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Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Round Oak • Jones County • Georgia Heartland

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge near Round Oak offers deer, turkey, and small game hunting across about 35,000 acres of restored pine and hardwood forest.

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Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge is a federal public hunting property near Round Oak in Jones and Jasper counties. The refuge includes about 35,000 acres of restored upland pine and pine-hardwood forest. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and other small game. Refuge-specific permits or signed hunt brochures are required, and some hunts use a lottery or special-use permit process. Confirm current refuge hunt dates, permits, state licenses, quota requirements, 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 Furbearers Quail

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

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

Habitat

Rare Species Habitat

This property includes sensitive habitat for rare or priority species. Stay on appropriate access routes and follow all posted rules.

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

Federal Quota Hunts

This property includes federal quota hunts. 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.

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, squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and other small game.

Habitat

Restored upland pine and pine-hardwood forest with creek bottoms, beaver ponds, and red-cockaded woodpecker habitat.

Access Notes

Refuge-specific permits or signed hunt brochures are required. Some hunts use lottery or special-use permits.

Quota Hunts

Federal quota or lottery hunt opportunities may be available; confirm current application requirements with the refuge.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations.

Fees & Passes

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

Map & Directions

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