Spring turkey harvest / Georgia / Pierce County
Pierce County, Georgia Spring Turkey Harvest
Pierce County hunters reported 50 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #103 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: hunter-reported harvest.
Pierce County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 50 |
| State rank, 2026 | #103 of 159 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 54.8 |
| 5-season average rank | #93 of 158 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 14.69 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 16.1 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 340.5 |
| Share of Georgia county total, 2026 | 0.396% |
| Trend | +28.9% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 58; comparison seasons (2016 to 2018) average 45. |
| 2026 compared with earlier seasons | highest since 2024 |
| Series high | 87 in 2021 |
| 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 (50). The tallest bar is 87 in 2021.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | #103 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2025 | 45 | #100 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2024 | 79 | #59 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2023 | 58 | #90 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2022 | 42 | #101 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2021 | 87 | #54 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2020 | 55 | #101 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2019 | 37 | #118 of 159 | Georgia DNR |
| 2018 | 33 | #128 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2017 | 43 | #109 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
| 2016 | 59 | #83 of 158 | Georgia DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as hunter-reported harvest.
Seasons. Pierce 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 Pierce County each spring?
Pierce County hunters reported 50 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 54.8 a season.
How does Pierce County rank in Georgia for turkey?
Pierce County ranks #103 of Georgia's 159 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 50. On the 2022 to 2026 average (54.8) it ranks #93 of 158. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026.
Is Pierce County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Pierce County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 58, up 28.9% from 45 (2016 to 2018). The latest season-to-season change was 45 in 2025 to 50 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Pierce County?
Pierce County's highest season from 2016 to 2026 was 87 in 2021. The 2026 count of 50 is the highest since 2024.