Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

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

Wilson Shoals WMA is a 2,800-acre area in Banks County, hunted for deer, bear, turkey, small game and doves. It has a DNR shooting range and primitive campsites.

• SizeAbout 2,800 acres
• GPS34.40244, -83.59610
• Georgia DNR officeRegion 2 office, 770-535-5700

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

2026-27 Hunting Seasons at Wilson Shoals 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.

Wilson Shoals WMA Maps

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

• Wilson Shoals WMA (older PDF)

Area Rules & Directions

Directions. From Gainesville: Take HWY 365 north 11 miles, turn right on Mud Creed Rd., go 1 mile, turn left, go 0.1 mile, turn right on Yonah Rd., go 2.1 miles, area 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