NorthGeorgia

Cochrans Creek VPA

The Cochrans Creek Voluntary Public Access (VPA) area is a 2,507-acre property located near Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, GA. Opportunities for hunting include deer, bear, turkey, and small game.


Voluntary Public Access Area 

Cochrans Creek VPA is a Voluntary Public Access (VPA) property. Since 2014, the Wildlife Resources Division has been able to enhance and add to its WMA program through additional temporary agreements with private landowners for public hunting opportunities thanks to a USDA grant.

Charles B. Henson VPA

Charles B. Henson VPA is a partnership between the Southeastern Cave Conservancy International (SCCi) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division to provide hunting opportunities on land originally purchased for the express purpose of protecting cave environments. Access to this land via the VPA agreement is for hunting opportunities only. For deer hunting, weapons are limited to archery only.  All other activities such as hiking, fishing, or caving is strictly managed by the SCCi.

Tallulah Gorge WMA

Tallulah Gorge WMA is mostly forested with rolling to steep hills. The Gorge itself and the Tallulah River roughly bisect the property. The eastern and southeastern portion of the WMA is border by Lake Tugaloo and the South Carolina state line. Daily on-site sign-in is required. This is a WMA Lands Pass area, but a Park Pass will suffice for the Lands Pass requirement. All hunters and anglers must be appropriately licensed.

Treat Mountain VPA

Treat Mountain VPA is a 5,087-acre property located between Cedartown and Tallapoosa. Opportunities include hunting for deer, turkey and small game. See regulations for details. No ATVs or camping allowed. Hunters utilizing this area for deer or turkey hunting should be sure to check their game using Georgia Game Check and select Public Land option, Polk County, and then Treat Mountain VPA.

Tallapoosa River VPA

Tallapoosa River VPA is a 3,053-acre property located between Cedartown and Buchanan. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey (for youth only) and small game. See regulations for details. No ATVs or camping allowed. Hunters utilizing this area for deer or turkey hunting should be sure to check their game using Georgia Game Check and select Public Land option, Polk County, and then Tallapoosa River VPA.

Allatoona Pass Battlefield

Allatoona Pass is a historically significant location due to its role in two major incidents during the American Civil War. In April 1862, James Andrews’ raiders on board the steam locomotive General passed through Allatoona Pass during what has become known as the Great Locomotive Chase. Two and a half years later on October 5, 1864, following the fall of Atlanta, one of the most stubbornly fought battles of the Civil War was waged on the site. Of the over 5,000 men engaged approximately 30 percent became casualties of war during the battle.

Pleasant Valley VPA

The 143-acre Pleasant Valley VPA is a partnership between the local landowner and the Georgia DNR, WRD to provide public hunting access. This annual lease provides adult child deer, migratory bird and rabbit/squirrel hunting opportunities. Hunters utilizing this area for deer or turkey hunting should be sure to check their game using Georgia Game Check and select Public Land option, Bartow County, and then Pleasant Valley VPA.