Clybel WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Clybel WMA is 6,700 acres of public hunting land in Jasper and Newton counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 3). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to 25, Nov. 11 to 15; firearms, Youth Sept. 26 to Oct. 1; Hunt & Learn Oct. 2 to 4, Nov. 9 to 10; Specialty Nov. 23 to 29. Hunters reported 40 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (20 bucks, 20 does). WRD drew 4 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 | 6,700 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 36) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County, Newton County |
| WRD region | Region 3, office 706-595-4222 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to 25, Nov. 11 to 15. Firearms: Youth Sept. 26 to Oct. 1; Hunt & Learn Oct. 2 to 4, Nov. 9 to 10; Specialty Nov. 23 to 29 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 40 (20 bucks, 20 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2026 lottery | 4, with 4,089 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Mansfield (3 mi), Newborn (3 mi) and Shady Dale (7 mi) |
What is Clybel WMA like?
Located in Mansfield, Clybel WMA sits on 6,400 acres and is home to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center . Visitors of all ages can find something to do at this WMA, from visiting the nature center to walking the miles of trails. Clybel Wildlife Management Area has diverse habitats that are home to a variety of wildlife. Typical of Georgia's Piedmont region, you will find old fields, planted pines, mixed pine-hardwood stands and mature hardwood forests. Management practices that benefit both game and nongame species include food plot rotations, mowing, prescribed burning, timber harvest and winter disking. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, small game, and dove. Tell Us About the Name: The Clybel Wildlife Management Area is named for Clyde and Mabel Shepherd, who left a lasting legacy of conservation in Georgia through their generosity and vision. The land that makes up Clybel WMA was once part of their several-thousand-acre Clybel Farms in Newton and Jasper counties. Their commitment to ensuring the property was conserved to create a place where generations of Georgians can hunt, fish, enjoy the outdoors and stands as a lasting tribute to their name.
WRD lists these facilities: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Clybel Archery Range, Clybel Shooting Range, marben pfa, boat ramp, bike/equestrian trail, dock, hiking trails, lake, lodge and museum & nature center.
From WRD's page for Clybel WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Clybel 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 | Sept. 12 to 25, Nov. 11 to 15 |
| Deer, firearms | Youth Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 Hunt & Learn Oct. 2 to 4, Nov. 9 to 10 Specialty Nov. 23 to 29 |
| Turkey | Hunt & Learn Apr. 23 to 27 |
| Small Game | Sign-in Aug. 15 to Sept. 25, Oct. 5 to Nov. 4, Nov. 8, 11 to 18, Nov. 22 to Dec. 11, Dec. 13 to Jan. 7, Jan. 11 to Feb. 28 |
| Rabbit | Daily bag limit: 3 rabbits/person. Hunt & Learn Dec. 12, Jan. 8 to 10 |
| Dove | Sign-in Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 5 to 11, Nov. 22, Dec. 19 to Jan. 7, 11 to 31 R3 DOVE FIELD: Hunt & Learn Sign-in Sept. 11 to 12 |
| Quail | Daily bag limit: 3/person or 9/party. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Sign-in Dec. 5, 19, Jan. 16 |
| Waterfowl | Legal hours end at noon. Youth Nov. 14 to 15 Waterfowl allowed during state season dates that overlap with small game dates. |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 36 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 Clybel WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2026 lottery reports list 4 quota hunts on Clybel WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms (deer): 1,668 applicants for 200 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 1,668 | 200 | 838 | 12% | 2 |
| 2nd Hunt, Bonus Either Sex, Firearms | Deer, 2026 | 1,112 | 200 | 216 | 18% | 1 |
| 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 916 | 25 | 443 | 2.7% | 6 |
| 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 393 | 25 | 29 | 6.4% | 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 Clybel WMA?
Hunters reported 40 deer on Clybel WMA in the 2025-26 season: 20 bucks and 20 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 40 deer a season, from 30 in 2024-25 to 54 in 2020-21.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 50 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 12 | 19 | 39 |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 48 |
| 2021-22 | 42 | 23 | 19 | 55 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 23 | 31 | 43 |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | 34 | 19 | 15 | 56 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 19 | 23 | 45 |
| 2016-17 | 45 | 17 | 28 | 38 |
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 Clybel WMA in?
Clybel WMA spreads over 2 counties. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 6,449 | 1,871 | 5.1 | 33rd |
| Newton County | 135 | 1,159 | 4.2 | 82nd |
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 Clybel WMA?
WRD gives this address: 3123 Shepard Road, Mansfield, GA 30055, 33.42918, -83.747535. Highways through the area: GA 11. Nearest towns: Mansfield (3 miles), Newborn (3 miles), Shady Dale (7 miles) and Monticello (8 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists archery, biking, camping, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, lake fishing, shooting and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Gaither WMA (1.3 miles), Walton WMA (9.9 miles), B.F. Grant WMA (10.1 miles) and Cedar Creek WMA (12 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Clybel WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Clybel WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to 25, Nov. 11 to 15; firearms, Youth Sept. 26 to Oct. 1; Hunt & Learn Oct. 2 to 4, Nov. 9 to 10; Specialty Nov. 23 to 29. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
When is turkey season on Clybel WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Clybel WMA gives turkey: Hunt & Learn Apr. 23 to 27. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Clybel WMA last season?
40 deer were reported on Clybel WMA in the 2025-26 season, 20 bucks and 20 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Clybel WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2026 lottery listed 4 quota hunts on Clybel WMA, with 4,089 applications for 450 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Clybel WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Clybel WMA allows camping. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Clybel WMA in?
Jasper County (6,449 acres) and Newton County (135 acres), measured on 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, Clybel 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.
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