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Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA Hunting Guide
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA, 21,895 acres in Walker County: whitetails, black bears, gobblers and doves, this season's dates, Game Check harvest, rules and the ground nearby.
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Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA by the numbers
Kind of ground: wildlife management area run by WRD. Where: Walker County. The Armuchee regional office (Region 1) is the WRD contact. It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. With 21,895 acres, it sits at 13th of 121 WMAs by acreage. LaFayette is the closest town with a guide here, about 6 miles away; the area lies west of it.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA, county by county
| County | Courthouse town | Population 2024 | Doe-day zone | Bear zone | Alligator zone | Deer 2025-26 (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | LaFayette | 69,340 | Green | Northern | — | 2,098 |
From the source page (Georgia 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) area listing); counties and zones from the WRD county zone tables; county deer counts from WRD Game Check; population from the Census 2024 estimates. Checked October 13, 2026.
Dates WRD set for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
This year's listing gives Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA 11 lines of dates: deer & bear, turkey, dove, coyote, small game and waterfowl. You must be drawn for 1 of the hunts (40 permits combined). Flags to note: 3 bonus deer lines and 1 specialty hunt.
| Game | Segment | When | Flags | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer & bear | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 16, Oct. 19-Nov. 18, Nov. 22-Dec. 8, Dec. 13-Jan. 1 | — | |
| Deer & bear | Firearms | Oct. 17-18 | Specialty Bonus deer | |
| Deer & bear | Firearms | Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19-21 | Bonus deer | |
| Deer & bear | Firearms | Buck Only: Dec. 9-12 | Bonus deer | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-9 | Quota 40 | |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 10-May 15 | — | |
| Dove | — | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10-11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | — | |
| Coyote | — | May 16-31 | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Dog training | — | — | — | Dog Training Areas: Aug. 15-Mar. 19, except during firearms deer hunts. Training limited to designated areas (see map). |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
How many deer come off Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Bucks 29, does 52: that is the 2025-26 reported harvest on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA. Range across the chart: 37 up to 100 deer. This season's running total stands at 49 (incomplete). 265 gobblers have been checked from Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in the springs listed, 15 of them in 2026. Counts are raw Game Check reports from the area; WRD does not adjust them for non-reporting at this level.
Deer reported from Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
| Year | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 11 | 38 | 49 |
| 2025-26 | 29 | 52 | 81 |
| 2024-25 | 33 | 50 | 83 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | 42 | 69 |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 54 | 100 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | 41 | 67 |
| 2020-21 | 17 | 36 | 53 |
| 2019-20 | 11 | 31 | 42 |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 19 | 37 |
| 2016-17 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA spring turkey counts
| Season | Gobblers checked |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 15 |
| Spring 2025 | 17 |
| Spring 2024 | 14 |
| Spring 2023 | 17 |
| Spring 2022 | 23 |
| Spring 2021 | 39 |
| Spring 2020 | 44 |
| Spring 2019 | 32 |
| Spring 2018 | 18 |
| Spring 2017 | 18 |
| Spring 2016 | 28 |
Legal bears around Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
| County | In 2022 | In 2023 | In 2024 | In 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer, bears from the WRD north Georgia bear summary; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
What Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA requires
What applies here, card by card.
How Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA works
Before stepping onto the area, hunters and visitors 16 and older need a license or the Lands Pass. Bear, deer and turkey hunters sign in online on Go Outdoors Georgia, from the day before. Some hunts are drawn: apply in advance on Go Outdoors Georgia. Take bonus deer to the check station before you leave.
- No ATVs on the property
- No ATVs
Licenses for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
The free Harvest Record is mandatory for deer, bear, turkey and alligator, whatever license you hold.
Rules that follow you onto Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Firearms and primitive weapons dates mean orange or pink on top, at least 500 square inches. Bait is legal on private land with permission, never on WMAs, VPAs, national forests or other public land. Within 24 hours, report big game and turkeys on Game Check.
Quota hunts at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Apply through Go Outdoors Georgia. Missing out builds a priority point for next time.
Getting to Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
From Lafayette: Take HWY 193 west 2.7 miles to Chamberlain Rd., turn left and go 3 miles to Rocky Lane Rd., turn right and go 0.3 mile to check station. General Info Department of Natural Resources Department Message Contact Information Definitions Chronic Wasting Disease Map of State Properties Licenses, Permits & Fees Licenses, Permits & Passes Hunting Licenses Hunting Regulations Deer Hunting Regulations Hunting Information Quota Hunts Unlawful Activities Seasons & Limits Dog-Deer Seasons Deer Seasons and Either-Sex Days Big Game Seasons, Dates & Limits Small Game & Trapping Seasons, Dates & Limits Migratory Birds Seasons Bear, Turkey, Feral Hog, Alligator & Small Game Management Areas Unlawful Activities on WMAs WMA Regulations: A-C WMA Regulations: D-H WMA Regulations: I-P WMA Regulations: Q-S WMA Regulations: T-Z Federal Area Regulations State Park Hunting Opportunities Voluntary Public Access Opportunities Hunting Opportunities Public Hunting Opportunities Dove & Specialty Hunts Dog Training Shooting Ranges Youth Hunts Mobility-Impaired Hunts PDF Downloads Outdoors Beyond Barriers New Hunter & Youth Opportunities
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA up close
Quoted from the managing agency, then the lists that tie this page to others.
Notes from WRD
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.
All non-hunting activities except camping prohibited during firearms deer hunts. Horse & bicycle trails & areas closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer & turkey season. Firearms restrictions apply to portions of WMA. See WMA map for specific limitations.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA dove plantings
| Field | WRD region | Acres | Planted with | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockford Pigeon WMA | 1 | 31 | Corn, Sunflowers, Millet | Good |
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA species and bags
Hunters come to Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA for whitetails, black bears, gobblers, doves, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits and ducks and geese.
White-tailed deer
Earliest listed: Either-Sex Last Day: Nov. 19-21, firearms.
Black bear
Earliest listed: Sept. 12-Oct. 16, Oct. 19-Nov. 18, Nov. 22-Dec. 8, Dec. 13-Jan. 1, archery.
Mourning dove
Earliest listed: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10-11, Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA sits at the orange pin, with 6 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Acres on file for the neighbours: 44,994.
| Nearby area | Kind | Size (ac) | Miles | Heading | Deer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zahnd WMA | WMA | 1,642 | 5 mi | west | 9 |
| Otting WMA | WMA | 700 | 11 mi | southwest | 8 |
| John's Mountain WMA | WMA | 23,710 | 19 mi | east | 19 |
| Arrowhead WMA | WMA | 337 | 21 mi | southeast | 1 |
| Rocky Mountain Recreation Area & PFA | Public fishing area | 3,000 | 23 mi | south | 22 |
| Berry College WMA | WMA | 15,605 | 25 mi | south | 19 |
Points from WRD, USFS, USFWS, NPS, DoD and Recreation.gov layers (WRD WMA Boundary GIS (polygon centroid)). Distances are straight-line. Statewide public land map.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA: nearest ranges
About 20 miles separates Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA from Chestnut Mountain Shooting Range, the nearest WRD range. The other cards are private ranges within 30 miles.
Facilities: 100-yard Range
Lines for sporting clays, rifle, handgun, smallbore, muzzleloader, air gun and shotgun
Lines for rifle, handgun and smallbore
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Town guides first, then businesses in the same and neighbouring counties.
| Base town | County | Away | Residents | Public acres near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFayette | Walker | 6 mi | 7,028 | 30,401 |
| Rock Spring | Walker | 12 mi | — | 14,024 |
| Summerville | Chattooga | 14 mi | 4,421 | 20,599 |
| Trenton | Dade | 15 mi | 2,205 | — |
Hunting guides for its counties: Walker County.
After the shot at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Offices for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA
Towns and populations from the Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from WRD, USFS, USFWS and DoD layers; businesses from WRD lists, store locators and listings; offices from WRD, DNR Law Enforcement and USFS pages. Checked October 13, 2026. Call ahead.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA hunting kit
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Legal light at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA this week
Georgia shooting time starts a half hour before sunrise. Big game and small game end a half hour after sunset; doves and ducks end at sunset.
Worked out for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in Eastern time from the rule in the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division guide (hunting hours). Hogs, coyotes, raccoons and some furbearers may be hunted at night on private land; check the guide. Shooting hours for every county.
Common Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA questions
How many bucks came off Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
The 2025-26 reported total was 81.
Where can I stay overnight at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Yes, camping is allowed in designated sites.
Where else can I go near Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Within reach are Zahnd WMA (5 miles), Otting WMA (11 miles) and John's Mountain WMA (19 miles), nearest first.
Which bear zone is Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA in?
The Northern bear zone, and bear is on the area's game list.
How do I report a deer or gobbler from Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Record it on your Harvest Record, then report through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours (app, GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com or 1-800-366-2661).
Is blaze pink legal on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
In deer and bear gun hunts, wear 500 sq in of orange or blaze pink.
Which agency is in charge of Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division runs it as a wildlife management area run by WRD.
Is baiting allowed at Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
No. Baiting for game or feral hogs is illegal on state and federal land.
Where do hunters stay for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Start from LaFayette; the area is 6 miles off, in Walker County.
Is Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA big enough for a full day?
Roughly 21,895 acres.
How does sign-in work on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Deer, bear and turkey hunters sign in online first; it opens the previous day.
Do I need a Lands Pass for Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA?
Residents pay $15.00 for a hunting license or $30.00 for a Lands Pass; either lets you in.
Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA: confirm before you go
The manager has the last word on Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA. Read its page and the WRD guide the week of your hunt.
Sources for this page: WRD: crockford pigeon mountain wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations a c · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD: dove · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); colmmcsky (CC BY-SA 2.0).