Turner County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 793 deer in Turner County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 377 bucks and 416 does (WRD). That is 2.8 deer per square mile of land, and 112th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 6% above 2024-25 (750).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Turner CountyNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 793 (377 bucks, 416 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.8, 114th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 725 deer a season |
| Highest season | 863 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 285.4 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Ashburn, Sycamore and Rebecca |
How many deer are killed in Turner County each season?
WRD has reported Turner County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 725 a season; the most was 863 in 2016-17 and the fewest 616 in 2019-20. 2025-26 was 8% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 793 | 377 | 416 | 2.8 | 1,190 |
| 2024-25 | 750 | 352 | 398 | 2.6 | 1,105 |
| 2023-24 | 817 | 384 | 433 | 2.9 | 1,148 |
| 2022-23 | 703 | 316 | 387 | 2.5 | 1,059 |
| 2021-22 | 639 | 312 | 327 | 2.2 | 945 |
| 2020-21 | 645 | 326 | 319 | 2.3 | 891 |
| 2019-20 | 616 | 337 | 279 | 2.2 | 901 |
| 2018-19 | 634 | 309 | 325 | 2.2 | 1,033 |
| 2017-18 | 791 | 382 | 409 | 2.8 | 1,253 |
| 2016-17 | 863 | 401 | 462 | 3 | 1,155 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 285.4 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 Turner County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Turner County in 2026-27?
On private land Turner 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 Turner County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Turner County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Alapaha River WMA (about 21 miles), Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 32 miles) and Flint River WMA (about 36 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 Turner County compare with its neighbors?
Turner County touches 6 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County | 793 | 2.8 | -8% |
| Ben Hill County | 771 | 3.1 | 0% |
| Crisp County | 662 | 2.4 | -21% |
| Irwin County | 1,123 | 3.2 | -16% |
| Tift County | 744 | 2.9 | 28% |
| Wilcox County | 1,009 | 2.7 | 4% |
| Worth County | 1,981 | 3.5 | -5% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Turner County, Georgia last season?
793 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Turner County in the 2025-26 season: 377 bucks and 416 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Turner County in?
Turner 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 Turner County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Turner County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Alapaha River WMA (about 21 miles), Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 32 miles) and Flint River WMA (about 36 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Turner County gone up or down?
From 863 in 2016-17 to 793 in 2025-26, 8% lower. The high in that span was 863 (2016-17) and the low 616 (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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