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Deer Hunting in Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County, North Carolina hunters harvested 4,254 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 8.0 per square mile, 4th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,254 total deer
Antlered1,948
Antlerless2,306
Density
8.0 deer / sq mi
This county8.0
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
5% public — 16,053 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
15,376 ac
96%
Other state
392 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
273 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,948 | 2,306 | 4,254 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Anson County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.
Season Dates
North Carolina deer season, 2025-2026
North Carolina deer and turkey season dates are listed on the North Carolina season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the North Carolina wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.
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