Deer Hunting in Dawson County, Georgia

Dawson County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,272 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.0 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 33% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,272 total deer
Antlered698
Antlerless575
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Density
6.0 deer / sq mi
This county6.0
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#70 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Washington County
#70 Dawson County
#71 Early County
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Public Land
33% public — 44,394 acres
Local/Metropark
20,633 ac
46%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
15,633 ac
35%
National Forest
7,097 ac
16%
State Park/Recreation
1,031 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256985751,272

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Dawson 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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