Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area
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, Blue Grosbeak, Pine Warbler, Field Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike, Bachman's Sparrow and both Indigo and Painted Bunting. Additionally, throughout the year, numerous species of waterfowl, warblers, and waterbirds can be seen in the Wildlife Management Area.
About This Site
Hours
Location
4121 Herndon Rd, Waynesboro, GA 30830
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
Bachman's Sparrow
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Little Blue Heron
Loggerhead Shrike
Northern Bobwhite
Painted Bunting
Prairie Warbler
Red-headed Woodpecker
Swallow-tailed Kite
Wood Duck
Wood Stork
Yellow-breasted Chat
Note: This area was heavily impacted during Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
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
Annual (Resident)
Fishing License
Annual (Resident)
Hunting & Fishing License
Daily (Resident)
Lands Pass
Annual (Resident)
Lands Pass
Annual (Nonresident)
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