To report a wildlife incident on Jekyll Island, submit a report online. Messages are monitored daily, from sunrise to sunset. For emergencies, call 911.
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Jekyll Island is home to more than a thousand acres of maritime forest, 10 miles of shoreline, and best-in-class biologists and researchers. Learn more about the island’s natural resources from these experts during these one-of-a-kind eco-experiences.
Jekyll Island is a place where nature and humanity peacefully co-exist. The most accessible of Georgia’s protected barrier islands, the majority of Jekyll remains in a natural state, and development is tightly limited to preserve the balance.
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No, hunting of any type is not allowed on Jekyll.
Fishing is only allowed from the beaches or tidal creeks. No freshwater fishing is allowed on Jekyll, including the ponds on or near the golf courses.
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Pets are permitted on most beaches and public spaces year-round except pets are not allowed on the beach between South Dunes Picnic Area and 2,000 feet south of St. Andrews Picnic Area.
Pets are permitted on most beaches and public spaces year-round except pets are not allowed on the beach between South Dunes Picnic Area and 2,000 feet south of St. Andrews Picnic Area.
Pets must be on a physical leash (no longer than 12 feet) and physically controlled at all times. An electronic training collar, or “E-collar”, is not a substitute for a physical leash.
No, people and pets are not permitted in the dunes.
All personal belongings must be removed from the beaches at the end of each day and cannot be left unattended.
Yes, shells can be collected as long as it’s not being inhabited by a living animal.
Sand dollars can be collected as long as they’re dead. Tip: if a sand dollar is fuzzy, green, or brown: Put it down. If it’s bleached white or gray: It’s OK.
Recreational drone operation is not permitted on Jekyll Island, or in any other State Park in Georgia unless operating in a professional capacity with permission from the Jekyll Island Authority and in accordance with FAA licensing requirements.
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Metal and/or mineral detectors are not permitted in any Georgia State Park, including Jekyll Island.
Geocaching is permitted on Jekyll Island on a limited basis. Check here for further details.
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