Deer Hunting in Elbert County, Georgia

Elbert County, Georgia hunters harvested 3,236 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.2 per square mile, 15th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,236 total deer
Antlered1,597
Antlerless1,639
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Density
9.2 deer / sq mi
This county9.2
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#15 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#14 Greene County
#15 Elbert County
#16 Forsyth County
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Public Land
3% public — 6,804 acres
Other federal
5,800 ac
85%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
851 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
153 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5971,6393,236

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Elbert 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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