Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Rich Mountain WMA covers 19,955 acres in Gilmer and Fannin counties, most of it Chattahoochee National Forest land. It is hunted for deer, bear, turkey and small game, and also has hiking, biking and equestrian trails and an archery range. The Cartecay Tract is listed separately in the regulations.

• SizeAbout 19,955 acres
• Check station / access4910 Rock Creek Road Cherrylog, GA 30522
• GPS34.62200, -84.43400
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 1 office, 706-295-6041

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Rich 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.

Rich Mountain WMA

20,674 acres.

Rich Mountain WMA: Cartecay Tract

2,165 acres.

Rich Mountain WMA Maps

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

• Rich Mountain WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

• No ATVs. Electric bicycles restricted to roads open for motor vehicles.
• No ATVs. Horse & bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer, bear & turkey seasons.
• ATVs are not allowed on the property. The U.S. Forest Service manages recreation and posts road closures.

Directions. From Ellijay: Take HWY 515 north 7 miles to Co. Road 151, turn right, go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station.

Directions. From East Ellijay: Take Hwy 52E 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Canoe Launch Rd. Go approx 0.2 mile and turn left to archery range parking area and kiosk.

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