Deer Hunting in Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret County, North Carolina hunters harvested 944 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.9 per square mile, 86th in the state. The county is roughly 44% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
944 total deer
Antlered447
Antlerless497
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Density
1.9 deer / sq mi
This county1.9
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#86 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#85 Transylvania County
#86 Carteret County
#87 Pasquotank County
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Public Land
44% public — 144,113 acres
National Forest
53,114 ac
37%
National Wildlife Refuge
28,657 ac
20%
Other state
24,758 ac
17%
Military
14,325 ac
10%
Other federal
13,029 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,100 ac
6%
State Park/Recreation
1,077 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
1,053 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026447497944

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Carteret 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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