Jeff Davis County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 867 deer in Jeff Davis County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 399 bucks and 468 does (WRD). That is 2.6 deer per square mile of land, and 106th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 45% above 2024-25 (600).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Jeff Davis CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 867 (399 bucks, 468 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.6, 121st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 827 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,167 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 330.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 16,618 acres |
| Towns | Hazlehurst and Denton |
How many deer are killed in Jeff Davis County each season?
WRD has reported Jeff Davis County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 827 a season; the most was 1,167 in 2016-17 and the fewest 600 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 26% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 867 | 399 | 468 | 2.6 | 1,527 |
| 2024-25 | 600 | 309 | 291 | 1.8 | 1,090 |
| 2023-24 | 874 | 391 | 483 | 2.6 | 1,482 |
| 2022-23 | 769 | 351 | 418 | 2.3 | 1,323 |
| 2021-22 | 733 | 342 | 391 | 2.2 | 1,273 |
| 2020-21 | 805 | 366 | 439 | 2.4 | 1,440 |
| 2019-20 | 804 | 365 | 439 | 2.4 | 1,362 |
| 2018-19 | 774 | 367 | 407 | 2.3 | 1,622 |
| 2017-18 | 872 | 394 | 478 | 2.6 | 1,942 |
| 2016-17 | 1,167 | 472 | 695 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 330.9 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 Jeff Davis County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Jeff Davis County in 2026-27?
On private land Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Jeff Davis County:
| WMA | Acres in Jeff Davis County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard Creek WMA | 10,989 | 107 |
| Flat Tub WMA | 5,629 | 170 |
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 Jeff Davis County compare with its neighbors?
Jeff Davis County touches 7 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County | 867 | 2.6 | -26% |
| Appling County | 1,345 | 2.6 | 26% |
| Bacon County | 754 | 2.7 | 22% |
| Coffee County | 1,428 | 2.4 | -22% |
| Montgomery County | 748 | 3.1 | 4% |
| Telfair County | 1,384 | 3.2 | 32% |
| Toombs County | 1,280 | 3.5 | 7% |
| Wheeler County | 810 | 2.7 | 16% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Jeff Davis County, Georgia last season?
867 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Jeff Davis County in the 2025-26 season: 399 bucks and 468 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Jeff Davis County in?
Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Bullard Creek WMA (10,989 acres in the county) and Flat Tub WMA (5,629 acres in the county) in Jeff Davis County.
Has the deer harvest in Jeff Davis County gone up or down?
From 1,167 in 2016-17 to 867 in 2025-26, 26% lower. The high in that span was 1,167 (2016-17) and the low 600 (2024-25).
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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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