Long County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 414 deer in Long County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 192 bucks and 222 does (WRD). That is 1 deer per square mile of land, and 150th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 10% above 2024-25 (377).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Long CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 414 (192 bucks, 222 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1, 152nd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 412 deer a season |
| Highest season | 482 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 400.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 3 WMAs, 32,542 acres |
| Towns | Ludowici |
How many deer are killed in Long County each season?
WRD has reported Long County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 412 a season; the most was 482 in 2023-24 and the fewest 326 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 11% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 414 | 192 | 222 | 1 | 728 |
| 2024-25 | 377 | 179 | 198 | 0.9 | 693 |
| 2023-24 | 482 | 226 | 256 | 1.2 | 818 |
| 2022-23 | 454 | 223 | 231 | 1.1 | 775 |
| 2021-22 | 481 | 235 | 246 | 1.2 | 830 |
| 2020-21 | 477 | 239 | 238 | 1.2 | 852 |
| 2019-20 | 395 | 186 | 209 | 1 | 677 |
| 2018-19 | 326 | 171 | 155 | 0.8 | 680 |
| 2017-18 | 339 | 146 | 193 | 0.8 | 751 |
| 2016-17 | 374 | 171 | 203 | 0.9 | 654 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 400.4 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 Long County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Long County in 2026-27?
On private land Long 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 Long County?
WRD's boundaries put 3 WMAs in Long County:
| WMA | Acres in Long County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend WMA | 25,157 | 46 |
| Griffin Ridge WMA | 5,978 | 24 |
| Morgan Lake WMA | 1,407 |
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 Long County compare with its neighbors?
Long 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long County | 414 | 1 | 11% |
| Liberty County | 629 | 1.2 | -2% |
| McIntosh County | 422 | 1 | 73% |
| Tattnall County | 1,151 | 2.4 | 23% |
| Wayne County | 914 | 1.4 | 53% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Long County, Georgia last season?
414 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Long County in the 2025-26 season: 192 bucks and 222 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Long County in?
Long 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 Long County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Townsend WMA (25,157 acres in the county), Griffin Ridge WMA (5,978 acres in the county) and Morgan Lake WMA (1,407 acres in the county) in Long County.
Has the deer harvest in Long County gone up or down?
From 374 in 2016-17 to 414 in 2025-26, 11% higher. The high in that span was 482 (2023-24) and the low 326 (2018-19).
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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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