Schley County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 787 deer in Schley County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 380 bucks and 407 does (WRD). That is 4.7 deer per square mile of land, and 115th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 2% below 2024-25 (800).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Schley CountyNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 787 (380 bucks, 407 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.7, 49th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 860 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,151 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 166.9 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Ellaville |
How many deer are killed in Schley County each season?
WRD has reported Schley County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 860 a season; the most was 1,151 in 2016-17 and the fewest 748 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 32% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 787 | 380 | 407 | 4.7 | 1,178 |
| 2024-25 | 800 | 399 | 401 | 4.8 | 1,171 |
| 2023-24 | 913 | 470 | 443 | 5.5 | 1,274 |
| 2022-23 | 758 | 377 | 381 | 4.5 | 1,137 |
| 2021-22 | 767 | 399 | 368 | 4.6 | 1,121 |
| 2020-21 | 830 | 419 | 411 | 5 | 1,147 |
| 2019-20 | 748 | 364 | 384 | 4.5 | 1,101 |
| 2018-19 | 839 | 425 | 414 | 5 | 1,336 |
| 2017-18 | 1,009 | 494 | 515 | 6 | 1,597 |
| 2016-17 | 1,151 | 529 | 622 | 6.9 | 1,542 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 166.9 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 Schley County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Schley County in 2026-27?
On private land Schley 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 |
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 Schley County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Schley County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Montezuma Bluffs WMA (about 17 miles), Lanahassee WMA (about 18 miles) and Sandhills WMA (about 19 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 Schley County compare with its neighbors?
Schley County touches 4 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schley County | 787 | 4.7 | -32% |
| Macon County | 1,504 | 3.8 | 10% |
| Marion County | 1,433 | 3.9 | -23% |
| Sumter County | 1,764 | 3.7 | -30% |
| Taylor County | 1,708 | 4.5 | -14% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Schley County, Georgia last season?
787 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Schley County in the 2025-26 season: 380 bucks and 407 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Schley County in?
Schley 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 Schley County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Schley County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Montezuma Bluffs WMA (about 17 miles), Lanahassee WMA (about 18 miles) and Sandhills WMA (about 19 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Schley County gone up or down?
From 1,151 in 2016-17 to 787 in 2025-26, 32% lower. The high in that span was 1,151 (2016-17) and the low 748 (2019-20).
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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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