Deer Hunting in Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Oglethorpe County, Georgia hunters harvested 4,157 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.5 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,157 total deer
Antlered1,983
Antlerless2,174
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Density
9.5 deer / sq mi
This county9.5
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#11 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#10 Pike County
#11 Oglethorpe County
#12 Wilkes County
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Public Land
5% public — 12,944 acres
State Park/Recreation
4,549 ac
35%
National Forest
3,969 ac
31%
Other federal
3,969 ac
31%
Other state
222 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
184 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
51 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9832,1744,157

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Oglethorpe 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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