Houston County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,120 deer in Houston County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 545 bucks and 575 does (WRD). That is 3 deer per square mile of land, and 86th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 7% above 2024-25 (1,048).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Houston CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,120 (545 bucks, 575 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3, 104th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,135 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,219 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 376.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 13,157 acres; 235 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Bear zone | Central (WRD) |
| Towns | Warner Robins, Perry and Centerville |
How many deer are killed in Houston County each season?
WRD has reported Houston County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,135 a season; the most was 1,219 in 2016-17 and the fewest 1,037 in 2021-22. 2025-26 was 8% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,120 | 545 | 575 | 3 | 1,676 |
| 2024-25 | 1,048 | 533 | 515 | 2.8 | 1,530 |
| 2023-24 | 1,173 | 604 | 569 | 3.1 | 1,637 |
| 2022-23 | 1,065 | 533 | 532 | 2.8 | 1,597 |
| 2021-22 | 1,037 | 525 | 512 | 2.8 | 1,523 |
| 2020-21 | 1,196 | 586 | 610 | 3.2 | 1,657 |
| 2019-20 | 1,201 | 652 | 549 | 3.2 | 1,755 |
| 2018-19 | 1,138 | 575 | 563 | 3 | 1,817 |
| 2017-18 | 1,155 | 647 | 508 | 3.1 | 1,812 |
| 2016-17 | 1,219 | 637 | 582 | 3.2 | 1,616 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 376.2 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 Houston County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Houston County in 2026-27?
On private land Houston 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 Houston County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Houston County:
| WMA | Acres in Houston County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Oaky Woods WMA | 12,830 | 45 |
| Echeconnee Creek WMA | 327 | 2 |
235 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps.
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 Houston County compare with its neighbors?
Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Bibb County | 393 | 1.6 | -27% |
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Crawford County | 1,436 | 4.4 | 10% |
| Dooly County | 1,122 | 2.9 | 12% |
| Macon County | 1,504 | 3.8 | 10% |
| Peach County | 590 | 3.9 | -15% |
| Pulaski County | 713 | 2.9 | 17% |
| Twiggs County | 1,338 | 3.7 | -18% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Houston County, Georgia last season?
1,120 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Houston County in the 2025-26 season: 545 bucks and 575 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Houston County in?
Houston 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 Houston County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Oaky Woods WMA (12,830 acres in the county) and Echeconnee Creek WMA (327 acres in the county) in Houston County.
Has the deer harvest in Houston County gone up or down?
From 1,219 in 2016-17 to 1,120 in 2025-26, 8% lower. The high in that span was 1,219 (2016-17) and the low 1,037 (2021-22).
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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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