Pierce County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 599 deer in Pierce County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 270 bucks and 329 does (WRD). That is 1.8 deer per square mile of land, and 142nd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 34% above 2024-25 (446).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Pierce CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 599 (270 bucks, 329 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 1.8, 140th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 396 deer a season |
| Highest season | 599 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 6 |
| Land area | 340.5 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 5,458 acres; 159 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Blackshear, Offerman and Patterson |
How many deer are killed in Pierce County each season?
WRD has reported Pierce County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 396 a season; the most was 599 in 2025-26 and the fewest 304 in 2017-18. 2025-26 was 90% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 599 | 270 | 329 | 1.8 | 1,058 |
| 2024-25 | 446 | 202 | 244 | 1.3 | 824 |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 222 | 222 | 1.3 | 755 |
| 2022-23 | 410 | 207 | 203 | 1.2 | 698 |
| 2021-22 | 376 | 194 | 182 | 1.1 | 644 |
| 2020-21 | 379 | 168 | 211 | 1.1 | 681 |
| 2019-20 | 374 | 194 | 180 | 1.1 | 645 |
| 2018-19 | 311 | 154 | 157 | 0.9 | 656 |
| 2017-18 | 304 | 147 | 157 | 0.9 | 682 |
| 2016-17 | 315 | 160 | 155 | 0.9 | 551 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 340.5 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 Pierce County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Pierce County in 2026-27?
On private land Pierce 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 Pierce County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Pierce County:
| WMA | Acres in Pierce County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Satilla WMA | 5,458 | 119 |
159 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 Pierce County compare with its neighbors?
Pierce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 599 | 1.8 | 90% |
| Appling County | 1,345 | 2.6 | 26% |
| Bacon County | 754 | 2.7 | 22% |
| Brantley County | 584 | 1.3 | 83% |
| Ware County | 1,278 | 1.4 | 41% |
| Wayne County | 914 | 1.4 | 53% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Pierce County, Georgia last season?
599 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Pierce County in the 2025-26 season: 270 bucks and 329 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Pierce County in?
Pierce 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 Pierce County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Little Satilla WMA (5,458 acres in the county) in Pierce County.
Has the deer harvest in Pierce County gone up or down?
From 315 in 2016-17 to 599 in 2025-26, 90% higher. The high in that span was 599 (2025-26) and the low 304 (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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