Deer Hunting in Avery County, North Carolina

Avery County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,325 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,325 total deer
Antlered736
Antlerless589
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#32 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#31 Iredell County
#32 Avery County
#33 Halifax County
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Public Land
29% public — 45,529 acres
National Forest
32,501 ac
71%
State Park/Recreation
5,627 ac
12%
Other state
4,066 ac
9%
Other federal
2,293 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
744 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
298 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20267365891,325

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Avery 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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