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Coosawattee WMA

Chatsworth • Murray County • North Georgia High Country

Coosawattee WMA near Chatsworth is an annually leased Murray County property with deer, bear, turkey, small game, quota hunts, youth hunts, and primitive camping.

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Coosawattee WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Coosawattee WMA

Coosawattee Wildlife Management Area is a 2,043-acre annually leased property in Murray County. Hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, and small game. The area also includes quota hunts, youth hunts, primitive camping, and wildlife viewing. WMA user information and sign-in are handled at the Carter’s Lake WMA Check Station. No ATVs are allowed. Confirm current seasons, licenses, check-station procedures, camping rules, access rules, and property-specific regulations with Georgia DNR before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Turkey Bear Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: Yes
  • Youth Hunts: Yes
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: Yes
  • Boat Access Required: No
  • ATVs: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Coosawattee WMA

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Hunting

Quota Hunts

Quota hunt opportunities may be available. Apply through Georgia DNR and confirm hunt dates, check-in rules, and eligibility before planning a trip.

Hunting

Youth Hunts

Youth hunt opportunities may be available. Confirm age requirements, supervision rules, application details, and hunt dates with Georgia DNR.

Camping

Primitive Campsites

Primitive campsites may be available. Expect basic camping with limited or no hookups unless official property notes say otherwise.

Access

No ATVs

This property includes no atvs. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Facilities

Check Station

This property includes check station. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Other Recreation

Wildlife Viewing

This property also offers wildlife viewing opportunities. Wear visible clothing and be aware of open hunting seasons when visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, and small game.

Habitat

Annually leased mountain-region hunting property in Murray County.

Access Notes

WMA user information and sign-in are located at the Carter’s Lake WMA Check Station. No access is available through McEntire Road VPA.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed on this property.

Camping

Primitive camping is available. No hookups, developed campground amenities, or camper length details are listed in the property record.

Quota Hunts

Quota hunt opportunities are available; confirm current application requirements before planning a hunt.

Youth Hunts

Youth hunt opportunities are available; confirm eligibility and dates before planning a hunt.

Safety Notes

Confirm sign-in location and access routes before visiting.

Fees & Passes

Land Access requires a hunting license, fishing license, or Lands Pass.

Map & Directions

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