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Ceylon WMA A Hunter's Guide
16,000 acres of wma in Camden County, with 2026-27 dates, harvest numbers, licenses and a map.
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Ceylon WMA season dates, 2026-27
8 lines in this season's WRD listing apply to Ceylon WMA: deer, turkey, dog training, coyote, small game and waterfowl. The quota lines (3) add up to 225 hunters. Also marked: 2 bonus deer lines.
| Game | Type | Dates | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery | Sept. 12-Oct. 11, Dec. 6-27 | — | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Primitive | Oct. 15-17 | Quota 100 Bonus deer | Antler Restricted Area |
| Deer | Firearms | Nov. 12-14, Dec. 3-5 | Quota 100 Bonus deer | Antler Restricted Area |
| Turkey | — | Apr. 3-9, Apr. 17-23, May 1-7 | Quota 25 | |
| Dog training | — | Aug. 15-Mar. 19 | — | Intersection of Boat House & Ceylon Roads, see area map. |
| Coyote | — | May 16 – 31 | — | |
| Small game | — | State Seasons | — | |
| Waterfowl | — | State Seasons | — |
Dates and symbols from the 2026-27 Georgia regulations listing, wording as printed by the source. Checked October 13, 2026.
Ceylon WMA by the numbers
Think of Ceylon WMA as a wildlife management area run by WRD spread over Camden County. WRD handles it out of the Brunswick office (Game Management Region 6). It is run by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Its 16,000 acres put it 23rd by size among 121 WMAs on our list. The nearest covered town is Woodbine, around 8 miles off in a straight line.
Ceylon WMA, county by county
| County | Seat of county | People | Either-sex colour | Bear zone | Alligator | Deer checked, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | Woodbine | 59,099 | Green | Southern | Zone 6 | 617 |
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.
Deer and turkeys taken on Ceylon WMA
In 2025-26 the reported take on Ceylon WMA reached 56. The best season on the chart is 2020-21 at 101; the lowest, 37 in 2021-22. Early 2026-27 figure, still climbing: 22. The spring 2026 turkey count for Ceylon WMA was 1, out of 52 across the years shown. Treat them as a floor. They are Game Check entries, not adjusted totals.
Deer counts, Ceylon WMA
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | All deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 41 | 60 |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| 2021-22 | 14 | 23 | 37 |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 69 | 101 |
Spring gobblers at Ceylon WMA
| Year | Gobblers |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 1 |
| Spring 2025 | 6 |
| Spring 2024 | 7 |
| Spring 2023 | 5 |
| Spring 2022 | 9 |
| Spring 2021 | 14 |
| Spring 2020 | 10 |
Deer from WRD deer harvest reports, turkeys from WRD turkey harvest layer; as of 2026-10-13. Checked October 13, 2026.
Ceylon WMA described
Nothing here is our wording: it is the manager's own description.
Agency description
The Ceylon Wildlife Management Area is located in Camden County. This 27,000-acre property offers hunting for deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. The entrance to the WMA is approximately one mile east of Exit 14 off of I-95. This area includes Black Point Tract and Grover Island. Black Point is accessible from Harriet’s Bluff Rd. Access to Grover Island is by river only.
Text and lists from the source page, Georgia regulations, WRD GIS, WRD GIS; retrieved 2026-10-13, checked October 13, 2026.
Ceylon WMA licenses and access
Ground rules, then the paperwork.
Ceylon WMA ground rules
Anyone 16 or older needs a Georgia hunting or fishing license, or a Lands Pass, just to enter. Online sign-in is mandatory for deer, bear and turkey; it opens the day ahead. A few dates are quota only, so apply ahead. Bonus-hunt deer are checked at the station on the day of harvest. It is an antler-restricted area: a buck needs 4 points of an inch or more on one side, or a 15-inch outside spread.
Ceylon WMA license checklist
Big game hunters add the Big Game License to a hunting license, or buy the Sportsman's, and always carry the free Harvest Record.
Three statewide rules for Ceylon WMA
Orange or blaze pink, 500 square inches above the waist, during primitive weapons and firearms deer and bear hunts. Hunting over bait is unlawful on every state or federal property, this one included. Every deer, turkey and bear goes into Game Check within 24 hours.
Ceylon WMA quota draws
Permits are non-transferable, and each unsuccessful year adds one priority point.
Driving to Ceylon WMA
From Brunswick: Take I-95 South to Exit 14 (GA Hwy 25, Woodbine). Turn left onto Lang Road and go 1 mile to WMA entrance on left.
Game at Ceylon WMA, with limits
Species with a season or a mention here: whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits and ducks and geese.
White-tailed deer
Listing starts with archery, Sept. 12-Oct. 11, Dec. 6-27.
Wild turkey
Listing starts with Apr. 3-9, Apr. 17-23, May 1-7.
Species from the area record; bag limits from the WRD bag limit table. Checked October 13, 2026.
Ceylon WMA on the map, with its neighbours
Ceylon WMA sits at the orange pin, with 3 public neighbours inside 30 miles. Their published acreage adds up to 20,678.
| Public ground | Type | Acres | Distance | Which way | Deer 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Island National Seashore | National seashore | — | 9 mi | southeast | 1 |
| Paulks Pasture WMA | WMA | 16,066 | 27 mi | north | 17 |
| Altama Plantation WMA | WMA | 4,612 | 28 mi | north | 13 |
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.
Ceylon WMA: nearest ranges
Two Rivers Gun Range in Camden County is the nearest range on the WRD list, 18 miles out. Nearby private ranges are shown too.
Facilities: Pistol Range, Rifle Range
Lines for sporting clays and shotgun
Lines for rifle, handgun, smallbore, action pistol and shotgun
From the WRD range list and the GA DNR range layer, checked October 13, 2026.
Ceylon WMA: nearest towns and businesses
Closest towns first; businesses by county and distance.
| Town | County | Distance | Population | Public ground (10 mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine | Camden | 8 mi | 1,054 | 16,362 |
| St. Marys | Camden | 12 mi | 20,119 | 7,112 |
| Brunswick | Glynn | 16 mi | 15,520 | — |
| Country Club Estates | Glynn | 21 mi | — | 10,166 |
Read the county pages: Camden County.
Shops and processors by Ceylon WMA
WRD and ranger offices near Ceylon 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.
Gear picked for Ceylon WMA
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Hunting hours near Ceylon WMA
In Georgia, legal hunting hours run from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Doves, ducks and other migratory birds stop at sunset.
Worked out for Ceylon 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.
Ceylon WMA, asked and answered
Can I turkey hunt Ceylon WMA in April?
Gobblers: Apr. 3-9, Apr. 17-23, May 1-7. Public-land limit: one gobbler per area.
When is the first deer hunt at Ceylon WMA?
Deer begin with Sept. 12-Oct. 11, Dec. 6-27 (archery). More lines sit in the season table.
How do quota hunts work at Ceylon WMA?
Yes, 3 of them, by application.
What can be hunted at Ceylon WMA?
5 groups: whitetails, gobblers, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits and ducks and geese.
How did Ceylon WMA do in 2025-26?
Reported deer, 2025-26: 56.
Is there a campground on Ceylon WMA?
Yes, in the designated camping areas.
What gator zone is Ceylon WMA in?
Zone 6. Gators need a quota permit.
Is Ceylon WMA in bear country?
It lies in the Southern bear zone. Bear is not on its list.
What is the orange rule at Ceylon WMA?
Yes, 500 square inches of orange or pink during gun and muzzleloader big game dates.
Which areas are close to Ceylon WMA?
The closest on our list are Cumberland Island National Seashore (9 miles), Paulks Pasture WMA (27 miles) and Altama Plantation WMA (28 miles).
Are feeders legal on Ceylon WMA?
No bait of any kind on public land.
Does game from Ceylon WMA go through Game Check?
Yes: deer, bear, turkey and alligator are reported on Game Check inside 24 hours.
Ceylon WMA: confirm before you go
Before the drive to Ceylon WMA, confirm the listing dates, your licenses and any posted closures.
Sources for this page: WRD: ceylon wma · Georgia regulations: wma regulations a c · WRD GIS · WRD GIS · WRD GIS; regulations from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting regulations. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: YellowstoneNPS (Public domain); USFWS/Southeast (Public domain).