Bulloch County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,484 deer in Bulloch County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 673 bucks and 811 does (WRD). That is 2.2 deer per square mile of land, and 53rd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 19% above 2024-25 (1,242).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Bulloch CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,484 (673 bucks, 811 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.2, 133rd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,400 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,536 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 676 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 10,565 acres |
| Towns | Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal and Register |
How many deer are killed in Bulloch County each season?
WRD has reported Bulloch County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,400 a season; the most was 1,536 in 2023-24 and the fewest 1,242 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 4% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,484 | 673 | 811 | 2.2 | 2,619 |
| 2024-25 | 1,242 | 563 | 679 | 1.8 | 2,295 |
| 2023-24 | 1,536 | 672 | 864 | 2.3 | 2,604 |
| 2022-23 | 1,393 | 690 | 703 | 2.1 | 2,377 |
| 2021-22 | 1,326 | 643 | 683 | 2 | 2,291 |
| 2020-21 | 1,415 | 677 | 738 | 2.1 | 2,535 |
| 2019-20 | 1,370 | 619 | 751 | 2 | 2,341 |
| 2018-19 | 1,344 | 606 | 738 | 2 | 2,839 |
| 2017-18 | 1,459 | 605 | 854 | 2.2 | 3,221 |
| 2016-17 | 1,427 | 657 | 770 | 2.1 | 2,496 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 676 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 Bulloch County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Bulloch County in 2026-27?
On private land Bulloch 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 Bulloch County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Bulloch County:
| WMA | Acres in Bulloch County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Canoochee Sandhills WMA | 8,649 | 29 |
| Oliver Bridge WMA | 1,916 | 19 |
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 Bulloch County compare with its neighbors?
Bulloch County touches 7 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulloch County | 1,484 | 2.2 | 4% |
| Bryan County | 711 | 1.6 | 21% |
| Candler County | 901 | 3.7 | -3% |
| Effingham County | 1,095 | 2.3 | 12% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Evans County | 501 | 2.7 | -13% |
| Jenkins County | 865 | 2.5 | -23% |
| Screven County | 1,788 | 2.8 | 16% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Bulloch County, Georgia last season?
1,484 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Bulloch County in the 2025-26 season: 673 bucks and 811 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Bulloch County in?
Bulloch 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 Bulloch County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Canoochee Sandhills WMA (8,649 acres in the county) and Oliver Bridge WMA (1,916 acres in the county) in Bulloch County.
Has the deer harvest in Bulloch County gone up or down?
From 1,427 in 2016-17 to 1,484 in 2025-26, 4% higher. The high in that span was 1,536 (2023-24) and the low 1,242 (2024-25).
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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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