Deer Hunting in Rabun County, Georgia

Rabun County, Georgia hunters harvested 389 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.1 per square mile, 158th in the state. The county is roughly 74% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 389 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
389 total deer
Antlered328
Antlerless61
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Density
1.1 deer / sq mi
This county1.1
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#158 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#157 DeKalb County
#158 Rabun County
#159 Chatham County
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Public Land
74% public — 174,392 acres
National Forest
154,264 ac
88%
Other federal
16,644 ac
10%
State Park/Recreation
3,238 ac
2%
Other state
145 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
101 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202532861389

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Rabun 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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