Coosawattee WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Coosawattee WMA is 2,714 acres of public hunting land in Murray County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 15, Oct. 19 to Nov. 12, Nov. 16 to Jan. 1; firearms, Bonus Specialty Oct. 16 to 18. Hunters reported 110 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (58 bucks, 52 does). WRD drew 1 quota hunt here in its 2026 lottery.
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.
Coosawattee WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,714 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 37) |
|---|---|
| County | Murray 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. 15, Oct. 19 to Nov. 12, Nov. 16 to Jan. 1. Firearms: Bonus Specialty Oct. 16 to 18 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 110 (58 bucks, 52 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 1, with 956 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Resaca (8 mi), Chatsworth (9 mi) and Calhoun (11 mi) |
What is Coosawattee WMA like?
Coosawattee Wildlife Management Area is an annually leased property located in Murray County. This 2,043-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey and small game. No ATVs are allowed on the property. WMA user information and sign-in is located at the Carter's Lake WMA Check Station.
WRD lists these facilities: primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Coosawattee WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Coosawattee 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. 15, Oct. 19 to Nov. 12, Nov. 16 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer and bear, firearms | Bonus Specialty Oct. 16 to 18 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | State Seasons |
| 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 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.
Does Coosawattee WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 1 quota hunt on Coosawattee WMA. The most applied for was Only Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms (deer): 956 applicants for 150 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 956 | 150 | 438 | 15.7% | 2 |
Source: WRD's 2026 quota lottery reports. "Share selected" is WRD's selected count divided by its applicant count for that year's lottery, not a forecast. "Priority points sure of a spot" is WRD's own column: applicants with at least that many priority points were selected; the rest went to a random draw.
How many deer are taken on Coosawattee WMA?
Hunters reported 110 deer on Coosawattee WMA in the 2025-26 season: 58 bucks and 52 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 51 deer a season, from 7 in 2018-19 to 110 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 110 | 58 | 52 | 53 |
| 2024-25 | 85 | 35 | 50 | 41 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 26 | 34 | 43 |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 50 |
| 2021-22 | 43 | 22 | 21 | 51 |
| 2020-21 | 62 | 32 | 30 | 52 |
| 2019-20 | 49 | 28 | 21 | 57 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50 |
| 2016-17 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 38 |
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 Coosawattee WMA in?
All of Coosawattee WMA lies in Murray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County | 2,714 | 1,558 | 4.5 | 45th |
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 Coosawattee WMA?
WRD gives this address: 750 Powerhouse Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 (GPS 34.63474, -84.7709). Highways within 5 miles: GA 136, GA 61, US 411 and GA 225. Nearest towns: Resaca (8 miles), Chatsworth (9 miles), Calhoun (11 miles) and Dalton (12 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Coosawattee WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists primitive camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Carters Lake WMA (3.8 miles), Johns Mountain WMA (10.9 miles), Conasauga River WMA (11 miles) and Cohutta WMA (12.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Coosawattee WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Coosawattee WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 15, Oct. 19 to Nov. 12, Nov. 16 to Jan. 1; firearms, Bonus Specialty Oct. 16 to 18. 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 Coosawattee WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Coosawattee 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 Coosawattee WMA last season?
110 deer were reported on Coosawattee WMA in the 2025-26 season, 58 bucks and 52 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Coosawattee WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 1 quota hunt on Coosawattee WMA, with 956 applications for 150 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Coosawattee WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Coosawattee WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Coosawattee WMA in?
All of it is in Murray 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, Coosawattee 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.