Lee County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,105 deer in Lee County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 554 bucks and 551 does (WRD). That is 3.1 deer per square mile of land, and 89th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 9% above 2024-25 (1,017).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Lee CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,105 (554 bucks, 551 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.1, 100th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,455 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,310 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 355.8 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Leesburg and Smithville |
How many deer are killed in Lee County each season?
WRD has reported Lee County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,455 a season; the most was 2,310 in 2016-17 and the fewest 1,017 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 52% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,105 | 554 | 551 | 3.1 | 1,647 |
| 2024-25 | 1,017 | 526 | 491 | 2.9 | 1,482 |
| 2023-24 | 1,407 | 666 | 741 | 4 | 1,976 |
| 2022-23 | 1,186 | 564 | 622 | 3.3 | 1,783 |
| 2021-22 | 1,117 | 539 | 578 | 3.1 | 1,654 |
| 2020-21 | 1,297 | 593 | 704 | 3.6 | 1,809 |
| 2019-20 | 1,444 | 710 | 734 | 4.1 | 2,113 |
| 2018-19 | 1,451 | 623 | 828 | 4.1 | 2,393 |
| 2017-18 | 2,218 | 1,027 | 1,191 | 6.2 | 3,523 |
| 2016-17 | 2,310 | 926 | 1,384 | 6.5 | 3,125 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 355.8 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 Lee County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Lee County in 2026-27?
On private land Lee 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 Lee County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Lee County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Albany Nursery WMA (about 17 miles), Chickasawhatchee WMA (about 27 miles) and Flint River WMA (about 27 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 Lee County compare with its neighbors?
Lee County touches 5 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County | 1,105 | 3.1 | -52% |
| Crisp County | 662 | 2.4 | -21% |
| Dougherty County | 674 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Sumter County | 1,764 | 3.7 | -30% |
| Terrell County | 1,555 | 4.6 | -2% |
| Worth County | 1,981 | 3.5 | -5% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Lee County, Georgia last season?
1,105 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Lee County in the 2025-26 season: 554 bucks and 551 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Lee County in?
Lee 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 Lee County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Lee County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Albany Nursery WMA (about 17 miles), Chickasawhatchee WMA (about 27 miles) and Flint River WMA (about 27 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Lee County gone up or down?
From 2,310 in 2016-17 to 1,105 in 2025-26, 52% lower. The high in that span was 2,310 (2016-17) and the low 1,017 (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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