Griffin Ridge WMA: 2026-27 seasons, quota hunts and deer harvest
Griffin Ridge WMA is 5,975 acres of public hunting land in Long County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 6). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. 19 to 22, 26 to 30, Nov. 9 to Jan. 10; primitive, Oct. 10 to 18; firearms, Youth Oct. 23 to 25; Oct. 31 to Nov. 8. Hunters reported 24 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (13 bucks, 11 does). WRD drew 2 quota hunts here in its 2025 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 2025 lottery reports.
Griffin Ridge WMAOther WRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 5,975 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 40) |
|---|---|
| County | Long County |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| WRD's listing | Natural Area |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. 19 to 22, 26 to 30, Nov. 9 to Jan. 10. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 18. Firearms: Youth Oct. 23 to 25; Oct. 31 to Nov. 8 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 24 (13 bucks, 11 does) |
| Quota hunts, 2025 lottery | 2, with 423 applications |
| Camping | Allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Ludowici (2 mi), Jesup (6 mi) and Odum (9 mi) |
What is Griffin Ridge WMA like?
Griffin Ridge Wildlife Management Area is located in Long County. This 5,600-acre property provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, and alligator. No ATVs or horses are allowed on the property and vehicular access is limited to the designated parking areas. Camping allowed only at Fountain Hole Camping Area.
WRD lists these facilities: canoe access, Fountain Hole Camping Area, lake and nature trails.
From WRD's page for Griffin Ridge WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Griffin Ridge 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 Oct. 9. 19 to 22, 26 to 30, Nov. 9 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer, primitive | Oct. 10 to 18 |
| Deer, firearms | Youth Oct. 23 to 25 Oct. 31 to Nov. 8 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | State Seasons. No furbearers. |
| 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 40 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 Griffin Ridge WMA have quota hunts?
Yes. WRD's 2025 lottery reports list 2 quota hunts on Griffin Ridge WMA. The most applied for was 1st Hunt (turkey): 262 applicants for 25 spots.
| Hunt | Lottery | Applicants | Selected | First-choice applicants | Share selected | Priority points sure of a spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 262 | 25 | 118 | 9.5% | 3 |
| 2nd Hunt | Turkey, 2025 | 161 | 25 | 33 | 15.5% | 1 |
Source: WRD's 2025 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 Griffin Ridge WMA?
Hunters reported 24 deer on Griffin Ridge WMA in the 2025-26 season: 13 bucks and 11 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 16 deer a season, from 3 in 2016-17 to 29 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 54 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 88 |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 61 |
| 2022-23 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 52 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 45 |
| 2020-21 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 59 |
| 2019-20 | 26 | 11 | 15 | 42 |
| 2018-19 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 38 |
| 2017-18 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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 Griffin Ridge WMA in?
All of Griffin Ridge WMA lies in Long 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long County | 5,978 | 414 | 1 | 150th |
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 Griffin Ridge WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 25, US 301, GA 38 and US 84. Nearest towns: Ludowici (2 miles), Jesup (6 miles), Odum (9 miles) and Walthourville (10 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists boating, canoeing, camping, lake fishing, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Morgan Lake WMA (next to it), Townsend WMA (1.4 miles), Penholoway Swamp WMA (4.7 miles) and Big Hammock WMA (11.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Griffin Ridge WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Griffin Ridge WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. 19 to 22, 26 to 30, Nov. 9 to Jan. 10; primitive, Oct. 10 to 18; firearms, Youth Oct. 23 to 25; Oct. 31 to Nov. 8. 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 Griffin Ridge WMA last season?
24 deer were reported on Griffin Ridge WMA in the 2025-26 season, 13 bucks and 11 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Is Griffin Ridge WMA a quota hunt?
Some of its hunts are. WRD's 2025 lottery listed 2 quota hunts on Griffin Ridge WMA, with 423 applications for 50 spots. Its other seasons need sign-in, not a draw.
Can you camp on Griffin Ridge WMA?
Yes. WRD's listing for Griffin Ridge WMA allows camping, with Fountain Hole Camping Area. Follow the area's posted rules.
What county is Griffin Ridge WMA in?
All of it is in Long 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, Griffin Ridge 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.