Deer Hunting in Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,044 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.0 per square mile, 41st in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,044 total deer
Antlered935
Antlerless1,109
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Density
7.0 deer / sq mi
This county7.0
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#41 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#40 Whitfield County
#41 Columbia County
#42 Calhoun County
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Public Land
3% public — 4,823 acres
Other federal
2,960 ac
61%
Local/Metropark
1,863 ac
39%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259351,1092,044

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Columbia 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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