Troup County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,523 deer in Troup County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 679 bucks and 844 does (WRD). That is 3.7 deer per square mile of land, and 47th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 4% below 2024-25 (1,582).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Troup CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,523 (679 bucks, 844 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.7, 83rd of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,495 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,671 in 2020-21 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 414 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 4,578 acres |
| Towns | LaGrange, West Point and Hogansville |
How many deer are killed in Troup County each season?
WRD has reported Troup County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,495 a season; the most was 1,671 in 2020-21 and the fewest 1,302 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 3% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,523 | 679 | 844 | 3.7 | 2,062 |
| 2024-25 | 1,582 | 740 | 842 | 3.8 | 2,178 |
| 2023-24 | 1,668 | 762 | 906 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 2022-23 | 1,431 | 644 | 787 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 2021-22 | 1,412 | 648 | 764 | 3.4 | 1,963 |
| 2020-21 | 1,671 | 730 | 941 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 2019-20 | 1,302 | 593 | 709 | 3.1 | 1,849 |
| 2018-19 | 1,394 | 619 | 775 | 3.4 | 2,032 |
| 2017-18 | 1,399 | 636 | 763 | 3.4 | 2,002 |
| 2016-17 | 1,566 | 637 | 929 | 3.8 | 2,212 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 414 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 Troup County for 2025-26 are 80% of bucks and 70% of does.
When is deer season in Troup County in 2026-27?
On private land Troup 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 Troup 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 Troup County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Troup County:
| WMA | Acres in Troup County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| West Point WMA | 4,578 | 30 |
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 Troup County compare with its neighbors?
Troup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County | 1,523 | 3.7 | -3% |
| Coweta County | 2,260 | 5.1 | 19% |
| Harris County | 2,074 | 4.5 | -3% |
| Heard County | 1,662 | 5.6 | 33% |
| Meriwether County | 2,942 | 5.9 | 3% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Troup County, Georgia last season?
1,523 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Troup County in the 2025-26 season: 679 bucks and 844 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Troup County in?
Troup 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 Troup County?
Yes. WRD's map puts West Point WMA (4,578 acres in the county) in Troup County.
Has the deer harvest in Troup County gone up or down?
From 1,566 in 2016-17 to 1,523 in 2025-26, 3% lower. The high in that span was 1,671 (2020-21) and the low 1,302 (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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