Deer Hunting in Chatham County, North Carolina

Chatham County, North Carolina hunters harvested 2,481 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 57th in the state. The county is roughly 13% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,481 total deer
Antlered1,243
Antlerless1,238
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#57 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#56 Nash County
#57 Chatham County
#58 Forsyth County
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Public Land
13% public — 56,547 acres
Other federal
47,156 ac
83%
Other state
2,826 ac
5%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,743 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
2,380 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
1,442 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,2431,2382,481

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Chatham 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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