Bleckley County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 689 deer in Bleckley County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 337 bucks and 352 does (WRD). That is 3.2 deer per square mile of land, and 127th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 5% above 2024-25 (657).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Bleckley CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 689 (337 bucks, 352 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.2, 95th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 640 deer a season |
| Highest season | 728 in 2020-21 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 215.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 7,274 acres |
| Bear zone | Central (WRD) |
| Towns | Cochran |
How many deer are killed in Bleckley County each season?
WRD has reported Bleckley County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 640 a season; the most was 728 in 2020-21 and the fewest 545 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 22% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 689 | 337 | 352 | 3.2 | 1,030 |
| 2024-25 | 657 | 342 | 315 | 3 | 957 |
| 2023-24 | 714 | 384 | 330 | 3.3 | 993 |
| 2022-23 | 669 | 325 | 344 | 3.1 | 1,005 |
| 2021-22 | 592 | 289 | 303 | 2.7 | 875 |
| 2020-21 | 728 | 351 | 377 | 3.4 | 1,010 |
| 2019-20 | 614 | 303 | 311 | 2.8 | 903 |
| 2018-19 | 545 | 276 | 269 | 2.5 | 885 |
| 2017-18 | 629 | 320 | 309 | 2.9 | 993 |
| 2016-17 | 565 | 260 | 305 | 2.6 | 757 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 215.9 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 Bleckley County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Bleckley County in 2026-27?
On private land Bleckley 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 Bleckley County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Bleckley County:
| WMA | Acres in Bleckley County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee WMA | 7,274 | 52 |
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 Bleckley County compare with its neighbors?
Bleckley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Dodge County | 2,000 | 4 | 15% |
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Pulaski County | 713 | 2.9 | 17% |
| Twiggs County | 1,338 | 3.7 | -18% |
| Wilkinson County | 1,501 | 3.3 | -25% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Bleckley County, Georgia last season?
689 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Bleckley County in the 2025-26 season: 337 bucks and 352 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Bleckley County in?
Bleckley 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 Bleckley County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Ocmulgee WMA (7,274 acres in the county) in Bleckley County.
Has the deer harvest in Bleckley County gone up or down?
From 565 in 2016-17 to 689 in 2025-26, 22% higher. The high in that span was 728 (2020-21) and the low 545 (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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