Taliaferro County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 987 deer in Taliaferro County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 508 bucks and 479 does (WRD). That is 5.1 deer per square mile of land, and 99th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 20% below 2024-25 (1,238).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Taliaferro CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 987 (508 bucks, 479 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 5.1, 34th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,139 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,286 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 194.6 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Crawfordville and Sharon |
How many deer are killed in Taliaferro County each season?
WRD has reported Taliaferro County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,139 a season; the most was 1,286 in 2023-24 and the fewest 939 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 5% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 987 | 508 | 479 | 5.1 | 1,323 |
| 2024-25 | 1,238 | 612 | 626 | 6.4 | 1,699 |
| 2023-24 | 1,286 | 624 | 662 | 6.6 | 1,554 |
| 2022-23 | 1,191 | 607 | 584 | 6.1 | 1,612 |
| 2021-22 | 1,275 | 652 | 623 | 6.6 | 1,730 |
| 2020-21 | 1,211 | 631 | 580 | 6.2 | 1,579 |
| 2019-20 | 1,113 | 547 | 566 | 5.7 | 1,578 |
| 2018-19 | 1,165 | 597 | 568 | 6 | 1,678 |
| 2017-18 | 987 | 585 | 402 | 5.1 | 1,381 |
| 2016-17 | 939 | 492 | 447 | 4.8 | 1,287 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 194.6 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 Taliaferro County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Taliaferro County in 2026-27?
On private land Taliaferro 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 Taliaferro County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Taliaferro County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Redlands WMA (about 18 miles), Clarks Hill WMA (about 20 miles) and Oconee WMA (about 21 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 Taliaferro County compare with its neighbors?
Taliaferro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taliaferro County | 987 | 5.1 | 5% |
| Greene County | 2,153 | 5.6 | -2% |
| Hancock County | 3,095 | 6.6 | -6% |
| Oglethorpe County | 2,394 | 5.5 | -4% |
| Warren County | 2,034 | 7.2 | 28% |
| Wilkes County | 2,775 | 5.9 | 1% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Taliaferro County, Georgia last season?
987 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Taliaferro County in the 2025-26 season: 508 bucks and 479 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Taliaferro County in?
Taliaferro 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 Taliaferro County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Taliaferro County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Redlands WMA (about 18 miles), Clarks Hill WMA (about 20 miles) and Oconee WMA (about 21 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Taliaferro County gone up or down?
From 939 in 2016-17 to 987 in 2025-26, 5% higher. The high in that span was 1,286 (2023-24) and the low 939 (2016-17).
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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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