McIntosh County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 422 deer in McIntosh County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 173 bucks and 249 does (WRD). That is 1 deer per square mile of land, and 149th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 2% below 2024-25 (431).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
McIntosh CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 422 (173 bucks, 249 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1, 153rd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 334 deer a season |
| Highest season | 431 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 431.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 4 WMAs, 51,915 acres; 12,966 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Darien |
How many deer are killed in McIntosh County each season?
WRD has reported McIntosh County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 334 a season; the most was 431 in 2024-25 and the fewest 234 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 73% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 422 | 173 | 249 | 1 | 755 |
| 2024-25 | 431 | 186 | 245 | 1 | 801 |
| 2023-24 | 378 | 169 | 209 | 0.9 | 641 |
| 2022-23 | 406 | 183 | 223 | 0.9 | 699 |
| 2021-22 | 334 | 151 | 183 | 0.8 | 582 |
| 2020-21 | 330 | 138 | 192 | 0.8 | 595 |
| 2019-20 | 295 | 121 | 174 | 0.7 | 501 |
| 2018-19 | 261 | 101 | 160 | 0.6 | 555 |
| 2017-18 | 234 | 110 | 124 | 0.5 | 523 |
| 2016-17 | 244 | 123 | 121 | 0.6 | 427 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 431.3 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 McIntosh County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in McIntosh County in 2026-27?
On private land McIntosh 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 McIntosh County?
WRD's boundaries put 4 WMAs in McIntosh County:
| WMA | Acres in McIntosh County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha WMA | 31,443 | 21 |
| Sapelo Island WMA | 9,326 | 45 |
| Townsend WMA | 9,130 | 46 |
| Richmond Hill WMA | 2,016 | 52 |
12,966 acres of national wildlife refuge lie in the county, measured on the federal maps.
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 McIntosh County compare with its neighbors?
McIntosh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh County | 422 | 1 | 73% |
| Glynn County | 312 | 0.7 | 6% |
| Liberty County | 629 | 1.2 | -2% |
| Long County | 414 | 1 | 11% |
| Wayne County | 914 | 1.4 | 53% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in McIntosh County, Georgia last season?
422 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in McIntosh County in the 2025-26 season: 173 bucks and 249 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is McIntosh County in?
McIntosh 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 McIntosh County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Altamaha WMA (31,443 acres in the county), Sapelo Island WMA (9,326 acres in the county), Townsend WMA (9,130 acres in the county) and Richmond Hill WMA (2,016 acres in the county) in McIntosh County.
Has the deer harvest in McIntosh County gone up or down?
From 244 in 2016-17 to 422 in 2025-26, 73% higher. The high in that span was 431 (2024-25) and the low 234 (2017-18).
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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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