Harris County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,074 deer in Harris County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 944 bucks and 1,130 does (WRD). That is 4.5 deer per square mile of land, and 22nd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 3% below 2024-25 (2,148).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Harris CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,074 (944 bucks, 1,130 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.5, 55th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,035 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,387 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 463.8 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 4,823 acres |
| Towns | Hamilton, Waverly Hall, Pine Mountain and Shiloh |
How many deer are killed in Harris County each season?
WRD has reported Harris County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 2,035 a season; the most was 2,387 in 2023-24 and the fewest 1,755 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 3% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,074 | 944 | 1,130 | 4.5 | 2,804 |
| 2024-25 | 2,148 | 1,024 | 1,124 | 4.6 | 2,954 |
| 2023-24 | 2,387 | 1,122 | 1,265 | 5.1 | 2,892 |
| 2022-23 | 1,993 | 958 | 1,035 | 4.3 | 2,714 |
| 2021-22 | 1,885 | 1,006 | 879 | 4.1 | 2,532 |
| 2020-21 | 2,025 | 1,013 | 1,012 | 4.4 | 2,649 |
| 2019-20 | 1,755 | 837 | 918 | 3.8 | 2,487 |
| 2018-19 | 1,895 | 928 | 967 | 4.1 | 2,732 |
| 2017-18 | 2,049 | 992 | 1,057 | 4.4 | 2,918 |
| 2016-17 | 2,141 | 899 | 1,242 | 4.6 | 3,014 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 463.8 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 Harris County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Harris County in 2026-27?
On private land Harris 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 |
In Harris County an antlered buck must have at least 4 points of an inch or longer on one side, or a 15-inch outside spread (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 Harris County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Harris County:
| WMA | Acres in Harris County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Blanton Creek WMA | 4,823 | 28 |
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 Harris County compare with its neighbors?
Harris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 2,074 | 4.5 | -3% |
| Meriwether County | 2,942 | 5.9 | 3% |
| Muscogee County | 689 | 3.2 | -18% |
| Talbot County | 1,914 | 4.9 | -10% |
| Troup County | 1,523 | 3.7 | -3% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Harris County, Georgia last season?
2,074 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Harris County in the 2025-26 season: 944 bucks and 1,130 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Harris County in?
Harris 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 Harris County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Blanton Creek WMA (4,823 acres in the county) in Harris County.
Has the deer harvest in Harris County gone up or down?
From 2,141 in 2016-17 to 2,074 in 2025-26, 3% lower. The high in that span was 2,387 (2023-24) and the low 1,755 (2019-20).
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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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