WMA Regulations: A-C
This section of the 2024-2025 Hunting Seasons and Regulations provides information related to lands managed for hunting by Wildlife Resources Division.
Small game and furbearers may be hunted subject to statewide seasons and bag limits (Small Game and Trapping Seasons, Dates & Limits) except during quota hunts and unless otherwise specified in a specific area listing.
Please review the legend below. Each listing will have a list of applicable symbols located in its header as a quick reference.
Legend
Sign-in required for all bear, deer, and turkey hunts unless otherwise noted for a specific area.
s – Sign-in
b – Bonus Deer hunt (see Public Hunting Opportunities)
C – Youth Hunt (see Youth Hunts)
Q – Quota Hunt (see Quota Hunts)
a – Archery Only Area
HC – Specialty Hunt (see Dove & Specialty Hunts)
l – Hunt & Learn
Q – Antler Restricted Area
W – Mobility-Impaired Hunt (see Mobility-Impaired Hunts)
B – Bird Dog Training
F – Furbearer Dog Training
R – Rabbit Dog Training
A – Archery Range
S – Firearms Shooting Range
Alapaha River WMA
Q b
6,870 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 14-Oct. 20
Firearms
- Buck Only: Oct. 26-27
- b Nov. 7-9 | s Nov. 27-Dec. 1, Dec. 10-15
Turkey
Q15: Apr. 5-11
Apr. 12-May 15
Dove
Q50 s Sept. 7
Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 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. 8-Jan. 12
Shotgun Only
- W Oct. 31-Nov. 3, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Turkey
W Q1 Mobility Impaired: Apr. 19-23, May 3-7
C Q1 Apr. 12-16, Apr. 26-30
Quail
Maximum 3 persons per party.
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. 16, Dec. 7
Q1 s Jan. 18, Jan. 21
Dove
Quota on designated fields only. All other areas open to the public.
Q35 s Sept. 7
Sept. 14-Oct. 13, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 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 Quota Hunts 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. 14-Oct. 18, Dec. 1-Jan. 12
Firearms
- Oct. 19-Nov. 30
Turkey
Apr. 5-May 15
Dove
No dove hunting outside of dove field.
Q50 s Sept. 7.
s Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 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. 9-Feb. 25.
Coyote
May 16 - 31
Area Notes
No camping. Bird dog training allowed year round in designated areas.
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. 14-Oct. 18
Firearms
- HC Oct. 19-20
- C Oct. 21-31
- Nov. 1-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 5-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. 14-Nov. 6, Dec. 29-Jan. 12
Firearms
- Q50 Nov. 7-9, Dec. 5-8
- Dec. 26-28
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 5-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. 14-Nov. 15
Small Game
Butler Island opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season.
Aug. 15-Nov. 15, Feb. 1-Feb. 28. No furbearer season.
- Rabbits: Daily bag Limit: 6/person. C Archery Only, Butler Refuge Area: Jan. 18-19.
- Snipe: Wed.-Sun. & state holidays during season.
Dove
Sept. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
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.
- Q20 Butler Island: Saturday only; see Migratory Birds Seasons
- Q20 Champney Island: Saturday & Sunday Only; see Migratory Birds Seasons. 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. 14-Oct. 31
- W Nov. 1-15
- Nov. 16-Jan. 12
Turkey
W Apr. 5-11
C Apr. 12-18
Apr. 19-May 15
Small Game
Aug. 15-Sept. 13
C Jan. 13-Feb. 28
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. 14-30, Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Primitive
- Dec. 20-22
Firearms
- Q300 b Nov. 7-9, 21-23
Turkey
C Apr. 5-11
Q80 Apr. 12-18
Apr. 19-May 15
Dove
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5-13, Nov. 24-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Waterfowl
MARSH Pond Q3 s: Dec. 7, Jan. 18
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
Sept. 14-Jan. 12
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 14-20, Sept. 28-Oct. 18
Firearms
- HC Sept. 21-27
- b Oct. 31-Nov. 2
- Buck Only: Nov. 28-30, Dec. 11-14
Turkey
Apr. 5-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
15,605 acres • 706.295.6041
Deer & bear
Archery
- Sept. 14-Oct. 29, Nov. 3-15
Firearms
- Q1000 b Either-Sex Deer Last Day: Oct. 30-Nov.2
- Q1000 b Dec. 4-7
- HC b Jan. 4-5
Turkey
Apr. 5-May 15
bird & rabbit dog training
Aug. 15-Mar. 19, except during firearms deer hunts.
Dove
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12-13, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 3, Jan. 6-31
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. 19-Nov. 30
Turkey
Apr. 5-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
7,315 acres • 229.426.5267
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 14-Oct. 2, Oct. 6-18, Dec. 1 - Jan. 12
Primitive
- Oct. 3-5
Firearms
- Oct. 26-Nov. 10
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 14-27, Oct. 20-Nov. 3
Firearms
- C Sept. 28-29. Youth are exempt from antler restrictions.
- Quality Buck & Antlerless Last Day b: Oct. 17-19, Nov. 14-16
- HC Nov. 22-24
Turkey
Q50 Apr. 5-13, Apr. 19-27,
Apr. 28-May 15
Coyote
May 16 - 31
Dove
Sept. 7, 14, 21-27, Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 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. 14-Oct. 3, Oct. 7-13, Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Firearms
- HC Oct. 5-6
- Q200 b Oct. 17-19, Nov. 21-23
Turkey
Q35 Apr. 5-11, Apr. 12-18
Apr. 19-May 15
Dove
Q75 s Sept. 7, Sept. 14
Sept. 21-Oct. 3, Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 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. 14-Oct. 11
Primitive
- Buck Only: Oct. 12-18
Firearms
- Buck Only: b Oct. 30- Nov. 3 | s Nov. 20-23
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 14-Nov. 30; archery only.
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 2-3
- Q12 C b Nov. 16-17, Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Turkey
Q3 l Apr. 12-13
Q5 C Apr. 19-20, May 3-4
Small Game
No night hunting.
Q10 C Jan. 4-12, 18-26
Dove
Q25 C Sept. 7, 14
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. 14-18, Sept. 22-Oct. 14
Primitive
- Sept. 19-21
Firearms
- b Oct. 17-19
- HC Oct. 25-27
- Nov. 28-Dec. 1 | Buck Only: Dec. 12-14
Turkey
Q80 Apr. 5- 11
April 12-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. 5-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. 14-Oct. 5
Firearms
- Oct. 24-26, Nov. 7-9
- Buck Only: Dec. 12-14
Turkey
Apr. 5-May 15
Dove
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
Coyote
May 16-31
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. 14-Oct. 31, Nov. 4-8, Nov. 10-Jan. 1
Firearms
- W b Nov. 1-3
- Q20 C b Nov. 9
Turkey
Apr. 5-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 day before the hunt. Selected quota youth hunters must attend a pre-hunt meeting at 7 p.m. at the Carter’s Lake check station 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. 14-Oct. 13, Oct. 21-27
Firearms
- Buck Only: Dec. 2-15
- Either-sex Last Day: b Oct. 17-19, Nov. 14-16
- HC Nov. 26-Dec. 1
Turkey
Apr. 5-May 15
Dove
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5-13, Nov. 23-25, 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.
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. 14-Oct. 13, Dec. 8-29
Firearms
- Q100 b Oct. 17-19, Nov. 7-9, Dec. 5-Dec. 7
Turkey
Q40 Apr. 5-11, Apr. 19-25, May 10-15,
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. 14-20, Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 14-24
Firearms
- Buck Only: s Nov. 16-21 | b Oct. 24-27, Dec. 12-15
Bear
Firearms
- Q9 (Bag limit 2/person or 5/party) Dog/Bear: Oct. 5-Oct.13
- Sept. 21-29
Turkey
Apr. 5-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 Chattahoochee 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. 14-Oct. 10, Nov. 16-24
Firearms
- Q150 b Oct. 17-19, Nov. 7-9
Turkey
Q50 Apr. 12-20, May 3-11
l Apr. 5-7
May 12-15
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. 5-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. 14-22, Oct. 7-13, Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Firearms
- Q35 C Sept. 28-29
- Antlerless Only: Sept. 27-29
- Q35 b Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16
Turkey
Q15 Apr. 5-7, May 3-5
Q15 C Apr. 19-21
May 6-15
Dove
Sept. 7, 14, 21-27, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Nov. 23-Dec. 3, 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. 14-26, Nov. 17-Dec. 6
Firearms
- Q50 b Oct. 24-26, Nov. 14-16
- l Nov. 1-3
- C Q50 Nov. 9-10
- Antlerless Only: Sept. 27-29
Turkey
May 12-15, l Apr. 5-7
Q40 Apr. 12-20, May 3-11
Dove
- C Q35: s Sept. 7, 14 (Youth Field Only)
- Sept. 7, 14, 21-26, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Dec. 19-29, Dec. 29-Jan. 10, Jan. 19-31
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. 7, Dec. 28, Jan. 11
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
- s Buck Only: Sept. 14-27, Oct. 14-Oct. 31
Firearms
- Buck Only: b Nov. 13-17, Dec. 4-8 | s Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Bear
Firearms
- Q6 (Bag limit 2/person or 5/party) Dog/Bear: Oct. 5-Oct. 13
- s Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Turkey
Apr. 5-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 Chattahoochee 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
- Sept. 14-Oct. 11; Dec. 26-Jan. 31
Primitive
- State season
Firearms
- Q350 b Nov. 7-9 | s Dec. 12-14
- C Nov. 23-30, Dec. 20-25
Deer hunting is not allowed during the quail quota hunts listed below.
Turkey
Q40 Apr. 5-11, 12-18, 19-25,
Apr. 26-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. 16, Dec. 7, Dec. 28, Jan 11, 18, 25
C Q2 Nov. 16, Dec. 7, 28, Jan. 11, 18, 25
s Nov. 26, Dec. 10
Dove
Quota on designated fields only. All other areas are open.
Q40 s Sept. 7
Sept. 14-Oct. 13, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 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. 14-25, Sept. 29-Oct. 11
Primitive
- State season.
Firearms
- b Sept. 26-28 | Oct. 19-Nov. 30
Turkey
Apr. 5-May 15
Dove
Quota on designated fields only.
Q60 s Sept. 7
Sept. 14, 21, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 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. 5-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. 14-18, Sept. 23-Oct. 1, Oct. 6-29, Dec. 7-20,
Firearms
- C Sept. 20-22
- b Oct. 3-5 | s Nov. 30-Dec. 6, Dec. 21-Jan. 12
Turkey
Apr. 5-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 C
6,700 acres • 706.595.4222
Deer
Archery
- Sept. 14-27, Nov. 15-17
Firearms
- C Sept. 28-Oct. 3
- l Youth & Adult: Oct. 4-6, Adult: Nov. 11-12
- Q200 b Nov. 7-9, 21-23
- HC Nov. 26-Dec. 1
Turkey
Q25 C Apr. 5-9, Apr. 19-23
Q25 Apr. 12-16, May 3-7
l Youth: Apr. 25-27
Small Game
Daily bag limit: 3 rabbits/person.
s Aug 15- Sept. 27, Oct. 7-Nov. 6, 10, 13-20, Nov. 24-Dec. 13, Dec. 15-Jan. 2, Jan 6-Feb.28
l (Rabbit) Adult: Dec. 14, Youth: Jan. 3-5
Dove
Q200 s Sept. 7
l Georgia R3 Dove Field Adult & Youth: Sept. 14
Sept. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 24-25, Dec. 19-Jan. 2, Jan. 6-31
Quail
Daily bag limit: 3/person or 9/party.Quail hunting on designated dates only.
s Dec. 7, Dec. 21, Jan. 18
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 available by reservation through www.georgiawildlife.com/charlie-elliot-wildlife-center.
Directions
From Mansfield: Take HWY 11 south 5.7 miles to Shepherd Rd. turn left and follow signs 1.1 miles.
Cochrans creek WMA
HC b Q
2,057 acres • 770.535.5700
Deer & bear
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. 14-Oct. 10, Dec. 9-Jan. 12
Firearms
- HC b Oct. 11-13
- Antlerless Last Day: b Oct. 24-27
- Quality Buck Only: b Nov. 6-10, Dec. 5-8
Turkey
Apr. 5-May 15
Small Game
State seasons except no small game hunting during firearms big game hunts.
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.
Area Notes
No camping. No ATVs or horses. Deer and bear taken during bonus deer hunts must be take to Dawson Forest WMA check station for tagging.
Directions
From Dawsonville GA: Take Shoal Creek Road, turn left on Highway 136, at the roundabout take the 1st exit to Highway 52 East, travel approximately 3 miles.
Cohutta WMA
b S
96,583 acres • 706.295.6041
Deer & bear
Archery
- Buck only: Sept. 14-Oct. 2, Oct. 7- Dec. 3, Dec. 9-Jan. 1
Firearms
- Buck Only: b Oct. 3-6, Dec. 4-8
Turkey
Apr. 5-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 C
338 acres • 706.295.6041
Deer & Bear
Archery
Sept. 14-Jan. 1, except during youth and quota hunts.
Turkey
Apr. 12-27
Small Game
Aug. 15-Sept. 13, Feb. 1-28
Waterfowl
Goose & Teal: Sept. 14-29
C Nov. 16, 23, 30
Q3 s Dec 7, 14, 21, 28
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. 14- Oct. 3, Nov. 1-13
Primitive
- b Buck Only: Oct. 23-27
Firearms
- C Buck Only: b Oct. 4-6
- Buck Only: b Nov. 27-Dec. 1 | s Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Turkey
Apr. 5-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. 14-Oct. 17, Oct. 21-Nov. 7, Nov. 11-Jan. 1
Firearms
- HC b Oct. 18-20
- Q100 b Nov. 8-10
Turkey
Apr. 5-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
Maximum 3 persons per party.
Designated pond only. Legal hours end at noon.
Q3 C s Dec. 7, Jan. 18
Q3 s Dec. 21, Jan. 4
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. 14-Oct. 18, Oct. 21-Nov. 13, Nov. 17-Dec. 10, Dec. 15-Jan. 1
Firearms
- HC b Oct. 19-20
- Either-Sex Last Day: b Nov. 14-16
- Buck Only: b Dec. 11-14
Turkey
Q40 Apr. 5-11
Apr. 12-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. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12-Oct. 13, Nov. 23-Dec. 1, 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.