Montgomery County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 748 deer in Montgomery County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 348 bucks and 400 does (WRD). That is 3.1 deer per square mile of land, and 121st of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 63% above 2024-25 (458).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Montgomery CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 748 (348 bucks, 400 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.1, 101st of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 636 deer a season |
| Highest season | 768 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 241.1 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 894 acres |
| Towns | Mount Vernon, Higgston, Alston, Ailey and Uvalda |
How many deer are killed in Montgomery County each season?
WRD has reported Montgomery County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 636 a season; the most was 768 in 2023-24 and the fewest 458 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 4% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 748 | 348 | 400 | 3.1 | 1,125 |
| 2024-25 | 458 | 228 | 230 | 1.9 | 670 |
| 2023-24 | 768 | 341 | 427 | 3.2 | 1,084 |
| 2022-23 | 747 | 331 | 416 | 3.1 | 1,126 |
| 2021-22 | 605 | 270 | 335 | 2.5 | 908 |
| 2020-21 | 627 | 247 | 380 | 2.6 | 886 |
| 2019-20 | 535 | 224 | 311 | 2.2 | 790 |
| 2018-19 | 544 | 217 | 327 | 2.3 | 902 |
| 2017-18 | 609 | 233 | 376 | 2.5 | 977 |
| 2016-17 | 721 | 268 | 453 | 3 | 980 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 241.1 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 Montgomery County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Montgomery County in 2026-27?
On private land Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Montgomery County:
| WMA | Acres in Montgomery County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard Creek WMA | 894 | 107 |
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 Montgomery County compare with its neighbors?
Montgomery County touches 5 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 748 | 3.1 | 4% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Jeff Davis County | 867 | 2.6 | -26% |
| Toombs County | 1,280 | 3.5 | 7% |
| Treutlen County | 721 | 3.6 | 12% |
| Wheeler County | 810 | 2.7 | 16% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Montgomery County, Georgia last season?
748 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Montgomery County in the 2025-26 season: 348 bucks and 400 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Montgomery County in?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Bullard Creek WMA (894 acres in the county) in Montgomery County.
Has the deer harvest in Montgomery County gone up or down?
From 721 in 2016-17 to 748 in 2025-26, 4% higher. The high in that span was 768 (2023-24) and the low 458 (2024-25).
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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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