Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA is 21,895 acres of public hunting land in Walker County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 1). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16, Oct. 19 to Nov. 18, Nov. 22 to Dec. 8, Dec. 13 to Jan. 1; firearms, Bonus Specialty Oct. 17 to 18; Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19 to 21; Bonus Buck Only: Dec. 9 to 12. Hunters reported 81 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (29 bucks, 52 does). WRD drew 1 quota hunt here in its 2025 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 2025 lottery reports.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMAOther WRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 21,895 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 37) |
|---|---|
| County | Walker County |
| WRD region | Region 1, office 706-295-6041 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 16, Oct. 19 to Nov. 18, Nov. 22 to Dec. 8, Dec. 13 to Jan. 1. Firearms: Bonus Specialty Oct. 17 to 18; Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19 to 21; Bonus Buck Only: Dec. 9 to 12 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 81 (29 bucks, 52 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 1, with 552 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | LaFayette (3 mi), Trion (6 mi) and Chickamauga (6 mi) |
What is Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA like?
This 20,657-acre state-owned Wildlife Management Area is in Northwest Georgia (Walker County). This area features abundant wildlife, miles of trails, unique natural features, and gorgeous views. Hunters consider it a favorite hunting destination for deer, turkey, squirrel, quail, and rabbit. Many protected species call this area home. Locations popular to visit include: Rocktown, Lost Wall, Pocket, Pettyjohn’s Cave, Sawmill Lake, Bluehole Springs, Civil War Wayside. This WMA boasts 5 designated camping areas, numerous trails and trailheads, and historic Mountain Cove. No ATVs on the property.
WRD lists these facilities: bike trails, equestrian trails, hiking trails, primitive campsites and lake.
From WRD's page for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain 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, Oct. 19 to Nov. 18, Nov. 22 to Dec. 8, Dec. 13 to Jan. 1 |
| Deer and bear, firearms | Bonus Specialty Oct. 17 to 18 Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19 to 21 Bonus Buck Only: Dec. 9 to 12 |
| Turkey | Apr. 10 to May 15 |
| Dog Training | Dog Training Areas: Aug. 15 to Mar. 19, except during firearms deer hunts. Training limited to designated areas (see map). |
| Dove | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 to 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| 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 Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 1 quota hunt on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA. The most applied for was Only Hunt (turkey): 552 applicants for 40 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 552 | 40 | 408 | 7.2% | 4 |
Source: WRD's 2025 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 Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Hunters reported 81 deer on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in the 2025-26 season: 29 bucks and 52 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 61 deer a season, from 37 in 2017-18 to 100 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 29 | 52 | 36 |
| 2024-25 | 83 | 33 | 50 | 40 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 39 |
| 2022-23 | 100 | 46 | 54 | 46 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 26 | 41 | 39 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 17 | 36 | 32 |
| 2019-20 | 42 | 11 | 31 | 26 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 16 | 23 | 41 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 49 |
| 2016-17 | 43 | 18 | 25 | 42 |
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 Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in?
All of Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA lies in Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | 21,887 | 2,098 | 4.7 | 19th |
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 Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
WRD gives this address: 365 Rocky Lane Road, Lafayette, GA 30728 (GPS 34.67622, -85.3804). Highways through the area: GA 193. Nearest towns: LaFayette (3 miles), Trion (6 miles), Chickamauga (6 miles) and Menlo (8 miles).
WRD prints a map of the area: Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA map (PDF).
Besides hunting, WRD lists biking, boating, application, hiking, horseback riding, lake fishing, parasailing & hang-gliding, primitive camping, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Zahnd WMA (next to it), Otting Tract WMA (3.6 miles), Johns Mountain WMA (13.5 miles) and Arrowhead WMA (17.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 16, Oct. 19 to Nov. 18, Nov. 22 to Dec. 8, Dec. 13 to Jan. 1; firearms, Bonus Specialty Oct. 17 to 18; Bonus Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19 to 21; Bonus Buck Only: 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 Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA gives turkey: Apr. 10 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA last season?
81 deer were reported on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in the 2025-26 season, 29 bucks and 52 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 1 quota hunt on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA, with 552 applications for 40 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in?
All of it is in Walker 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, Crockford-Pigeon Mountain 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.