Twiggs County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,338 deer in Twiggs County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 578 bucks and 760 does (WRD). That is 3.7 deer per square mile of land, and 70th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 4% above 2024-25 (1,281).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Twiggs CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,338 (578 bucks, 760 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.7, 84th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,398 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,629 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 359.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 3,390 acres; 3,349 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Bear zone | Central (WRD) |
| Towns | Allentown, Jeffersonville and Danville |
How many deer are killed in Twiggs County each season?
WRD has reported Twiggs County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,398 a season; the most was 1,629 in 2016-17 and the fewest 1,255 in 2022-23. 2025-26 was 18% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,338 | 578 | 760 | 3.7 | 2,029 |
| 2024-25 | 1,281 | 577 | 704 | 3.6 | 1,896 |
| 2023-24 | 1,417 | 646 | 771 | 3.9 | 1,996 |
| 2022-23 | 1,255 | 574 | 681 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| 2021-22 | 1,366 | 650 | 716 | 3.8 | 2,028 |
| 2020-21 | 1,446 | 699 | 747 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 2019-20 | 1,345 | 620 | 725 | 3.7 | 1,987 |
| 2018-19 | 1,394 | 625 | 769 | 3.9 | 2,291 |
| 2017-18 | 1,505 | 734 | 771 | 4.2 | 2,383 |
| 2016-17 | 1,629 | 661 | 968 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 359.3 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 Twiggs County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Twiggs County in 2026-27?
On private land Twiggs 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 Twiggs County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Twiggs County:
| WMA | Acres in Twiggs County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee WMA | 3,390 | 52 |
3,349 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 Twiggs County compare with its neighbors?
Twiggs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twiggs County | 1,338 | 3.7 | -18% |
| Bibb County | 393 | 1.6 | -27% |
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Houston County | 1,120 | 3 | -8% |
| Jones County | 1,471 | 3.7 | -15% |
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Wilkinson County | 1,501 | 3.3 | -25% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Twiggs County, Georgia last season?
1,338 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Twiggs County in the 2025-26 season: 578 bucks and 760 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Twiggs County in?
Twiggs 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 Twiggs County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Ocmulgee WMA (3,390 acres in the county) in Twiggs County.
Has the deer harvest in Twiggs County gone up or down?
From 1,629 in 2016-17 to 1,338 in 2025-26, 18% lower. The high in that span was 1,629 (2016-17) and the low 1,255 (2022-23).
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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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