Brooks County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,111 deer in Brooks County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 584 bucks and 527 does (WRD). That is 2.3 deer per square mile of land, and 88th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 26% above 2024-25 (880).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Brooks CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,111 (584 bucks, 527 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.3, 130th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 931 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,146 in 2017-18 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 493.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA; 278 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Quitman, Morven and Barwick |
How many deer are killed in Brooks County each season?
WRD has reported Brooks County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 931 a season; the most was 1,146 in 2017-18 and the fewest 786 in 2021-22. 2025-26 was 10% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,111 | 584 | 527 | 2.3 | 1,916 |
| 2024-25 | 880 | 483 | 397 | 1.8 | 1,584 |
| 2023-24 | 909 | 489 | 420 | 1.8 | 1,548 |
| 2022-23 | 891 | 483 | 408 | 1.8 | 1,506 |
| 2021-22 | 786 | 409 | 377 | 1.6 | 1,345 |
| 2020-21 | 842 | 428 | 414 | 1.7 | 1,504 |
| 2019-20 | 878 | 421 | 457 | 1.8 | 1,506 |
| 2018-19 | 856 | 424 | 432 | 1.7 | 1,805 |
| 2017-18 | 1,146 | 595 | 551 | 2.3 | 2,593 |
| 2016-17 | 1,006 | 489 | 517 | 2 | 1,759 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 493.2 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 Brooks County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Brooks County in 2026-27?
On private land Brooks County is in WRD's Green zone. These are the zone's 2026-27 dates.
| 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 Brooks County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Brooks County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Grand Bay WMA (about 26 miles), River Creek the Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA (about 30 miles) and Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 35 miles).
278 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 Brooks County compare with its neighbors?
Brooks County touches 4 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks County | 1,111 | 2.3 | 10% |
| Colquitt County | 1,861 | 3.4 | 49% |
| Cook County | 655 | 2.9 | 12% |
| Lowndes County | 1,220 | 2.5 | 9% |
| Thomas County | 1,322 | 2.4 | 2% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Brooks County, Georgia last season?
1,111 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Brooks County in the 2025-26 season: 584 bucks and 527 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Brooks County in?
Brooks 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 Brooks County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Brooks County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Grand Bay WMA (about 26 miles), River Creek the Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA (about 30 miles) and Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 35 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Brooks County gone up or down?
From 1,006 in 2016-17 to 1,111 in 2025-26, 10% higher. The high in that span was 1,146 (2017-18) and the low 786 (2021-22).
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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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