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Deer Hunting in Dare County, North Carolina
Dare County, North Carolina hunters harvested 103 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 0.3 per square mile, 100th in the state. The county is roughly 100% public land.
Updated August 2026
▲ Only 103 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
103 total deer
Antlered50
Antlerless53
Density
0.3 deer / sq mi
This county0.3
North Carolina avg4.2
County Rank
#100 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#99 Graham County
See the full state ranking →#100 Dare County
Public Land
100% public — 366,043 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
270,937 ac
74%
Military
45,583 ac
12%
Other federal
39,813 ac
11%
Other state
3,609 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,200 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
2,344 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
557 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 50 | 53 | 103 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Dare 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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