Deer Hunting in Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County, Georgia hunters harvested 3,640 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.6 per square mile, 19th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,640 total deer
Antlered1,963
Antlerless1,678
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Density
8.6 deer / sq mi
This county8.6
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#19 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#18 Taliaferro County
#19 Cherokee County
#20 Jasper County
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Public Land
4% public — 10,520 acres
Other federal
6,148 ac
58%
Local/Metropark
2,277 ac
22%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,028 ac
19%
State Park/Recreation
67 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9631,6783,640

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Cherokee 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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