Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, Georgia

Jefferson County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,582 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 84th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,582 total deer
Antlered1,102
Antlerless1,480
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#84 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#83 Wilkinson County
#84 Jefferson County
#85 Sumter County
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Public Land
0% public — 698 acres
State Park/Recreation
558 ac
80%
Local/Metropark
85 ac
12%
Other state
55 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1021,4802,582

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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