National Wildlife Refuge · Georgia
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 10,206 acres in Chatham County, Georgia (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 10,206 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Chatham County |
| Reference point | 31.88771, -81.02811 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Georgia: Georgia deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Ossabaw Island Wildlife Management Area
28,176 acres · 8.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land
Little Tybee-Cabbage Island Tract
8,975 acres · 9.7 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area
25,784 acres · 13.2 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area · South Carolina
Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area
1,653 acres · 14.3 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land
St. Catherines Island Bar Tract
294 acres · 14.5 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - Other state land
Jerico River Tract
630 acres · 20.4 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge · South Carolina
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
15,265 acres · 21.1 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - Other state land
Little Wahoo Island Tract
973 acres · 22 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
2,781 acres · 22.4 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - Other state land
Savannah River Tract
861 acres · 25.8 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge” in Georgia combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.