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Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

Cherry Log • Gilmer County • North Georgia High Country

Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract is a 2,142-acre Gilmer County archery hunting tract for deer, bear, turkey, and small game.

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Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract
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Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract is a 2,142-acre property in Gilmer County. Archery hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, and small game. Horse and bicycle trails are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear, and turkey seasons, and ATVs are not allowed. Facilities and activities include hiking trails, horseback riding, river fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Confirm current seasons, licenses, trail restrictions, 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: No
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
  • ATVs: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

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

Hunting

Archery Hunting

Archery hunting is allowed in accordance with current Georgia hunting regulations. Confirm season dates, legal methods, and whether any part of the property has an archery-only restriction before planning a hunt.

Water Access

River Fishing

River or creek fishing access may be available. Confirm fishing regulations, water levels, and access points before visiting.

Trails

Hiking Trails

Hiking trails are available at this property. Confirm trail access, closures, and whether trails overlap with hunting areas during open seasons.

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.

Trails

Horse Trails

This property includes horse trails. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Trails

Bicycle Trails

This property includes bicycle trails. 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

Archery hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, and small game.

Habitat

North Georgia mountain tract with archery hunting, trails, and river fishing access.

Access Notes

Horse and bicycle trails are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear, and turkey seasons.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed on this property.

Safety Notes

Confirm seasonal trail restrictions before visiting.

Fees & Passes

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

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