Public land that may allow hunting in Gilmer County, Georgia
6 listed public land units overlap Gilmer County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Georgia unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee National Forest National Forest land | 751,522 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Rabun County, Fannin County + 15 more |
| Cohutta Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 91,611 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Murray County, Fannin County + 1 more |
| Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 17,383 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Gilmer County, Fannin County |
| Carters Recreation Area Army Corps of Engineers project land | 8,745 | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Open access | Gilmer County, Murray County + 1 more |
| Rich Mountain-Cartecay Tract Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 5,320 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Gilmer County |
| Coosawattee-Carters Lake Wildlife Management Area State wildlife / game area | 4,030 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Gilmer County, Murray County + 1 more |