Macon County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,504 deer in Macon County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 602 bucks and 902 does (WRD). That is 3.8 deer per square mile of land, and 50th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 12% above 2024-25 (1,345).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Macon CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,504 (602 bucks, 902 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.8, 78th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,385 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,745 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 400.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 511 acres |
| Towns | Montezuma, Marshallville, Oglethorpe and Ideal |
How many deer are killed in Macon County each season?
WRD has reported Macon County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,385 a season; the most was 1,745 in 2023-24 and the fewest 1,208 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 10% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,504 | 602 | 902 | 3.8 | 2,298 |
| 2024-25 | 1,345 | 532 | 813 | 3.4 | 2,016 |
| 2023-24 | 1,745 | 645 | 1,100 | 4.4 | 2,490 |
| 2022-23 | 1,398 | 533 | 865 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 2021-22 | 1,342 | 495 | 847 | 3.3 | 2,068 |
| 2020-21 | 1,354 | 535 | 819 | 3.4 | 1,912 |
| 2019-20 | 1,208 | 463 | 745 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 2018-19 | 1,279 | 534 | 745 | 3.2 | 2,100 |
| 2017-18 | 1,309 | 575 | 734 | 3.3 | 2,085 |
| 2016-17 | 1,368 | 511 | 857 | 3.4 | 1,859 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 400.7 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 Macon County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Macon County in 2026-27?
On private land Macon 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 |
In Macon County an antlered buck must have an outside spread of at least 15 inches (page 11).
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 Macon County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Macon County:
| WMA | Acres in Macon County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Bluffs WMA | 511 | 6 |
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 Macon County compare with its neighbors?
Macon County touches 7 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County | 1,504 | 3.8 | 10% |
| Crawford County | 1,436 | 4.4 | 10% |
| Dooly County | 1,122 | 2.9 | 12% |
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Peach County | 590 | 3.9 | -15% |
| Schley County | 787 | 4.7 | -32% |
| Sumter County | 1,764 | 3.7 | -30% |
| Taylor County | 1,708 | 4.5 | -14% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Macon County, Georgia last season?
1,504 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Macon County in the 2025-26 season: 602 bucks and 902 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Macon County in?
Macon 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 Macon County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Montezuma Bluffs WMA (511 acres in the county) in Macon County.
Has the deer harvest in Macon County gone up or down?
From 1,368 in 2016-17 to 1,504 in 2025-26, 10% higher. The high in that span was 1,745 (2023-24) and the low 1,208 (2019-20).
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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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