedmont habitat with rolling hills, creeks, Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair edges, mixed pine-hardwoods, hardwoods, planted pine, food plots, and waterfowl impoundments.

Access Notes

The Dan Denton Waterfowl Area has special no-fishing/no-hunting restrictions except for ducks, geese, and archery deer during specified statewide seasons.

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.

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