Deer Hunting in Henderson County, North Carolina

Henderson County, North Carolina hunters harvested 944 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 77th in the state. The county is roughly 16% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
944 total deer
Antlered598
Antlerless346
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#77 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#76 Washington County
#77 Henderson County
#78 Brunswick County
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Public Land
16% public — 38,311 acres
National Forest
19,088 ac
50%
Other state
8,638 ac
23%
State Park/Recreation
5,421 ac
14%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,855 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
1,552 ac
4%
Other federal
757 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026598346944

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Henderson 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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