Calhoun County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,347 deer in Calhoun County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 556 bucks and 791 does (WRD). That is 4.8 deer per square mile of land, and 66th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 1% above 2024-25 (1,332).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Calhoun CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,347 (556 bucks, 791 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.8, 40th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,152 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,347 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Magenta (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 280.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 6,808 acres |
| Towns | Arlington, Leary, Edison and Morgan |
How many deer are killed in Calhoun County each season?
WRD has reported Calhoun County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,152 a season; the most was 1,347 in 2025-26 and the fewest 886 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 4% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,347 | 556 | 791 | 4.8 | 2,052 |
| 2024-25 | 1,332 | 595 | 737 | 4.8 | 1,973 |
| 2023-24 | 1,293 | 567 | 726 | 4.6 | 1,826 |
| 2022-23 | 1,215 | 548 | 667 | 4.3 | 1,830 |
| 2021-22 | 977 | 437 | 540 | 3.5 | 1,465 |
| 2020-21 | 1,023 | 472 | 551 | 3.6 | 1,420 |
| 2019-20 | 895 | 396 | 499 | 3.2 | 1,324 |
| 2018-19 | 886 | 408 | 478 | 3.2 | 1,453 |
| 2017-18 | 1,251 | 560 | 691 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 2016-17 | 1,300 | 531 | 769 | 4.6 | 1,756 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 280.4 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 Calhoun County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Calhoun County in 2026-27?
On private land Calhoun County is in WRD's Magenta 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 27, 2026 | Antlered bucks only |
| Archery | Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, 2026 | Either sex |
| Archery | Jan. 16 to 31, 2027 | 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. 15, 2027 | Either sex |
Calhoun County is one of the 29 extended archery counties, where archery season runs September 12, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (page 11).
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 Calhoun County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Calhoun County:
| WMA | Acres in Calhoun County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhatchee WMA | 6,808 | 168 |
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 Calhoun County compare with its neighbors?
Calhoun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 1,347 | 4.8 | 4% |
| Baker County | 1,041 | 3 | -11% |
| Clay County | 1,047 | 5.4 | -7% |
| Dougherty County | 674 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Early County | 1,967 | 3.8 | 41% |
| Randolph County | 1,984 | 4.6 | -1% |
| Terrell County | 1,555 | 4.6 | -2% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Calhoun County, Georgia last season?
1,347 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Calhoun County in the 2025-26 season: 556 bucks and 791 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Calhoun County in?
Calhoun County is in WRD's Magenta zone for private land in 2026-27. Firearms either-sex days in the zone: Oct. 17, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027. Source: WRD regulations, pages 12 to 13.
Is there public hunting land in Calhoun County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Chickasawhatchee WMA (6,808 acres in the county) in Calhoun County.
Has the deer harvest in Calhoun County gone up or down?
From 1,300 in 2016-17 to 1,347 in 2025-26, 4% higher. The high in that span was 1,347 (2025-26) and the low 886 (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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