Crawford County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,436 deer in Crawford County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 664 bucks and 772 does (WRD). That is 4.4 deer per square mile of land, and 56th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 3% below 2024-25 (1,475).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Crawford CountyNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,436 (664 bucks, 772 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.4, 59th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,480 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,736 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 324.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Roberta |
How many deer are killed in Crawford County each season?
WRD has reported Crawford County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,480 a season; the most was 1,736 in 2023-24 and the fewest 1,311 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 10% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,436 | 664 | 772 | 4.4 | 2,161 |
| 2024-25 | 1,475 | 715 | 760 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 2023-24 | 1,736 | 801 | 935 | 5.3 | 2,443 |
| 2022-23 | 1,434 | 748 | 686 | 4.4 | 2,146 |
| 2021-22 | 1,404 | 731 | 673 | 4.3 | 2,051 |
| 2020-21 | 1,561 | 729 | 832 | 4.8 | 2,173 |
| 2019-20 | 1,484 | 686 | 798 | 4.6 | 2,191 |
| 2018-19 | 1,589 | 801 | 788 | 4.9 | 2,581 |
| 2017-18 | 1,371 | 758 | 613 | 4.2 | 2,153 |
| 2016-17 | 1,311 | 683 | 628 | 4 | 1,739 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 324.9 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 Crawford County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Crawford County in 2026-27?
On private land Crawford 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 Crawford County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Crawford County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Montezuma Bluffs WMA (about 25 miles), Sandhills WMA (about 26 miles) and Echeconnee Creek WMA (about 26 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 Crawford County compare with its neighbors?
Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 1,436 | 4.4 | 10% |
| Bibb County | 393 | 1.6 | -27% |
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Macon County | 1,504 | 3.8 | 10% |
| Monroe County | 1,340 | 3.4 | -8% |
| Peach County | 590 | 3.9 | -15% |
| Taylor County | 1,708 | 4.5 | -14% |
| Upson County | 1,662 | 5.1 | -4% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Crawford County, Georgia last season?
1,436 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Crawford County in the 2025-26 season: 664 bucks and 772 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Crawford County in?
Crawford 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 Crawford County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Crawford County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Montezuma Bluffs WMA (about 25 miles), Sandhills WMA (about 26 miles) and Echeconnee Creek WMA (about 26 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Crawford County gone up or down?
From 1,311 in 2016-17 to 1,436 in 2025-26, 10% higher. The high in that span was 1,736 (2023-24) and the low 1,311 (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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