Deer Hunting in DeKalb County, Georgia

DeKalb County, Georgia hunters harvested 330 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 157th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 330 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
330 total deer
Antlered185
Antlerless145
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#157 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#156 Charlton County
#157 DeKalb County
#158 Rabun County
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Public Land
8% public — 12,921 acres
Local/Metropark
9,383 ac
73%
State Park/Recreation
3,457 ac
27%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
64 ac
0%
Other state
17 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025185145330

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for DeKalb 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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