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Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Georgia

Jackson County, Georgia hunters harvested 3,616 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.6 per square mile, 6th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,616 total deer
Antlered1,855
Antlerless1,761
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Density
10.6 deer / sq mi
This county10.6
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#6 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#5 Franklin County
#6 Jackson County
#7 Gordon County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,325 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
635 ac
48%
Local/Metropark
567 ac
43%
State Park/Recreation
123 ac
9%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,8551,7613,616

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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