Deer Hunting in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Caldwell County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,668 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 59th in the state. The county is roughly 26% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,668 total deer
Antlered1,033
Antlerless635
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#59 of 100
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Public Land
26% public — 79,469 acres
National Forest
58,112 ac
73%
Other state
11,479 ac
14%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,088 ac
9%
Local/Metropark
1,607 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
995 ac
1%
Other federal
188 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,0336351,668

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Caldwell 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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