Forsyth County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,205 deer in Forsyth County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 699 bucks and 506 does (WRD). That is 5.4 deer per square mile of land, and 79th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 20% below 2024-25 (1,510).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Forsyth CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,205 (699 bucks, 506 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.4, 26th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,120 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,510 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 2 |
| Land area | 224.6 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Bear zone | Northern (WRD) |
| Towns | Cumming |
How many deer are killed in Forsyth County each season?
WRD has reported Forsyth County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,120 a season; the most was 1,510 in 2024-25 and the fewest 830 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 38% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,205 | 699 | 506 | 5.4 | 1,601 |
| 2024-25 | 1,510 | 836 | 674 | 6.7 | 2,058 |
| 2023-24 | 1,227 | 708 | 519 | 5.5 | 1,457 |
| 2022-23 | 1,247 | 722 | 525 | 5.6 | 1,665 |
| 2021-22 | 1,055 | 563 | 492 | 4.7 | 1,417 |
| 2020-21 | 1,149 | 631 | 518 | 5.1 | 1,491 |
| 2019-20 | 1,101 | 559 | 542 | 4.9 | 1,560 |
| 2018-19 | 1,004 | 522 | 482 | 4.5 | 1,447 |
| 2017-18 | 830 | 454 | 376 | 3.7 | 1,170 |
| 2016-17 | 871 | 435 | 436 | 3.9 | 1,201 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 224.6 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 Forsyth County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Forsyth County in 2026-27?
On private land Forsyth 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 |
Forsyth County is one of the 29 extended archery counties, where archery season runs September 12, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (page 11). In Forsyth County south of GA 20 only shotguns and muzzleloaders may be used for deer (page 16).
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 Forsyth County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Forsyth County. The closest WMAs with a page here: McGraw Ford WMA (about 14 miles), Cochrans Creek WMA (about 24 miles) and Dawson Forest 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 Forsyth County compare with its neighbors?
Forsyth County touches 5 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County | 1,205 | 5.4 | 38% |
| Cherokee County | 2,506 | 6 | 81% |
| Dawson County | 874 | 4.1 | 68% |
| Fulton County | 1,405 | 2.7 | 18% |
| Gwinnett County | 810 | 1.9 | 1% |
| Hall County | 2,874 | 7.3 | 41% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Forsyth County, Georgia last season?
1,205 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Forsyth County in the 2025-26 season: 699 bucks and 506 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Forsyth County in?
Forsyth 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 Forsyth County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Forsyth County. The closest WMAs with a page here: McGraw Ford WMA (about 14 miles), Cochrans Creek WMA (about 24 miles) and Dawson Forest WMA (about 26 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Forsyth County gone up or down?
From 871 in 2016-17 to 1,205 in 2025-26, 38% higher. The high in that span was 1,510 (2024-25) and the low 830 (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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