Northeast Georgia Mountain Travel Association

Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management Areas in Northeast Georgia wildlife mgmt

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources maintains various Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) throughout the state, many of which are located in Northeast Georgia. Camping, pre-season scouting, hiking, picnicking, canoing, and other recreational uses are allowed year-round, unless otherwise posted at the WMA check station or at a specific recreation site. Horseback riding and bicycling are restricted to open, improved roads, designated trails or designated areas. Horse and bicycle trails and areas may be closed during certain hunting seasons to avoid user conflicts. Specific recreation sites can be closed as needed for management purposes by posting at the site. All WMA visitors are encouraged to wear hunter orange during hunting seasons.

Below is a list of WMAs located in Northeast Georgia.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Georgia State Parks
Allen Creek WMA
1550 acres

Blue Ridge WMA
38900 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Broad River WMA
440 acres

Phone Number: (706) 595-4222

Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Canoe Access, Picnicking

Chattahoochee River State Park
1200 acres

Chattahoochee WMA
25000 acres

Phone Number (706) 535-5700

Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Chestatee WMA
25000 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Coleman River Wildlife Management Area
Directions from Clayton: 15 mi. northwest

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Coopers Creek WMA
30000 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Dawson Forest WMA
25000 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Canoe Access, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Dukes Creek/Smithgall Conservation Area
4500 acres.

Elbert County Wildlife Management Area
Directions from Elberton to the Elbert Tract: Take GA Hwy. 72 east 10 miles to Bobby Brown State Park Road; turn south; area is east of road.

Phone Number: (706) 595-4222

Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Boat Ramps, Canoe Access, Picnicking

Hart County WMA
1000 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Bird Watching, Picnicking

Lake Burton WMA
12600 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Interpretive Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Lake Russell WMA
17300 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

McGraw Ford WMA
2400 acres.Rich Mountain WMA

22000 acres.

Swallow Creek WMA
19000 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Tallulah Gorge State Park
3000 acres

Biking, Bird Watching, Hiking, Hunting, Rock Climbing

Warwoman WMA
15800 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Picnicking, Horseback Riding

Wilson Shoals WMA
2800 acres

Phone Number: (770) 535-5700

Hunting, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Bird Watching, Firearm Range, Picnicking, Horseback Riding