Glascock County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 759 deer in Glascock County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 384 bucks and 375 does (WRD). That is 5.3 deer per square mile of land, and 118th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 14% above 2024-25 (668).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Glascock CountyLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 759 (384 bucks, 375 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.3, 28th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 682 deer a season |
| Highest season | 792 in 2020-21 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 143.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Mitchell, Gibson and Edge Hill |
How many deer are killed in Glascock County each season?
WRD has reported Glascock County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 682 a season; the most was 792 in 2020-21 and the fewest 575 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 30% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 759 | 384 | 375 | 5.3 | 1,130 |
| 2024-25 | 668 | 335 | 333 | 4.6 | 977 |
| 2023-24 | 789 | 377 | 412 | 5.5 | 1,108 |
| 2022-23 | 646 | 327 | 319 | 4.5 | 968 |
| 2021-22 | 760 | 379 | 381 | 5.3 | 1,119 |
| 2020-21 | 792 | 377 | 415 | 5.5 | 1,099 |
| 2019-20 | 620 | 301 | 319 | 4.3 | 913 |
| 2018-19 | 630 | 327 | 303 | 4.4 | 1,020 |
| 2017-18 | 575 | 270 | 305 | 4 | 913 |
| 2016-17 | 582 | 277 | 305 | 4.1 | 778 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 143.7 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 Glascock County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Glascock County in 2026-27?
On private land Glascock 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 Glascock County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Glascock County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Clarks Hill WMA (about 27 miles), Germany Creek WMA (about 28 miles) and Oconee WMA (about 31 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 Glascock County compare with its neighbors?
Glascock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glascock County | 759 | 5.3 | 30% |
| Hancock County | 3,095 | 6.6 | -6% |
| Jefferson County | 2,185 | 4.1 | 8% |
| Warren County | 2,034 | 7.2 | 28% |
| Washington County | 3,230 | 4.8 | 17% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Glascock County, Georgia last season?
759 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Glascock County in the 2025-26 season: 384 bucks and 375 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Glascock County in?
Glascock 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 Glascock County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Glascock County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Clarks Hill WMA (about 27 miles), Germany Creek WMA (about 28 miles) and Oconee WMA (about 31 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Glascock County gone up or down?
From 582 in 2016-17 to 759 in 2025-26, 30% higher. The high in that span was 792 (2020-21) and the low 575 (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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