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J.L. Lester WMA

Cedartown • Polk County • North Georgia High Country

J.L. Lester WMA near Cedartown is a compact Polk County property with deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove, waterfowl, field trials, and archery range access nearby.

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J.L. Lester WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

J.L. Lester WMA

J.L. Lester Wildlife Management Area is a 477-acre property in Polk County. Hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove, and waterfowl. No ATVs and no night hunting are allowed. Field trials occur throughout the year and may close the property to hunting, fishing, and recreation. Confirm current seasons, licenses, field-trial closures, 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 Waterfowl Dove Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at J.L. Lester WMA

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

Shooting

Archery Range

An archery range is available at this property. Check current hours, closure notices, safety rules, and equipment requirements before visiting.

Access

No ATVs

This property includes no atvs. 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.

Rules

No Night Hunting

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

Hunting

Field Trials

This property includes field trials. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before 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, small game, dove, and waterfowl.

Habitat

Compact Polk County WMA with mixed hunting opportunities and field-trial activity.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed on this property.

Safety Notes

No night hunting is allowed. Field trials may close the property to hunting, fishing, and recreation.

Closures

Field trials occur throughout the year and may temporarily close the property.

Fees & Passes

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

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