Quitman County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 718 deer in Quitman County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 368 bucks and 350 does (WRD). That is 4.7 deer per square mile of land, and 124th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 7% below 2024-25 (769).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Quitman CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 718 (368 bucks, 350 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.7, 48th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 721 deer a season |
| Highest season | 814 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 151.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 338 acres; 1,102 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Georgetown |
How many deer are killed in Quitman County each season?
WRD has reported Quitman County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 721 a season; the most was 814 in 2023-24 and the fewest 626 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 3% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 718 | 368 | 350 | 4.7 | 1,067 |
| 2024-25 | 769 | 385 | 384 | 5.1 | 1,125 |
| 2023-24 | 814 | 389 | 425 | 5.4 | 1,143 |
| 2022-23 | 707 | 362 | 345 | 4.7 | 1,059 |
| 2021-22 | 731 | 367 | 364 | 4.8 | 1,075 |
| 2020-21 | 767 | 382 | 385 | 5.1 | 1,061 |
| 2019-20 | 647 | 317 | 330 | 4.3 | 952 |
| 2018-19 | 626 | 315 | 311 | 4.1 | 984 |
| 2017-18 | 736 | 360 | 376 | 4.9 | 1,165 |
| 2016-17 | 695 | 335 | 360 | 4.6 | 928 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 151.2 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 Quitman County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Quitman County in 2026-27?
On private land Quitman 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 Quitman County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Quitman County:
| WMA | Acres in Quitman County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Walter F. George WMA | 338 | 13 |
1,102 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 Quitman County compare with its neighbors?
Quitman County touches 3 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County | 718 | 4.7 | 3% |
| Clay County | 1,047 | 5.4 | -7% |
| Randolph County | 1,984 | 4.6 | -1% |
| Stewart County | 2,342 | 5.1 | -8% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Quitman County, Georgia last season?
718 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Quitman County in the 2025-26 season: 368 bucks and 350 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Quitman County in?
Quitman 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 Quitman County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Lake Walter F. George WMA (338 acres in the county) in Quitman County.
Has the deer harvest in Quitman County gone up or down?
From 695 in 2016-17 to 718 in 2025-26, 3% higher. The high in that span was 814 (2023-24) and the low 626 (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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