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Deer Hunting in Hancock County, Georgia

Hancock County, Georgia hunters harvested 4,870 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.3 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,870 total deer
Antlered2,017
Antlerless2,853
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Density
10.3 deer / sq mi
This county10.3
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#8 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Gordon County
#8 Hancock County
#9 Warren County
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Public Land
0% public — 86 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
70 ac
81%
Local/Metropark
16 ac
19%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,0172,8534,870

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Hancock 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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