Johnson County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,117 deer in Johnson County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 521 bucks and 596 does (WRD). That is 3.7 deer per square mile of land, and 87th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 44% above 2024-25 (776).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Johnson CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,117 (521 bucks, 596 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.7, 80th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 975 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,117 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 303 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Wrightsville and Kite |
How many deer are killed in Johnson County each season?
WRD has reported Johnson County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 975 a season; the most was 1,117 in 2025-26 and the fewest 776 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 17% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,117 | 521 | 596 | 3.7 | 1,679 |
| 2024-25 | 776 | 377 | 399 | 2.6 | 1,139 |
| 2023-24 | 1,095 | 531 | 564 | 3.6 | 1,535 |
| 2022-23 | 1,072 | 507 | 565 | 3.5 | 1,612 |
| 2021-22 | 928 | 437 | 491 | 3.1 | 1,380 |
| 2020-21 | 1,050 | 501 | 549 | 3.5 | 1,458 |
| 2019-20 | 874 | 425 | 449 | 2.9 | 1,283 |
| 2018-19 | 957 | 458 | 499 | 3.2 | 1,554 |
| 2017-18 | 926 | 493 | 433 | 3.1 | 1,458 |
| 2016-17 | 956 | 438 | 518 | 3.2 | 1,281 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 303 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 Johnson County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Johnson County in 2026-27?
On private land Johnson 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 |
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 Johnson County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Johnson County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Ohoopee Dunes WMA (about 13 miles), Beaverdam WMA (about 18 miles) and River Bend WMA (about 18 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 Johnson County compare with its neighbors?
Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 1,117 | 3.7 | 17% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Jefferson County | 2,185 | 4.1 | 8% |
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Treutlen County | 721 | 3.6 | 12% |
| Washington County | 3,230 | 4.8 | 17% |
| Wilkinson County | 1,501 | 3.3 | -25% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Johnson County, Georgia last season?
1,117 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Johnson County in the 2025-26 season: 521 bucks and 596 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Johnson County in?
Johnson 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 Johnson County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Johnson County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Ohoopee Dunes WMA (about 13 miles), Beaverdam WMA (about 18 miles) and River Bend WMA (about 18 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Johnson County gone up or down?
From 956 in 2016-17 to 1,117 in 2025-26, 17% higher. The high in that span was 1,117 (2025-26) and the low 776 (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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