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South Tract - GA Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The South Tract - GA unit is one of 11 mapped hunt units on Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham County, GA. It covers approximately 4,460 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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4,460acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Chatham Countycounty

South Tract - GA map

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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to South Carolina regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Online Other.

Hunters are required to purchase annual hunt permit.

🧒 The refuge holds youth waterfowl and archery deer hunts, issued by lottery.

Game at Savannah NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the South Tract - GA unit

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Destination: center of the South Tract - GA unit

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Decimal
32.18968, -81.12862
DMS
32°11′22.8″N 81°07′43.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Savannah, GA7.9 mi N of town
  • Beaufort, SC32 mi SW of town
  • Brunswick, GA75 mi N of town

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM7:50 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM7:32 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:10 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM6:53 PM11h 26m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:35 PM10h 55m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM5:25 PM10h 32m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM5:20 PM10h 13m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:21 PM10h 04m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:29 PM10h 05m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:40 PM10h 15m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:56 PM10h 38m

Computed for 32.190, -81.129 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

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Other units at Savannah NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
North ImpoundmentsSpecial regs1,209Required
North Tract - GA North of I-95Special regs9,352Required
North Tract - GA South of I-95Special regs231Required
North Tract - SC North of I-95Special regs2,307Required
North Tract - SC South of I-95Special regs1,332Required
Solomon TractSpecial regs1,041Required
South ImpoundmentsSpecial regs1,975Required
South Tract - SCSpecial regs7,844Required
Closed Area - GAClosed1,217Required
Closed Area - SCClosed577Required

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