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Zahnd WMA

Chickamauga • Walker County • North Georgia High Country

Zahnd WMA near Chickamauga protects Ridge and Valley habitat with turkey, archery deer, squirrel, rock outcrops, overlooks, and wildlife viewing.

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Zahnd WMA
WMA Wildlife Management Area

Zahnd WMA

Zahnd Wildlife Management Area is a 1,642-acre property in Walker County in the Ridge and Valley ecoregion of northwest Georgia. The area shares a boundary with Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA. Hunting interests include turkey, archery deer, and squirrel. The property includes protected plants and animals, rock outcrops, and scenic overlooks. Confirm current seasons, licenses, access rules, climbing-area 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 Squirrel

Hunt & Access Flags

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

Features at Zahnd WMA

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.

Habitat

Rare Species Habitat

This property includes sensitive habitat for rare or priority species. Stay on appropriate access routes and follow all posted rules.

Facilities

Overlook Platform

An overlook platform is available at this property. Confirm current access and condition 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.

Habitat

Rock Outcrops

This property includes rock outcrops. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Other Recreation

Geocaching

Geocaching is not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

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

Hunting Summary

Hunting opportunities include turkey, archery deer, and squirrel.

Habitat

Ridge and Valley habitat with protected species, rock outcrops, scenic overlooks, and adjoining access near Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA.

Safety Notes

Rock outcrops are popular for climbing; confirm any seasonal restrictions or posted closures before visiting.

Fees & Passes

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

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