Hannahatchee Creek WMA Shooting Range

• Situated within the Hannahatchee Creek Wildlife Management Area in Stewart County, Georgia.
• Accessible from Richland: Take GA Highway 27 west toward Lumpkin for 4 miles, turn right on the first paved road, proceed 3 miles, turn left, and after 1 mile turn right onto the first dirt road. The range is about 0.5 miles down this road.

Facilities

• A 175-yard Range catering to long-range shooting.
• A specialized 35-yard Range for handguns only.

Nearby Properties

• Proximity to several Wildlife Management Areas such as Albany Nursery, Flint River, and Lake Walter F. George.
• Close to George T. Bagby State Park and Montezuma Bluffs WMA.

Operational Hours

• Open Tuesday to Sunday from Sunrise to Sunset.
• Closed on Mondays.

Contact Information

• Hunter Services: 706-557-3355
• After Hours: 404-291-8167

Fees & Passes

• Requires a Hunting License, Fishing License, or Lands Pass for range access.

Address & GPS Coordinates

• Moores Store Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815.
• Coordinates: N 32.13523, W -84.7542.

User Reviews: Strengths and Areas for Improvement

• Praised for being a quiet, rarely busy range with a spacious 175-yard rifle range.
• Recognized as a favorite among locals due to its simplicity and lack of overzealous range management.
• The “U” shaped shooting benches are preferred over other designs for their functionality.

Concerns Raised by Visitors

• Some visitors noted a lack of adherence to rules, with issues like littering and unremoved targets.
• The pistol side of the range and target holders require maintenance.
• Signs of property damage, including bullet holes in signs and misuse of the dumpster, were observed.
• Lack of amenities such as restrooms and power; visitors are advised to bring their own chairs.