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Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Lumpkin and White counties, Georgia · Hunting

Chestatee WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Chestatee WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

27,123 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs or UTVs; e-bikes limited to roads open to motor vehicles. Dog-bear hunt requirements are separate and excluded.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 36, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Chickasawhatchee, Georgia · Hunting

Chickasawhatchee WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Chickasawhatchee WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

19,700 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Fox-squirrel hunting prohibited. Dog training is limited to the designated area.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 36, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · McDuffie, Wilkes and Lincoln counties, Georgia · Hunting

Clarks Hill-East WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Clarks Hill-East WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

10,224 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Stay within marked public-hunting boundaries and observe mapped safety zones, closures and legal small-game weapon restrictions.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 36, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · McDuffie, Wilkes, and Warren counties, Georgia · Hunting

Clarks Hill-West WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Clarks Hill-West WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

3,067 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No camping.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 36, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Glynn County, Georgia · Hunting

Clayhole Swamp WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Clayhole Swamp WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

5,242 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. West of Cowpen Swamp, archery equipment is required for all species. Check the map before using a firearm elsewhere.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 36, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Clybel, Georgia · Hunting

Clybel WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Clybel WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

6,700 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. Area small-game dates: Aug. 15–Sept. 25, Oct. 5–Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov. 11–18, Nov. 22–Dec. 11, Dec. 13–Jan. 7 and Jan. 11–Feb. 28 in the 2026–27 season; match these with the state species season.

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Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel. This area requires small-game sign-in at the official kiosk or online as directed.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Sign in for the small-game hunt. Rabbit limit is 3 per person per day; Hunt & Learn rabbit dates and quota bird hunts are excluded. Shared trails may close for other hunts.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 36, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Cohutta, Georgia · Hunting

Cohutta WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Cohutta WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

647 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Hickory Ridge and Rough Ridge trails have a current closure notice. Check trail and road alerts; ATVs permitted only on designated ATV trails.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 37, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Murray County, Georgia · Hunting

Conasauga River WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Conasauga River WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

509 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. Area small-game dates: Aug. 15–Sept. 11, 2026 and Feb. 1–28, 2027; the state species season must also be open.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs or camping.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 37, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Cooper's Creek, Georgia · Hunting

Cooper's Creek WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Cooper's Creek WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

30,000 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs or UTVs; e-bikes limited to roads open to motor vehicles.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 37, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Private land · Public accessNo lottery

GA · Murray County, Georgia · Hunting

Coosawattee WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Coosawattee WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

2,714 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs. Confirm current leased boundaries on the official map.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 37, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Crockford-Pigeon Mountain, Georgia · Hunting

Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

21,895 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Firearms restrictions apply in mapped portions of the WMA; check the map. No ATVs.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 37, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Dawson County, Georgia · Hunting

Dawson Forest WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Dawson Forest WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

25,658 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Follow mapped safety zones and trail closures. Horses, bicycles and camping require separate permits; camp only in designated areas.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 37, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Di-Lane, Georgia · Hunting

Di-Lane WMA

Rabbits

Rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Di-Lane WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

8,100 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide rabbit season: Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; this property has a narrower scheduled rabbit hunt. Nonquota rabbit dates: Nov. 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 2026; Dec. 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31, 2026; Jan. 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31, 2027; Feb. 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 2027. In January, rabbit hunting is limited to south of Rocky Creek. Confirm the published calendar and any update with the agency before travel.

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Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel. This area requires small-game sign-in at the official kiosk or online as directed.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Sign in. Rabbit hunts have designated dates; in January, rabbit hunting is limited to south of Rocky Creek. Quota quail and quota dove events are excluded.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 38, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Dixon Bay, Georgia · Hunting

Dixon Bay WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Dixon Bay WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

300 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No camping or furbearer hunting.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 38, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Dixon Memorial, Georgia · Hunting

Dixon Memorial WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Dixon Memorial WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

35,247 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs, UTVs or airboats. Observe the separate federal and state-park boundaries.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 38, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Doerun Pitcherplant Bog, Georgia · Hunting

Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

730 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Fox-squirrel hunting prohibited. Vehicle access is restricted to protect rare plants; no ATVs, horses or camping.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 38, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Echeconnee Creek, Georgia · Hunting

Echeconnee Creek WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Echeconnee Creek WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

750 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Archery equipment only; firearms and camping prohibited. Ocmulgee River tract is accessible only by boat.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 38, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Elbert County, Georgia · Hunting

Elbert County WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Elbert County WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

2,500 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No camping. Vaughter Tract requires sign-in; use the correct tract map.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 38, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Elmodel, Georgia · Hunting

Elmodel WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Elmodel WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

1,600 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No camping; dog training only in the designated area.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 39, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Fishing Creek, Georgia · Hunting

Fishing Creek WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Fishing Creek WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

2,900 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Stay within marked public-hunting boundaries and observe mapped safety zones, closures and legal small-game weapon restrictions.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 39, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Flat Tub, Georgia · Hunting

Flat Tub WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Flat Tub WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

8,748 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs. Legal small-game firearms may be used on the tract marked archery-only for deer.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 39, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Flint River, Georgia · Hunting

Flint River WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Flint River WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

2,400 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Stay within marked public-hunting boundaries and observe mapped safety zones, closures and legal small-game weapon restrictions.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 39, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · Newton County, Georgia · Hunting

Gaither WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Gaither WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

2,129 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No horses. Bicycles are allowed for hunter access only; identify the current leased boundaries.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 39, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

GA · McDuffie County, Georgia · Hunting

Germany Creek WMA

Gray squirrels & rabbits

Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Germany Creek WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.

1,200 agency-reported acres

Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.

Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.

Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No camping.

Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 39, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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