Jenkins County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 865 deer in Jenkins County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 400 bucks and 465 does (WRD). That is 2.5 deer per square mile of land, and 107th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 12% above 2024-25 (774).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Jenkins CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 865 (400 bucks, 465 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.5, 123rd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,035 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,320 in 2017-18 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 347.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 1,689 acres; 161 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Millen |
How many deer are killed in Jenkins County each season?
WRD has reported Jenkins County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,035 a season; the most was 1,320 in 2017-18 and the fewest 774 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 23% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 865 | 400 | 465 | 2.5 | 1,302 |
| 2024-25 | 774 | 345 | 429 | 2.2 | 1,147 |
| 2023-24 | 979 | 415 | 564 | 2.8 | 1,386 |
| 2022-23 | 1,044 | 448 | 596 | 3 | 1,576 |
| 2021-22 | 1,020 | 498 | 522 | 2.9 | 1,508 |
| 2020-21 | 1,068 | 428 | 640 | 3.1 | 1,506 |
| 2019-20 | 1,059 | 462 | 597 | 3 | 1,566 |
| 2018-19 | 1,090 | 470 | 620 | 3.1 | 1,774 |
| 2017-18 | 1,320 | 540 | 780 | 3.8 | 2,111 |
| 2016-17 | 1,129 | 469 | 660 | 3.2 | 1,524 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 347.4 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 Jenkins County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Jenkins County in 2026-27?
On private land Jenkins 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 Jenkins County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Jenkins County:
| WMA | Acres in Jenkins County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Dukes Pond WMA | 1,689 | 32 |
161 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 Jenkins County compare with its neighbors?
Jenkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County | 865 | 2.5 | -23% |
| Bulloch County | 1,484 | 2.2 | 4% |
| Burke County | 3,322 | 4 | -10% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Screven County | 1,788 | 2.8 | 16% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Jenkins County, Georgia last season?
865 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Jenkins County in the 2025-26 season: 400 bucks and 465 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Jenkins County in?
Jenkins 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 Jenkins County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Big Dukes Pond WMA (1,689 acres in the county) in Jenkins County.
Has the deer harvest in Jenkins County gone up or down?
From 1,129 in 2016-17 to 865 in 2025-26, 23% lower. The high in that span was 1,320 (2017-18) and the low 774 (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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