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Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

Port Wentworth • Chatham County • South Georgia & Coast

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge offers deer, turkey, small game, and other refuge hunting opportunities in Savannah River bottomland and marsh habitat.

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Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
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Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is a federal refuge of more than 31,000 acres of freshwater marshes, tidal rivers, creeks, and bottomland hardwoods along the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, feral hog, waterfowl, dove, and other species depending on unit and season. A Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex hunt permit and refuge-specific rules apply. Confirm current Georgia-side hunt units, permits, state licenses, access rules, harvest reporting, 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 Waterfowl Dove Small Game Rabbit Squirrel Feral Hog Furbearers

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 Savannah 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.

Habitat

Wetlands

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

Habitat

River Corridor

This property includes river corridor. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before 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.

Ownership

Coastal Refuge Complex

This property includes coastal refuge complex. 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, raccoon, opossum, feral hog, waterfowl, dove, and other species depending on unit and season.

Habitat

Savannah River freshwater marsh, tidal river, creek, and bottomland hardwood habitat.

Access Notes

The refuge spans Georgia and South Carolina; confirm Georgia-side hunt units before visiting.

Quota Hunts

Quota or scheduled hunt opportunities may be available; confirm current refuge regulations.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia and South Carolina state regulations, depending on hunt unit.

Fees & Passes

A Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex hunt permit is required for scheduled refuge hunts.

Map & Directions

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