Deer Hunting in Jones County, Georgia

Jones County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,311 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.9 per square mile, 72nd in the state. The county is roughly 36% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,311 total deer
Antlered1,058
Antlerless1,253
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Density
5.9 deer / sq mi
This county5.9
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#72 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#71 Early County
#72 Jones County
#73 Monroe County
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Public Land
36% public — 91,088 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
58,875 ac
65%
National Forest
17,432 ac
19%
Other federal
12,663 ac
14%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,816 ac
2%
Other state
233 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
69 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0581,2532,311

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Jones 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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