Deer Hunting in Haywood County, North Carolina

Haywood County, North Carolina hunters harvested 767 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.4 per square mile, 94th in the state. The county is roughly 49% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
767 total deer
Antlered571
Antlerless196
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Density
1.4 deer / sq mi
This county1.4
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#94 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#93 Camden County
#94 Haywood County
#95 Mecklenburg County
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Public Land
49% public — 174,726 acres
National Forest
69,380 ac
40%
National Park/Monument
62,280 ac
36%
Other state
22,001 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
10,624 ac
6%
Other federal
7,046 ac
4%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,395 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026571196767

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Haywood 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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