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Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Georgia

Franklin County, Georgia hunters harvested 3,026 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 11.6 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,026 total deer
Antlered1,519
Antlerless1,507
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Density
11.6 deer / sq mi
This county11.6
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#5 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Hall County
#5 Franklin County
#6 Jackson County
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Public Land
1% public — 961 acres
State Park/Recreation
504 ac
52%
Other federal
410 ac
43%
Local/Metropark
47 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5191,5073,026

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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