Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Georgia

Wayne County, Georgia hunters harvested 1,542 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 141st in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,542 total deer
Antlered540
Antlerless1,002
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Density
2.4 deer / sq mi
This county2.4
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#141 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#140 Pierce County
#141 Wayne County
#142 Richmond County
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Public Land
9% public — 36,404 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
36,138 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
160 ac
0%
Other state
106 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255401,0021,542

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Wayne 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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