Deer Hunting in Macon County, Georgia

Macon County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,016 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 81st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,016 total deer
Antlered687
Antlerless1,328
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#81 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#80 Fannin County
#81 Macon County
#82 Worth County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,221 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
711 ac
58%
Other federal
460 ac
38%
Local/Metropark
50 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256871,3282,016

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Macon 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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