Ember
Deer Hunting in Ashe County, North Carolina
Ashe County, North Carolina hunters harvested 2,793 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.6 per square mile, 14th in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,793 total deer
Antlered1,508
Antlerless1,285
Density
6.6 deer / sq mi
This county6.6
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
10% public — 26,891 acres
Other state
15,001 ac
56%
State Park/Recreation
6,094 ac
23%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,468 ac
13%
Other federal
1,717 ac
6%
National Forest
336 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
275 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,508 | 1,285 | 2,793 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Ashe 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.
Nearby
Counties bordering Ashe County
Dig deeper in Ember
Scout in Ember
Night
Scout Ashe County in Ember
These are county-wide numbers. Drop your stands in Ember and it scores each one by terrain, wind, water, and your own history — the Breakdown that county totals can't give you.
Get Ember