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Newton County, Georgia Spring Turkey Harvest
Newton County hunters reported 34 spring turkeys in 2026, tied for #124 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: hunter-reported harvest.
Newton County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 34 |
| State rank, 2026 | tied for #124 of 159 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 41.4 |
| 5-season average rank | #111 of 158 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 12.42 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 15.12 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 273.8 |
| Share of Georgia county total, 2026 | 0.269% |
| Trend | -34.7% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 37.67; comparison seasons (2016 to 2018) average 57.67. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2024 |
| Series high | 79 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 (34). The tallest bar is 79 in 2020.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | #124 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2025 | 33 | #120 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2024 | 46 | #104 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2023 | 48 | #106 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2022 | 46 | #95 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2021 | 52 | #102 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2020 | 79 | #74 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2019 | 43 | #107 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2018 | 57 | #96 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2017 | 54 | #95 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2016 | 62 | #76 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as hunter-reported harvest.
Seasons. Newton 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 Newton County each spring?
Newton County hunters reported 34 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 41.4 a season.
How does Newton County rank in Georgia for turkey?
Newton County ties for #124 of Georgia's 159 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 34. On the 2022 to 2026 average (41.4) it ranks #111 of 158. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026.
Is Newton County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Newton County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 37.67, down 34.7% from 57.67 (2016 to 2018). The latest season-to-season change was 33 in 2025 to 34 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Newton County?
Newton County's highest season from 2016 to 2026 was 79 in 2020. The 2026 count of 34 is the highest since 2024.