Deer Hunting in Burke County, Georgia

Burke County, Georgia hunters harvested 3,952 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,952 total deer
Antlered1,470
Antlerless2,482
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#88 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Rockdale County
#88 Burke County
#89 Laurens County
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Public Land
3% public — 17,513 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,360 ac
53%
Other federal
8,055 ac
46%
Local/Metropark
69 ac
0%
State Park/Recreation
29 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4702,4823,952

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Burke 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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