Camden County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 617 deer in Camden County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 309 bucks and 308 does (WRD). That is 1 deer per square mile of land, and 140th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 25% above 2024-25 (495).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Camden CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 617 (309 bucks, 308 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1, 151st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 495 deer a season |
| Highest season | 650 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 630.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 24,017 acres |
| Bear zone | Southern (WRD) |
| Towns | Kingsland, St. Marys and Woodbine |
How many deer are killed in Camden County each season?
WRD has reported Camden County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 495 a season; the most was 650 in 2023-24 and the fewest 350 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 73% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 617 | 309 | 308 | 1 | 1,073 |
| 2024-25 | 495 | 236 | 259 | 0.8 | 909 |
| 2023-24 | 650 | 299 | 351 | 1 | 1,103 |
| 2022-23 | 583 | 276 | 307 | 0.9 | 999 |
| 2021-22 | 518 | 237 | 281 | 0.8 | 902 |
| 2020-21 | 579 | 252 | 327 | 0.9 | 1,042 |
| 2019-20 | 426 | 182 | 244 | 0.7 | 726 |
| 2018-19 | 377 | 173 | 204 | 0.6 | 797 |
| 2017-18 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 0.6 | 787 |
| 2016-17 | 356 | 173 | 183 | 0.6 | 622 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 630.3 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 Camden County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Camden County in 2026-27?
On private land Camden 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 Camden County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Camden County:
| WMA | Acres in Camden County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Ceylon WMA | 24,017 | 56 |
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 Camden County compare with its neighbors?
Camden County touches 3 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | 617 | 1 | 73% |
| Brantley County | 584 | 1.3 | 83% |
| Charlton County | 633 | 0.8 | 167% |
| Glynn County | 312 | 0.7 | 6% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Camden County, Georgia last season?
617 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Camden County in the 2025-26 season: 309 bucks and 308 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Camden County in?
Camden 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 Camden County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Ceylon WMA (24,017 acres in the county) in Camden County.
Has the deer harvest in Camden County gone up or down?
From 356 in 2016-17 to 617 in 2025-26, 73% higher. The high in that span was 650 (2023-24) and the low 350 (2017-18).
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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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