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Jackson County, Georgia Spring Turkey Harvest
Jackson County hunters reported 23 spring turkeys in 2026, tied for #134 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: hunter-reported harvest.
Jackson County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 23 |
| State rank, 2026 | tied for #134 of 159 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 25.2 |
| 5-season average rank | #132 of 158 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 6.77 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 7.42 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 339.7 |
| Share of Georgia county total, 2026 | 0.182% |
| Trend | -9.9% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 24.33; comparison seasons (2016 to 2018) average 27. |
| Series high | 34 in 2018 |
| 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 (23). The tallest bar is 34 in 2018.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | #134 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2025 | 26 | #126 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2024 | 24 | #136 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2023 | 27 | #131 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2022 | 26 | #126 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2021 | 31 | #128 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2020 | 32 | #137 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2019 | 30 | #132 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2018 | 34 | #124 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2017 | 18 | #145 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2016 | 29 | #132 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as hunter-reported harvest.
Seasons. Jackson 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 Jackson County each spring?
Jackson County hunters reported 23 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 25.2 a season.
How does Jackson County rank in Georgia for turkey?
Jackson County ties for #134 of Georgia's 159 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 23. On the 2022 to 2026 average (25.2) it ranks #132 of 158. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026.
Is Jackson County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Jackson County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 24.33, down 9.9% from 27 (2016 to 2018). The latest season-to-season change was 26 in 2025 to 23 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Jackson County?
Jackson County's highest season from 2016 to 2026 was 34 in 2018. The 2026 count of 23 is below that peak.