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Deer Hunting in Banks County, Georgia

Banks County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,779 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.9 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,779 total deer
Antlered1,482
Antlerless1,298
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Density
11.9 deer / sq mi
This county11.9
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#3 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Hart County
#3 Banks County
#4 Hall County
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Public Land
3% public — 4,811 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,046 ac
63%
National Forest
1,108 ac
23%
Other federal
593 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
64 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4821,2982,779

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Banks County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Georgia deer season, 2025-2026

Georgia deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Georgia season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Georgia wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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