Deer Hunting in Clay County, Georgia

Clay County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,656 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.5 per square mile, 23rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,656 total deer
Antlered699
Antlerless958
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Density
8.5 deer / sq mi
This county8.5
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#23 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#22 Polk County
#23 Clay County
#24 Floyd County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,318 acres
Other federal
757 ac
57%
State Park/Recreation
474 ac
36%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
87 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256999581,656

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Clay 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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