Deer Hunting in Durham County, North Carolina

Durham County, North Carolina hunters harvested 927 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 67th in the state. The county is roughly 33% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
927 total deer
Antlered469
Antlerless458
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#67 of 100
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Public Land
33% public — 60,680 acres
Other federal
24,118 ac
40%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,799 ac
23%
Local/Metropark
13,421 ac
22%
Other state
8,552 ac
14%
State Park/Recreation
790 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026469458927

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Durham 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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