Chattahoochee County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 989 deer in Chattahoochee County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 457 bucks and 532 does (WRD). That is 4 deer per square mile of land, and 98th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 7% above 2024-25 (925).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Chattahoochee CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 989 (457 bucks, 532 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4, 70th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 932 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,004 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 248.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 50 acres |
| Towns | Cusseta |
How many deer are killed in Chattahoochee County each season?
WRD has reported Chattahoochee County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 932 a season; the most was 1,004 in 2023-24 and the fewest 831 in 2021-22. 2025-26 was 1% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 989 | 457 | 532 | 4 | 1,489 |
| 2024-25 | 925 | 499 | 426 | 3.7 | 1,341 |
| 2023-24 | 1,004 | 505 | 499 | 4 | 1,404 |
| 2022-23 | 888 | 460 | 428 | 3.6 | 1,329 |
| 2021-22 | 831 | 428 | 403 | 3.3 | 1,217 |
| 2020-21 | 917 | 454 | 463 | 3.7 | 1,267 |
| 2019-20 | 934 | 438 | 496 | 3.8 | 1,378 |
| 2018-19 | 940 | 436 | 504 | 3.8 | 1,540 |
| 2017-18 | 892 | 452 | 440 | 3.6 | 1,409 |
| 2016-17 | 1,003 | 403 | 600 | 4 | 1,357 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 248.7 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 Chattahoochee County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Chattahoochee County in 2026-27?
On private land Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Chattahoochee County:
| WMA | Acres in Chattahoochee County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA | 50 | 119 |
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 Chattahoochee County compare with its neighbors?
Chattahoochee County touches 4 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County | 989 | 4 | -1% |
| Marion County | 1,433 | 3.9 | -23% |
| Muscogee County | 689 | 3.2 | -18% |
| Stewart County | 2,342 | 5.1 | -8% |
| Talbot County | 1,914 | 4.9 | -10% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Chattahoochee County, Georgia last season?
989 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Chattahoochee County in the 2025-26 season: 457 bucks and 532 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Chattahoochee County in?
Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (50 acres in the county) in Chattahoochee County.
Has the deer harvest in Chattahoochee County gone up or down?
From 1,003 in 2016-17 to 989 in 2025-26, 1% lower. The high in that span was 1,004 (2023-24) and the low 831 (2021-22).
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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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