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Altamaha WMA - Rhett's Island

2026-27 season, part of Altamaha WMA - Waterfowl Management Area. Rhett's Island. Access at designated crossover sites only. Check the area map for exact boundaries.

Check before you hunt. Confirm these dates in 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting Regulations. Seasons, closures and area rules can change.

Ducks and geese

Follows the statewide seasons, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.

  • Ducks: Nov 21–29, Dec 12 – Jan 31
  • Geese: Sep 5–27, Oct 10–25, Nov 21–29, Dec 12 – Jan 31
  • Teal: Sep 12–20

Also open on state holidays during state seasons.

In the guide: “Rhett's Island · Waterfowl: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, State Holidays during State Seasons”

Nearby areas

Altama Plantation WMA around 5 miles away

Altamaha WMA - Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island, and McGowan Lake Tracts around 7 miles away

Clayhole Swamp WMA around 9 miles away

Sapelo Island WMA around 10 miles away

Paulks Pasture WMA around 15 miles away

All bear, deer, and turkey hunters must sign in unless the area listing says otherwise. All deer hunts are either sex unless otherwise noted. On antler restricted areas, only bucks with at least four points one inch or longer on either antler, or an outside spread of at least 15 inches, are legal. Unless otherwise stated, any small game with an open state season may be hunted during an area's small game dates. No small game or furbearer hunting during deer, quail, or quota hunts, except waterfowl during archery deer hunts in open state season. Legal hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, and 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset for doves and waterfowl. Youth, active duty military and veterans may hunt ducks and geese on Nov. 14-15.

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