Henry County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 686 deer in Henry County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 374 bucks and 312 does (WRD). That is 2.2 deer per square mile of land, and 129th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 18% below 2024-25 (833).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Henry CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 686 (374 bucks, 312 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.2, 134th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 889 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,136 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 318.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Stockbridge, McDonough, Locust Grove and Hampton |
How many deer are killed in Henry County each season?
WRD has reported Henry County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 889 a season; the most was 1,136 in 2016-17 and the fewest 686 in 2025-26. 2025-26 was 40% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 686 | 374 | 312 | 2.2 | 916 |
| 2024-25 | 833 | 480 | 353 | 2.6 | 1,132 |
| 2023-24 | 895 | 501 | 394 | 2.8 | 1,066 |
| 2022-23 | 897 | 516 | 381 | 2.8 | 1,199 |
| 2021-22 | 836 | 487 | 349 | 2.6 | 1,097 |
| 2020-21 | 938 | 512 | 426 | 2.9 | 1,218 |
| 2019-20 | 792 | 417 | 375 | 2.5 | 1,120 |
| 2018-19 | 925 | 532 | 393 | 2.9 | 1,321 |
| 2017-18 | 951 | 535 | 416 | 3 | 1,337 |
| 2016-17 | 1,136 | 582 | 554 | 3.6 | 1,561 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 318.7 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 Henry County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Henry County in 2026-27?
On private land Henry 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 |
Henry 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 Henry County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Henry County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Gaither WMA (about 18 miles), Clybel WMA (about 21 miles) and Walton WMA (about 27 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 Henry County compare with its neighbors?
Henry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 686 | 2.2 | -40% |
| Butts County | 645 | 3.5 | 9% |
| Clayton County | 125 | 0.9 | -20% |
| DeKalb County | 201 | 0.8 | 42% |
| Newton County | 1,159 | 4.2 | 0% |
| Rockdale County | 364 | 2.8 | -19% |
| Spalding County | 789 | 4 | 13% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Henry County, Georgia last season?
686 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Henry County in the 2025-26 season: 374 bucks and 312 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Henry County in?
Henry 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 Henry County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Henry County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Gaither WMA (about 18 miles), Clybel WMA (about 21 miles) and Walton WMA (about 27 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Henry County gone up or down?
From 1,136 in 2016-17 to 686 in 2025-26, 40% lower. The high in that span was 1,136 (2016-17) and the low 686 (2025-26).
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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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