Gwinnett County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 810 deer in Gwinnett County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 477 bucks and 333 does (WRD). That is 1.9 deer per square mile of land, and 110th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 9% below 2024-25 (888).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Gwinnett CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 810 (477 bucks, 333 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1.9, 138th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 801 deer a season |
| Highest season | 888 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 2 |
| Land area | 431.1 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Bear zone | Northern (WRD) |
| Towns | Buford, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Sugar Hill and Suwanee |
How many deer are killed in Gwinnett County each season?
WRD has reported Gwinnett County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 801 a season; the most was 888 in 2024-25 and the fewest 714 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 1% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 810 | 477 | 333 | 1.9 | 1,075 |
| 2024-25 | 888 | 547 | 341 | 2.1 | 1,202 |
| 2023-24 | 786 | 488 | 298 | 1.8 | 925 |
| 2022-23 | 841 | 507 | 334 | 2 | 1,118 |
| 2021-22 | 726 | 464 | 262 | 1.7 | 927 |
| 2020-21 | 807 | 499 | 308 | 1.9 | 1,034 |
| 2019-20 | 812 | 465 | 347 | 1.9 | 1,147 |
| 2018-19 | 823 | 459 | 364 | 1.9 | 1,180 |
| 2017-18 | 714 | 427 | 287 | 1.7 | 998 |
| 2016-17 | 804 | 435 | 369 | 1.9 | 1,097 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 431.1 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 Gwinnett County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Gwinnett County in 2026-27?
On private land Gwinnett 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 |
Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Gwinnett County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Walton WMA (about 31 miles), McGraw Ford WMA (about 31 miles) and Gaither WMA (about 36 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 Gwinnett County compare with its neighbors?
Gwinnett County touches 8 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County | 810 | 1.9 | 1% |
| Barrow County | 755 | 4.7 | 35% |
| DeKalb County | 201 | 0.8 | 42% |
| Forsyth County | 1,205 | 5.4 | 38% |
| Fulton County | 1,405 | 2.7 | 18% |
| Hall County | 2,874 | 7.3 | 41% |
| Jackson County | 2,133 | 6.3 | 7% |
| Rockdale County | 364 | 2.8 | -19% |
| Walton County | 1,395 | 4.3 | 1% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Gwinnett County, Georgia last season?
810 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Gwinnett County in the 2025-26 season: 477 bucks and 333 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Gwinnett County in?
Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Gwinnett County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Walton WMA (about 31 miles), McGraw Ford WMA (about 31 miles) and Gaither WMA (about 36 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Gwinnett County gone up or down?
From 804 in 2016-17 to 810 in 2025-26, 1% higher. The high in that span was 888 (2024-25) and the low 714 (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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