WMA Regulations: A-C

Alapaha River WMA

Q b

6,870 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 22

Firearms

• Buck Only: Oct. 28-29
• b Nov. 9-11 | s Nov. 22-26, Dec. 12-17

Turkey

Q15: Apr. 6-12

Apr. 13-May 15

Dove

Q50 s Sept. 2

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Directions

From Ocilla: Take Hwy 319 West towards Tifton for 10 miles. Entrance on left.

Albany Nursery WMA

Q W C B

300 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Archery

• Dec. 3-Jan. 14

Shotgun Only

• W Oct. 26-29, Nov. 23-26

Turkey

W Q1 Mobility Impaired: Apr. 13-17, Apr. 27-May 1

C Q1 Apr. 6-10, Apr. 20-24

Quail

Daily bag limit: 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party.

C Q1 s Nov. 18, Dec. 2

Q1 s Jan. 20, 23

Dove

Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public.

Q35 s Sept. 2

Sept. 9-Oct. 8, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

No May 16-31 season.

Area Notes

Physically Disabled hunters apply by letter by Mar. 10 to Albany Nursery Quota Turkey Hunt, Game Management, 2024 Newton Road, Albany, Georgia 31701. Include a phone number. See page 70 for all other quota hunt application instructions. No camping. Dog training in designated area only.

Directions

Take GA Hwy 234 west 11 miles; turn right on Tallahassee Rd.; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right.

Alexander WMA

Q B F

1,300 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 20, Dec. 1-Jan. 14

Firearms

• Oct. 21-Nov. 30

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Dove

No dove hunting outside of dove field.

Q50 s Sept. 2. Shooting hours end at noon.

s Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31.

Quail

Daily bag limit: 3/person. Hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party.

Saturdays and Tuesdays from Nov. 18-Feb. 27.

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Area Notes

No camping.

Directions

From Waynesboro Take GA HWY 24 east 6 miles; turn right on Harrison Rd.; go 1.5 miles to stop sign; turn left on Lovett Rd for 0.6 mile; Sign-In board is on the left.

Allatoona WMA

C HC

6,818 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & Bear

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 20

Firearms

• HC Oct. 21-22
• C Oct. 23-Nov. 1
• Nov. 2-Jan. 1

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Firearms prohibited in U.S. Corps of Engineers developed campsites. Horse and bicycle trails & areas are closed all day during Firearms Specialty Hunt and before 10 am EST during other deer and turkey seasons. No ATVs. No camping.

Directions

From Cartersville Take HWY 20 east from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station.

Alligator Creek WMA

3,086 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions

From Lumber City: Take Hwy 19 north towards Glenwood for 2 miles. Entrance on left.

Altama Plantation WMA

Q

3,986 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Nov. 8, Dec. 31-Jan. 14

Firearms

• Q50 Nov. 9-11, Nov. 30-Dec. 2
• Dec. 28-30

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Small Game

No furbearer hunting.

Coyote

May 16-31

Directions

From Brunswick: Take I-95 north approx. 6.5 miles to Exit 42 (GA Hwy 99). Turn left (southwest) on Hwy 99 crossing back over I-95 toward Sterling and proceed approx. 0.5 mile to entrance on right.

Altamaha WMA—Buffalo Swamp, Lewis Island, and McGowan Lake Tracts

19,987 acres • 912.262.3173

Area includes Altamaha WMA lands west of Butler & Champney Islands.

Deer

State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions

Buffalo Swamp from Darien: Take HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to Cox. Left onto Possum Point Rd. Sign In box is 1.5 miles on left. McGowan Lake from Darien: Take HWY 251/Cox Rd west 8 miles to Cox. Left onto Barrington Rd. Entrance is 2.2 miles on left. You may also sign in at Altamaha Regional Park, Champney Island Boat Ramp, and Darien City Docks.

Altamaha WMA—
Waterfowl Management Area

Q C

11,402 acres • 912.262.3173

Area includes Broughton, Butler, Champney, and Rhetts Islands.

Deer

Archery

Sept. 9-Nov. 15

Small Game

Butler Island opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season.

Aug. 15-Nov. 15, Feb. 1-Feb. 29. No furbearer season.

• Rabbits: Daily bag Limit: 6/person. C Archery Only, Butler Refuge Area: Jan. 20-21.
• Snipe: Wed.-Sun. & state holidays during season.

Dove

Sept. 2-4, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24

Waterfowl

Shooting hours end at noon, except last day of season when shooting hours end at sunset.

• Rhett’s Island: Wed., Sat., Sun., & State Holidays during statewide season.
• No waterfowl hunting will be permitted on Butler Island for the 2023 season. Critical repairs to Butler’s impoundment dikes began early in 2023 and have continued as planned all summer. However, frequent storms and wet weather have prevented the dry conditions needed to complete these efforts and make the dike roads ready to support vehicle traffic. The repair and enhancement activities on the Butler Island will be ongoing into the waterfowl season. Not only will this make it difficult or impossible to access our blinds, but the activity on site will also impact how birds use the Butler impoundments.
• Q20 Champney Island: Saturday & Sunday Only. First hunt open only to youth and veterans to apply (other 2 party members don’t have to be youth or veteran). No stand-by hunters allowed. Max. 3 persons per quota party.

Coyote

Mar. 1-May 31. Small game weapons only. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

Butler Refuge (east of Hwy 17 on Butler Island) and Ansley Hodges MARSH Project (located west of Hwy 17 on Champney Island) are closed to firearms at all times but open to archery deer & hog hunting seasons and archery rabbit hunting (except the youth hunt) after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Airboats are prohibited inside managed waterfowl impoundments. Access to Rhetts Island at designated crossover sites only. Boats are restricted to one motor of 25hp or less. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping & crabbing during early teal & statewide waterfowl season. Butler Island ponds & impoundments closed to cast netting west of Hwy 17. Drone use prohibited including launching & landing.

Directions

From Darien Take U.S. HWY 17 south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right.

Arrowhead WMA

C W

337 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & Bear

Archery

• C Sept. 9-Oct. 31
• W Nov. 1-15
• Nov. 16-Jan. 14

Turkey

W Apr. 6-12

C Apr. 13-19

Apr. 20-May 15

Small Game

Aug. 15-Sept. 8

C Jan. 15- Feb. 29

Waterfowl

Saturdays during statewide season.

Coyote

May 16-31; small game weapons only.

Area Notes

No ATVs except mobility impaired hunters during mobility impaired hunt. No camping.

Directions

From Rome Take U.S. Hwy 27 north 9 miles to GA HWY 156; turn right (east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd Springs Rd; turn left and go 2 miles to area.

B. F. Grant WMA

C Q Q b

11,400 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 9-30, Dec. 2-8

Primitive

• Dec. 15-17

Firearms

• Q300 b Nov. 2-4, 16-18

Turkey

C Apr. 6-12

Q80 Apr. 13-19

Apr. 20-May 15

Dove

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, Sept. 30-Oct. 8, Nov. 19-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Waterfowl

MARSH Pond Q3 s: Dec. 9, Jan. 20

No waterfowl hunting on MARSH Ponds outside of quota hunts. State season during small game dates for rest of WMA. Shooting hours end at noon.

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Area Notes

No hunting on or access through pastures.

Directions

From Eatonton Take HWY 16 west 0.7 miles; turn right on HWY 441 Bypass; go 1.5 miles to Godfrey Rd at the flashing traffic light; turn left and go 6 miles to Check-In station.

Bartram Forest WMA

a Archery Only Area

1,343 acres • 706.595.4222

Bartram Forest is a multi-use forest; other users may be present during open hunting seasons. Gates may be open/closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. Please see WMA maps for safety zones.

Deer

State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Area Notes

No firearms hunting is allowed. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. No camping.

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Directions

From Milledgeville Take US 441 south 3.1 miles, turn left; continue 2.9 miles on US 441/GA29 and make U-turn to return north; go 0.1 miles to 1st pull-in on right. Kiosk is just down that road.

Beaverdam WMA

HC b B S

5,500 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-15, Sept. 23-Oct. 20

Firearms

• HC Sept. 16-22
• b Nov. 2-4
• Buck Only: Nov. 23-25, Dec. 13-16

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions

From Dublin Take U.S. 441 north 4.5 miles; turn right on Old Toomsboro Rd., go 7.5 miles to WMA sign; turn right on Oconee Church Rd., turn at WMA sign.

Berry College WMA

Q HC b B R

14,781 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 31, Nov. 5-17

Firearms

• Q1000 b Either-Sex Deer Last Day: Nov. 1-4
• Q1000 b Nov. 29-Dec. 2
• HC b Jan. 6-7

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

bird & rabbit dog training

Aug. 15-Mar. 19, except during firearms deer hunts.

Dove

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7-8, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 5, Jan. 8-31

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

There is no open season for the taking of any wildlife on Berry College campus and refuge. No night hunting for small game. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on the campus and refuge. Hunters may not use the campus for gaining access to the WMA. No ATVs. Foot trails, bicycle and horse areas are closed all day during firearms deer season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season.

Directions

From Rome Take U.S. 27 north to jct of Old Summerville Rd.; turn left on Old Summerville Rd and go 1.5 miles to jct with CCC Rd at check station.

Big Dukes Pond WMA

1,692 acres • 706.595.4222 Deer

Deer

Archery & Primitive Weapons

• State Seasons.

Firearms

• Oct. 21-Nov. 30

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Waterfowl

Wed. & Sat. only during state waterfowl season; legal hours end at noon.

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Area Notes

Camping, ATVs & horses prohibited. Note Safety Zone on map - access prohibited between Feb. 1-July 15.

Directions

From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville Rd. Go 7.9 miles to entrance on left.

Big Hammock WMA

7,221 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 4, Oct. 8-20, Dec. 1-Jan. 14

Primitive

• Oct. 5-7

Firearms

• Oct. 28-Nov. 12

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

If the river stage is 9 feet or higher, measured at the Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be closed. Gates will remain closed after river gauge drops below 9' to allow for drying period before traffic is allowed on WMA roads; expect 7-10 days prior to gates opening. Deer hunters may not hunt within 50 feet of the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd.

Directions

From Glennville Take HWY 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. Area lies on both sides of HWY 144.

Big Lazer Creek WMA

Q C HC Q b S

7,200 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 9-22, Oct. 15-Nov. 5

Firearms

• C Sept. 23-24. Youth are exempt from antler restrictions.
• Quality Buck & Antlerless Last Day b: Oct. 12-14, Nov. 9-11
• HC Nov. 17-19

Turkey

Q50 Apr. 6-14, Apr. 20-28

Apr. 29-May 15

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Dove

Sept. 7, 14, 16-22, Nov. 20-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Waterfowl

Legal hours end at noon. Big Lazer Creek PFA: Wed. & Sat. during small game dates concurrent with state season. WMA outside of PFA is open during small game dates concurrent with state season.

Directions

From Talbotton take U.S. 80 east 4 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. go 6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkham Rd. and go 1.2 miles to check station.

Blanton Creek WMA

HC Q Q b

4,800 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 5, Oct. 9-15, Nov. 19-26

Firearms

• HC Oct. 7-8
• Q200 b Oct. 19-21, Nov. 16-18

Turkey

Q35 Apr. 6-12, 13-19

Apr. 20-May 15

Dove

Q75 s Sept. 2, 9

Sept. 16-Oct. 5, Nov. 19-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Waterfowl

State season. Legal hours end at noon. No hunting on MARSH Pond.

Coyote

May 16-31

Directions

From West Point take HWY 103 south 10 miles to mile marker 6, turn right to check station.

Blue Ridge WMA

b

20,900 acres • 770.535.5700

Deer & Bear

Archery

• Buck Only: Sept. 9-Oct. 13

Primitive

• Buck Only: Oct. 14-20

Firearms

• Buck Only: b Nov. 1-5 | s Nov. 22-25

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions

From Dahlonega take GA 60 north for 28 miles to jct. with USFS Road #69; turn left and go 1 mile to the check station.

Broad River WMA

440 acres • 770.535.5700

Deer & Bear

Sept. 9-Nov. 30; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may also be taken. No dogs allowed.

Directions

From Danielsville Go north on U.S. 29 for 2 miles; turn right on HWY 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; go 0.3 mile; area is on right.

Buck Shoals WMA

Q C l b

582 acres • 770-535-5700

Deer & Bear

Firearms

Bag Limit: 1 deer

• Q12 l b Nov. 4-5
• Q12 C b Nov. 18-19, Dec. 2-3

Turkey

Q3 l Apr. 13-14

Q5 C Apr. 20-21, May 4-5

Small Game

No night hunting.

Q10 C Jan. 6-14, 20-28

Dove

Q25 C Sept. 2, 9

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Area Notes

Day use access is available on River Rd. Access for scheduled events is available on Cloverleaf Dr. and Buck Shoals Dr.

Directions

From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115 east towards Clarkesville to Hwy 384 (Duncan Bridge Rd.), turn right, go 2.1 miles, entrance to area is on the left.

From Baldwin: From Hwy 365, take Duncan Bridge Rd. (Hwy 384) towards Cleveland, go 5.4 miles, entrance to area is on the right.

Bullard Creek WMA

HC Q b A S

15,636 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-20, Sept. 24-Oct. 16

Primitive

• Sept. 21-23

Firearms

• b Oct. 19-21
• HC Oct. 27-29
• Nov. 23-26 | Buck Only: Dec. 14-16

Turkey

Q80 Apr. 6-12

Apr. 13-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No firearms deer hunting within Towns Bluff archery only tract but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting.

Directions

From Hazlehurst Take U.S. 221 north 7 miles; turn left at entrance sign; go to check station.

Bullard Creek WMA - Bell Telephone, Montgomery, and Ocmulgee tracts

1,369 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Montgomery Tract: Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

• State seasons; archery only.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting.

Directions

Bell Telephone Tract, From Hazlehurst: From the Police station on Hwy 23, travel 0.1 mile east and turn south (right) on S Cromartie St. (S Cromartie St. becomes Bell Telephone Rd.) and travel approximately 11 miles to the area kiosk on the right.

Montgomery County Tract: access is limited to foot or boat travel only.

Ocmulgee Tract, From Hazlehurst: Take U.S. 221 north 6 miles; turn left on Towns Bluff Rd. 1 mile; turn right on Rowland Rd.; go 1.5 miles to kiosk.

Canoochee Sandhills WMA

10,224 acres • 229.426.5267

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 7

Firearms

• Oct. 26-28, Nov. 9-11
• Buck Only: Dec. 14-16

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Dove

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & feral hog season.

Directions

From Claxton: Take U.S. Hwy 280 East 9.5 miles to Groveland. Turn left on Groveland-Nevils Road and travel 3.5 miles to kiosk on the left.

Carters Lake WMA

R W C Q b A

3,300 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Archery

• Sept. 9-Nov. 2, 6-10, Nov. 12-Jan. 1

Firearms

• W b Nov. 3-5
• Q20 C b Nov. 11

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Rabbit DOG TRAINING

Wed/Fri/Sat from Nov-Feb, except during firearms deer hunts.

Coyote

May 16-31; small game weapons only.

Area Notes

Wheelchair hunt participants must attend a pre-hunt meeting at noon at the check station on the Thursday before the hunt. Selected quota youth hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7pm at the Carter’s Lake Nature Center the evening before the hunt. Sign-In for both the wheelchair and quota youth hunts available only at pre-hunt meetings. No ATV’s except by wheel-chair bound hunters during the wheelchair hunt. No camping except by reservation only in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designated campgrounds.

Directions

From Chatsworth Go 11 miles south on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station.

From Ellijay Take HWY 282 west to old U.S. 411; go south 3.8 miles; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station.

Cedar Creek WMA

HC b S

40,000 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 15, Oct. 23-29

Firearms

• Buck Only: Nov. 27-Dec. 10
• Either-sex Last Day: b Oct. 19-21, Nov. 9-11
• HC Nov. 21-26

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Dove

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, Sept. 30-Oct. 8, Nov. 18-20, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon. ATVs prohibited.

Directions

From Monticello take HWY 16 east 3/4 mile; take right fork on HWY 212; go 12 miles to check station sign on the right; follow arrow 0.5 mile to check station.

Cedar Creek— Little River Area

C B F R

1,505 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 13, Oct. 21-Jan. 14

Firearms

• C Oct. 14-20

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Dog Training

Aug. 15-Mar. 15 except during firearms deer hunts.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon. No ATVs. No camping.

Directions

From Eatonton Take GA 16 west 3.6 Miles to Lynchburg Rd.; turn right; go 0.5 miles to kiosk on right.

Ceylon WMA

Q Q b B

16,000 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 15, Dec. 3-24

Firearms

• Q100 b Oct. 19-21, Nov. 9-11, Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Turkey

Q40 Apr. 6-12, 20-26, May 4-10

Bird dog training

Intersection of Boat House & Ceylon Roads, see area map.

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Directions

From Brunswick take I-95 South to Exit 14 (GA Hwy 25; Woodbine). Turn left onto Lang Road and go 1 mile to WMA entrance on left.

Chattahoochee WMA

Q b

25,150 acres • 770.535.5700

Deer & Bear

Archery

• Buck Only: Sept. 9-15, 23-29, Oct. 9-25

Firearms

• Buck Only: s Nov. 18-26 |
  b Oct. 26-29, Dec. 12-15

Bear

Firearms

• Q9 (Bag limit 2/person or 5/party) Dog/Bear: Sept. 30-Oct. 8
• Sept. 16-22

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chestatee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their notification email. All dogs used must be marked with the selected hunter’s name and valid phone number.

Directions

The Chattahoochee WMA Check Station has moved! It is now on DNR-owned land near Smithgall Woods/Dukes Creek State Park. Find the new Check Station at 34.6720932 degrees latitude and -83.778786 degrees longitude. Directions from Cleveland: From the downtown square, take Main Street (U.S. 129) north approximately 3.5 miles to GA Hwy 75A. Take a right on GA Hwy 75A and go approximately 4.2 miles towards Helen. The new check station driveway will be on the left across the highway from Duke’s Creek Baptist Church and before the intersection with Asbestos Road.

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA—Almo

Q Q b l

6,700 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 12, Nov. 18-26

Firearms

• Q150 b Oct. 19-21, Nov. 9-11

Turkey

Q50 Apr. 13-21, May 4-12

l Apr. 6-8

May 13-15

Coyote

May 16 - 31

Area Notes

No fox squirrel or quail hunting. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. No ATVs, horses, or hog dogs. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location.

Directions

From Geneva travel south on Hwy 240 approximately 2.75 miles, the check station, kiosk and campground are 200 yards east of Hwy 240 on a WMA road.

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA—Blackjack Crossing Area

a Archery Only Area Q

1,600 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal.

• State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No fox squirrel hunting. No camping, ATVs, or horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location.

Directions

From Geneva travel south on Hwy 240 approximately 2.75 miles, the check station, kiosk and campground are 200 yards east of Hwy 240 on a WMA road.

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA—Fort Perry Area

Q Q C b l

3,442 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal. Youth Hunt and Hunt & Learn exempt from antler restrictions.

Archery

• Sept. 9-17, Oct. 2-8, Nov. 19-26

Firearms

• Q35 C Sept. 24-25
• Antlerless Only: Sept. 29-Oct. 1
• Q35 b Oct. 26-28, Nov. 9-11
• l Nov. 3-5

Turkey

Q15 Apr. 6-8, May 4-6

Q15 C Apr. 20-22

May 7-15

Dove

Sept. 2, 9, 16-22, 25-28, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No fox squirrel or quail hunting. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. No ATVs or horses. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location.

Directions

From Geneva travel south on Hwy 41 approximately 6.0 miles to Fort Perry Rd (CR49), turn left go approximately 1.0 miles to check station, kiosk and campground on the left.

Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA—Hilliard

Q Q C l b

8,089 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal. Youth hunt; Hunt & Learn exempt from antler restriction.

Archery

• Sept. 9-28, Nov. 19-Dec. 8

Firearms

• Q50 b Oct. 26-28, Nov. 16-18
• l Nov. 3-6
• C Q50 Nov. 11-12
• Antlerless Only: Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Turkey

May 13-15, l Apr. 6-8

Q40 Apr. 13-21, May 4-12

Dove

• C Q35 s: Sept. 2, 9 (Youth Field Only)
• Sept. 2, 9, 16-28, Nov. 19-26, Dec. 19-29, Dec. 31-Jan. 12, 14-31

Quail

Daily bag Limit: 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party.

Dec. 9, Dec. 30, Jan. 13

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No fox squirrel hunting. No ATVs or horses. Waterfowl shooting hours end at noon. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and locations.

Directions

From JCT Hwy 80 and 355, go south 8.1 miles. Take Hwy 352 6.0 miles and entrance to check station is on the right.

Chestatee WMA

Q b

27,123 acres • 770.535.5700

Deer & Bear

Archery

• Buck Only: Sept. 9-15, Sept. 23-29, Oct. 10-30

Firearms

• Buck Only: b Nov. 15-19, Dec. 6-10 | s Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Bear

Firearms

• Q6 (Bag limit 2/person or 5/party) Dog/Bear: Sept. 30-Oct. 8
• Sept. 16-22

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chestatee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their draw notification email. All dogs used in the dog-bear hunt must be marked with the selected hunter’s name and phone number.

Directions

From Cleveland Take U.S. 129 north 10.5 miles to Turner’s Corner; turn left on U.S. 19; go 0.5 mile; turn right on Dick’s Creek Rd.; go 1 mile to check station driveway on left.

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Q C b B F S A

19,700 acres • 229.430.4254

Deer

Archery

• State season; Dec. 28-Jan. 31

Primitive

• State season

Firearms

• Q350 b Nov. 9-11 | s Dec. 7-9
• C Nov. 19-25, Dec. 22-27

Turkey

Q40 Apr. 6-12, 13-19, 20-26

Apr. 27-May 15

Quail

Daily bag limit is 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party.

Q4 Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 30, Jan. 13, 20, 27

C Q2 Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 30, Jan. 13, 20, 24

General: Nov. 28, Dec. 12

Dove

Quota on designated fields only. All other areas are open.

Q40 s Sept. 2

Sept. 9-Oct. 8, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

No fox squirrel hunting. Bird dog training in designated area only.

Directions

From Albany Take HWY 91 south 4 miles to jct. with HWY 62; turn right and go 15 miles; follow signs to check station.

Clarks Hill WMA - EAst

Q b A

10,224 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-20, Sept. 24-Oct. 13

Primitive

• State season.

Firearms

• b Sept. 21-23 | s Oct. 21-Nov. 30

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Dove

Quota on designated fields only.

Q60 s Sept. 2

Sept. 9, 16, 30, Oct. 7, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Camping in designated sites only.

Directions

From Thomson: Take U.S. 78 north 11.5 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd. at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station.

Clarks Hill WMA - WEST

3,067 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

State seasons.

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No camping.

Directions

From Thomson: Take U.S. 78 north 8.7 miles; make a U-turn and travel 0.2; turn right.

Clayhole Swamp WMA

C b a

5,242 acres • 912.262.3173

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-13, 18-26, Oct. 1-Nov. 24, Dec. 2-15

Firearms

• C Sept. 15-17
• b Sept. 28-30 | s Nov. 25-Dec. 1, Dec. 16-Jan. 14

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

No furbearer hunting or dog training in archery only areas. Horseback riding prohibited during deer hunts. Area west of Cowpen Swamp is archery only for all species, open during their respective statewide seasons.

Directions

From Sterling Take HWY 341 north 0.5 mile; turn right on Old Jesup Rd.; go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. on right; WMA is 6 miles down Pennick Rd. on right.

Clybel WMA

Q HC l b A S

6,400 acres • 706.595.4222

Deer

Archery

• Sept. 9-29, Nov. 10-12

Firearms

• C Sept. 30-Oct. 5
• l Youth & Adult: Oct. 6-8, Adult: Nov. 13-14
• Q200 b Nov. 2-4, 16-18
• HC Nov. 21-26

Turkey

Q25 C Apr. 6-10, Apr. 20-24

Q25 Apr. 13-17, May 4-8

l Youth: Apr. 26-28

Small Game

Daily bag limit: 3 rabbits/person.

s Aug 15-Sept. 29, Oct. 9-Nov. 1, 5-9, 15, Nov. 19-Dec 8, Dec. 10-Jan. 4, Jan 8-Feb 29

l (Rabbit) Adult: Dec. 9, Youth: Jan. 5-7

Dove

Q200 s Sept. 2

l Georgia R3 Dove Field Adult & Youth: Sept. 16

Sept. 9, 16, 23, Nov. 19-20, Dec. 19-Jan. 4, Jan. 8-31

Quail

Daily bag limit: 3/person or 9/party.Quail hunting on designated dates only.

s Dec. 2, Dec. 16, Jan. 20

Waterfowl

Legal hours end at noon. Youth only on Youth Waterfowl Days. State season during small game dates.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

Multi-use trail and areas are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. Rules posted at trailhead. Campground closed until further notice. Please visit www.georgiawildlife.com/charlie-elliot-wildlife-center for additional information.

Directions

From Mansfield Take HWY 11 south 5.7 miles to Shepherd Rd. turn left and follow signs 1.1 miles.

Cohutta WMA

b S

96,583 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Archery

• Buck only: Sept. 9-Oct. 4, Oct. 9-Nov. 28, Dec. 4-Jan. 1

Firearms

• Buck Only: b Oct. 5-8, Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Area Notes

No ATVs except on designated ATV trails.

Directions

From Ellijay to Holly Creek Check Station: Take Hwy 52 west 9.2 miles; turn right at Conasauga Lake sign; go 3.5 miles; turn right on USFS road #68; go 2 miles to check station.

From Chatsworth to Holly Creek Check Station: Take US Hwy 411 north to Eton; turn right at traffic light and follow Holly Creek Rd 11.6 miles to check station.

From Cisco to West Cowpen Check Station: Take GA Hwy 2; go 3 miles east to junction with West Cowpen Rd; check station at junction.

Conasauga River WMA

Q

338 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & Bear

Archery

Sept. 9-Jan. 1, except during youth and quota hunts.

Turkey

Apr. 13-28

Small Game

Aug. 15-Sept. 8, Feb. 1-29

Waterfowl

Goose & Teal: Sept. 9-24

C Nov. 11, 18, 25

Q3 s Dec 9, 16, 23, 30

January – Sat. only through last day of season.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs. No camping.

Directions

From Eton to Hwy 286 Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 5.2 miles. After crossing the Conasauga River, parking area will be on left.

From Eton to Bryant Rd South Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 4.2 miles to Fullers Chapel Rd. Go north on Fullers Chapel 0.5 miles to Bryant Rd. Turn left on Bryant and go 0.9 miles to parking area on left.

From Eton to Bryant Rd North Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 4.2 miles to Fullers Chapel Rd. Go north on Fullers Chapel 0.5 miles to Bryant Rd. Turn left on Bryant and go .25 miles to parking area on left.

Coopers Creek WMA

C b

30,000 acres • 770.535.5700

Deer & bear

Archery

• Buck Only: Sept. 9-Oct. 4, Oct. 30-Nov. 12

Primitive

• Buck Only: Oct. 25-29

Firearms

• C Buck Only: b Oct. 6-8
• Buck Only: b Nov. 29-Dec. 3 | s Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Coyote

May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Dogs must be marked with hunter’s name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture.

Directions

From Dahlonega Take GA HWY 60 north 26 miles to jct. of Coopers Creek Rd.; turn right and go 0.5 mile to jct. of USFS Road #236; turn left and go 4 miles to jct. of USFS Road #4; turn right and go 0.5 mile to check station. From Blairsville Take Old Blue Ridge HWY west 5 miles to Mulkey Gap Rd.; turn left and travel 8.5 miles to check station.

Coosawattee WMA

Q HC b

2,040 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & Bear

Archery

• Sept. 9–Oct. 19, Oct. 23-Nov. 9, Nov. 13-Jan. 1

Firearms

• HC b Oct. 20-22
• Q100 b Nov. 10-12

Turkey

Apr. 6-May 15

Dove

State season.

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATV’s. Hunters must sign-in for big game hunts and check-out bonus deer and bear at the Carters Lake WMA check station

Directions

From Chatsworth: Go 11 miles south on old US 411; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station

Cordele Fish Hatchery

Q C

40 acres • 229.430.4254

Waterfowl

Designated pond only. Legal hours end at noon.

Q3 C s Dec. 2, Jan. 13

Q3 s Dec. 16, 30

Coyote

No May 16-31 coyote & hog season.

Directions

From Cordele take U.S. HWY 280 west 0.5 miles. Turn right on Fish Hatchery Rd.; go 1.4 miles. Turn Right on Williams Lake Rd; go 0.4 miles to impoundment on left.

Crockford-Pigeon
Mountain WMA

HC b Q B R F

20,657 acres • 706.295.6041

Deer & bear

Archery

• Sept. 9-Oct. 20, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, Nov. 19-Dec. 5, Dec. 10-Jan. 1

Firearms

• HC b Oct. 21-22
• Either-Sex Last Day: b Nov. 16-18
• Buck Only: b Dec. 6-9

Turkey

Q40 Apr. 6-12

Apr. 13-May 15

DOG Training

Dog Training Areas: Aug. 15-Mar. 19, except during firearms deer hunts. Training limited to designated areas (see map).

Dove

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7-8, Nov. 18-26, Dec. 19-Jan. 31

Coyote

May 16-31

Area Notes

No ATVs. All non-hunting activities except camping are prohibited during firearms deer hunts. Additionally, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey season. Firearms restrictions apply to certain portions of the WMA. Consult WMA map for specific limitations.

Directions

From Lafayette Take HWY 193 west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd.; turn left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd.; turn right and go 0.3 mile to check station.