Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. May 16-31. From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville Rd. Q50 s Sept. 3, 10. COHUTTA WMA covers an area that is 143.86 square miles. I have leave to burn.Tennessee? WHOOM! He had a huge 10-point rack that was almost perfectly symmetrical. Its pretty and all but you'll be real lucky to even see a pig there in a week of hunting. From Dublin Take U.S. 441 north 4.5 miles; turn right on Old Toomsboro Rd., go 7.5 miles to WMA sign; turn right on Oconee Church Rd., turn at WMA sign. " General hunting regulations in Georgia include: Deer and turkey must be checked through the Georgia Game Check. I found several large and active hog wallows during my 2 years of hunting up there. Training limited to designated areas (see map). Thanks for the information, we are just trying to do a little homework prior to planning.. Did you ever make up to Cohutta to hog hunt? So I couldnt hunt anymore, but I just wanted to be there. Shooting hours end at noon. You'll not get to Lake Conasauga until the first week of March. I was in shock. Swarovski ATC 17-40x56mm Spotting Scope Review. In those days nobody used tree stands. Georgia Outdoor News is your best source for timely news about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors in the state of Georgia. Sept. 3, 10, 17-23, 26-30, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. 537 Tufted Titmouse 3. Areas west of U.S. HWY 78/GA HWY 17 are open for hunting during statewide seasons only, except turkey (see dates above). Hunting Cohutta Dream Hunt For A 150-Class Buck Here's the story behind Cohutta WMA's No 2 of all time, which just happens to be Fannin County's best ever. Several of them had done this before, so they knew the ropes. You are using an out of date browser. No waterfowl hunting on MARSH Ponds outside of quota hunts. All Rights Reserved. When I drove off, the folks in the 85 Caprice wouldnt let the bear hugger back in the car. After field-dressing the bear, the wardens helped me load it in my truck. As a beautifully symmetrical 55, the incredible mountain buck scored 150 6/8. 3 reviews. I had killed a bear a year or so earlier on Blue Ridge WMA with a .444. No permits required to hike and backpack in the Cohutta Wilderness. The next morning I started climbing in the pitch-black dark. As lifelong hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, we take our hunting seriously, and love sharing that passion with others through our articles, videos and podcast episodes! Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) CWD is a fatal neurological disease found in deer and elk. Come in on old hwy 2 go straight past the check station there's a big campground on the left before you cross the river. Tread Lightly! Consult WMA map for specific limitations. Corps of Engineers developed campsites. No ATVs. Some trails are open to horses. One round wounded a paw before it entered the torso. I have killed a ton of deer through the years, some on private land, some on WMAs. I ate half of it and had just placed the other half on my knee when I heard a little noise to my left. I still hunt both. Picture in your mind the second Saturday of Georgia deer seasonin the year 1991. A Quota Hunt is a managed hunt that. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that my chosen stand location would be such a productive spot. Dog-bear hunters must check in at the Chestatee WMA check station prior to hunting and are required to attend a pre-hunt meeting as directed in their notification email. Its pretty and all but you'll be real lucky to even see a pig there in a week of hunting. With no cell phones and no handheld GPS devices in 1981, a man had to depend on his woods sense, his wits and his outdoor skills to navigate his way around and keep from getting lost. There were no trucks anywhere around the check station. I pointed across the road and said, right there.. The morning hours passed without much activity. The Cohutta Wilderness in GA is part of the larger 95,265 acre CWMA. Lateron we were allowed to put scopes on muzzleloaders. I don't really firearm hunt, but I do hunt the N GA mountains a good bit. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8-9, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. He dropped in his tracks, and I just sat there for a few minutes in stunned silence, trying to catch my breath. Intersection of Boat House & Ceylon Roads, see area map. ; turn right and go 0.3 mile to check station. No camping. This aint the end of this story. From Danielsville Go north on U.S. 29 for 2 miles; turn right on HWY 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; go 0.3 mile; area is on right. I checked in at the Cohutta check station and chatted with a game warden on the porch for about an hour. I had five or six rapid reloads available. From Mansfield Take HWY 11 south 5.7 miles to Shepherd Rd. ; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on the campus and refuge. turn left and follow signs 1.1 miles. Everywhere that I`ve entered the wilderness area I went downhill into a "bowl".In the "bowl"there are more mountains.What I`m saying,is that you walk in downhill,and everything you kill has to be toted out uphill.Just a turkey and a shotgun become a chore getting back out.And the man`s right about the hoodlums and break-ins.If you shoot a hog in there,I would want a freighter-frame and moosepack,or the like,to tote it out in pieces. Go north on Fullers Chapel 0.5 miles to Bryant Rd. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location. Butler Island opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Dog training in designated area only. Search WMA Sign-In Events Sign-in required for all bear, deer, and turkey hunts unless otherwise noted for a specific area listing. He immediately ran off, said Bill. Sept. 10-Oct. 9, Nov. 20-23, Dec. 19-Jan. 13, Jan. 15-31. The balance of 1,700 acres is in Tennessee and part of the Cherokee National Forest where it is known as Big Frog Wilderness Area. No furbearer season. Deer hunters may not hunt within 50 feet of the nature trail off Mack Phillips Rd. There are five sections (tracts) of the WMA, including Wildcat Creek, Goethe, Burnt Mountain, Amicalola, and City of Atlanta. Neither man had seen a deer all day. What is a Quota Hunt? Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party. Bill aimed for the bucks chest and fired. Passport in Time, a volunteer archaeology and historic preservation program. 2 buck, but its actually the No. But there was one big advantage. Rookie Hog hunter, Advanced Bass fisher, Pro crap talker. An official website of the Butler Refuge (located on Butler Island east of Hwy 17 on Champney Island) and Ansley Hodges MARSH Project (located west of Hwy 17 on Champney Island) are closed to firearms at all times but open to archery deer & hog hunting seasons and archery rabbit hunting (except the youth hunt) after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. Going back down was always so much easier, although you knew you might not end up where you wanted to be. That year Bill was hunting with a lightweight Remington Model 600 bolt-action in 6mm that he had purchased just for backpacking. From Eton to Bryant Rd South Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 4.2 miles to Fullers Chapel Rd. At the time, there was only a one-buck limit, Bill said. 15-19, Apr. Our group consisted of Don Clement, Dons brother Joe, Kenneth Woods, John Akin and Bill Nichols. But dont expect it. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. He was only about 20 feet away, but he didnt see me. Multi-use trail and areas are closed all day during firearms deer hunts and before 10:00 a.m. during archery and turkey seasons. The scale was broke. On a WMA hunt, I dont walk in on hunters intentionally if Im late. ; turn right and go 0.5 mile to jct. Legal hours for waterfowl end at noon. Daily bag limit: 3/person. I'm not familair with hunting WMA's and need some help. My list of game wardens I like went south. I think the wilderness area is considered to be part of the WMA. Sign-in can be done online here except for some State Park Hunts and some coastal island WMA hunts. When he stepped out, I shot him in the neck at about 15 feet. GDEcD. Keep us posted & good luck! Legal hours end at noon. My dad didnt hunt, but he liked to fish, Bill said. Need to register your guns and follow the rules to the T but it's worth it. Bill, now 74, is a veteran of many memorable hunts in the Cohuttas, including perhaps his most remarkable of all that took place 41 years ago in 1981. ( We love this place and I want to take my childern and grandchildren there so please please pratice Leave No Trace Principals! I find a long stretch between parked trucks, slip in, not far, and quietly set up. He may be a new bowhunter, but he's been They took pics of one of the occupants of the Caprice hugging the dead bear. There were three more WHOOMS and reloads before the bear, which was snapping at everythingthat touched it, got hung between two trees 10 feet from me. Please review the legend below. Interestingly, in the late-1930s, after the success of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area pioneered by Ranger Arthur Woody in 1936, the state of Georgia and the U.S. Forest Service established three more Game Management Areas in the mountain region the Chattahoochee GMA, the Lake Burton GMA and the Cohutta GMA. and travel approximately 11 miles to the area kiosk on the right. Turn left (southwest) on Hwy 99 crossing back over I-95 toward Sterling and proceed approx. As strothershacker said, they were all in the lower elevations. All other marks belong to their respective owners. I could see that it was a large buckprobably very close to the size of the buck I had killed the previous year.. Creek bottoms, deep shady draws. The fishing regulatory body for Tennessee is Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. He arrived at camp right around dark. Heres the story behind Cohutta WMAs No 2 of all time, which just happens to be Fannin Countys best ever. Sign up for our newsletters, and let Explore Georgia provide inspiration for your next trip. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area Information Coordinates: 34.9084129N, -84.6165997W Approx. Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal. All other areas open to the public. After this hunt, I bought an inline, which was more accurate. Small game and furbearers may be hunted subject to statewide seasons and bag limits except during quota hunts and unless otherwise specified in a specific area listing. From Darien Take U.S. HWY 17 south 1.5 miles; check station is on the right. Once, we had the bright idea of sliding it down a branch. I posted a few days ago about a new bowhunter, my friend Danny. Even today, with all the high-tech gadgets we hunters like to tote into the woods, backpacking into a vast, rugged wilderness area to hunt remote mountain bucks is a serious challenge. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. ; turn left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd. It's a really big place with very unforgiving terrain. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location. Kiosk is just down that road. on official, secure websites. Left onto Possum Point Rd. Bills buck is a symmetrical 10-pointer that not only is Cohutta WMAs No. From Dahlonega take GA 60 north for 28 miles to jct. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. Get you a NF map before going up there. The fishing regulatory body for Tennessee is Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Please see WMA maps for safety zones. Most of them. Immediately northeast of Tennessee's portion, and sharing a border, lies Big Frog Wilderness. From Lafayette Take HWY 193 west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd. Designated pond only. Howdy, we should definitely connect. Those are some serious lakers! From Chatsworth Go 11 miles south on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station. No ATVs except mobility impaired hunters during mobility impaired hunt. For a full list of WMAs open for the spring turkey season, pick up a copy of the Georgia DNR's 2021-2022 Hunting Regulations. Honestly Cohutta is the last WMA I'd going looking for pork at. Legal hours end at noon. We haven't nailed down a plan yet, we're not even sure if we're leaving Thursday evening or Friday evening, but we're going to Cohutta Wildlife Management Area this weekend, and we mean business. ; turn left on Old Summerville Rd and go 1.5 miles to jct with CCC Rd at check station. Hogs may not be hunted at night. This site covers only a small area along good gravel roads in the southern part of the WMA, but the whole area is worth exploring for those with the time and curiosity. If you need a fishing licence you can purchase one directly from Little Ooltewah Creek Fishing License 24/7. If the river stage is 9 feet or higher, measured at the Doctortown Gauge, the gates will be closed. From Cartersville Take HWY 20 east from I-75, 5.5 miles to check station. The hugger was in almost as bad a shape as the bear, due to imbibing a strong liquid solution all day. No fox squirrel or quail hunting. Although loggers worked their way through 70 percent of the forest between 1915 and 1930, oak and pine have all but reclaimed the forest, and a rich growth . Aug. 15-Sept. 23, Sept. 26-Oct. 12, Oct. 16-Nov. 9, Nov. 21-Feb. 28, Sept. 3, 10, 17-23, Nov. 23-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. Congratulations on a successful hunt. during small game dates concurrent with state season. All rights reserved. Note Safety Zone on map - access prohibited between Feb. 1-July 15. Quota on designated fields only. PM me if you can. HWY 75; cross bridge; turn right, go 2.8 miles to check station. at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station. ; go 1 mile to Pennick Rd. if so, how did it go? It took him almost three hours to reach his truck. Maybe try searching. Everyone congratulated me, and we had a small celebration. Traveling down from michigan next Wednesday with my father in law to try our hands at spot and stalk hog hunting. COHUTTA WMA attributes COHUTTA WMA covers an area that is 143.86 square miles. From Talbotton take U.S. 80 east 4 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. From Dally Gap, the trail starts off wide and level going south. From Brunswick: Take I-95 north approx. In some places, the downhill slope was so steep that we had to tie a rope to the back legs of my deer to keep him from rolling down the mountainside. The Benton MacKaye Trail is in and the Pinhoti Trail Borders the Wilderness This tale is a mixture of both. From Thomson Take U.S. 78 north 10 miles; turn right on Smith Mill Rd. There's a little bit of logging goin on on some of the ridge tops outside of the wilderness area of course. From Dahlonega Take GA HWY 60 north 26 miles to jct. He is now retired. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10465, Updated on Aska Trail System Closure Due Flat Creek Fire, Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District, Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions, Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Boating Information, Gold Panning, Rock Hounding, and Fossil Collecting. Anyone know an August Hunt? Recreation summaries Blue Ridge District Chattooga River District Conasauga District Oconee District, Blue Ridge District Chattooga River District Conasauga District Oconee District, Weather Conditions on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Daily bag limit is 3/person. Tell the truth now. Wed. & Sat. Take Hwy 352 6.0 miles and entrance to check station is on the right. Area includes Altamaha WMA lands west of Butler & Champney Islands. Dogs must be marked with hunters name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. You must log in or register to reply here. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. We eventually made a cozy camp, gathered some firewood and got settled in.. This 96,503-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game. Surprisingly, I made it straight back without getting turned around., Bills hunting companions John Akin and Bill Nichols had returned to camp early that afternoon. No dogs allowed. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping & crabbing during early teal & statewide waterfowl season. I grabbed my smokepole, a Charles Daly .45 caliber with a side hammer. Each listing will have a list of applicable symbols located in its header as a quick reference. Turn left on Groveland-Nevils Road and travel 3.5 miles to kiosk on the left. They smell as bad as a polecat. Check with the DNR before you go onto the wilderness area,, just to be safe. We drove over to Beech Bottom Trail and walked in from there. 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