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Tallapoosa River WMA

Cedartown • Polk County • North Georgia High Country

Tallapoosa River WMA between Cedartown and Buchanan offers deer, youth-only turkey, and small game opportunities with no camping or ATV access.

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Tallapoosa River WMA
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Tallapoosa River WMA

Tallapoosa River WMA is a 3,053-acre property located between Cedartown and Buchanan. Hunting opportunities include deer, youth-only turkey, and small game. No ATVs or camping are allowed. In-person access to maps and sign-in sheets is provided at J.L. Lester WMA. Confirm current seasons, licenses, youth turkey rules, check-in requirements, access rules, closures, 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 Small Game

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Tallapoosa River WMA

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

Hunting

Youth Hunts

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

Access

No ATVs

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

Facilities

Sign-In Kiosk

This property includes sign-in kiosk. 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, youth-only turkey, and small game.

Habitat

Northwest Georgia public hunting area between Cedartown and Buchanan.

Access Notes

Property access begins along Rainey Lake Road after turning from Felton Rockmart Road. In-person maps and sign-in sheets are available at J.L. Lester WMA.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed on this property.

Camping

No camping is allowed on this property.

Youth Hunts

Youth-only turkey opportunity is available; confirm eligibility and current regulations before planning a hunt.

Safety Notes

Select Public Land option, Polk County, and Tallapoosa River WMA when using Georgia Game Check.

Fees & Passes

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

Map & Directions

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