Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area
Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area
Stare Beauty in the Face
Stare Beauty in the Face
Breathe Deeply
5500 acres of pure nature to explore 15 miles from Dublin
Bird Watching
One of Georgia's best bird watching sites, it features mainly hardwood forests on the bank of the Oconee River, Beaverdam WMA offers miles of trails for both breeding species and migrants. Many of the trails are driveable and those that aren’t are easy walking or biking. Key birds: Swainson’s and Prothonotary Warblers, Blue Heron, Kingfisher Louisiana Waterthrush, Common Ground-Dove, migrant warblers, and wintering sparrows.
Hunting
Native wildlife includes White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, gray squirrels, bobcats, wood ducks, and non native coyotes and wild boar.
Purchase your hunting and public lands passes and licenses at Dublin's Visitors Center located on exit 51 off I-16 or online here: http://www.georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes
Fishing
River fishing, boat ramp, and canoe access.
Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Redbreast.
Hook and line fishing, trotline and jugs, and bow fishing are allowed.
Camping
Beaverdam turns primitive camping into your pristine destination for relaxation with two campsites located in naturally breath-taking settings.
Hiking & Biking
Take a breath of fresh air hiking or on trail biking and catch sight all of nature's glorious creatures.
Firearm Range
100 yard range. Open from sunrise to sunset.
Find yourself
Beaverdam WMA Hunt Dates
2024-2025 Georgia Hunting Season Dates
Beaverdam WMA Hunts 2024-2025
Deer
- September 14th, 2024 - September 20th, 2024 & September 28th, 2024-October 18th, 2024 (Sign-In Hunt) Archery Deer Hunting Either Sex.
- September 21st, 2024-September 27th, 2024 (Sign-In Hunt) Youth under 16, Ladies, Disability License Holders, Returning GA Veterans Honorary License Holders, and Hunters over 65. Specialty Hunt-Firearms Deer Hunting Either Sex.
- October 31st, 2024-November 2nd, 2024 (Bonus Hunt) Firearms Deer Hunting Either Sex.
- November 28th, 2024-November 30th, 2024 & December 11th, 2024-December 14th, 2024 (Sign-In Hunt) Firearms Deer Hunting Buck Only.
Turkey
- April 5th, 2025-May 15th, 2025. (Sign-In Hunt)
Coyote
- May 16th, 2025-May 31st, 2025.
View this season's hunt dates and limits in Georgia:
Big Game Seasons, Dates & Limits
Bear, Turkey, Feral Hog, Alligator & Small Game
Small Game Seasons, Dates & Limits
Chart Your Own Course
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DNR has a nifty site with new tools. Access it here. We would be more than happy to help you with questions and answers about hunting dates, land pass and regulations! Stop by Dublin's Visitors Center and we'll answer all the questions so you'll be able to #GetOutside.
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Minutes off exit 51 on I-16, Dublin stays ahead of the curve with award-winning dining, performing arts, and rich history. Explore nature's solitude, rejuvenate at our local inns, refresh with unique shopping delights, or simply rediscover the art of relaxation by strolling downtown. Whether you're stopping for a minute or a night, Dublin revitalizes you with an unexpected array of adventures just ahead of the curve.
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