Randolph County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,984 deer in Randolph County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 911 bucks and 1,073 does (WRD). That is 4.6 deer per square mile of land, and 27th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 3% above 2024-25 (1,928).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Randolph CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,984 (911 bucks, 1,073 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.6, 52nd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,941 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,285 in 2017-18 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 428.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Shellman and Cuthbert |
How many deer are killed in Randolph County each season?
WRD has reported Randolph County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,941 a season; the most was 2,285 in 2017-18 and the fewest 1,695 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 1% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,984 | 911 | 1,073 | 4.6 | 2,988 |
| 2024-25 | 1,928 | 945 | 983 | 4.5 | 2,827 |
| 2023-24 | 2,227 | 986 | 1,241 | 5.2 | 3,143 |
| 2022-23 | 1,984 | 907 | 1,077 | 4.6 | 2,987 |
| 2021-22 | 1,746 | 839 | 907 | 4.1 | 2,588 |
| 2020-21 | 1,827 | 835 | 992 | 4.3 | 2,544 |
| 2019-20 | 1,724 | 787 | 937 | 4 | 2,547 |
| 2018-19 | 1,695 | 789 | 906 | 4 | 2,776 |
| 2017-18 | 2,285 | 1,046 | 1,239 | 5.3 | 3,632 |
| 2016-17 | 2,010 | 810 | 1,200 | 4.7 | 2,718 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 428.2 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 Randolph County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Randolph County in 2026-27?
On private land Randolph County is in WRD's Green zone. These are the zone's 2026-27 dates.
| 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 Randolph 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 Randolph County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Randolph County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Lake Walter F. George WMA (about 23 miles), Hannahatchee WMA (about 25 miles) and Lanahassee WMA (about 25 miles).
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 Randolph County compare with its neighbors?
Randolph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 1,984 | 4.6 | -1% |
| Calhoun County | 1,347 | 4.8 | 4% |
| Clay County | 1,047 | 5.4 | -7% |
| Quitman County | 718 | 4.7 | 3% |
| Stewart County | 2,342 | 5.1 | -8% |
| Terrell County | 1,555 | 4.6 | -2% |
| Webster County | 1,164 | 5.6 | -2% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Randolph County, Georgia last season?
1,984 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Randolph County in the 2025-26 season: 911 bucks and 1,073 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Randolph County in?
Randolph 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 Randolph County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Randolph County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Lake Walter F. George WMA (about 23 miles), Hannahatchee WMA (about 25 miles) and Lanahassee WMA (about 25 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Randolph County gone up or down?
From 2,010 in 2016-17 to 1,984 in 2025-26, 1% lower. The high in that span was 2,285 (2017-18) and the low 1,695 (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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