Chestatee Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

Map: N-Georgia.com, built from U.S. Census Bureau boundaries; location from Georgia DNR

Chestatee WMA covers 27,124 acres of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Lumpkin and White counties, near Dahlonega. It is hunted for deer, bear, turkey and small game, with primitive campsites, trails and lake and river fishing.

• SizeAbout 27,124 acres
• Check station / access955 Dicks Creek Road Dahlonega, GA 30533
• GPS34.66494, -83.91950
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 2 office, 770-535-5700

• 2026-27 Seasons
• Maps
• Rules & Directions
• Facilities
• Common Questions

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Chestatee WMA

These dates come from Georgia DNR’s 2026-27 WMA regulations. “State seasons” means the statewide dates apply; see our Georgia hunting seasons guide. Sign-in is required for bear, deer and turkey hunts unless noted, and quota hunts require an application at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com.

Chestatee WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Chestatee WMA page and its interactive property map, which also works in the Outdoors GA app. Our printable PDF maps below are older copies of DNR maps from roughly 2011 to 2013; boundaries, roads and tract names may have changed since.

• Chestatee WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chattahoochee WMA check station prior to hunting and attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their notification email. US Forest Service property. No ATV’s/UTV’s. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open to motor vehicles.
• The Forest Service manages roads and recreation. ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on Forest Service roads.

Directions. From Cleveland: Take U.S. 129 north 10.5 miles to Turner’s Corner, turn left on U.S. 19, go 0.5 mile, turn right on Dick’s Creek Rd., go 1 mile to check station driveway on left.

Everyone 16 and older entering a WMA needs a Georgia license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents). Wear fluorescent orange or blaze pink during firearms and primitive weapons deer and bear hunts, and report deer, bear and turkey through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.

Facilities & Things to Do