Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area
Located in the Piedmont region, Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area is 3,700 acres and offers various habitat types. The WMA consists of fallow farmland, hardwood bottoms, and some mixed pine/hardwood upland habitat. Much of the old farmland is open fields managed for early successional habitat. The terrain is fairly flat with some small rolling hills.
About This Site
Hours
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 addition to numerous hunting opportunities, Joe Kurz WMA offers fishing, hiking, birdwatching, and primitive camping to anyone with a hunting license, fishing license or public lands pass.
Featured Birds
Barred Owl
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher
Northern Bobwhite
Prairie Warbler
Red-headed Woodpecker
Yellow-breasted Chat
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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