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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Folkston • Charlton County • South Georgia & Coast

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge permits hunting on designated upland units, with deer, feral hog, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, and quail opportunities.

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge allows hunting on designated upland hunt units, with about 3,822 acres open during specific seasons. Hunt units include areas such as the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, Pocket Unit, and Cowhouse Unit. Hunting opportunities include white-tailed deer, feral hog, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, and bobwhite quail depending on unit and season. Refuge permits, sign-in or sign-out, and unit-specific rules apply. Confirm current refuge hunt dates, lottery rules, signed brochure requirements, state licenses, access rules, 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 Okefenokee 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.

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

Refuge Lottery Hunts

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

Access

Federal Hunt Units

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

Habitat

Okefenokee Swamp

This property includes okefenokee swamp. 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 white-tailed deer, feral hog, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, and bobwhite quail depending on unit and season.

Habitat

Okefenokee upland hunt units within one of the Southeast’s most important blackwater swamp landscapes.

Access Notes

Hunting is limited to designated refuge hunt units. Sign-in or sign-out may be required depending on unit and hunt.

Quota Hunts

Lottery hunt opportunities may be available for selected units; confirm current application process with the refuge.

Youth Hunts

Youth or mobility-impaired hunt opportunities may be available; confirm current hunt details with the refuge.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations. Baiting is prohibited.

Fees & Passes

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

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