Deer Hunting in Cumberland County, North Carolina

Cumberland County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,103 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,103 total deer
Antlered621
Antlerless482
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#88 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Pasquotank County
#88 Cumberland County
#89 Hoke County
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Public Land
17% public — 70,351 acres
Military
47,296 ac
67%
State Park/Recreation
10,266 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
5,597 ac
8%
Other state
4,354 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,838 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20266214821,103

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Cumberland 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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