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Public land that may allow hunting in Wilkes County, Georgia
5 listed public land units overlap Wilkes County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Georgia unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- Army Corps of Engineers project land
J. Strom Thurmond Recreation Area
100,450 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Lincoln County, Columbia County + 3 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Clarks Hill Wildlife Management Area
17,636 acres
State: department of natural resources · McDuffie County, Wilkes County + 1 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Fishing Creek Wildlife Management Area
2,758 acres
State: department of natural resources · Lincoln County, Wilkes County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lower Broad River Wildlife Management Area
1,745 acres
State: department of natural resources · Elbert County, Wilkes County + 1 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Wilkes County Wildlife Management Area
1,654 acres
State: department of natural resources · Wilkes County
Open access
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