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Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA is a 20,657-acre state-owned property in Walker County, a favorite with hunters for deer, turkey, squirrel, quail and rabbit. It is also known for Rocktown, the Lost Wall, the Pocket, Pettyjohn’s Cave, Sawmill Lake and Bluehole Springs, with five designated camping areas and miles of trails.
- SizeAbout 20,657 acres
- Check station / access365 Rocky Lane Road Lafayette, GA 30728
- GPS34.67622, -85.38040
- Georgia DNR officeRegion 1 office, 706-295-6041
2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain 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.
| Game | Season | 2026-27 dates and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Deer & bear | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 16, Oct. 19-Nov. 18, Nov. 22-Dec. 8, Dec. 13-Jan. 1 |
| Deer & bear | Firearms | (specialty hunt) (bonus deer hunt) Oct. 17-18 |
| Deer & bear | Firearms | Either-Sex Last Day: (bonus deer hunt) Nov. 19-21 |
| Deer & bear | Firearms | Buck Only: (bonus deer hunt) Dec. 9-12 |
| Turkey | (quota, 40 hunters) Apr. 3-9 | |
| Turkey | Apr. 10-May 15 | |
| DOG Training | Dog Training Areas: Aug. 15-Mar. 19, except during firearms deer hunts. Training limited to designated areas (see map). | |
| Dove | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10-11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | |
| Coyote | May 16-31 | |
| Small Game | State Seasons | |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
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Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA Maps
For current boundaries, roads, gates and food plots, use Georgia DNR’s Crockford-Pigeon Mountain 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.
Area Rules & Directions
- No ATVs. All non-hunting activities except camping prohibited during firearms deer hunts. Horse & bicycle trails & areas closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer & turkey season. Firearms restrictions apply to portions of WMA. See WMA map for specific limitations.
- All horse, bike, caving, hiking, climbing and hang-gliding trails close during firearms deer seasons, and horse and bike trails close before 10 a.m. during archery deer and turkey seasons. Cavers must sign in at the cave kiosk before and after caving, and visiting Ulla Cave requires a permit application. ATVs are not allowed.
Directions. From Lafayette: Take HWY 193 west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd., turn left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd., turn right and go 0.3 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
Facilities
Bike Trails; Equestrian Trails; Hiking Trails; Primitive Campsites; Lake.
Activities
All horse, bike, caving, hiking, rock climbing, parasailing and hang-gliding trails are closed during firearm deer seasons. Additionally, all horse and bike trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey season.; Biking; Boating; Caving, Cavers must sign-in at respective cave kiosk before and after caving. Visitors to Ulla cave must complete an application and receive a permit prior to visiting the cave.; Geocaching, not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season; Hiking; Horseback Riding; Hunting (including specialty hunts); Youth Hunts; Lake Fishing; Parasailing & Hang-gliding; Primitive Camping; River Fishing; Wildlife Viewing.
Nearby Public Land
Arrowhead WMA, Berry College WMA, Chief Vann House State Historic Site, Cohutta WMA, Conasauga River WMA, Coosawattee WMA, Carter's Lake WMA, John's Mountain WMA, New Echota State Historic Site, Otting WMA, Rocky Mountain PFA, Summerville Trout Hatchery, Zahnd WMA.
More WMAs
See the Northwest Georgia WMAs page, the statewide WMA map and our deer, dove and duck season guides.
Common Questions
When is deer season at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in 2026-27?
Under the 2026-27 regulations, Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA deer hunts are: Archery: Sept. 12-Oct. 16, Oct. 19-Nov. 18, Nov. 22-Dec. 8, Dec. 13-Jan. 1; Firearms: Oct. 17-18; Firearms: Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19-21; Firearms: Buck Only: Dec. 9-12. Check the area listing for quota and sign-in rules.
Do I need a license to go to Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Yes. Anyone 16 or older entering a Georgia WMA needs a license that allows hunting or fishing, or a Lands Pass ($30 a year for residents, $60 for non-residents). Hunters also need the licenses for the game they pursue.
Can you camp at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Yes, in designated campsites only. Camping on a WMA is limited to 14 consecutive days.
Where is the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA check station?
The DNR lists the address as 365 Rocky Lane Road Lafayette, GA 30728, at GPS 34.67622, -85.38040. The DNR office for this area is Region 1 office, 706-295-6041.
Sources we checked
Everything on this page was checked on October 13, 2026, against Georgia DNR. If anything here differs from DNR’s official regulations, the regulations win.
- Georgia DNR: Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA – size, location, GPS, facilities, notices and office phone
- Georgia 2026-27 WMA regulations (eRegulations) – hunt dates, area notes and directions
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