Hunt deer, hogs and small game with fellow TBG members at
this Southwest Georgia WMA that's south of Albany and just east of
Leary, Georgia.
Chickasawhatchee WMA lies in the middle of the second largest
swamp in Georgia, second only to the Okefenokee Swamp in Southeast
Georgia. The property ranges from upland plantation pines to
palmetto swamps among the numerous creeks. Scattered throughout
the property are many gum ponds and cypress swamps. Bring your
camera, it's a place you'll want to remember.
At 19,700 acres there will be plenty of room
for everyone. This WMA is well known for it's long
standing hog population. Believed by many to have been established
by Fernando DeSoto on his trip through Georgia and the
Chickasawhatchee swamp in 1540.
There are two camping areas on the WMA. Both
are primitive, no water or electricity available. We'll be camping
at Campsite #2 which is the first campsite you'll come to on the
East side of the WMA (see map link below). There are plenty
of motels in Albany, 20 minutes away, for those not wishing to camp.
Bring rubber boots for the swamp, it will
probably be wet.
Directions from Albany:
Take Hwy. 91 south from Albany 4 miles to jct. with Hwy. 62; turn right and go
15 miles; follow signs to check station. First check station will
be just across the road from Mud Creek Rd (Paved road). Just down
this road on the left is also the camping area. A TBG sign will
be posted on the Highway.
Click Here
for a link to the new maps of Chickasawhatchee on the DNR web
site. The color infrared map shows the most detail of the
habitat.
For more information call or
email Chris Ward
229-889-1437
