Talbot County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,914 deer in Talbot County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 927 bucks and 987 does (WRD). That is 4.9 deer per square mile of land, and 32nd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 1% below 2024-25 (1,934).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Talbot CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,914 (927 bucks, 987 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.9, 38th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,882 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,133 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 391.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 3 WMAs, 15,561 acres |
| Towns | Talbotton, Junction City, Geneva and Woodland |
How many deer are killed in Talbot County each season?
WRD has reported Talbot County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,882 a season; the most was 2,133 in 2016-17 and the fewest 1,679 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 10% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,914 | 927 | 987 | 4.9 | 2,577 |
| 2024-25 | 1,934 | 950 | 984 | 4.9 | 2,656 |
| 2023-24 | 2,084 | 1,025 | 1,059 | 5.3 | 2,515 |
| 2022-23 | 1,798 | 820 | 978 | 4.6 | 2,460 |
| 2021-22 | 1,801 | 898 | 903 | 4.6 | 2,458 |
| 2020-21 | 1,887 | 861 | 1,026 | 4.8 | 2,485 |
| 2019-20 | 1,679 | 787 | 892 | 4.3 | 2,381 |
| 2018-19 | 1,718 | 841 | 877 | 4.4 | 2,460 |
| 2017-18 | 1,872 | 968 | 904 | 4.8 | 2,652 |
| 2016-17 | 2,133 | 888 | 1,245 | 5.4 | 3,006 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 391.4 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 Talbot County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Talbot County in 2026-27?
On private land Talbot 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 |
In Talbot 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 Talbot County?
WRD's boundaries put 3 WMAs in Talbot County:
| WMA | Acres in Talbot County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA | 7,603 | 119 |
| Big Lazer Creek WMA | 5,696 | 51 |
| Sprewell Bluff WMA | 2,262 | 68 |
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 Talbot County compare with its neighbors?
Talbot County touches 7 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot County | 1,914 | 4.9 | -10% |
| Chattahoochee County | 989 | 4 | -1% |
| Harris County | 2,074 | 4.5 | -3% |
| Marion County | 1,433 | 3.9 | -23% |
| Meriwether County | 2,942 | 5.9 | 3% |
| Muscogee County | 689 | 3.2 | -18% |
| Taylor County | 1,708 | 4.5 | -14% |
| Upson County | 1,662 | 5.1 | -4% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Talbot County, Georgia last season?
1,914 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Talbot County in the 2025-26 season: 927 bucks and 987 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Talbot County in?
Talbot 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 Talbot County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Chattahoochee Fall Line WMA (7,603 acres in the county), Big Lazer Creek WMA (5,696 acres in the county) and Sprewell Bluff WMA (2,262 acres in the county) in Talbot County.
Has the deer harvest in Talbot County gone up or down?
From 2,133 in 2016-17 to 1,914 in 2025-26, 10% lower. The high in that span was 2,133 (2016-17) and the low 1,679 (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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