Deer Hunting in Burke County, North Carolina

Burke County, North Carolina hunters harvested 2,161 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.3 per square mile, 49th in the state. The county is roughly 33% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,161 total deer
Antlered1,281
Antlerless880
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Density
4.3 deer / sq mi
This county4.3
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#49 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#48 Craven County
#49 Burke County
#50 Wayne County
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Public Land
33% public — 106,683 acres
National Forest
50,162 ac
47%
State Park/Recreation
25,055 ac
23%
Other state
16,484 ac
15%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
11,970 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
1,615 ac
2%
Other federal
1,397 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,2818802,161

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Burke 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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