Deer Hunting in Polk County, Georgia

Polk County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,660 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.6 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,660 total deer
Antlered1,373
Antlerless1,287
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Density
8.6 deer / sq mi
This county8.6
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#22 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#21 Morgan County
#22 Polk County
#23 Clay County
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Public Land
4% public — 6,906 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,761 ac
98%
Local/Metropark
145 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3731,2872,660

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Polk 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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