Jasper County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,871 deer in Jasper County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 934 bucks and 937 does (WRD). That is 5.1 deer per square mile of land, and 33rd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 19% below 2024-25 (2,318).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Jasper CountyWRD WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,871 (934 bucks, 937 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.1, 32nd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,065 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,318 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 368.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 9,111 acres; 30,149 acres of national forest; 6,387 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Monticello and Shady Dale |
How many deer are killed in Jasper County each season?
WRD has reported Jasper County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 2,065 a season; the most was 2,318 in 2024-25 and the fewest 1,870 in 2022-23. 2025-26 was 3% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,871 | 934 | 937 | 5.1 | 2,514 |
| 2024-25 | 2,318 | 1,137 | 1,181 | 6.3 | 3,183 |
| 2023-24 | 2,189 | 1,133 | 1,056 | 5.9 | 2,629 |
| 2022-23 | 1,870 | 1,011 | 859 | 5.1 | 2,516 |
| 2021-22 | 2,106 | 1,112 | 994 | 5.7 | 2,836 |
| 2020-21 | 2,312 | 1,205 | 1,107 | 6.3 | 3,014 |
| 2019-20 | 2,042 | 1,043 | 999 | 5.5 | 2,890 |
| 2018-19 | 2,088 | 1,083 | 1,005 | 5.7 | 3,009 |
| 2017-18 | 1,932 | 1,078 | 854 | 5.2 | 2,719 |
| 2016-17 | 1,919 | 965 | 954 | 5.2 | 2,644 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 368.4 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 Jasper County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Jasper County in 2026-27?
On private land Jasper 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 Jasper County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Jasper County:
| WMA | Acres in Jasper County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Clybel WMA | 6,449 | 40 |
| Cedar Creek WMA | 2,662 | 107 |
30,149 acres of national forest and 6,387 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps. National forest land outside a WMA follows the national forest rules in the regulations (pages 56 to 57).
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 Jasper County compare with its neighbors?
Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | 1,871 | 5.1 | -3% |
| Butts County | 645 | 3.5 | 9% |
| Jones County | 1,471 | 3.7 | -15% |
| Monroe County | 1,340 | 3.4 | -8% |
| Morgan County | 1,743 | 5 | 9% |
| Newton County | 1,159 | 4.2 | 0% |
| Putnam County | 1,740 | 5 | -2% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Jasper County, Georgia last season?
1,871 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Jasper County in the 2025-26 season: 934 bucks and 937 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Jasper County in?
Jasper 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 Jasper County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Clybel WMA (6,449 acres in the county) and Cedar Creek WMA (2,662 acres in the county) in Jasper County. The county also holds 30,149 acres of national forest.
Has the deer harvest in Jasper County gone up or down?
From 1,919 in 2016-17 to 1,871 in 2025-26, 3% lower. The high in that span was 2,318 (2024-25) and the low 1,870 (2022-23).
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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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