Carroll County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,360 deer in Carroll County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 1,315 bucks and 1,045 does (WRD). That is 4.7 deer per square mile of land, and 13th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 8% below 2024-25 (2,556).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Carroll CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,360 (1,315 bucks, 1,045 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.7, 46th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,963 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,556 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 499.1 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Bear zone | Northern (WRD) |
| Towns | Carrollton, Villa Rica, Mount Zion, Temple and Bowdon |
How many deer are killed in Carroll County each season?
WRD has reported Carroll County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,963 a season; the most was 2,556 in 2024-25 and the fewest 1,519 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 55% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,360 | 1,315 | 1,045 | 4.7 | 3,145 |
| 2024-25 | 2,556 | 1,465 | 1,091 | 5.1 | 3,476 |
| 2023-24 | 2,319 | 1,263 | 1,056 | 4.6 | 2,770 |
| 2022-23 | 2,068 | 1,166 | 902 | 4.1 | 2,770 |
| 2021-22 | 1,861 | 1,102 | 759 | 3.7 | 2,431 |
| 2020-21 | 2,016 | 1,144 | 872 | 4 | 2,607 |
| 2019-20 | 1,768 | 994 | 774 | 3.5 | 2,498 |
| 2018-19 | 1,571 | 902 | 669 | 3.1 | 2,245 |
| 2017-18 | 1,589 | 964 | 625 | 3.2 | 2,219 |
| 2016-17 | 1,519 | 850 | 669 | 3 | 2,062 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 499.1 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 Carroll County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Carroll County in 2026-27?
On private land Carroll 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 Carroll County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Carroll County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Tallapoosa River WMA (about 19 miles), J.L. Lester WMA (about 23 miles) and Treat Mountain WMA (about 24 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 Carroll County compare with its neighbors?
Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 2,360 | 4.7 | 55% |
| Coweta County | 2,260 | 5.1 | 19% |
| Douglas County | 935 | 4.7 | 18% |
| Fulton County | 1,405 | 2.7 | 18% |
| Haralson County | 1,442 | 5.1 | 49% |
| Heard County | 1,662 | 5.6 | 33% |
| Paulding County | 1,372 | 4.4 | 51% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Carroll County, Georgia last season?
2,360 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Carroll County in the 2025-26 season: 1,315 bucks and 1,045 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Carroll County in?
Carroll 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 Carroll County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Carroll County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Tallapoosa River WMA (about 19 miles), J.L. Lester WMA (about 23 miles) and Treat Mountain WMA (about 24 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Carroll County gone up or down?
From 1,519 in 2016-17 to 2,360 in 2025-26, 55% higher. The high in that span was 2,556 (2024-25) and the low 1,519 (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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