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Warwoman WMA

Warwoman Wildlife Management Area is located in Rabun County on property owned by the U.S. Forest Service. This 15,800-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game. Trout fishing is available at Hood Creek, Walnut Fork Creek, Sarah's Creek and tributaries of each.

Dawson Forest WMA

The Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area is located in Dawson County. This 25,500-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove, and waterfowl. There are five sections (tracts) of the WMA, including Wildcat Creek, Goethe, Burnt Mountain, Amicalola, and City of Atlanta. The DNR Wildlife Resources Division owns 15,000 acres of the forest, with the City of Atlanta owning the lower 10,000 acres.

Coosawattee WMA

Coosawattee Wildlife Management Area is an annually leased property located in Murray County. This 2,043-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey and small game. No ATVs are allowed on the property. WMA user information and sign-in is located at the Carter's Lake WMA Check Station.

Buck Shoals WMA

The Buck Shoals Wildlife Management Area is located in White County. This 582-acre property exclusively offers youth hunting and fishing events, including the very popular Hunt & Learn programs for deer, turkey and small game. Buck Shoals has youth quota hunts for deer, bear, small game and dove.

Berry College WMA

Berry College Wildlife Management Area is located in Floyd County. This 15,609-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey, small game and dove. Hunters may not use the main campus for gaining access. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on Berry College Refuge. No ATVs are allowed on the WMA. Trails are closed all during firearm deer season and before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season. No night hunting.

Allatoona WMA

Allatoona Wildlife Management Area is located in Cherokee and Bartow counties and owned by The Corps of Engineers. This 6,818-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game and waterfowl. No ATVs and no camping allowed on the WMA.