Deer Hunting in Oconee County, Georgia

Oconee County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,205 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.5 per square mile, 55th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,205 total deer
Antlered619
Antlerless586
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Density
6.5 deer / sq mi
This county6.5
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#55 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#54 Douglas County
#55 Oconee County
#56 Clarke County
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Public Land
1% public — 853 acres
Local/Metropark
525 ac
62%
National Forest
164 ac
19%
Other federal
164 ac
19%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256195861,205

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Oconee 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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