Laurens County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 3,101 deer in Laurens County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 1,432 bucks and 1,669 does (WRD). That is 3.8 deer per square mile of land, and 3rd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 19% above 2024-25 (2,603).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Laurens CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 3,101 (1,432 bucks, 1,669 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.8, 77th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,882 deer a season |
| Highest season | 3,392 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 807.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 8,115 acres |
| Towns | Dublin, East Dublin, Dudley, Montrose and Cadwell |
How many deer are killed in Laurens County each season?
WRD has reported Laurens County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 2,882 a season; the most was 3,392 in 2023-24 and the fewest 2,552 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 22% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3,101 | 1,432 | 1,669 | 3.8 | 4,668 |
| 2024-25 | 2,603 | 1,291 | 1,312 | 3.2 | 3,812 |
| 2023-24 | 3,392 | 1,591 | 1,801 | 4.2 | 4,768 |
| 2022-23 | 2,943 | 1,386 | 1,557 | 3.6 | 4,425 |
| 2021-22 | 2,903 | 1,409 | 1,494 | 3.6 | 4,295 |
| 2020-21 | 3,015 | 1,341 | 1,674 | 3.7 | 4,215 |
| 2019-20 | 3,008 | 1,375 | 1,633 | 3.7 | 4,441 |
| 2018-19 | 2,710 | 1,235 | 1,475 | 3.4 | 4,446 |
| 2017-18 | 2,588 | 1,203 | 1,385 | 3.2 | 4,110 |
| 2016-17 | 2,552 | 1,082 | 1,470 | 3.2 | 3,439 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 807.3 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 Laurens County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Laurens County in 2026-27?
On private land Laurens 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 Laurens County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Laurens County:
| WMA | Acres in Laurens County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam WMA | 4,444 | 37 |
| River Bend WMA | 3,671 | 17 |
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 Laurens County compare with its neighbors?
Laurens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Dodge County | 2,000 | 4 | 15% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Johnson County | 1,117 | 3.7 | 17% |
| Treutlen County | 721 | 3.6 | 12% |
| Twiggs County | 1,338 | 3.7 | -18% |
| Wheeler County | 810 | 2.7 | 16% |
| Wilkinson County | 1,501 | 3.3 | -25% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Laurens County, Georgia last season?
3,101 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Laurens County in the 2025-26 season: 1,432 bucks and 1,669 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Laurens County in?
Laurens 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 Laurens County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Beaverdam WMA (4,444 acres in the county) and River Bend WMA (3,671 acres in the county) in Laurens County.
Has the deer harvest in Laurens County gone up or down?
From 2,552 in 2016-17 to 3,101 in 2025-26, 22% higher. The high in that span was 3,392 (2023-24) and the low 2,552 (2016-17).
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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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