DAWSONVILLE - A dedication ceremony was held Thursday for a number of new trails in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and the Mountain Stewards presided over the ceremony. The Mountain Stewards is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening and maintaining a network of trails and open spaces in the Southern Appalachian Mountains for the enjoyment and education of the general public.
Under an agreement signed by WRD and Mountain Stewards in 2004, both partners have committed to working toward improving and protecting the natural resources of the region and informing the public about Georgia's natural, historical and cultural resources. Thursday marked the official opening of 10 miles of trails in the Wildcat Creek Tract, including the construction of 2 footbridges over the Amicalola River in the Wildcat
Campground.
"The completion of these trails improves access for hunters and anglers, as well as other users of this wonderful WMA." says WRD Director Dan Forster. "We look forward to future work with the Mountain Stewards where we can achieve common goals."
To help achieve these common goals, WRD and the Mountain Stewards develop annual work plans to enhance multiple use on the area and to protect the natural resources of Dawson Forest WMA. Members of the Mountain Stewards provide much of the volunteer work force, Financial support for projects come from other sources such as Dawson County and
Arch Treatment Technologies.
Dawson Forest WMA is located near Dawsonville in Northeast Georgia. The area covers 25,000 acres and offers many recreational opportunities including; hunting (deer, turkey, small game, dove and waterfowl), fishing, canoe access points, camping, hiking, horseback riding, bird-watching, wildlife observation and picnicking.
For more information on Dawson Forest WMA, visit www.georgiawildlife.com
. For more information on the Mountain Stewards, visit
www.mountainstewards.org.
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April 28th, 2025
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