Newton County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,159 deer in Newton County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 573 bucks and 586 does (WRD). That is 4.2 deer per square mile of land, and 82nd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 30% below 2024-25 (1,648).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Newton CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,159 (573 bucks, 586 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.2, 64th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,385 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,699 in 2020-21 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 2 |
| Land area | 273.8 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 2,249 acres |
| Towns | Covington, Porterdale, Oxford, Newborn and Mansfield |
How many deer are killed in Newton County each season?
WRD has reported Newton County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,385 a season; the most was 1,699 in 2020-21 and the fewest 1,137 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was level with 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,159 | 573 | 586 | 4.2 | 1,559 |
| 2024-25 | 1,648 | 896 | 752 | 6 | 2,249 |
| 2023-24 | 1,505 | 818 | 687 | 5.5 | 1,798 |
| 2022-23 | 1,351 | 749 | 602 | 4.9 | 1,813 |
| 2021-22 | 1,324 | 770 | 554 | 4.8 | 1,738 |
| 2020-21 | 1,699 | 856 | 843 | 6.2 | 2,221 |
| 2019-20 | 1,462 | 794 | 668 | 5.3 | 2,068 |
| 2018-19 | 1,407 | 789 | 618 | 5.1 | 2,016 |
| 2017-18 | 1,137 | 675 | 462 | 4.2 | 1,591 |
| 2016-17 | 1,162 | 629 | 533 | 4.2 | 1,585 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 273.8 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 Newton County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Newton County in 2026-27?
On private land Newton 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 Newton County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Newton County:
| WMA | Acres in Newton County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaither WMA | 2,114 | 25 |
| Clybel WMA | 135 | 40 |
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 Newton County compare with its neighbors?
Newton County touches 6 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | 1,159 | 4.2 | 0% |
| Butts County | 645 | 3.5 | 9% |
| Henry County | 686 | 2.2 | -40% |
| Jasper County | 1,871 | 5.1 | -3% |
| Morgan County | 1,743 | 5 | 9% |
| Rockdale County | 364 | 2.8 | -19% |
| Walton County | 1,395 | 4.3 | 1% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Newton County, Georgia last season?
1,159 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Newton County in the 2025-26 season: 573 bucks and 586 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Newton County in?
Newton 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 Newton County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Gaither WMA (2,114 acres in the county) and Clybel WMA (135 acres in the county) in Newton County.
Has the deer harvest in Newton County gone up or down?
From 1,162 in 2016-17 to 1,159 in 2025-26, no change. The high in that span was 1,699 (2020-21) and the low 1,137 (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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