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Franklin County, Georgia Spring Turkey Harvest
Franklin County hunters reported 16 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #143 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: hunter-reported harvest.
Franklin County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 16 |
| State rank, 2026 | #143 of 159 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 16 |
| 5-season average rank | #147 of 158 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 6.12 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 6.12 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 261.3 |
| Share of Georgia county total, 2026 | 0.127% |
| Trend | -41.9% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 14.33; comparison seasons (2016 to 2018) average 24.67. |
| Series high | 36 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 (16). The tallest bar is 36 in 2020.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | #143 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2025 | 16 | #144 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2024 | 11 | #149 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2023 | 18 | #148 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2022 | 19 | #140 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2021 | 14 | #147 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2020 | 36 | #129 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2019 | 34 | #123 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2018 | 25 | #142 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2017 | 21 | #141 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2016 | 28 | #133 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as hunter-reported harvest.
Seasons. Franklin 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 Franklin County each spring?
Franklin County hunters reported 16 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 16 a season.
How does Franklin County rank in Georgia for turkey?
Franklin County ranks #143 of Georgia's 159 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 16. On the 2022 to 2026 average (16) it ranks #147 of 158. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026.
Is Franklin County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Franklin County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 14.33, down 41.9% from 24.67 (2016 to 2018). The latest season-to-season change was 16 in 2025 to 16 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Franklin County?
Franklin County's highest season from 2016 to 2026 was 36 in 2020. The 2026 count of 16 is below that peak.