Wilcox County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,009 deer in Wilcox County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 471 bucks and 538 does (WRD). That is 2.7 deer per square mile of land, and 97th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 9% above 2024-25 (924).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Wilcox CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,009 (471 bucks, 538 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 2.7, 119th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 857 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,009 in 2025-26 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 4 |
| Land area | 377.8 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA |
| Towns | Abbeville, Pineview, Rochelle and Pitts |
How many deer are killed in Wilcox County each season?
WRD has reported Wilcox County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 857 a season; the most was 1,009 in 2025-26 and the fewest 701 in 2021-22. 2025-26 was 4% above 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,009 | 471 | 538 | 2.7 | 1,517 |
| 2024-25 | 924 | 523 | 401 | 2.4 | 1,331 |
| 2023-24 | 892 | 508 | 384 | 2.4 | 1,235 |
| 2022-23 | 787 | 441 | 346 | 2.1 | 1,173 |
| 2021-22 | 701 | 385 | 316 | 1.9 | 1,014 |
| 2020-21 | 813 | 443 | 370 | 2.2 | 1,113 |
| 2019-20 | 733 | 392 | 341 | 1.9 | 1,073 |
| 2018-19 | 773 | 366 | 407 | 2 | 1,264 |
| 2017-18 | 973 | 501 | 472 | 2.6 | 1,536 |
| 2016-17 | 967 | 454 | 513 | 2.6 | 1,294 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 377.8 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 Wilcox County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Wilcox County in 2026-27?
On private land Wilcox 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 Wilcox County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Wilcox County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Oaky Woods WMA (about 32 miles), Alapaha River WMA (about 33 miles) and Flint River WMA (about 34 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 Wilcox County compare with its neighbors?
Wilcox County touches 7 Georgia counties. Their 2025-26 harvest, and the change since 2016-17:
| County | Deer reported, 2025-26 | Per square mile | Change since 2016-17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | 1,009 | 2.7 | 4% |
| Ben Hill County | 771 | 3.1 | 0% |
| Crisp County | 662 | 2.4 | -21% |
| Dodge County | 2,000 | 4 | 15% |
| Dooly County | 1,122 | 2.9 | 12% |
| Pulaski County | 713 | 2.9 | 17% |
| Telfair County | 1,384 | 3.2 | 32% |
| Turner County | 793 | 2.8 | -8% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Wilcox County, Georgia last season?
1,009 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Wilcox County in the 2025-26 season: 471 bucks and 538 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Wilcox County in?
Wilcox 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 Wilcox County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Wilcox County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Oaky Woods WMA (about 32 miles), Alapaha River WMA (about 33 miles) and Flint River WMA (about 34 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Wilcox County gone up or down?
From 967 in 2016-17 to 1,009 in 2025-26, 4% higher. The high in that span was 1,009 (2025-26) and the low 701 (2021-22).
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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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