Wheeler County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 810 deer in Wheeler County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 396 bucks and 414 does (WRD). That is 2.7 deer per square mile of land, and 111th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 42% above 2024-25 (571).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Wheeler CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 810 (396 bucks, 414 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.7, 118th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 715 deer a season |
| Highest season | 840 in 2023-24 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 295.5 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 3,099 acres; 142 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Alamo and Glenwood |
How many deer are killed in Wheeler County each season?
WRD has reported Wheeler County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 715 a season; the most was 840 in 2023-24 and the fewest 571 in 2024-25. 2025-26 was 16% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 810 | 396 | 414 | 2.7 | 1,211 |
| 2024-25 | 571 | 311 | 260 | 1.9 | 827 |
| 2023-24 | 840 | 426 | 414 | 2.8 | 1,174 |
| 2022-23 | 744 | 374 | 370 | 2.5 | 1,115 |
| 2021-22 | 755 | 363 | 392 | 2.6 | 1,119 |
| 2020-21 | 770 | 393 | 377 | 2.6 | 1,060 |
| 2019-20 | 691 | 344 | 347 | 2.3 | 1,013 |
| 2018-19 | 589 | 315 | 274 | 2 | 948 |
| 2017-18 | 677 | 343 | 334 | 2.3 | 1,069 |
| 2016-17 | 699 | 328 | 371 | 2.4 | 935 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 295.5 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 Wheeler County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Wheeler County in 2026-27?
On private land Wheeler 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 Wheeler County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Wheeler County:
| WMA | Acres in Wheeler County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Creek WMA | 3,099 | 23 |
142 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 Wheeler County compare with its neighbors?
Wheeler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County | 810 | 2.7 | 16% |
| Dodge County | 2,000 | 4 | 15% |
| Jeff Davis County | 867 | 2.6 | -26% |
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Montgomery County | 748 | 3.1 | 4% |
| Telfair County | 1,384 | 3.2 | 32% |
| Treutlen County | 721 | 3.6 | 12% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Wheeler County, Georgia last season?
810 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Wheeler County in the 2025-26 season: 396 bucks and 414 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Wheeler County in?
Wheeler 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 Wheeler County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Alligator Creek WMA (3,099 acres in the county) in Wheeler County.
Has the deer harvest in Wheeler County gone up or down?
From 699 in 2016-17 to 810 in 2025-26, 16% higher. The high in that span was 840 (2023-24) and the low 571 (2024-25).
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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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