Hunt hogs and turkeys 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. Turkey season will be in full swing so bring a few
calls and make it a combo hunt. 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. 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 still 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 an aerial photo of the WMA. The area
south of the highway is the WMA. Some of the WMA lies south and
west of this image.
Click Here if you use Google
Earth. You must have Google Earth already installed to use this
link. This is a much better, color aerial of the WMA.
Click Here to download a road map of the WMA. Adobe Acrobat
Reader is required to view this file.
For more information call or
email Chris Ward
229-889-1437
