Tallulah Gorge WMA: 2026-27 seasons and access
Tallulah Gorge WMA is 2,689 acres of public hunting land in Rabun and Habersham counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 2). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Buck Only: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Buck Only: Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Jan. 1.
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.
Tallulah Gorge WMAOther WRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,689 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 48) |
|---|---|
| County | Rabun County, Habersham County |
| WRD region | Region 2, office 770-535-5700 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Buck Only: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. Primitive: Buck Only: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Jan. 1 |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Tallulah Falls (next to it), Tiger (7 mi) and Toccoa (9 mi) |
What is Tallulah Gorge WMA like?
Tallulah Gorge WMA is mostly forested with rolling to steep hills. The Gorge itself and the Tallulah River roughly bisect the property. The eastern and southeastern portion of the WMA is border by Lake Tugaloo and the South Carolina state line. Daily on-site sign-in is required. This is a WMA Lands Pass area, but a Park Pass will suffice for the Lands Pass requirement. All hunters and anglers must be appropriately licensed.
WRD lists these facilities: trails and primitive campsites.
From WRD's page for Tallulah Gorge WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Tallulah Gorge 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 | Buck Only: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9 |
| Deer and bear, primitive | Buck Only: Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer and bear, firearms | Buck Only: Oct. 17 to Jan. 1 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| 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 48 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.
Which county is Tallulah Gorge WMA in?
Tallulah Gorge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County | 1,415 | 371 | 1 | 152nd |
| Habersham County | 850 | 1,338 | 4.8 | 69th |
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 Tallulah Gorge WMA?
WRD gives this address: 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, 34.741313, -83.380107. Highways within 5 miles: GA 15, US 23, US 441 and US 76. Nearest towns: Tallulah Falls (next to it), Tiger (7 miles), Toccoa (9 miles) and Clayton (9 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists fishing, hiking, primitive camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Warwoman WMA (9.2 miles), Lake Russell WMA (10.4 miles), Swallow Creek WMA (15.7 miles) and Chattahoochee WMA (19.7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Tallulah Gorge WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Tallulah Gorge WMA: archery, Buck Only: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Buck Only: Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Buck Only: Oct. 17 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 Tallulah Gorge WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Tallulah Gorge WMA gives turkey: Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
Can you camp on Tallulah Gorge WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Tallulah Gorge WMA allows camping, with primitive campsites. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Tallulah Gorge WMA in?
Rabun County (1,415 acres) and Habersham County (850 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, Tallulah Gorge 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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