Meriwether County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,942 deer in Meriwether County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 1,296 bucks and 1,646 does (WRD). That is 5.9 deer per square mile of land, and 6th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 8% below 2024-25 (3,203).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Meriwether CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,942 (1,296 bucks, 1,646 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.9, 16th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 2,833 deer a season |
| Highest season | 3,711 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 500.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 8,060 acres; 150 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Manchester, Luthersville, Greenville, Woodbury and Warm Springs |
How many deer are killed in Meriwether County each season?
WRD has reported Meriwether County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 2,833 a season; the most was 3,711 in 2023-24 and the fewest 2,326 in 2021-22. 2025-26 was 3% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,942 | 1,296 | 1,646 | 5.9 | 3,986 |
| 2024-25 | 3,203 | 1,431 | 1,772 | 6.4 | 4,421 |
| 2023-24 | 3,711 | 1,508 | 2,203 | 7.4 | 4,551 |
| 2022-23 | 2,963 | 1,229 | 1,734 | 5.9 | 4,087 |
| 2021-22 | 2,326 | 1,113 | 1,213 | 4.6 | 3,204 |
| 2020-21 | 2,659 | 1,244 | 1,415 | 5.3 | 3,492 |
| 2019-20 | 2,562 | 1,088 | 1,474 | 5.1 | 3,639 |
| 2018-19 | 2,670 | 1,142 | 1,528 | 5.3 | 3,900 |
| 2017-18 | 2,451 | 1,086 | 1,365 | 4.9 | 3,513 |
| 2016-17 | 2,847 | 1,145 | 1,702 | 5.7 | 4,026 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 500.9 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 Meriwether County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Meriwether County in 2026-27?
On private land Meriwether 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 Meriwether County an antlered buck must have at least 4 points of an inch or longer on one side, or a 15-inch outside spread (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 Meriwether County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Meriwether County:
| WMA | Acres in Meriwether County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sprewell Bluff WMA | 4,304 | 68 |
| Joe Kurz WMA | 3,756 | 31 |
150 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 Meriwether County compare with its neighbors?
Meriwether 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriwether County | 2,942 | 5.9 | 3% |
| Coweta County | 2,260 | 5.1 | 19% |
| Harris County | 2,074 | 4.5 | -3% |
| Pike County | 1,298 | 6 | 9% |
| Spalding County | 789 | 4 | 13% |
| Talbot County | 1,914 | 4.9 | -10% |
| Troup County | 1,523 | 3.7 | -3% |
| Upson County | 1,662 | 5.1 | -4% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Meriwether County, Georgia last season?
2,942 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Meriwether County in the 2025-26 season: 1,296 bucks and 1,646 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Meriwether County in?
Meriwether 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 Meriwether County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Sprewell Bluff WMA (4,304 acres in the county) and Joe Kurz WMA (3,756 acres in the county) in Meriwether County.
Has the deer harvest in Meriwether County gone up or down?
From 2,847 in 2016-17 to 2,942 in 2025-26, 3% higher. The high in that span was 3,711 (2023-24) and the low 2,326 (2021-22).
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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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