Deer Hunting in Heard County, Georgia

Heard County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,342 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.9 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,342 total deer
Antlered1,159
Antlerless1,183
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Density
7.9 deer / sq mi
This county7.9
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#29 of 159
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Public Land
4% public — 6,902 acres
Other federal
5,921 ac
86%
State Park/Recreation
900 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
81 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1591,1832,342

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Heard 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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