Deer Hunting in Chatham County, Georgia

Chatham County, Georgia hunters harvested 450 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.0 per square mile, 159th in the state. The county is roughly 30% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 450 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
450 total deer
Antlered195
Antlerless255
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Density
1.0 deer / sq mi
This county1.0
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#159 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#158 Rabun County
#159 Chatham County
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Public Land
30% public — 83,553 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
39,010 ac
47%
National Wildlife Refuge
34,045 ac
41%
National Park/Monument
5,135 ac
6%
Other state
2,290 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
1,795 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
1,278 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025195255450

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Chatham 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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