Baker County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,041 deer in Baker County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 427 bucks and 614 does (WRD). That is 3 deer per square mile of land, and 96th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 12% above 2024-25 (928).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Baker CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,041 (427 bucks, 614 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3, 102nd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 975 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,271 in 2017-18 |
| Private-land deer zone | Magenta (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 342 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 4,900 acres |
| Towns | Newton |
How many deer are killed in Baker County each season?
WRD has reported Baker County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 975 a season; the most was 1,271 in 2017-18 and the fewest 757 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 11% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,041 | 427 | 614 | 3 | 1,587 |
| 2024-25 | 928 | 377 | 551 | 2.7 | 1,387 |
| 2023-24 | 1,032 | 420 | 612 | 3 | 1,464 |
| 2022-23 | 849 | 393 | 456 | 2.5 | 1,278 |
| 2021-22 | 809 | 324 | 485 | 2.4 | 1,233 |
| 2020-21 | 908 | 343 | 565 | 2.7 | 1,283 |
| 2019-20 | 977 | 362 | 615 | 2.9 | 1,454 |
| 2018-19 | 757 | 290 | 467 | 2.2 | 1,262 |
| 2017-18 | 1,271 | 502 | 769 | 3.7 | 2,036 |
| 2016-17 | 1,174 | 440 | 734 | 3.4 | 1,595 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 342 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 Baker County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Baker County in 2026-27?
On private land Baker County is in WRD's Magenta zone. These are the zone's 2026-27 dates. WMAs in the county set their own dates, on their pages.
| Weapon | Dates | What may be taken |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sept. 12 to 27, 2026 | Antlered bucks only |
| Archery | Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, 2026 | Either sex |
| Archery | Jan. 16 to 31, 2027 | 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. 15, 2027 | Either sex |
Baker County is one of the 29 extended archery counties, where archery season runs September 12, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (page 11).
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 Baker County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Baker County:
| WMA | Acres in Baker County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhatchee WMA | 3,332 | 168 |
| Elmodel WMA | 1,568 | 30 |
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 Baker County compare with its neighbors?
Baker County touches 6 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 1,041 | 3 | -11% |
| Calhoun County | 1,347 | 4.8 | 4% |
| Decatur County | 1,494 | 2.5 | -9% |
| Dougherty County | 674 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Early County | 1,967 | 3.8 | 41% |
| Miller County | 788 | 2.8 | 51% |
| Mitchell County | 1,257 | 2.5 | 42% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Baker County, Georgia last season?
1,041 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Baker County in the 2025-26 season: 427 bucks and 614 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Baker County in?
Baker County is in WRD's Magenta zone for private land in 2026-27. Firearms either-sex days in the zone: Oct. 17, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027. Source: WRD regulations, pages 12 to 13.
Is there public hunting land in Baker County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Chickasawhatchee WMA (3,332 acres in the county) and Elmodel WMA (1,568 acres in the county) in Baker County.
Has the deer harvest in Baker County gone up or down?
From 1,174 in 2016-17 to 1,041 in 2025-26, 11% lower. The high in that span was 1,271 (2017-18) and the low 757 (2018-19).
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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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