Butts County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 645 deer in Butts County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 335 bucks and 310 does (WRD). That is 3.5 deer per square mile of land, and 136th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 28% below 2024-25 (891).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Butts CountyWRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 645 (335 bucks, 310 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.5, 88th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 709 deer a season |
| Highest season | 891 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 183.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Jackson, Flovilla and Jenkinsburg |
How many deer are killed in Butts County each season?
WRD has reported Butts County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 709 a season; the most was 891 in 2024-25 and the fewest 590 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 9% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 645 | 335 | 310 | 3.5 | 864 |
| 2024-25 | 891 | 499 | 392 | 4.9 | 1,214 |
| 2023-24 | 801 | 463 | 338 | 4.4 | 951 |
| 2022-23 | 725 | 385 | 340 | 3.9 | 977 |
| 2021-22 | 718 | 408 | 310 | 3.9 | 949 |
| 2020-21 | 743 | 422 | 321 | 4 | 961 |
| 2019-20 | 664 | 380 | 284 | 3.6 | 937 |
| 2018-19 | 696 | 382 | 314 | 3.8 | 999 |
| 2017-18 | 616 | 367 | 249 | 3.4 | 862 |
| 2016-17 | 590 | 342 | 248 | 3.2 | 796 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 183.7 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 Butts County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Butts County in 2026-27?
On private land Butts 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 Butts County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Butts County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Gaither WMA (about 14 miles), Clybel WMA (about 15 miles) and Rum Creek WMA (about 21 miles).
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 Butts County compare with its neighbors?
Butts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butts County | 645 | 3.5 | 9% |
| Henry County | 686 | 2.2 | -40% |
| Jasper County | 1,871 | 5.1 | -3% |
| Lamar County | 785 | 4.3 | -4% |
| Monroe County | 1,340 | 3.4 | -8% |
| Newton County | 1,159 | 4.2 | 0% |
| Spalding County | 789 | 4 | 13% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Butts County, Georgia last season?
645 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Butts County in the 2025-26 season: 335 bucks and 310 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Butts County in?
Butts 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 Butts County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Butts County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Gaither WMA (about 14 miles), Clybel WMA (about 15 miles) and Rum Creek WMA (about 21 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Butts County gone up or down?
From 590 in 2016-17 to 645 in 2025-26, 9% higher. The high in that span was 891 (2024-25) and the low 590 (2016-17).
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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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