Toombs County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,280 deer in Toombs County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 640 bucks and 640 does (WRD). That is 3.5 deer per square mile of land, and 75th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 44% above 2024-25 (886).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Toombs CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,280 (640 bucks, 640 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.5, 89th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,101 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,280 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 364 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 82 acres |
| Towns | Vidalia, Lyons and Santa Claus |
How many deer are killed in Toombs County each season?
WRD has reported Toombs County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,101 a season; the most was 1,280 in 2025-26 and the fewest 882 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 7% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,280 | 640 | 640 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| 2024-25 | 886 | 409 | 477 | 2.4 | 1,634 |
| 2023-24 | 1,278 | 587 | 691 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| 2022-23 | 1,230 | 593 | 637 | 3.4 | 2,105 |
| 2021-22 | 1,026 | 521 | 505 | 2.8 | 1,761 |
| 2020-21 | 1,096 | 554 | 542 | 3 | 1,950 |
| 2019-20 | 882 | 435 | 447 | 2.4 | 1,515 |
| 2018-19 | 1,010 | 469 | 541 | 2.8 | 2,118 |
| 2017-18 | 1,129 | 560 | 569 | 3.1 | 2,541 |
| 2016-17 | 1,196 | 572 | 624 | 3.3 | 2,091 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 364 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 Toombs County for 2025-26 are 68% of bucks and 50% of does.
When is deer season in Toombs County in 2026-27?
On private land Toombs 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 Toombs County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Toombs County:
| WMA | Acres in Toombs County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard Creek WMA | 82 | 107 |
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 Toombs County compare with its neighbors?
Toombs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toombs County | 1,280 | 3.5 | 7% |
| Appling County | 1,345 | 2.6 | 26% |
| Candler County | 901 | 3.7 | -3% |
| Emanuel County | 2,036 | 3 | -16% |
| Jeff Davis County | 867 | 2.6 | -26% |
| Montgomery County | 748 | 3.1 | 4% |
| Tattnall County | 1,151 | 2.4 | 23% |
| Treutlen County | 721 | 3.6 | 12% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Toombs County, Georgia last season?
1,280 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Toombs County in the 2025-26 season: 640 bucks and 640 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Toombs County in?
Toombs 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 Toombs County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Bullard Creek WMA (82 acres in the county) in Toombs County.
Has the deer harvest in Toombs County gone up or down?
From 1,196 in 2016-17 to 1,280 in 2025-26, 7% higher. The high in that span was 1,280 (2025-26) and the low 882 (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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