Deer Hunting in Dade County, Georgia

Dade County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,353 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.8 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,353 total deer
Antlered755
Antlerless599
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Density
7.8 deer / sq mi
This county7.8
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#31 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Putnam County
#31 Dade County
#32 Barrow County
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Public Land
3% public — 3,530 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,758 ac
78%
Other federal
772 ac
22%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257555991,353

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Dade 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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