Deer Hunting in Dougherty County, Georgia

Dougherty County, Georgia hunters harvested 851 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 138th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
851 total deer
Antlered432
Antlerless420
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#138 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#137 Bryan County
#138 Dougherty County
#139 Bibb County
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Public Land
5% public — 11,450 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,946 ac
87%
Local/Metropark
1,232 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
272 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025432420851

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Dougherty 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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