Deer Hunting in Sumter County, Georgia

Sumter County, Georgia hunters harvested 2,360 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,360 total deer
Antlered1,067
Antlerless1,292
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#85 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Jefferson County
#85 Sumter County
#86 Dodge County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,076 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
470 ac
44%
State Park/Recreation
401 ac
37%
Local/Metropark
122 ac
11%
Other federal
83 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0671,2922,360

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Sumter 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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