Deer Hunting in Wilkes County, Georgia

Wilkes County, Georgia hunters harvested 4,444 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 9.5 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,444 total deer
Antlered1,997
Antlerless2,447
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Density
9.5 deer / sq mi
This county9.5
Georgia avg5.5
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County Rank
#12 of 159
Most harvestLeast harvest
#11 Oglethorpe County
#12 Wilkes County
#13 Lincoln County
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Public Land
3% public — 9,814 acres
Other federal
7,972 ac
81%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,652 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
139 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
51 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9972,4474,444

Harvest source: georgiawildlife.com

Harvest figures for Wilkes 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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