Deer Hunting in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,475 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 58th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,475 total deer
Antlered871
Antlerless604
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Density
3.6 deer / sq mi
This county3.6
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#58 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#57 Chatham County
#58 Forsyth County
#59 Caldwell County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,224 acres
Local/Metropark
6,552 ac
91%
Other state
657 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
15 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20268716041,475

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Forsyth 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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