Ceylon WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Ceylon WMA is 16,000 acres of public hunting land in Camden County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 6). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 11, Dec. 6 to 27. Hunters reported 56 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (27 bucks, 29 does). WRD drew 6 quota hunts here in its 2026 lottery.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 WMA listings. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Quota hunts: WRD's 2026 lottery reports.
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| Size | 16,000 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 35) |
|---|---|
| County | Camden County |
| WRD region | Region 6, office 912-262-3173 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 11, Dec. 6 to 27 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 56 (27 bucks, 29 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 6, with 3,119 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Woodbine (3 mi), St. Marys (6 mi) and Kingsland (9 mi) |
What is Ceylon WMA like?
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.
WRD lists these facilities: pond/tidal creeks and Primitive Campground.
From WRD's page for Ceylon WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Ceylon WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Antler Restricted Area Sept. 12 to Oct. 11, Dec. 6 to 27 |
| Bird Dog Training | Intersection of Boat House & Ceylon Roads, see area map. Aug. 15 to Mar. 19 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 35 adds its quota, youth and special hunts and its area notes, and is the final word. WRD can change a hunt during the year: check WRD's page for the area before you go.
Does Ceylon WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 6 quota hunts on Ceylon WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Firearms (turkey): 628 applicants for 25 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Primitive Weapons | Deer, 2026 | 572 | 101 | 368 | 17.7% | 2 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 584 | 100 | 188 | 17.1% | 1 |
| 3rd Hunt, Bonus Quality Buck and Antlerless, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 502 | 101 | 86 | 20.1% | 0 |
| 1st Hunt, Firearms | Turkey, 2025 | 628 | 25 | 485 | 4% | 4 |
| 2nd Hunt, Firearms | Turkey, 2025 | 460 | 26 | 61 | 5.7% | 2 |
| 3rd Hunt, Firearms | Turkey, 2025 | 373 | 25 | 28 | 6.7% | 1 |
Source: WRD's 2026 quota lottery reports. "Share selected" is WRD's selected count divided by its applicant count for that year's lottery, not a forecast. "Priority points sure of a spot" is WRD's own column: applicants with at least that many priority points were selected; the rest went to a random draw.
How many deer are taken on Ceylon WMA?
Hunters reported 56 deer on Ceylon WMA in the 2025-26 season: 27 bucks and 29 does. Over the 6 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 62 deer a season, from 37 in 2021-22 to 101 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 27 | 29 | 48 |
| 2024-25 | 48 | 20 | 28 | 42 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 19 | 41 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | 72 | 34 | 38 | 47 |
| 2021-22 | 37 | 14 | 23 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | 101 | 32 | 69 | 32 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA. Deer from bonus hunts are tagged at the check station and may not be in Game Check's count. WRD records the 2026-27 season as it goes; it is left out until it ends.
Which county is Ceylon WMA in?
All of Ceylon WMA lies in Camden County. Each county's deer harvest for 2025-26, for the whole county, private land included:
| County | WMA acres in it | County deer reported, 2025-26 | Deer per square mile | Rank of 159 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | 24,017 | 617 | 1 | 140th |
County harvest: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check). WMA acres in each county measured by FilledTag on WRD's boundary map and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; the mapped boundary can take in water or tracts that WRD's stated acreage leaves out.
How do you get to Ceylon WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: GA 405, I-95, US 17 and GA 110. Nearest towns: Woodbine (3 miles), St. Marys (6 miles), Kingsland (9 miles) and Brunswick (11 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists canoeing, fishing, hiking, primitive camping and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Paulks Pasture WMA (19.9 miles), Altama Plantation WMA (21.5 miles), Altamaha WMA (23.9 miles) and Clayhole Swamp WMA (24 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Ceylon WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Ceylon WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 11, Dec. 6 to 27. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
How many deer were killed on Ceylon WMA last season?
56 deer were reported on Ceylon WMA in the 2025-26 season, 27 bucks and 29 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Ceylon WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 6 quota hunts on Ceylon WMA, with 3,119 applications for 378 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Ceylon WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Ceylon WMA allows camping, with Primitive Campground. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Ceylon WMA in?
All of it is in Camden County, by WRD's boundary.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and notes: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27); general WMA rules: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 19 to 21.
- Deer harvest by WMA and county: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check).
- Quota hunts: WRD quota hunt lottery reports, 2026.
- Area description, facilities and address: WRD, Ceylon WMA. Boundary and acres: WRD WMA boundaries.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of Georgia DNR. Numbers are copied from WRD or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.