Wilkinson County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,501 deer in Wilkinson County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 753 bucks and 748 does (WRD). That is 3.3 deer per square mile of land, and 51st of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 1% below 2024-25 (1,514).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Wilkinson CountyWRD WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,501 (753 bucks, 748 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.3, 94th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,707 deer a season |
| Highest season | 1,992 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 3 |
| Land area | 449.2 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | 1 WMA, 1,149 acres |
| Towns | Gordon, McIntyre, Irwinton, Ivey and Toomsboro |
How many deer are killed in Wilkinson County each season?
WRD has reported Wilkinson County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,707 a season; the most was 1,992 in 2016-17 and the fewest 1,501 in 2025-26. 2025-26 was 25% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,501 | 753 | 748 | 3.3 | 2,237 |
| 2024-25 | 1,514 | 731 | 783 | 3.4 | 2,224 |
| 2023-24 | 1,791 | 879 | 912 | 4 | 2,509 |
| 2022-23 | 1,515 | 705 | 810 | 3.4 | 2,279 |
| 2021-22 | 1,633 | 827 | 806 | 3.6 | 2,398 |
| 2020-21 | 1,825 | 893 | 932 | 4.1 | 2,520 |
| 2019-20 | 1,847 | 832 | 1,015 | 4.1 | 2,730 |
| 2018-19 | 1,802 | 872 | 930 | 4 | 2,933 |
| 2017-18 | 1,645 | 835 | 810 | 3.7 | 2,598 |
| 2016-17 | 1,992 | 917 | 1,075 | 4.4 | 2,669 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 449.2 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 Wilkinson County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Wilkinson County in 2026-27?
On private land Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County?
WRD's boundaries put 1 WMA in Wilkinson County:
| WMA | Acres in Wilkinson County | WMA deer reported, 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam WMA | 1,149 | 37 |
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 Wilkinson County compare with its neighbors?
Wilkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | 1,501 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Baldwin County | 1,065 | 4.1 | 0% |
| Bleckley County | 689 | 3.2 | 22% |
| Johnson County | 1,117 | 3.7 | 17% |
| Jones County | 1,471 | 3.7 | -15% |
| Laurens County | 3,101 | 3.8 | 22% |
| Twiggs County | 1,338 | 3.7 | -18% |
| Washington County | 3,230 | 4.8 | 17% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Wilkinson County, Georgia last season?
1,501 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Wilkinson County in the 2025-26 season: 753 bucks and 748 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Wilkinson County in?
Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County?
Yes. WRD's map puts Beaverdam WMA (1,149 acres in the county) in Wilkinson County.
Has the deer harvest in Wilkinson County gone up or down?
From 1,992 in 2016-17 to 1,501 in 2025-26, 25% lower. The high in that span was 1,992 (2016-17) and the low 1,501 (2025-26).
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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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