Little Satilla WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Little Satilla WMA is 16,990 acres of public hunting land in Wayne, Pierce and Brantley counties, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 6). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Oct. 17 to Jan. 10. Hunters reported 119 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (42 bucks, 77 does).
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.
Little Satilla WMAOther WRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 16,990 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 42) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County, Pierce County, Brantley County |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| WRD's listing | WMA on leased or partner land |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 12 to Oct. 9. Primitive: Oct. 10 to 16. Firearms: Oct. 17 to Jan. 10 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 119 (42 bucks, 77 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Offerman (next to it), Screven (2 mi) and Patterson (3 mi) |
What is Little Satilla WMA like?
Composed of 17,810 acres and located only an hour away from the Atlantic Ocean, Little Satilla Wildlife Management Area is known for its diverse landscapes and excellent hunting opportunities. Hunting opportunities include deer, turkey, waterfowl and small game. No camping allowed on the property.
WRD lists these facilities: boat ramp and canoe access.
From WRD's page for Little Satilla WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Little Satilla 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 |
| Deer, primitive | Oct. 10 to 16 |
| Deer, firearms | Oct. 17 to Jan. 10 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| 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 42 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.
How many deer are taken on Little Satilla WMA?
Hunters reported 119 deer on Little Satilla WMA in the 2025-26 season: 42 bucks and 77 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 85 deer a season, from 57 in 2016-17 to 119 in 2025-26.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 119 | 42 | 77 | 35 |
| 2024-25 | 96 | 31 | 65 | 32 |
| 2023-24 | 109 | 34 | 75 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 28 | 52 | 35 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 26 | 41 | 39 |
| 2020-21 | 90 | 29 | 61 | 32 |
| 2019-20 | 95 | 38 | 57 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | 65 | 23 | 42 | 35 |
| 2017-18 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 42 |
| 2016-17 | 57 | 18 | 39 | 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 Little Satilla WMA in?
Little Satilla WMA spreads over 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 8,925 | 914 | 1.4 | 102nd |
| Pierce County | 5,458 | 599 | 1.8 | 142nd |
| Brantley County | 1,966 | 584 | 1.3 | 144th |
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 Little Satilla WMA?
Highways through the area: GA 32. Nearest towns: Offerman (next to it), Screven (2 miles), Patterson (3 miles) and Nahunta (8 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists boating, canoeing, river fishing and wildlife viewing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Rogers WMA (1.4 miles), Sansavilla WMA (10.6 miles), Dixon Memorial WMA (14.7 miles) and Penholoway Swamp WMA (17.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Little Satilla WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Little Satilla WMA: archery, Sept. 12 to Oct. 9; primitive, Oct. 10 to 16; firearms, Oct. 17 to Jan. 10. 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 Little Satilla WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Little Satilla WMA gives turkey: Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Little Satilla WMA last season?
119 deer were reported on Little Satilla WMA in the 2025-26 season, 42 bucks and 77 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Little Satilla WMA?
No. WRD's page for Little Satilla WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Little Satilla WMA in?
Wayne County (8,925 acres), Pierce County (5,458 acres) and Brantley County (1,966 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, Little Satilla 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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