Allatoona WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Allatoona WMA is 7,589 acres of public hunting land in Cherokee and Bartow counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16; firearms, Specialty Oct. 17 to 31; Nov. 1 to Jan. 1. Hunters reported 197 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (115 bucks, 82 does).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 WMA listings. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Quota hunts: WRD's 2026 lottery reports.
Allatoona WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 7,589 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 32) |
|---|---|
| County | Bartow County, Cherokee County |
| WRD region | Region 1, office 706-295-6041 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 16. Firearms: Specialty Oct. 17 to 31; Nov. 1 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 197 (115 bucks, 82 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Canton (next to it), Emerson (3 mi) and Holly Springs (5 mi) |
What is Allatoona WMA like?
Allatoona Wildlife Management Area is located in Cherokee and Bartow counties and owned by The Corps of Engineers. This 6,818-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey, small game and waterfowl. No ATVs and no camping allowed on the WMA.
WRD lists these facilities: boat ramp and lake.
From WRD's page for Allatoona WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Allatoona WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer and bear, archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 16 |
| Deer and bear, firearms | Specialty Oct. 17 to 31 Nov. 1 to Jan. 1 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 32 adds its quota, youth and special hunts and its area notes, and is the final word. WRD can change a hunt during the year: check WRD's page for the area before you go.
How many deer are taken on Allatoona WMA?
Hunters reported 197 deer on Allatoona WMA in the 2025-26 season: 115 bucks and 82 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 152 deer a season, from 127 in 2021-22 to 197 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 197 | 115 | 82 | 58 |
| 2024-25 | 186 | 106 | 80 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | 162 | 93 | 69 | 57 |
| 2022-23 | 148 | 89 | 59 | 60 |
| 2021-22 | 127 | 80 | 47 | 63 |
| 2020-21 | 142 | 74 | 68 | 52 |
| 2019-20 | 153 | 72 | 81 | 47 |
| 2018-19 | 139 | 75 | 64 | 54 |
| 2017-18 | 138 | 76 | 62 | 55 |
| 2016-17 | 132 | 70 | 62 | 53 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA. Deer from bonus hunts are tagged at the check station and may not be in Game Check's count. WRD records the 2026-27 season as it goes; it is left out until it ends.
Which county is Allatoona WMA in?
Allatoona WMA spreads over 2 counties. Each county's deer harvest for 2025-26, for the whole county, private land included:
| County | WMA acres in it | County deer reported, 2025-26 | Deer per square mile | Rank of 159 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow County | 3,939 | 2,505 | 5.5 | 11th |
| Cherokee County | 3,649 | 2,506 | 6 | 10th |
County harvest: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check). WMA acres in each county measured by FilledTag on WRD's boundary map and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; the mapped boundary can take in water or tracts that WRD's stated acreage leaves out.
How do you get to Allatoona WMA?
WRD gives this address: 6231 State Route 20, White, GA 30184 (GPS 34.1643, -84.6664). Highways through the area: GA 20. Nearest towns: Canton (next to it), Emerson (3 miles), Holly Springs (5 miles) and Waleska (5 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Allatoona WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists boating, lake fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: McGraw Ford WMA (9.2 miles), Sheffield WMA (11.5 miles), Paulding Forest WMA (15 miles) and Dawson Forest WMA (18.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Allatoona WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Allatoona WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16; firearms, Specialty Oct. 17 to 31; Nov. 1 to Jan. 1. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
When is turkey season on Allatoona WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Allatoona WMA gives turkey: Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Allatoona WMA last season?
197 deer were reported on Allatoona WMA in the 2025-26 season, 115 bucks and 82 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Allatoona WMA?
No. WRD's page for Allatoona WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Allatoona WMA in?
Bartow County (3,939 acres) and Cherokee County (3,649 acres), measured on WRD's boundary.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and notes: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27); general WMA rules: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 19 to 21.
- Deer harvest by WMA and county: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check).
- Quota hunts: WRD quota hunt lottery reports, 2026.
- Area description, facilities and address: WRD, Allatoona WMA. Boundary and acres: WRD WMA boundaries.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of Georgia DNR. Numbers are copied from WRD or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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