Chattooga County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,517 deer in Chattooga County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 810 bucks and 707 does (WRD). That is 4.8 deer per square mile of land, and 48th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 18% below 2024-25 (1,849).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Chattooga CountyWRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,517 (810 bucks, 707 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.8, 41st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,315 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,849 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 313.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 690 acres; 19,587 acres of national forest |
| Bear zone | Northern (WRD) |
| Towns | Trion, Summerville, Menlo and Lyerly |
How many deer are killed in Chattooga County each season?
WRD has reported Chattooga County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,315 a season; the most was 1,849 in 2024-25 and the fewest 986 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 50% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,517 | 810 | 707 | 4.8 | 2,027 |
| 2024-25 | 1,849 | 1,009 | 840 | 5.9 | 2,260 |
| 2023-24 | 1,467 | 839 | 628 | 4.7 | 1,768 |
| 2022-23 | 1,461 | 807 | 654 | 4.7 | 2,090 |
| 2021-22 | 1,242 | 702 | 540 | 4 | 1,817 |
| 2020-21 | 1,382 | 766 | 616 | 4.4 | 1,847 |
| 2019-20 | 1,237 | 668 | 569 | 3.9 | 1,550 |
| 2018-19 | 996 | 560 | 436 | 3.2 | 1,532 |
| 2017-18 | 986 | 599 | 387 | 3.1 | 1,497 |
| 2016-17 | 1,011 | 544 | 467 | 3.2 | 1,506 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 313.3 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 Chattooga County for 2025-26 are 78% of bucks and 72% of does.
When is deer season in Chattooga County in 2026-27?
On private land Chattooga 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 Chattooga County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Chattooga County:
| WMA | Acres in Chattooga County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Otting Tract WMA | 690 | 8 |
19,587 acres of national forest lie in the county, measured on the federal maps. National forest land outside a WMA follows the national forest rules in the regulations (pages 56 to 57).
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 Chattooga County compare with its neighbors?
Chattooga County touches 2 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattooga County | 1,517 | 4.8 | 50% |
| Floyd County | 2,953 | 5.8 | 57% |
| Walker County | 2,098 | 4.7 | 82% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Chattooga County, Georgia last season?
1,517 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Chattooga County in the 2025-26 season: 810 bucks and 707 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Chattooga County in?
Chattooga 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 Chattooga County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Otting Tract WMA (690 acres in the county) in Chattooga County. The county also holds 19,587 acres of national forest.
Has the deer harvest in Chattooga County gone up or down?
From 1,011 in 2016-17 to 1,517 in 2025-26, 50% higher. The high in that span was 1,849 (2024-25) and the low 986 (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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