Cochrans Creek WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Cochrans Creek WMA is 2,057 acres of public hunting land in Dawson County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 2). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Dec. 13 to Dec. 19; primitive, Bonus Either-Sex Last Two Days: Dec. 30 to Jan. 2; firearms, Bonus Specialty Oct. 28 to 31; Bonus Buck Only: Nov. 18 to 21, Dec. 9 to 12. Hunters reported 1 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (1 buck, 0 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.
Cochrans Creek WMAOther WRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,057 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 37) |
|---|---|
| County | Dawson County |
| WRD region | Region 2, office 770-535-5700 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Dec. 13 to Dec. 19. Primitive: Bonus Either-Sex Last Two Days: Dec. 30 to Jan. 2. Firearms: Bonus Specialty Oct. 28 to 31; Bonus Buck Only: Nov. 18 to 21, Dec. 9 to 12 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1 (1 buck, 0 does) |
| Camping | Not listed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Dawsonville (8 mi), Jasper (12 mi) and Dahlonega (13 mi) |
What is Cochrans Creek WMA like?
The Cochrans Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 2,507-acre property located near Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawson County, GA. Opportunities for hunting include deer, bear, turkey, and small game. Directions From Dawsonville GA: Take Shoal Creek Road, turn left on Highway 136, at the roundabout take the 1st exit to Highway 52 East, travel approximately 3 miles.
From WRD's page for Cochrans Creek WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Cochrans Creek 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 | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Dec. 13 to Dec. 19 |
| Deer and bear, primitive | Antler Restricted Area Bonus Either-Sex Last Two Days: Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 |
| Deer and bear, firearms | Antler Restricted Area Bonus Specialty Oct. 28 to 31 Bonus Buck Only: Nov. 18 to 21, Dec. 9 to 12 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | 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 37 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 Cochrans Creek WMA?
Hunters reported 1 deer on Cochrans Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season: 1 buck and 0 does.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
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 Cochrans Creek WMA in?
All of Cochrans Creek WMA lies in Dawson County. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | 2,057 | 874 | 4.1 | 105th |
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 Cochrans Creek WMA?
WRD gives this address: 34°32'15.1"N - 84°12'34.3"W. Highways within 5 miles: GA 52, GA 136, GA 183 and GA 342. Nearest towns: Dawsonville (8 miles), Jasper (12 miles), Dahlonega (13 miles) and Nelson (13 miles).
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Dawson Forest WMA (1.4 miles), Blue Ridge WMA (5.2 miles), Rich Mountain WMA (11.3 miles) and McGraw Ford WMA (13 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Cochrans Creek WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Cochrans Creek WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, Dec. 13 to Dec. 19; primitive, Bonus Either-Sex Last Two Days: Dec. 30 to Jan. 2; firearms, Bonus Specialty Oct. 28 to 31; Bonus Buck Only: Nov. 18 to 21, Dec. 9 to 12. 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 Cochrans Creek WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Cochrans Creek 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 Cochrans Creek WMA last season?
1 deer was reported on Cochrans Creek WMA in the 2025-26 season, 1 buck and 0 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Cochrans Creek WMA?
WRD's listing for Cochrans Creek WMA does not show camping. Ask the region office before planning to stay on the area.
What county is Cochrans Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Dawson County, by 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, Cochrans Creek 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.