Deer Hunting in Gates County, North Carolina

Gates County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,325 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 53rd in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,325 total deer
Antlered560
Antlerless765
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#53 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#52 Jones County
#53 Gates County
#54 Scotland County
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Public Land
29% public — 63,759 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
26,076 ac
41%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14,780 ac
23%
Other state
13,529 ac
21%
State Park/Recreation
9,374 ac
15%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20265607651,325

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Gates 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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