Georgia · Public land & water · No lottery
Altamaha WMA — Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island & McGowan Lake
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Altamaha WMA — Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island & McGowan Lake. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
- Area / county
- Altamaha, Georgia
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
- Agency-reported size
- 20,167 acres
License and access permit
Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
When you can go
Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Area restrictions
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Stay within marked public-hunting boundaries and observe mapped safety zones, closures and legal small-game weapon restrictions.
Plan with the official agency
Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 33, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Reviewed the official property page and the 2026–27 Georgia Hunting and Fishing guide linked by Georgia DNR (PDF page 36; printed page 33); statewide squirrel/rabbit dates on printed page 16. Agency map linked where available. Ordinary small-game only; no lottery events imported. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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