Coosawattee Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Coosawattee WMA is a 2,043-acre property in Murray County, leased by Georgia DNR each year. It is hunted for deer, bear, turkey and small game, with primitive campsites. Sign-in and user information are at the Carters Lake WMA check station.

• SizeAbout 2,043 acres
• Check station / access750 Powerhouse Road Chatsworth, GA 30705
• GPS34.63474, -84.77090
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 1 office, 706-295-6041

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Coosawattee 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.

Coosawattee WMA Maps

For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Coosawattee 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.

• Coosawattee Carters Lake WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• No ATV’s. Hunters must sign-in for big game hunts and check-out bonus deer and bear at Carters Lake WMA check station.
• ATVs are not allowed on the property.

Directions. From Chatsworth: Go 11 miles south on old US 411, turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign, go 1 mile to check station.

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