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Dougherty County, Georgia Spring Turkey Harvest
Dougherty County hunters reported 43 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #114 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: hunter-reported harvest.
Dougherty County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 43 |
| State rank, 2026 | #114 of 159 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 31.8 |
| 5-season average rank | #123 of 158 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 13.08 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 9.68 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 328.6 |
| Share of Georgia county total, 2026 | 0.34% |
| Trend | +2% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 33.33; comparison seasons (2016 to 2018) average 32.67. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2020 |
| Series high | 46 in 2020 |
| Seasons in the Georgia top 10 | 0 of 11 |
2016 to 2026 harvest by season
One bar per season, 2016 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (43). The tallest bar is 46 in 2020.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | #114 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2025 | 26 | #126 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2024 | 31 | #125 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2023 | 37 | #117 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2022 | 22 | #135 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2021 | 34 | #125 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2020 | 46 | #113 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2019 | 18 | #148 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2018 | 31 | #132 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2017 | 40 | #117 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2016 | 27 | #134 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as hunter-reported harvest.
Seasons. Dougherty County has 11 of the 11 seasons in the Georgia series.
Data note. Gwinnett, Clayton and DeKalb counties have no reported figure in some seasons. A missing season is not a zero.
Data note. Birds reported without a county count toward the state total only.
Method. Every Georgia county is figured the same way. How these numbers are built. Each season in the table above links to the agency page it came from.
Seasons and rules
Seasons, bag limits and legal methods change. Check Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division for the current turkey regulations before you hunt. This page lists no dates or limits.
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Frequently asked questions
How many turkeys are killed in Dougherty County each spring?
Dougherty County hunters reported 43 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 31.8 a season.
How does Dougherty County rank in Georgia for turkey?
Dougherty County ranks #114 of Georgia's 159 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 43. On the 2022 to 2026 average (31.8) it ranks #123 of 158. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026.
Is Dougherty County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Dougherty County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 33.33, up 2% from 32.67 (2016 to 2018). The latest season-to-season change was 26 in 2025 to 43 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County's highest season from 2016 to 2026 was 46 in 2020. The 2026 count of 43 is the highest since 2020.