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Clybel Wildlife Management Area

Sponsored by: Dover Corporation

Located in Mansfield, Clybel WMA sits on 6,700 acres and is home to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and Marben Public Fishing Area (PFA). Visitors of all ages can find something to do at this WMA, from visiting the nature center to walking one of the hiking trails. Clybel Wildlife Management Area has diverse habitats that are home to a variety of wildlife. 

Admission Fee
Trails
Camping
Kayaking or Canoeing
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Handicapped Access: Yes: parking

About This Site

Hours

Open year-round, sunrise to sunset

Location

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
3123 Shepherd Rd, Mansfield, GA 30055
(706) 595-4222

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Clybel 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

Typical of Georgia’s Piedmont region, you will find old fields, planted pines, mixed pine-hardwood stands and mature hardwood forests. Management practices that benefit both game and nongame species include food plot rotations, mowing, prescribed burning, timber harvest and winter disking. 

Featured Birds

American Kestrel American Kestrel
Bald Eagle Bald Eagle
Barred Owl Barred Owl
Brown-headed Nuthatch Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher Brown Thrasher
Eastern Meadowlark Eastern Meadowlark
Little Blue Heron Little Blue Heron
Northern Bobwhite Northern Bobwhite
Prairie Warbler Prairie Warbler
Red-headed Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker
Wood Duck Wood Duck
Yellow-breasted Chat Yellow-breasted Chat

Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game, and dove. Fishing opportunities include 20 different ponds, ranging in size from 1 to 95 acres. The ponds are intensively managed for fishing and offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and redear sunfish.

The campground consists of 20 campsites, all containing electricity, water, wireless wifi, picnic table, and fire ring. Of the 20 sites, there are 6 tent-only sites, and 14 full-size RV sites offering full sewer service. To make a reservation and see pricing please visit Go Outdoors Georgia.

Georgia Wildlife Management and Public Fishing Areas

You may access state-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) or Public Fishing Areas (PFAs) with any of the licenses listed below and on Georgia DNR's website. Be aware and respectful of hunting seasons and closures that may affect access and wildlife viewing. Details, season dates, and more information are available on their website.

Hunting License

$15

Annual (Resident)

Fishing License

$15

Annual (Resident)

Hunting & Fishing License

$5

Daily (Resident)

Lands Pass

$30

Annual (Resident)

Lands Pass

$60

Annual (Nonresident)

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