Walker County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 2,098 deer in Walker County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 1,122 bucks and 976 does (WRD). That is 4.7 deer per square mile of land, and 19th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 15% below 2024-25 (2,466).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Walker CountyWRD WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 2,098 (1,122 bucks, 976 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 4.7, 50th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,750 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,466 in 2024-25 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 1 |
| Land area | 446.3 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 3 WMAs, 30,713 acres; 18,641 acres of national forest |
| Bear zone | Northern (WRD) |
| Towns | LaFayette, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and Rossville |
How many deer are killed in Walker County each season?
WRD has reported Walker County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,750 a season; the most was 2,466 in 2024-25 and the fewest 1,150 in 2016-17. 2025-26 was 82% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2,098 | 1,122 | 976 | 4.7 | 2,803 |
| 2024-25 | 2,466 | 1,347 | 1,119 | 5.5 | 3,015 |
| 2023-24 | 2,221 | 1,248 | 973 | 5 | 2,682 |
| 2022-23 | 2,058 | 1,190 | 868 | 4.6 | 2,928 |
| 2021-22 | 1,691 | 1,011 | 680 | 3.8 | 2,452 |
| 2020-21 | 1,701 | 975 | 726 | 3.8 | 2,277 |
| 2019-20 | 1,563 | 854 | 709 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 2018-19 | 1,302 | 705 | 597 | 2.9 | 2,016 |
| 2017-18 | 1,247 | 755 | 492 | 2.8 | 1,894 |
| 2016-17 | 1,150 | 604 | 546 | 2.6 | 1,715 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 446.3 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 Walker County for 2025-26 are 78% of bucks and 72% of does.
When is deer season in Walker County in 2026-27?
On private land Walker 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 Walker County?
WRD's boundaries put 3 WMAs in Walker County:
| WMA | Acres in Walker County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA | 21,887 | 81 |
| Johns Mountain WMA | 7,097 | 19 |
| Zahnd WMA | 1,729 | 9 |
18,641 acres of national forest lie in the county, measured on the federal maps. National forest land outside a WMA follows the national forest rules in the regulations (pages 56 to 57).
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 Walker County compare with its neighbors?
Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | 2,098 | 4.7 | 82% |
| Catoosa County | 844 | 5.2 | 113% |
| Chattooga County | 1,517 | 4.8 | 50% |
| Dade County | 942 | 5.4 | 97% |
| Floyd County | 2,953 | 5.8 | 57% |
| Gordon County | 2,894 | 8.1 | 94% |
| Whitfield County | 1,425 | 4.9 | 97% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Walker County, Georgia last season?
2,098 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Walker County in the 2025-26 season: 1,122 bucks and 976 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Walker County in?
Walker 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 Walker County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA (21,887 acres in the county), Johns Mountain WMA (7,097 acres in the county) and Zahnd WMA (1,729 acres in the county) in Walker County. The county also holds 18,641 acres of national forest.
Has the deer harvest in Walker County gone up or down?
From 1,150 in 2016-17 to 2,098 in 2025-26, 82% higher. The high in that span was 2,466 (2024-25) and the low 1,150 (2016-17).
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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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