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Cumberland Island National Seashore Managed Hunts

St. Marys • Camden County • South Georgia & Coast

Cumberland Island National Seashore hosts scheduled managed hunts on Georgia’s largest barrier island, with registration, check-in, and NPS hunt-permit rules.

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Managed Hunts
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Cumberland Island National Seashore Managed Hunts

Cumberland Island National Seashore hosts an annual series of scheduled managed hunts on Georgia’s largest barrier island. NPS uses managed hunts to support resource management goals and provide limited recreational hunting opportunities within designated areas. Hunters must register for the appropriate hunt, attend required check-in, and follow National Park Service hunt rules in addition to Georgia licensing requirements. Access is by ferry or private boat depending on hunt logistics. Confirm current hunt dates, registration windows, ferry or boat-access requirements, check-in location, licenses, and National Park Service regulations before visiting.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer Feral Hog

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: Yes
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: Yes
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: Yes
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Cumberland Island National Seashore Managed Hunts

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Access

Boat Access Only

This property includes boat access only. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Habitat

Barrier Island Refuge

This property includes barrier island refuge. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Scheduled Managed Hunts

This property includes scheduled managed hunts. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

Managed Island Hunts

This property includes managed island hunts. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

State License Required

This property includes state license required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Ferry Access

This property includes ferry access. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Pay.gov Registration

This property includes pay.gov registration. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Scheduled managed hunt opportunities are available; confirm current species, dates, registration, and legal methods with National Park Service hunt materials.

Habitat

Barrier-island habitat with maritime forest, marsh, beach, and designated wilderness areas.

Access Notes

Access is by ferry or private boat depending on hunt logistics. All hunters must follow NPS registration and check-in rules.

Camping

Camping and overnight logistics are hunt-specific and subject to National Park Service rules.

Quota Hunts

Managed hunt opportunities require registration; confirm current application and payment process before planning a hunt.

Specialty Hunts

Scheduled island managed hunts are available; confirm current hunt types and rules.

Safety Notes

National Park Service rules apply in addition to Georgia hunting regulations.

Closures

Some visitor areas may close during managed hunts.

Fees & Passes

NPS hunt registration and Georgia licenses are required as applicable.

Map & Directions

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