Mitchell County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,257 deer in Mitchell County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 619 bucks and 638 does (WRD). That is 2.5 deer per square mile of land, and 77th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 17% above 2024-25 (1,075).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Mitchell CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,257 (619 bucks, 638 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.5, 125th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 902 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,257 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Magenta (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 512.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Camilla, Pelham, Baconton and Sale City |
How many deer are killed in Mitchell County each season?
WRD has reported Mitchell County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 902 a season; the most was 1,257 in 2025-26 and the fewest 639 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 42% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,257 | 619 | 638 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| 2024-25 | 1,075 | 580 | 495 | 2.1 | 1,558 |
| 2023-24 | 961 | 506 | 455 | 1.9 | 1,339 |
| 2022-23 | 939 | 515 | 424 | 1.8 | 1,401 |
| 2021-22 | 760 | 398 | 362 | 1.5 | 1,109 |
| 2020-21 | 825 | 477 | 348 | 1.6 | 1,120 |
| 2019-20 | 760 | 433 | 327 | 1.5 | 1,108 |
| 2018-19 | 639 | 321 | 318 | 1.2 | 1,031 |
| 2017-18 | 915 | 463 | 452 | 1.8 | 1,446 |
| 2016-17 | 884 | 444 | 440 | 1.7 | 1,176 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 512.2 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 Mitchell County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Mitchell County in 2026-27?
On private land Mitchell County is in WRD's Magenta zone. These are the zone's 2026-27 dates.
| 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 |
Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Mitchell County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 18 miles), Elmodel WMA (about 19 miles) and Chickasawhatchee WMA (about 20 miles).
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 Mitchell County compare with its neighbors?
Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County | 1,257 | 2.5 | 42% |
| Baker County | 1,041 | 3 | -11% |
| Colquitt County | 1,861 | 3.4 | 49% |
| Decatur County | 1,494 | 2.5 | -9% |
| Dougherty County | 674 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Grady County | 1,044 | 2.3 | 16% |
| Thomas County | 1,322 | 2.4 | 2% |
| Worth County | 1,981 | 3.5 | -5% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Mitchell County, Georgia last season?
1,257 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Mitchell County in the 2025-26 season: 619 bucks and 638 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Mitchell County in?
Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Mitchell County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 18 miles), Elmodel WMA (about 19 miles) and Chickasawhatchee WMA (about 20 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Mitchell County gone up or down?
From 884 in 2016-17 to 1,257 in 2025-26, 42% higher. The high in that span was 1,257 (2025-26) and the low 639 (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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