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Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge

Savannah • Chatham County • South Georgia & Coast

Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge is a boat-access coastal refuge with seasonal white-tailed deer hunting.

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Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
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Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge

Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge is a 10,053-acre coastal barrier-island refuge near Savannah. Public activities include fishing, wildlife observation, beach access, and seasonal white-tailed deer hunting. The refuge is accessible only by boat, and hunters must arrange their own transportation. Confirm current hunt dates, permits, boat-access logistics, tides, state licenses, 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

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Wassaw 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

Boat Access Only

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

Habitat

Barrier Island Refuge

This property includes barrier island refuge. 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 seasonal white-tailed deer hunting.

Habitat

Coastal barrier-island refuge habitat near Savannah, including salt marsh, beaches, dunes, maritime forest, and associated hammocks.

Access Notes

The refuge is accessible only by boat. Hunters must arrange their own transportation and pay attention to tides.

Camping

Camping may be governed by refuge hunt-specific rules; confirm current hunt regulations before planning overnight logistics.

Specialty Hunts

Scheduled deer hunt opportunities may be available; confirm current dates and permit rules.

Safety Notes

Federal refuge rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations.

Fees & Passes

A refuge hunt permit or Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex hunt permit may be required for scheduled hunts.

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