Fayette County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 836 deer in Fayette County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 394 bucks and 442 does (WRD). That is 4.3 deer per square mile of land, and 109th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 5% below 2024-25 (877).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Fayette CountyLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 836 (394 bucks, 442 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.3, 61st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 684 deer a season |
| Highest season | 877 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 194.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Tyrone, Brooks and Woolsey |
How many deer are killed in Fayette County each season?
WRD has reported Fayette County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 684 a season; the most was 877 in 2024-25 and the fewest 523 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 23% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 836 | 394 | 442 | 4.3 | 1,128 |
| 2024-25 | 877 | 466 | 411 | 4.5 | 1,199 |
| 2023-24 | 755 | 416 | 339 | 3.9 | 901 |
| 2022-23 | 742 | 384 | 358 | 3.8 | 1,003 |
| 2021-22 | 562 | 305 | 257 | 2.9 | 752 |
| 2020-21 | 687 | 358 | 329 | 3.5 | 896 |
| 2019-20 | 609 | 319 | 290 | 3.1 | 862 |
| 2018-19 | 574 | 294 | 280 | 2.9 | 828 |
| 2017-18 | 523 | 294 | 229 | 2.7 | 736 |
| 2016-17 | 678 | 357 | 321 | 3.5 | 928 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 194.7 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 Fayette County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Fayette County in 2026-27?
On private land Fayette 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 |
Fayette County is one of the 29 extended archery counties, where archery season runs September 12, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (page 11).
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 Fayette County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Fayette County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Joe Kurz WMA (about 20 miles), Sprewell Bluff WMA (about 36 miles) and West Point WMA (about 37 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 Fayette County compare with its neighbors?
Fayette County touches 4 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 836 | 4.3 | 23% |
| Clayton County | 125 | 0.9 | -20% |
| Coweta County | 2,260 | 5.1 | 19% |
| Fulton County | 1,405 | 2.7 | 18% |
| Spalding County | 789 | 4 | 13% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Fayette County, Georgia last season?
836 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Fayette County in the 2025-26 season: 394 bucks and 442 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Fayette County in?
Fayette 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 Fayette County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Fayette County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Joe Kurz WMA (about 20 miles), Sprewell Bluff WMA (about 36 miles) and West Point WMA (about 37 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Fayette County gone up or down?
From 678 in 2016-17 to 836 in 2025-26, 23% higher. The high in that span was 877 (2024-25) and the low 523 (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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