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Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area

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Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area features 5,000 acres of early successional upland habitat as well as roughly 3,000 acres of creek bottom and isolated wetland habitat. Bird abundance and diversity is great, and includes breeding: Northern Bobwhite, Indigo and Painted Buntings, Loggerhead Shrikes, and Bachman's Sparrows. Additionally, throughout the year, numerous species of waterfowl, warblers, and waterbirds can be seen in the Wildlife Management Area.

Admission Fee
Restrooms
Trails
Camping
Picnic Area
Kayaking or Canoeing
Blue Grosbeak © Steve Rushing
Blue Grosbeak © Steve Rushing
Handicapped Access: No
Important Information: This area was heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Check Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations guide for open dates or call office to discuss best times for wildlife viewing.

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round from sunrise to sunset

Location

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
4121 Herndon Rd, Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 595-4222

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Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area

Amenities

Amenity Available
Admission Fee
Lodging
Visitor or Nature Center
Restrooms
Drinking Fountain or Potable Water
Trails
Boardwalk
Camping
RV Hookups
Picnic Area
Kayaking or Canoeing

In the 1950s, Henry Berol purchased the Davis-Kirkpatrick Plantations that comprised the acreage that would become Di-Lane WMA. Soon after the purchase, he renamed the property as DiLane Plantation, deriving the name from his two daughters Diane and Laine. Today the property is federally-owned, but overseen and managed by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division. It continues to be managed as early successional habitat, with an emphasis on Northern Bobwhite quail. 

Featured Birds

American Kestrel American Kestrel
Bachman's Sparrow Bachman's Sparrow
Brown-headed Nuthatch Brown-headed Nuthatch
Little Blue Heron Little Blue Heron
Loggerhead Shrike Loggerhead Shrike
Northern Bobwhite Northern Bobwhite
Painted Bunting Painted Bunting
Prairie Warbler Prairie Warbler
Red-headed Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker
Swallow-tailed Kite Swallow-tailed Kite
Wood Duck Wood Duck
Wood Stork Wood Stork
Yellow-breasted Chat Yellow-breasted Chat

Note: This area was heavily impacted during Hurricane Helene in September 2024.

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