Bibb County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 393 deer in Bibb County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 198 bucks and 195 does (WRD). That is 1.6 deer per square mile of land, and 151st of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 10% below 2024-25 (437).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Bibb CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 393 (198 bucks, 195 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1.6, 141st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 460 deer a season |
| Highest season | 538 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 249.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 419 acres; 5,398 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Bear zone | Central (WRD) |
| Towns | Macon |
How many deer are killed in Bibb County each season?
WRD has reported Bibb County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 460 a season; the most was 538 in 2023-24 and the fewest 393 in 2025-26. 2025-26 was 27% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 393 | 198 | 195 | 1.6 | 585 |
| 2024-25 | 437 | 218 | 219 | 1.8 | 639 |
| 2023-24 | 538 | 278 | 260 | 2.2 | 751 |
| 2022-23 | 426 | 219 | 207 | 1.7 | 638 |
| 2021-22 | 397 | 229 | 168 | 1.6 | 568 |
| 2020-21 | 466 | 228 | 238 | 1.9 | 635 |
| 2019-20 | 461 | 220 | 241 | 1.8 | 679 |
| 2018-19 | 497 | 271 | 226 | 2 | 800 |
| 2017-18 | 447 | 243 | 204 | 1.8 | 703 |
| 2016-17 | 538 | 265 | 273 | 2.2 | 717 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 249.4 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 Bibb County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Bibb County in 2026-27?
On private land Bibb 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 |
Bibb 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 Bibb County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Bibb County:
| WMA | Acres in Bibb County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Echeconnee Creek WMA | 419 | 2 |
5,398 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps.
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 Bibb County compare with its neighbors?
Bibb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County | 393 | 1.6 | -27% |
| Crawford County | 1,436 | 4.4 | 10% |
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Jones County | 1,471 | 3.7 | -15% |
| Monroe County | 1,340 | 3.4 | -8% |
| Peach County | 590 | 3.9 | -15% |
| Twiggs County | 1,338 | 3.7 | -18% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Bibb County, Georgia last season?
393 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Bibb County in the 2025-26 season: 198 bucks and 195 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Bibb County in?
Bibb 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 Bibb County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Echeconnee Creek WMA (419 acres in the county) in Bibb County.
Has the deer harvest in Bibb County gone up or down?
From 538 in 2016-17 to 393 in 2025-26, 27% lower. The high in that span was 538 (2023-24) and the low 393 (2025-26).
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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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