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Randolph County Hunting
Randolph County sits in the Green either-sex zone and no bear zone. Here are its 2026-27 dates, public land, Game Check deer and turkey numbers and local services.
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Randolph County (428 square miles of land) lies in southwest Georgia, with Cuthbert as its county seat. Population in 2024: 6,085, down 5.2% from 2020. The public land list has nothing inside this county, which makes private land and leases the norm here.
Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates (population), WRD region and zones from the GA County Zones layer, public acres within 10 miles from WRD, USFS, USFWS and DoD boundaries. Checked October 13, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Randolph County
Zones and special rules in Randolph County
In the Green zone, which covers Randolph County, every firearms day from Oct. 17 to Jan. 10 is either sex on private land, along with the Oct. 3-4 antlerless-only weekend. The Georgia season bag is 12 deer: no more than 10 antlerless and 2 antlered.
Antler minimum
Randolph County is an antler-restricted county, so all bucks need 4 points (1 in.+) on either antler or 15-in. outside spread.
Deer disease rules
CWD has not been found in or near Randolph County. Statewide, leave the carcass on the property, use a processor, or bag it for trash or a landfill.
Baiting
Georgia lets deer and hog hunters use bait on private land with written permission, and bans it on WMAs and federal land.
Bear season
No bear zone covers this county; bear hunting is closed.
Alligator quota hunt
The county is part of alligator Zone 1; average length of the 2024 harvest there was 115.9 inches.
Zones from the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division either-sex days, bear and turkey rules and 2026-27 guide (PDF); DMU from the GA County Zones layer. Checked October 13, 2026.
Randolph County private-land seasons, 2026-27
17 species and 24 season segments reach Randolph County. The status column checks each against today’s date.
| Species | Hunt type | Zone or scope | From | Through | Status today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Private land | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery (Either-Sex) | Green zone | Sep 12, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms (Antlerless Only) | Green zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Weapons (Either-Sex) | Green zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive weapons & youth-only firearms | Statewide | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms (Either-Sex) | Green zone | Oct 17, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Special Opportunity (youth under 16 and mobility-impaired) | Private land | Mar 20, 2027 | Mar 21, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring gobbler | Private land | Mar 27, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | |
| Feral hog | Private land | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Alligator | Quota hunt (2026 season) | Zone 1 | Aug 14, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Bobwhite quail | Hunting | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Hunting | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Hunting (gray and fox squirrel) | Statewide | Aug 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round (unprotected) | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Opossum | Hunting | Private land | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Gray and red fox | Hunting (gray and red fox) | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Armadillo | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Groundhog | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Beaver | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Nutria | Year-round (unprotected) | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division 2026-27 big game seasons, either-sex days and small game seasons, checked October 13, 2026.
Randolph County public hunting land
Randolph County has no WMA or federal land of its own; these are the closest areas in neighbouring counties. Nearest across the boundary: Lake Walter F. George WMA, Walter F. George Lake (Lake Eufaula) and Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge.
| Area | Type | Acreage | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Walter F. George WMA | WMA | 1,100 | 17 miles |
| Walter F. George Lake (Lake Eufaula) | Corps lake | — | 20 miles |
| Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge | Federal | 11,184 | 25 miles |
| Hannahatchee Creek WMA | WMA | 5,600 | 26 miles |
| Lanahassee Creek WMA | WMA | 4,440 | 26 miles |
Public land from WRD area listings in the 2026-27 guide, the WRD WMA boundary layer, USFS, USFWS and Corps pages, checked October 13, 2026. Acres within 10 miles of the county seat are a GIS measure. All Georgia public land · Quota hunts.
Randolph County deer harvest and state rank
The 2025-26 Game Check total for Randolph County was 1,984 deer, 54% of them does. Because not every deer is reported, WRD puts the true figure near 2,988 (4.61 per square mile). The high point of the decade was 2017-18, with 2,285 reported. The 2026-27 season is under way: 149 deer had been reported by Oct. 12, 2026.
| Season | Reported deer | Bucks | Does | WRD estimate | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (to Oct. 12) | 149 | 24 | 125 | 241 | 0.35 |
| 2025-26 | 1,984 | 911 | 1,073 | 2,988 | 4.61 |
| 2024-25 | 1,928 | 945 | 983 | 2,827 | 4.47 |
| 2023-24 | 2,227 | 986 | 1,241 | 3,143 | 5.17 |
| 2022-23 | 1,984 | 907 | 1,077 | 2,987 | 4.61 |
| 2021-22 | 1,746 | 839 | 907 | 2,588 | 4.05 |
| 2020-21 | 1,824 | 835 | 989 | 2,544 | 4.23 |
| 2019-20 | 1,724 | 787 | 937 | 2,546 | 4.00 |
| 2018-19 | 1,695 | 789 | 906 | 2,776 | 3.93 |
| 2017-18 | 2,285 | 1,046 | 1,239 | 3,632 | 5.30 |
| 2016-17 | 2,010 | 810 | 1,200 | 2,718 | 4.67 |
WRD DeerHarvestReports service and deer harvest dashboard (county summary; 2026-27 through Oct. 12, 2026 and provisional). Adjusted values and per-square-mile figures are WRD’s. Checked October 13, 2026.
Turkey, bear and alligator harvest in Randolph County
Randolph County hunters reported 70 gobblers in spring 2026, 72nd (tied) among Georgia counties. Georgia has no fall turkey season; spring runs Mar. 27 to May 15, 2027 on private land with a two-gobbler limit.
| Gobbler season | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobblers reported | 81 | 81 | 92 | 101 | 80 | 70 |
Quota alligators
In 2024, Zone 1 produced 29 alligators; statewide, 408 were taken on 1,030 permits.
| Season | Zone 1 harvest | Avg length |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | 115.9 |
| 2023 | 42 | 115.5 |
| 2021 | 30 | 116 |
Turkey: WRD Turkey Harvest service (Game Check, not adjusted). Alligators: WRD alligator reports. Checked October 13, 2026.
Randolph County venison, taxidermy and license stops
Businesses inside Randolph County are shown before those in bordering counties.
Meat processors
Donated venison reaches food banks through Georgia Hunters for the Hungry.
Taxidermy
Preserves and outfitters
Gun and bow shops
Agency offices
Processors: Georgia Hunters for the Hungry, WRD CWD drop-off sites and directory listings; shops from the Go Outdoors Georgia license agent locator and directories; guides from Discover Georgia Outdoors; offices from WRD, DNR Law Enforcement and USFS. Checked October 13, 2026; call ahead. All Georgia hunting services.
Randolph County sunrise, sunset and shooting time
Deer, turkey and small game hunters get 30 minutes of light on each side of the day; dove and waterfowl hunters quit at sundown.
Worked out for Randolph County in Eastern time from the rule in the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division guide (hunting hours). Hogs, coyotes, raccoons and some furbearers may be hunted at night on private land; check the guide. Shooting hours for every county.
Randolph County town guides and adjacent counties
Randolph County has 1 town guide, each with its nearest WMAs, processors and shooting light.
- Cuthbertseat · 2,912 residents (2024)
6 Georgia counties wrap around Randolph County.
Towns: Census 2024 Gazetteer and Vintage 2024 estimates; adjacency from the Census county adjacency file.
Fires, permits and bans around Randolph County
- Burn permit: Year-round.
- Georgia EPD Summer Burn Ban counties (May 1 to Sep 30): Randolph County is not on this list.
- Burn bans come from: (1) The State Forester/GFC Director may order outdoor burning banned in one or more counties when drought or other conditions make burning unusually hazardous (O.C.G.A.
- Public land fires: Georgia DNR WMAs: Rule 391-4-2-.60(8) allows camping and other recreational use year-round unless indicated or posted otherwise at the check station or site.
Randolph County ranges and matches
No range turned up inside Randolph County; the nearest three are measured from the county center.
Lines for trap, skeet, sporting clays, 5-stand, rifle, handgun, smallbore, muzzleloader, air gun, action pistol, archery, benchrest, highpower, 3-gun and shotgun
Facilities: 175-yard Range, 35-yard Range – handguns only
Lines for trap, sporting clays and 5-stand
Public range nearest the county: Hannahatchee Creek Shooting Range, Stewart County, 24 miles. Range page
Ranges from the WRD range list and directory listings, checked October 13, 2026.
Randolph County hunting questions
Can I wear pink instead of orange in Randolph County?
Yes. Georgia accepts fluorescent blaze pink in place of orange.
How do I report a deer killed in Randolph County?
Record it on your Harvest Record before moving it, then report through Game Check within 24 hours.
Can I hunt alligators in Randolph County?
Yes, with a quota permit for Zone 1.
When was CWD found in Georgia?
January 2025, in a hunter-harvested deer from Lanier County.
How many doe days does Randolph County get?
88 with a firearm in 2026-27, plus every archery and primitive weapons day.
Can a Randolph County hunter give venison to charity?
Yes, through Georgia Hunters for the Hungry at participating processors; the closest listed are Taylor's Outdoor Advantage Taxidermy & Processing, Flint's Wild Game and Mossey Creek Outdoors.
How many turkeys are killed in Randolph County?
70 gobblers were reported in spring 2026.
Where does Randolph County rank for deer harvest?
27th of 159 counties by Game Check reports in 2025-26 (1,984 deer).
Where do Randolph County hunters go for public land?
Lake Walter F. George WMA, the closest listed area.
Answers drawn from the 2026-27 Georgia hunting guide, big game seasons, harvest reporting rules, WRD Game Check data and the sources cited above. Checked October 13, 2026.
Randolph County trip checklist
Zone lines in Randolph County follow county borders and a few highways, so check the either-sex map before you tag a doe.
Sources: WRD 2026-27 hunting guide (PDF), big game seasons, Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, Census and the agencies linked in each section. Checked October 13, 2026.
Other photos on this page: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region (Public domain); USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain); John Brighenti (CC BY 2.0); Frank.Vassen (CC BY 2.0); Judy Gallagher (CC BY 2.0); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CC BY 2.0); Clinton Steeds (CC BY 2.0); U.S. Geological Survey (CC0 1.0).