Deer Hunting in Gilmer County, Georgia

Gilmer County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,614 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 112th in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,614 total deer
Antlered1,030
Antlerless584
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#112 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#111 Towns County
#112 Gilmer County
#113 Miller County
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Public Land
34% public — 93,402 acres
National Forest
56,521 ac
61%
Other federal
31,663 ac
34%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,167 ac
6%
Local/Metropark
51 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0305841,614

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Gilmer 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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