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Cochrans Creek 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 – Oct 9, Dec 13–19

Archery.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 9, Dec. 13-Dec. 19”

Oct 28–31

Firearms. Only for specialty hunters (youth, ladies, disability license holders, returning veterans and hunters over 65). Bonus deer hunt.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: [specialty] [bonus] Oct. 28-31”

Nov 18–21, Dec 9–12

Firearms, buck only. Bonus deer hunt.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Firearms: Buck Only: [bonus] Nov. 18-21, Dec. 9-12”

Dec 30–31, Jan 1–2

Muzzleloader. Bonus deer hunt.

Either sex Jan 1–2.

In the guide: “Deer & Bear · Primitive: Either-Sex Last Two Days: [bonus] Dec. 30-Jan. 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

Antler Restricted Area. No camping. No ATVs or horses. Deer and bear taken during bonus deer hunts must be tagged at Dawson Forest WMA check station.

Nearby areas

Dawson Forest WMA around 4 miles away

Blue Ridge WMA around 9 miles away

Rich Mountain WMA - Cartecay Tract around 15 miles away

Rich Mountain WMA around 15 miles away

McGraw Ford 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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