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Rogers State Prison Farm Dove Fields is a 538-acre property near Reidsville. This area is open for dove hunting the first three Saturdays of dove season. No ATVs or UTVs allowed on the fields. Hunting is prohibited within 100 yards of a residence or 50 yards from county roads. This dove field is only open during quota hunt dates.

Directions

From Reidsville: Take GA Highway 147 approximately 6.5 miles to intersection with Highway 178. Turn left on Highway 178 and go 1.5 miles to dirt road on the right that leads to entrance of Field 1 and the parking area.

The 143-acre Pleasant Valley VPA is a partnership between the local landowner and the Georgia DNR, WRD to provide public hunting access. This annual lease provides adult child deer, migratory bird and rabbit/squirrel hunting opportunities. Hunters utilizing this area for deer or turkey hunting should be sure to check their game using Georgia Game Check and select Public Land option, Bartow County, and then Pleasant Valley VPA.

The Perry Dove Field is a 226-acre property located in Perry. This area offers hunting opportunities for youth archery deer hunting and dove. No camping is allowed on the property. This property is only open to the public during hunt dates.

The Alapaha River Wildlife Management Area encompasses 6,870 acres of state-owned land. The WMA consists of approximately 4,726 acres of upland pine forest and 2,143 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, creek drains, and cypress/gum wetlands. Please do not block gates and keep all vehicles on open improved roads. Roads that are not open to motorized vehicles are posted with a sign stating “No Vehicle Access”. Please remember that all wildlife species, including snakes, are protected unless their take is specifically authorized in the WMA regulations.

The 95-acre McEntire Road VPA area is located in the southern edge of Murray County and contains huntable crop fields for migratory birds (i.e. doves), as well as forested land that may be small game hunted during posted dates.

The London Farms Dove Field is a 70-acre property located near Cleveland. This property offers quota hunts for dove. Selected hunters may start at 6:00 a.m. and hunt from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. No blinds, buckets, seats or other devices may be placed on the field until the hunter has checked in. No standbys. Selected hunters may bring up to two guests.

Indian Ford Farms Dove Field is a 100-acre property located near Lyons in Toombs County. Hunting opportunities include a Youth Quota Dove Hunt. Hunters must sign-in at the check station at 12:00 p.m. Maps and instructions will be provided at sign-in. Hunts are from 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. No ATVs. Hunters must use open gates to access fields.

This dove field is only open during quota hunt dates.

The Appling County Dove Field is 110 acres of dove fields open the first three Saturdays of dove season.

Voluntary Public Access Area

Appling County Dove Field is a Voluntary Public Access (VPA) property. Since 2014, the Wildlife Resources Division has been able to enhance and add to its WMA program through additional temporary agreements with private landowners for public hunting opportunities thanks to a USDA grant.

Camp Thunder VPA is a 1,627-acre property located outside of Thomaston. Opportunities include archery hunting for deer, turkey and small game during state seasons. No ATVs or camping allowed. Hunters utilizing this area for deer or turkey hunting should be sure to check their game using Georgia Game Check and select Public Land option, Upson County, and then Camp Thunder VPA.

Sparks Cut Off is a-340 acre property with opportunity for deer, turkey and small game hunting. Hunters utilizing this area for deer or turkey hunting should be sure to check their game using Georgia Game Check and select Public Land option, Cook County, and then Sparks Cut Off VPA.