Dodge County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,000 deer in Dodge County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 926 bucks and 1,074 does (WRD). That is 4 deer per square mile of land, and 26th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 22% above 2024-25 (1,643).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Dodge CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,000 (926 bucks, 1,074 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4, 72nd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,752 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,057 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 496 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Eastman, Rhine, Chauncey and Chester |
How many deer are killed in Dodge County each season?
WRD has reported Dodge County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,752 a season; the most was 2,057 in 2023-24 and the fewest 1,529 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 15% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,000 | 926 | 1,074 | 4 | 3,009 |
| 2024-25 | 1,643 | 812 | 831 | 3.3 | 2,407 |
| 2023-24 | 2,057 | 981 | 1,076 | 4.1 | 2,888 |
| 2022-23 | 1,776 | 817 | 959 | 3.6 | 2,673 |
| 2021-22 | 1,639 | 819 | 820 | 3.3 | 2,413 |
| 2020-21 | 1,770 | 828 | 942 | 3.6 | 2,464 |
| 2019-20 | 1,734 | 798 | 936 | 3.5 | 2,560 |
| 2018-19 | 1,529 | 712 | 817 | 3.1 | 2,501 |
| 2017-18 | 1,629 | 784 | 845 | 3.3 | 2,582 |
| 2016-17 | 1,745 | 737 | 1,008 | 3.5 | 2,352 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 496 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 Dodge County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Dodge County in 2026-27?
On private land Dodge 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 Dodge County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Dodge County. The closest WMAs with a page here: River Bend WMA (about 27 miles), Oaky Woods WMA (about 29 miles) and Horse Creek WMA (about 29 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 Dodge County compare with its neighbors?
Dodge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | 2,000 | 4 | 15% |
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Pulaski County | 713 | 2.9 | 17% |
| Telfair County | 1,384 | 3.2 | 32% |
| Wheeler County | 810 | 2.7 | 16% |
| Wilcox County | 1,009 | 2.7 | 4% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Dodge County, Georgia last season?
2,000 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Dodge County in the 2025-26 season: 926 bucks and 1,074 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Dodge County in?
Dodge 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 Dodge County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Dodge County. The closest WMAs with a page here: River Bend WMA (about 27 miles), Oaky Woods WMA (about 29 miles) and Horse Creek WMA (about 29 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Dodge County gone up or down?
From 1,745 in 2016-17 to 2,000 in 2025-26, 15% higher. The high in that span was 2,057 (2023-24) and the low 1,529 (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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