Worth County deer harvest: Georgia Game Check, 2016-17 to 2025-26
Hunters reported 1,981 deer in Worth County in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check: 985 bucks and 996 does (WRD). That is 3.5 deer per square mile of land, and 29th of Georgia's 159 counties by total. The count was 2% above 2024-25 (1,934).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 regulations.
Worth CountyWRD WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 1,981 (985 bucks, 996 does) |
|---|---|
| Per square mile of land | 3.5, 90th of 159 |
| Average, 10 seasons | 1,875 deer a season |
| Highest season | 2,082 in 2016-17 |
| Private-land deer zone | Green (WRD) |
| WRD region | Region 5 |
| Land area | 570.7 square miles (Census) |
| Public land mapped here | No WRD WMA; 229 acres of national wildlife refuge |
| Towns | Sylvester, Sumner, Poulan and Warwick |
How many deer are killed in Worth County each season?
WRD has reported Worth County's deer for 10 seasons. The average was 1,875 a season; the most was 2,082 in 2016-17 and the fewest 1,509 in 2018-19. 2025-26 was 5% below 2016-17.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Per square mile | WRD's adjusted total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1,981 | 985 | 996 | 3.5 | 2,956 |
| 2024-25 | 1,934 | 966 | 968 | 3.4 | 2,830 |
| 2023-24 | 2,066 | 1,001 | 1,065 | 3.6 | 2,897 |
| 2022-23 | 1,883 | 965 | 918 | 3.3 | 2,820 |
| 2021-22 | 1,679 | 868 | 811 | 2.9 | 2,456 |
| 2020-21 | 1,799 | 875 | 924 | 3.2 | 2,495 |
| 2019-20 | 1,738 | 929 | 809 | 3 | 2,545 |
| 2018-19 | 1,509 | 757 | 752 | 2.6 | 2,452 |
| 2017-18 | 2,079 | 1,085 | 994 | 3.6 | 3,278 |
| 2016-17 | 2,082 | 998 | 1,084 | 3.6 | 2,781 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by county. Per square mile uses the county's 570.7 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 Worth County for 2025-26 are 77% of bucks and 60% of does.
When is deer season in Worth County in 2026-27?
On private land Worth 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 Worth County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Worth County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 20 miles), Alapaha River WMA (about 28 miles) and Albany Nursery WMA (about 30 miles).
229 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 Worth County compare with its neighbors?
Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County | 1,981 | 3.5 | -5% |
| Colquitt County | 1,861 | 3.4 | 49% |
| Crisp County | 662 | 2.4 | -21% |
| Dougherty County | 674 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Lee County | 1,105 | 3.1 | -52% |
| Mitchell County | 1,257 | 2.5 | 42% |
| Tift County | 744 | 2.9 | 28% |
| Turner County | 793 | 2.8 | -8% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were killed in Worth County, Georgia last season?
1,981 deer were reported through Georgia Game Check in Worth County in the 2025-26 season: 985 bucks and 996 does, by WRD's harvest reports.
What deer zone is Worth County in?
Worth 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 Worth County?
No WRD WMA boundary falls in Worth County. The closest WMAs with a page here: Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA (about 20 miles), Alapaha River WMA (about 28 miles) and Albany Nursery WMA (about 30 miles).
Has the deer harvest in Worth County gone up or down?
From 2,082 in 2016-17 to 1,981 in 2025-26, 5% lower. The high in that span was 2,082 (2016-17) and the low 1,509 (2018-19).
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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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