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Public land that may allow hunting in Gordon County, Georgia
5 listed public land units overlap Gordon County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Georgia unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Chattahoochee National Forest
751,522 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Rabun County, Fannin County + 15 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Johns Mountain Wildlife Management Area
24,757 acres
State: department of natural resources · Gordon County, Walker County + 2 more
Open access - Army Corps of Engineers project land
Carters Recreation Area
8,745 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Gilmer County, Murray County + 1 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Coosawattee-Carters Lake Wildlife Management Area
4,030 acres
State: department of natural resources · Gilmer County, Murray County + 1 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
John's Mountain Wildlife Management Area
595 acres
State: department of natural resources · Gordon County
Restricted access
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