Deer Hunting in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Buncombe County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,626 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 79th in the state. The county is roughly 16% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,626 total deer
Antlered1,030
Antlerless596
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#79 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#78 Brunswick County
#79 Buncombe County
#80 Macon County
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Public Land
16% public — 67,952 acres
National Forest
30,213 ac
44%
Local/Metropark
22,468 ac
33%
Other state
6,542 ac
10%
Other federal
5,796 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,230 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
703 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,0305961,626

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Buncombe 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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