Haralson County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,442 deer in Haralson County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 762 bucks and 680 does (WRD). That is 5.1 deer per square mile of land, and 55th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 8% above 2024-25 (1,339).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Haralson CountyWRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,442 (762 bucks, 680 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.1, 31st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,157 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,442 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 282.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 9,665 acres |
| Bear zone | Northern (WRD) |
| Towns | Bremen, Tallapoosa, Waco and Buchanan |
How many deer are killed in Haralson County each season?
WRD has reported Haralson County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,157 a season; the most was 1,442 in 2025-26 and the fewest 955 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 49% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,442 | 762 | 680 | 5.1 | 1,930 |
| 2024-25 | 1,339 | 768 | 571 | 4.7 | 1,821 |
| 2023-24 | 1,339 | 730 | 609 | 4.7 | 1,600 |
| 2022-23 | 1,091 | 609 | 482 | 3.9 | 1,463 |
| 2021-22 | 1,166 | 645 | 521 | 4.1 | 1,552 |
| 2020-21 | 1,169 | 687 | 482 | 4.1 | 1,504 |
| 2019-20 | 1,052 | 608 | 444 | 3.7 | 1,481 |
| 2018-19 | 955 | 545 | 410 | 3.4 | 1,349 |
| 2017-18 | 1,047 | 654 | 393 | 3.7 | 1,458 |
| 2016-17 | 969 | 570 | 399 | 3.4 | 1,305 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 282.2 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 Haralson County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Haralson County in 2026-27?
On private land Haralson 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 Haralson County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Haralson County:
| WMA | Acres in Haralson County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River WMA | 5,039 | |
| Treat Mountain WMA | 4,626 |
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 Haralson County compare with its neighbors?
Haralson County touches 3 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County | 1,442 | 5.1 | 49% |
| Carroll County | 2,360 | 4.7 | 55% |
| Paulding County | 1,372 | 4.4 | 51% |
| Polk County | 1,982 | 6.4 | 49% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Haralson County, Georgia last season?
1,442 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Haralson County in the 2025-26 season: 762 bucks and 680 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Haralson County in?
Haralson 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 Haralson County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Tallapoosa River WMA (5,039 acres in the county) and Treat Mountain WMA (4,626 acres in the county) in Haralson County.
Has the deer harvest in Haralson County gone up or down?
From 969 in 2016-17 to 1,442 in 2025-26, 49% higher. The high in that span was 1,442 (2025-26) and the low 955 (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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