Brantley County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 584 deer in Brantley County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 241 bucks and 343 does (WRD). That is 1.3 deer per square mile of land, and 144th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 21% above 2024-25 (483).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Brantley CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 584 (241 bucks, 343 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1.3, 146th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 388 deer a season |
| Highest season | 584 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 443.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 6,837 acres |
| Bear zone | Southern (WRD) |
| Towns | Hoboken and Nahunta |
How many deer are killed in Brantley County each season?
WRD has reported Brantley County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 388 a season; the most was 584 in 2025-26 and the fewest 281 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 83% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 584 | 241 | 343 | 1.3 | 1,044 |
| 2024-25 | 483 | 202 | 281 | 1.1 | 901 |
| 2023-24 | 481 | 230 | 251 | 1.1 | 817 |
| 2022-23 | 366 | 198 | 168 | 0.8 | 619 |
| 2021-22 | 352 | 171 | 181 | 0.8 | 608 |
| 2020-21 | 341 | 168 | 173 | 0.8 | 610 |
| 2019-20 | 352 | 172 | 180 | 0.8 | 604 |
| 2018-19 | 317 | 139 | 178 | 0.7 | 671 |
| 2017-18 | 281 | 130 | 151 | 0.6 | 627 |
| 2016-17 | 320 | 144 | 176 | 0.7 | 560 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 443.2 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 Brantley County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Brantley County in 2026-27?
On private land Brantley 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 Brantley County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Brantley County:
| WMA | Acres in Brantley County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Memorial WMA | 4,871 | 60 |
| Little Satilla WMA | 1,966 | 119 |
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 Brantley County compare with its neighbors?
Brantley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County | 584 | 1.3 | 83% |
| Camden County | 617 | 1 | 73% |
| Charlton County | 633 | 0.8 | 167% |
| Glynn County | 312 | 0.7 | 6% |
| Pierce County | 599 | 1.8 | 90% |
| Ware County | 1,278 | 1.4 | 41% |
| Wayne County | 914 | 1.4 | 53% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Brantley County, Georgia last season?
584 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Brantley County in the 2025-26 season: 241 bucks and 343 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Brantley County in?
Brantley 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 Brantley County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Dixon Memorial WMA (4,871 acres in the county) and Little Satilla WMA (1,966 acres in the county) in Brantley County.
Has the deer harvest in Brantley County gone up or down?
From 320 in 2016-17 to 584 in 2025-26, 83% higher. The high in that span was 584 (2025-26) and the low 281 (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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