Charlton County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 633 deer in Charlton County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 294 bucks and 339 does (WRD). That is 0.8 deer per square mile of land, and 138th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 15% above 2024-25 (551).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Charlton CountyWRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 633 (294 bucks, 339 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 0.8, 156th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 398 deer a season |
| Highest season | 633 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 780.1 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA; 187,419 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Bear zone | Southern (WRD) |
| Towns | Folkston and Homeland |
How many deer are killed in Charlton County each season?
WRD has reported Charlton County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 398 a season; the most was 633 in 2025-26 and the fewest 237 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 167% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 633 | 294 | 339 | 0.8 | 1,113 |
| 2024-25 | 551 | 267 | 284 | 0.7 | 1,010 |
| 2023-24 | 493 | 234 | 259 | 0.6 | 837 |
| 2022-23 | 462 | 226 | 236 | 0.6 | 789 |
| 2021-22 | 381 | 199 | 182 | 0.5 | 651 |
| 2020-21 | 372 | 201 | 171 | 0.5 | 662 |
| 2019-20 | 330 | 186 | 144 | 0.4 | 572 |
| 2018-19 | 248 | 135 | 113 | 0.3 | 521 |
| 2017-18 | 277 | 140 | 137 | 0.4 | 625 |
| 2016-17 | 237 | 119 | 118 | 0.3 | 414 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 780.1 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 Charlton County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Charlton County in 2026-27?
On private land Charlton 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 Charlton County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Charlton County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Dixon Memorial WMA (about 30 miles), Ceylon WMA (about 34 miles) and Little Satilla WMA (about 47 miles).
187,419 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps.
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 Charlton County compare with its neighbors?
Charlton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton County | 633 | 0.8 | 167% |
| Brantley County | 584 | 1.3 | 83% |
| Camden County | 617 | 1 | 73% |
| Ware County | 1,278 | 1.4 | 41% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Charlton County, Georgia last season?
633 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Charlton County in the 2025-26 season: 294 bucks and 339 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Charlton County in?
Charlton 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 Charlton County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Charlton County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Dixon Memorial WMA (about 30 miles), Ceylon WMA (about 34 miles) and Little Satilla WMA (about 47 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Charlton County gone up or down?
From 237 in 2016-17 to 633 in 2025-26, 167% higher. The high in that span was 633 (2025-26) and the low 237 (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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