Atkinson County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 636 deer in Atkinson County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 309 bucks and 327 does (WRD). That is 1.9 deer per square mile of land, and 137th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 48% above 2024-25 (431).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Atkinson CountyLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 636 (309 bucks, 327 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1.9, 137th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 563 deer a season |
| Highest season | 816 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 342.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Willacoochee and Pearson |
How many deer are killed in Atkinson County each season?
WRD has reported Atkinson County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 563 a season; the most was 816 in 2016-17 and the fewest 431 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 22% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 636 | 309 | 327 | 1.9 | 1,111 |
| 2024-25 | 431 | 233 | 198 | 1.3 | 778 |
| 2023-24 | 596 | 292 | 304 | 1.7 | 1,013 |
| 2022-23 | 536 | 293 | 243 | 1.6 | 905 |
| 2021-22 | 488 | 264 | 224 | 1.4 | 830 |
| 2020-21 | 511 | 268 | 243 | 1.5 | 911 |
| 2019-20 | 466 | 252 | 214 | 1.4 | 806 |
| 2018-19 | 456 | 224 | 232 | 1.3 | 962 |
| 2017-18 | 690 | 374 | 316 | 2 | 1,569 |
| 2016-17 | 816 | 417 | 399 | 2.4 | 1,426 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 342.7 square miles of land (Census). "Adjusted total" is WRD's own figure in the same layer, which allows for deer not reported through Game Check; the reporting rates WRD applies to Atkinson County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Atkinson County in 2026-27?
On private land Atkinson County is in WRD's Green zone. These are the zone's 2026-27 dates.
| Weapon | Dates | What may be taken |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 12 to Oct. 9, 2026 | Either sex |
| Primitive weapons | Oct. 10 to 16, 2026 | Either sex |
| Firearms | Oct. 3 to 4, 2026 | Antlerless only |
| Firearms | Oct. 17, 2026 to Jan. 10, 2027 | Either sex |
Source: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 12 to 13; county zones: WRD county deer, bear and alligator zones.
Where is the public hunting land in Atkinson County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Atkinson County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Grand Bay WMA (about 27 miles), Alapaha River WMA (about 32 miles) and Flat Tub WMA (about 34 miles).
Acres measured by FilledTag on WRD WMA boundaries, U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
How does Atkinson County compare with its neighbors?
Atkinson County touches 5 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson County | 636 | 1.9 | -22% |
| Berrien County | 1,286 | 2.8 | 4% |
| Clinch County | 884 | 1.1 | 59% |
| Coffee County | 1,428 | 2.4 | -22% |
| Lanier County | 288 | 1.5 | -29% |
| Ware County | 1,278 | 1.4 | 41% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Atkinson County, Georgia last season?
636 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Atkinson County in the 2025-26 season: 309 bucks and 327 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Atkinson County in?
Atkinson County is in WRD's Green zone for private land in 2026-27. Firearms either-sex days in the zone: Oct. 17, 2026 to Jan. 10, 2027. Source: WRD regulations, pages 12 to 13.
Is there public hunting land in Atkinson County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Atkinson County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Grand Bay WMA (about 27 miles), Alapaha River WMA (about 32 miles) and Flat Tub WMA (about 34 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Atkinson County gone up or down?
From 816 in 2016-17 to 636 in 2025-26, 22% lower. The high in that span was 816 (2016-17) and the low 431 (2024-25).
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer harvest, adjusted totals and reporting rates: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check); Georgia Game Check results.
- Deer zones and dates: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 12 to 13; WRD county deer, bear and alligator zones.
- Public land: WRD WMA boundaries; U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries. County land area: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries. Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
FilledTag is not part of Georgia DNR. Numbers are copied from WRD and the Census Bureau or measured from public maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag.
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