Deer Hunting in Clay County, North Carolina

Clay County, North Carolina hunters harvested 711 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 65th in the state. The county is roughly 49% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
711 total deer
Antlered440
Antlerless271
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#65 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#64 Chowan County
#65 Clay County
#66 Beaufort County
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Public Land
49% public — 67,123 acres
National Forest
67,015 ac
100%
Other state
85 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
23 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026440271711

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Clay 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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