Coweta County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,260 deer in Coweta County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 1,163 bucks and 1,097 does (WRD). That is 5.1 deer per square mile of land, and 15th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 13% below 2024-25 (2,596).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Coweta CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,260 (1,163 bucks, 1,097 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.1, 30th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,051 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,596 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 441 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Newnan, Senoia, Grantville, Turin and Sharpsburg |
How many deer are killed in Coweta County each season?
WRD has reported Coweta County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 2,051 a season; the most was 2,596 in 2024-25 and the fewest 1,710 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 19% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,260 | 1,163 | 1,097 | 5.1 | 3,030 |
| 2024-25 | 2,596 | 1,396 | 1,200 | 5.9 | 3,545 |
| 2023-24 | 2,486 | 1,323 | 1,163 | 5.6 | 2,977 |
| 2022-23 | 2,069 | 1,122 | 947 | 4.7 | 2,783 |
| 2021-22 | 1,742 | 989 | 753 | 4 | 2,302 |
| 2020-21 | 2,142 | 1,163 | 979 | 4.9 | 2,782 |
| 2019-20 | 1,797 | 984 | 813 | 4.1 | 2,541 |
| 2018-19 | 1,799 | 1,016 | 783 | 4.1 | 2,576 |
| 2017-18 | 1,710 | 998 | 712 | 3.9 | 2,397 |
| 2016-17 | 1,906 | 1,120 | 786 | 4.3 | 2,568 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 441 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 Coweta County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Coweta County in 2026-27?
On private land Coweta 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 Coweta County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Coweta County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Joe Kurz WMA (about 21 miles), West Point WMA (about 22 miles) and Sprewell Bluff WMA (about 36 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 Coweta County compare with its neighbors?
Coweta County touches 7 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coweta County | 2,260 | 5.1 | 19% |
| Carroll County | 2,360 | 4.7 | 55% |
| Fayette County | 836 | 4.3 | 23% |
| Fulton County | 1,405 | 2.7 | 18% |
| Heard County | 1,662 | 5.6 | 33% |
| Meriwether County | 2,942 | 5.9 | 3% |
| Spalding County | 789 | 4 | 13% |
| Troup County | 1,523 | 3.7 | -3% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Coweta County, Georgia last season?
2,260 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Coweta County in the 2025-26 season: 1,163 bucks and 1,097 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Coweta County in?
Coweta 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 Coweta County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Coweta County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Joe Kurz WMA (about 21 miles), West Point WMA (about 22 miles) and Sprewell Bluff WMA (about 36 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Coweta County gone up or down?
From 1,906 in 2016-17 to 2,260 in 2025-26, 19% higher. The high in that span was 2,596 (2024-25) and the low 1,710 (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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