Deer Hunting in Putnam County, Georgia

Putnam County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,684 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.8 per square mile, 30th in the state. The county is roughly 39% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,684 total deer
Antlered1,256
Antlerless1,428
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Density
7.8 deer / sq mi
This county7.8
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#30 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#29 Heard County
#30 Putnam County
#31 Dade County
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Public Land
39% public — 84,988 acres
National Forest
40,590 ac
48%
Other federal
27,288 ac
32%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14,289 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
2,797 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
24 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2561,4282,684

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Putnam 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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