Greene County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,153 deer in Greene County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 1,112 bucks and 1,041 does (WRD). That is 5.6 deer per square mile of land, and 17th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 18% below 2024-25 (2,621).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Greene CountyWRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,153 (1,112 bucks, 1,041 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.6, 19th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,332 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,678 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 387.5 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 30,237 acres; 26,230 acres of national forest |
| Towns | Greensboro, White Plains, Woodville, Union Point and Siloam |
How many deer are killed in Greene County each season?
WRD has reported Greene County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 2,332 a season; the most was 2,678 in 2023-24 and the fewest 2,053 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 2% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,153 | 1,112 | 1,041 | 5.6 | 2,886 |
| 2024-25 | 2,621 | 1,406 | 1,215 | 6.8 | 3,580 |
| 2023-24 | 2,678 | 1,371 | 1,307 | 6.9 | 3,219 |
| 2022-23 | 2,331 | 1,182 | 1,149 | 6 | 3,157 |
| 2021-22 | 2,392 | 1,268 | 1,124 | 6.2 | 3,218 |
| 2020-21 | 2,429 | 1,196 | 1,233 | 6.3 | 3,174 |
| 2019-20 | 2,209 | 1,094 | 1,115 | 5.7 | 3,131 |
| 2018-19 | 2,260 | 1,158 | 1,102 | 5.8 | 3,261 |
| 2017-18 | 2,053 | 1,121 | 932 | 5.3 | 2,895 |
| 2016-17 | 2,190 | 1,051 | 1,139 | 5.7 | 3,036 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 387.5 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 Greene County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Greene County in 2026-27?
On private land Greene 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 |
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 Greene County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Greene County:
| WMA | Acres in Greene County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Redlands WMA | 26,900 | 425 |
| Oconee WMA | 3,337 | 153 |
26,230 acres of national forest lie in the county, measured on the federal maps. National forest land outside a WMA follows the national forest rules in the regulations (pages 56 to 57).
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 Greene County compare with its neighbors?
Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 2,153 | 5.6 | -2% |
| Hancock County | 3,095 | 6.6 | -6% |
| Morgan County | 1,743 | 5 | 9% |
| Oconee County | 670 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Oglethorpe County | 2,394 | 5.5 | -4% |
| Putnam County | 1,740 | 5 | -2% |
| Taliaferro County | 987 | 5.1 | 5% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Greene County, Georgia last season?
2,153 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Greene County in the 2025-26 season: 1,112 bucks and 1,041 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Greene County in?
Greene 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 Greene County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Redlands WMA (26,900 acres in the county) and Oconee WMA (3,337 acres in the county) in Greene County. The county also holds 26,230 acres of national forest.
Has the deer harvest in Greene County gone up or down?
From 2,190 in 2016-17 to 2,153 in 2025-26, 2% lower. The high in that span was 2,678 (2023-24) and the low 2,053 (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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