Tattnall County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,151 deer in Tattnall County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 559 bucks and 592 does (WRD). That is 2.4 deer per square mile of land, and 83rd of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 13% above 2024-25 (1,021).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Tattnall CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,151 (559 bucks, 592 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.4, 128th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,035 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,289 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 480.8 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 7,348 acres; 145 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Reidsville, Glennville, Collins, Manassas and Cobbtown |
How many deer are killed in Tattnall County each season?
WRD has reported Tattnall County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,035 a season; the most was 1,289 in 2023-24 and the fewest 868 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 23% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,151 | 559 | 592 | 2.4 | 2,011 |
| 2024-25 | 1,021 | 448 | 573 | 2.1 | 1,894 |
| 2023-24 | 1,289 | 578 | 711 | 2.7 | 2,186 |
| 2022-23 | 1,198 | 610 | 588 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| 2021-22 | 1,103 | 545 | 558 | 2.3 | 1,901 |
| 2020-21 | 942 | 466 | 476 | 2 | 1,685 |
| 2019-20 | 911 | 477 | 434 | 1.9 | 1,571 |
| 2018-19 | 868 | 427 | 441 | 1.8 | 1,831 |
| 2017-18 | 938 | 418 | 520 | 2 | 2,086 |
| 2016-17 | 932 | 448 | 484 | 1.9 | 1,630 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 480.8 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 Tattnall County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Tattnall County in 2026-27?
On private land Tattnall 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 Tattnall County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Tattnall County:
| WMA | Acres in Tattnall County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Hammock WMA | 7,348 | 29 |
145 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 Tattnall County compare with its neighbors?
Tattnall County touches 8 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattnall County | 1,151 | 2.4 | 23% |
| Appling County | 1,345 | 2.6 | 26% |
| Candler County | 901 | 3.7 | -3% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Evans County | 501 | 2.7 | -13% |
| Liberty County | 629 | 1.2 | -2% |
| Long County | 414 | 1 | 11% |
| Toombs County | 1,280 | 3.5 | 7% |
| Wayne County | 914 | 1.4 | 53% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Tattnall County, Georgia last season?
1,151 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Tattnall County in the 2025-26 season: 559 bucks and 592 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Tattnall County in?
Tattnall 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 Tattnall County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Big Hammock WMA (7,348 acres in the county) in Tattnall County.
Has the deer harvest in Tattnall County gone up or down?
From 932 in 2016-17 to 1,151 in 2025-26, 23% higher. The high in that span was 1,289 (2023-24) and the low 868 (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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