Glynn County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 312 deer in Glynn County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 135 bucks and 177 does (WRD). That is 0.7 deer per square mile of land, and 154th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 18% below 2024-25 (380).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Glynn CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 312 (135 bucks, 177 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 0.7, 158th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 338 deer a season |
| Highest season | 419 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 419.6 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 4 WMAs, 33,063 acres |
| Towns | Brunswick |
How many deer are killed in Glynn County each season?
WRD has reported Glynn County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 338 a season; the most was 419 in 2023-24 and the fewest 264 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 6% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 312 | 135 | 177 | 0.7 | 554 |
| 2024-25 | 380 | 162 | 218 | 0.9 | 707 |
| 2023-24 | 419 | 185 | 234 | 1 | 710 |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 149 | 181 | 0.8 | 568 |
| 2021-22 | 319 | 143 | 176 | 0.8 | 557 |
| 2020-21 | 368 | 164 | 204 | 0.9 | 661 |
| 2019-20 | 346 | 150 | 196 | 0.8 | 590 |
| 2018-19 | 264 | 120 | 144 | 0.6 | 558 |
| 2017-18 | 343 | 159 | 184 | 0.8 | 766 |
| 2016-17 | 294 | 137 | 157 | 0.7 | 514 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 419.6 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 Glynn County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Glynn County in 2026-27?
On private land Glynn County is in WRD's Green zone. These are the zone's 2026-27 dates. WMAs in the county set their own dates, on their pages.
| 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 |
Firearms deer hunting is not allowed on the part of Glynn County on Jekyll Island (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 Glynn County?
WRD's boundaries put 4 WMAs in Glynn County:
| WMA | Acres in Glynn County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Paulks Pasture WMA | 16,065 | 17 |
| Clayhole Swamp WMA | 8,840 | 9 |
| Altama Plantation WMA | 4,611 | 13 |
| Sansavilla WMA | 3,547 | 47 |
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 Glynn County compare with its neighbors?
Glynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glynn County | 312 | 0.7 | 6% |
| Brantley County | 584 | 1.3 | 83% |
| Camden County | 617 | 1 | 73% |
| McIntosh County | 422 | 1 | 73% |
| Wayne County | 914 | 1.4 | 53% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Glynn County, Georgia last season?
312 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Glynn County in the 2025-26 season: 135 bucks and 177 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Glynn County in?
Glynn 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 Glynn County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Paulks Pasture WMA (16,065 acres in the county), Clayhole Swamp WMA (8,840 acres in the county), Altama Plantation WMA (4,611 acres in the county) and Sansavilla WMA (3,547 acres in the county) in Glynn County.
Has the deer harvest in Glynn County gone up or down?
From 294 in 2016-17 to 312 in 2025-26, 6% higher. The high in that span was 419 (2023-24) and the low 264 (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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