Deer Hunting in Cherokee County, North Carolina

Cherokee County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,339 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 73rd in the state. The county is roughly 35% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,339 total deer
Antlered844
Antlerless495
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#73 of 100
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Public Land
35% public — 102,669 acres
National Forest
97,694 ac
95%
Local/Metropark
1,789 ac
2%
Other state
1,675 ac
2%
Other federal
1,511 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20268444951,339

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Cherokee 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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