Miller County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 788 deer in Miller County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 362 bucks and 426 does (WRD). That is 2.8 deer per square mile of land, and 114th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 8% above 2024-25 (731).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Miller CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 788 (362 bucks, 426 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.8, 111th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 609 deer a season |
| Highest season | 798 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Magenta (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 282.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 6,314 acres; 364 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Colquitt |
How many deer are killed in Miller County each season?
WRD has reported Miller County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 609 a season; the most was 798 in 2023-24 and the fewest 393 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 51% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 788 | 362 | 426 | 2.8 | 1,187 |
| 2024-25 | 731 | 384 | 347 | 2.6 | 1,063 |
| 2023-24 | 798 | 367 | 431 | 2.8 | 1,123 |
| 2022-23 | 644 | 326 | 318 | 2.3 | 965 |
| 2021-22 | 523 | 261 | 262 | 1.9 | 770 |
| 2020-21 | 584 | 301 | 283 | 2.1 | 805 |
| 2019-20 | 521 | 275 | 246 | 1.8 | 763 |
| 2018-19 | 393 | 170 | 223 | 1.4 | 648 |
| 2017-18 | 585 | 294 | 291 | 2.1 | 925 |
| 2016-17 | 523 | 252 | 271 | 1.9 | 698 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 282.4 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 Miller County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Miller County in 2026-27?
On private land Miller County is in WRD's Magenta 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 27, 2026 | Antlered bucks only |
| Archery | Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, 2026 | Either sex |
| Archery | Jan. 16 to 31, 2027 | 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. 15, 2027 | Either sex |
Miller County is one of the 29 extended archery counties, where archery season runs September 12, 2026 to January 31, 2027 (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 Miller County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Miller County:
| WMA | Acres in Miller County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhaw WMA | 6,314 | 239 |
364 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 Miller County compare with its neighbors?
Miller 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County | 788 | 2.8 | 51% |
| Baker County | 1,041 | 3 | -11% |
| Decatur County | 1,494 | 2.5 | -9% |
| Early County | 1,967 | 3.8 | 41% |
| Seminole County | 307 | 1.3 | 10% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Miller County, Georgia last season?
788 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Miller County in the 2025-26 season: 362 bucks and 426 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Miller County in?
Miller County is in WRD's Magenta zone for private land in 2026-27. Firearms either-sex days in the zone: Oct. 17, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2027. Source: WRD regulations, pages 12 to 13.
Is there public hunting land in Miller County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Mayhaw WMA (6,314 acres in the county) in Miller County.
Has the deer harvest in Miller County gone up or down?
From 523 in 2016-17 to 788 in 2025-26, 51% higher. The high in that span was 798 (2023-24) and the low 393 (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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