Bryan County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 711 deer in Bryan County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 337 bucks and 374 does (WRD). That is 1.6 deer per square mile of land, and 126th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 14% above 2024-25 (624).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Bryan CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 711 (337 bucks, 374 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1.6, 142nd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 671 deer a season |
| Highest season | 763 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 437.6 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 11,382 acres |
| Towns | Richmond Hill and Pembroke |
How many deer are killed in Bryan County each season?
WRD has reported Bryan County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 671 a season; the most was 763 in 2023-24 and the fewest 572 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 21% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 711 | 337 | 374 | 1.6 | 1,247 |
| 2024-25 | 624 | 315 | 309 | 1.4 | 1,137 |
| 2023-24 | 763 | 346 | 417 | 1.7 | 1,294 |
| 2022-23 | 721 | 361 | 360 | 1.6 | 1,229 |
| 2021-22 | 751 | 363 | 388 | 1.7 | 1,298 |
| 2020-21 | 696 | 338 | 358 | 1.6 | 1,246 |
| 2019-20 | 592 | 278 | 314 | 1.4 | 1,014 |
| 2018-19 | 572 | 258 | 314 | 1.3 | 1,192 |
| 2017-18 | 693 | 314 | 379 | 1.6 | 1,544 |
| 2016-17 | 590 | 285 | 305 | 1.3 | 1,032 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 437.6 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 Bryan County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Bryan County in 2026-27?
On private land Bryan 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 Bryan County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Bryan County:
| WMA | Acres in Bryan County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill WMA | 9,790 | 52 |
| Canoochee Sandhills WMA | 1,592 | 29 |
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 Bryan County compare with its neighbors?
Bryan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan County | 711 | 1.6 | 21% |
| Bulloch County | 1,484 | 2.2 | 4% |
| Chatham County | 241 | 0.6 | -18% |
| Effingham County | 1,095 | 2.3 | 12% |
| Evans County | 501 | 2.7 | -13% |
| Liberty County | 629 | 1.2 | -2% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Bryan County, Georgia last season?
711 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Bryan County in the 2025-26 season: 337 bucks and 374 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Bryan County in?
Bryan 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 Bryan County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Richmond Hill WMA (9,790 acres in the county) and Canoochee Sandhills WMA (1,592 acres in the county) in Bryan County.
Has the deer harvest in Bryan County gone up or down?
From 590 in 2016-17 to 711 in 2025-26, 21% higher. The high in that span was 763 (2023-24) and the low 572 (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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