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Blue Ridge WMA

2026-27 season.

Check before you hunt. Confirm these dates in 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting Regulations. Seasons, closures and area rules can change.

Deer and bear

Sep 12–25, Oct 3–9

Archery, buck only.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Archery: Buck Only: Sept. 12-25, Oct. 3-9”

Nov 11–14, Dec 26 – Jan 1

Firearms, buck only.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: Buck Only: Nov. 11-14, Dec. 26-Jan. 1”

Dec 2–5

Firearms, buck only. Bonus deer hunt.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: Buck Only: [bonus] Dec. 2-5”

Bear

Sep 26 – Oct 2

Firearms.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: Bear Only: Sept. 26-Oct. 2”

Turkey

Apr 3 – May 15

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Turkey: Apr. 3-May 15”

Small game

Follows the statewide seasons.

  • Squirrel: Aug 15 – Feb 28
  • Rabbit and quail: Nov 14 – Feb 28

In the guide: “Small game seasons: State Seasons”

Coyote and hogs

May 16–31

Any legal weapon.

In the guide: “Coyote: May 16-31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs.”

Area rules

US Forest Service owned property. No ATVs or UTVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles.

Nearby areas

Cochrans Creek WMA around 9 miles away

Coopers Creek WMA around 10 miles away

Rich Mountain WMA around 10 miles away

Dawson Forest WMA around 15 miles away

Chestatee WMA around 15 miles away

All bear, deer, and turkey hunters must sign in unless the area listing says otherwise. All deer hunts are either sex unless otherwise noted. On antler restricted areas, only bucks with at least four points one inch or longer on either antler, or an outside spread of at least 15 inches, are legal. Unless otherwise stated, any small game with an open state season may be hunted during an area's small game dates. No small game or furbearer hunting during deer, quail, or quota hunts, except waterfowl during archery deer hunts in open state season. Legal hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, and 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset for doves and waterfowl. Youth, active duty military and veterans may hunt ducks and geese on Nov. 14-15.

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