Pulaski County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 713 deer in Pulaski County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 339 bucks and 374 does (WRD). That is 2.9 deer per square mile of land, and 125th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 19% above 2024-25 (600).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Pulaski CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 713 (339 bucks, 374 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.9, 108th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 659 deer a season |
| Highest season | 758 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 249.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 2 WMAs, 5,402 acres |
| Towns | Hawkinsville |
How many deer are killed in Pulaski County each season?
WRD has reported Pulaski County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 659 a season; the most was 758 in 2023-24 and the fewest 600 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 17% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 713 | 339 | 374 | 2.9 | 1,070 |
| 2024-25 | 600 | 292 | 308 | 2.4 | 881 |
| 2023-24 | 758 | 394 | 364 | 3 | 1,057 |
| 2022-23 | 665 | 334 | 331 | 2.7 | 997 |
| 2021-22 | 608 | 299 | 309 | 2.4 | 898 |
| 2020-21 | 686 | 326 | 360 | 2.8 | 949 |
| 2019-20 | 641 | 333 | 308 | 2.6 | 940 |
| 2018-19 | 640 | 342 | 298 | 2.6 | 1,028 |
| 2017-18 | 670 | 329 | 341 | 2.7 | 1,061 |
| 2016-17 | 611 | 298 | 313 | 2.5 | 815 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 249.3 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 Pulaski County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Pulaski County in 2026-27?
On private land Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?
WRD's boundaries put 2 WMAs in Pulaski County:
| WMA | Acres in Pulaski County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee WMA | 5,041 | 52 |
| Oaky Woods WMA | 361 | 45 |
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 Pulaski County compare with its neighbors?
Pulaski 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 713 | 2.9 | 17% |
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Dodge County | 2,000 | 4 | 15% |
| Dooly County | 1,122 | 2.9 | 12% |
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Wilcox County | 1,009 | 2.7 | 4% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Pulaski County, Georgia last season?
713 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Pulaski County in the 2025-26 season: 339 bucks and 374 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Pulaski County in?
Pulaski 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 Pulaski County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Ocmulgee WMA (5,041 acres in the county) and Oaky Woods WMA (361 acres in the county) in Pulaski County.
Has the deer harvest in Pulaski County gone up or down?
From 611 in 2016-17 to 713 in 2025-26, 17% higher. The high in that span was 758 (2023-24) and the low 600 (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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