Baldwin County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,065 deer in Baldwin County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 556 bucks and 509 does (WRD). That is 4.1 deer per square mile of land, and 93rd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 20% below 2024-25 (1,323).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Baldwin CountyWRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,065 (556 bucks, 509 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.1, 65th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,188 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,425 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 258.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 1,336 acres |
| Towns | Milledgeville |
How many deer are killed in Baldwin County each season?
WRD has reported Baldwin County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,188 a season; the most was 1,425 in 2023-24 and the fewest 988 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was level with 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,065 | 556 | 509 | 4.1 | 1,427 |
| 2024-25 | 1,323 | 717 | 606 | 5.1 | 1,806 |
| 2023-24 | 1,425 | 716 | 709 | 5.5 | 1,716 |
| 2022-23 | 1,152 | 586 | 566 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
| 2021-22 | 1,243 | 695 | 548 | 4.8 | 1,650 |
| 2020-21 | 1,204 | 621 | 583 | 4.7 | 1,567 |
| 2019-20 | 1,174 | 597 | 577 | 4.5 | 1,663 |
| 2018-19 | 1,241 | 650 | 591 | 4.8 | 1,780 |
| 2017-18 | 988 | 570 | 418 | 3.8 | 1,386 |
| 2016-17 | 1,065 | 558 | 507 | 4.1 | 1,459 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 258.7 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 Baldwin County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Baldwin County in 2026-27?
On private land Baldwin County is in WRD's Green 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 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 Baldwin County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Baldwin County:
| WMA | Acres in Baldwin County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bartram Forest WMA | 1,336 | 17 |
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 Baldwin County compare with its neighbors?
Baldwin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | 1,065 | 4.1 | 0% |
| Hancock County | 3,095 | 6.6 | -6% |
| Jones County | 1,471 | 3.7 | -15% |
| Putnam County | 1,740 | 5 | -2% |
| Washington County | 3,230 | 4.8 | 17% |
| Wilkinson County | 1,501 | 3.3 | -25% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Baldwin County, Georgia last season?
1,065 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Baldwin County in the 2025-26 season: 556 bucks and 509 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Baldwin County in?
Baldwin 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 Baldwin County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Bartram Forest WMA (1,336 acres in the county) in Baldwin County.
Has the deer harvest in Baldwin County gone up or down?
From 1,065 in 2016-17 to 1,065 in 2025-26, no change. The high in that span was 1,425 (2023-24) and the low 988 (2017-18).
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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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