Colquitt County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,861 deer in Colquitt County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 940 bucks and 921 does (WRD). That is 3.4 deer per square mile of land, and 34th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 25% above 2024-25 (1,486).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Colquitt CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,861 (940 bucks, 921 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.4, 91st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,308 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,861 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 547.1 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 733 acres; 495 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Moultrie, Norman Park, Doerun, Funston and Berlin |
How many deer are killed in Colquitt County each season?
WRD has reported Colquitt County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,308 a season; the most was 1,861 in 2025-26 and the fewest 1,022 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 49% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,861 | 940 | 921 | 3.4 | 2,771 |
| 2024-25 | 1,486 | 808 | 678 | 2.7 | 2,152 |
| 2023-24 | 1,411 | 797 | 614 | 2.6 | 1,954 |
| 2022-23 | 1,332 | 740 | 592 | 2.4 | 1,986 |
| 2021-22 | 1,046 | 591 | 455 | 1.9 | 1,504 |
| 2020-21 | 1,146 | 628 | 518 | 2.1 | 1,570 |
| 2019-20 | 1,246 | 684 | 562 | 2.3 | 1,821 |
| 2018-19 | 1,022 | 562 | 460 | 1.9 | 1,642 |
| 2017-18 | 1,282 | 683 | 599 | 2.3 | 2,019 |
| 2016-17 | 1,245 | 652 | 593 | 2.3 | 1,651 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 547.1 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 Colquitt County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Colquitt County in 2026-27?
On private land Colquitt 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 Colquitt County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Colquitt County:
| WMA | Acres in Colquitt County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA | 733 | 33 |
495 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 Colquitt County compare with its neighbors?
Colquitt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County | 1,861 | 3.4 | 49% |
| Brooks County | 1,111 | 2.3 | 10% |
| Cook County | 655 | 2.9 | 12% |
| Mitchell County | 1,257 | 2.5 | 42% |
| Thomas County | 1,322 | 2.4 | 2% |
| Tift County | 744 | 2.9 | 28% |
| Worth County | 1,981 | 3.5 | -5% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Colquitt County, Georgia last season?
1,861 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Colquitt County in the 2025-26 season: 940 bucks and 921 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Colquitt County in?
Colquitt 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 Colquitt County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (733 acres in the county) in Colquitt County.
Has the deer harvest in Colquitt County gone up or down?
From 1,245 in 2016-17 to 1,861 in 2025-26, 49% higher. The high in that span was 1,861 (2025-26) and the low 1,022 (2018-19).
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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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