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Sandhills WMA West wildlife viewing
Explore Taylor County's sandhills habitat on public wildlife land with pine woodland and opportunities to watch birds and other wildlife. The West tract includes designated primitive camping areas; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Sandhills WMA West habitat · Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; individual photographer not identified · Credits & licenses
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- Sandhills WMA West habitat
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division; individual photographer not identified · Photograph date not supplied
View source page · Original imageThe West tract; use its dedicated access map.
Source links identify the published photographs. Copyright remains with the credited rightsholders; see photo credits and rights information.
What to expect
Explore Taylor County's sandhills habitat on public wildlife land with pine woodland and opportunities to watch birds and other wildlife. The West tract includes designated primitive camping areas; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Butler · Qualifying Georgia hunting/fishing license or Lands Pass required, subject to exemptions · A self-directed wildlife outing
Sandhills Wildlife Management Area — West · Fox Run Road entrance, Butler area, Taylor County, GA
Check current WMA access and hunt dates before visiting
This is actively managed wildlife and hunting land. DNR publishes no daily visitor timetable here; road access, hunts and habitat work can affect a visit.
- Pine woodland habitat
- Wildlife viewing
- Designated primitive camping areas
Before you go 
- Use the West tract map and the regulation guide's Fox Run Road directions; the East tract has a different entrance.
- Check the current hunting calendar and access restrictions, and wear conspicuous clothing during hunting seasons.
- Arrange the required land-access license or pass before arrival; check DNR's age and other exemptions.
- Bring water, insect protection and an offline map. Camp only in designated areas.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Sandhills West ↗
Activities, regional phone, access credentials and identified West tract photograph. Its general location paragraph appears copied from East; use the dedicated map and regulation-guide directions.
Checked - Georgia DNR — West tract map (PDF) ↗
West tract boundaries, information kiosks, roads, foot trails and designated camping areas.
Checked - Georgia hunting regulations — Sandhills West ↗
Current hunt calendar and entrance directions via Highway 90 and Fox Run Road.
Checked - Georgia DNR — licenses and passes ↗
Land-access credentials and exemptions depend on age and residency.
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Visitor information phone: 229-430-4254
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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