Deer Hunting in Fayette County, Georgia

Fayette County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,199 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 66th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,199 total deer
Antlered602
Antlerless597
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Density
6.2 deer / sq mi
This county6.2
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#66 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#65 Habersham County
#66 Fayette County
#67 Pickens County
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Public Land
3% public — 3,593 acres
Local/Metropark
3,222 ac
90%
State Park/Recreation
371 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256025971,199

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Fayette 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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