Deer Hunting in Jackson County, North Carolina

Jackson County, North Carolina hunters harvested 759 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.5 per square mile, 91st in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
759 total deer
Antlered549
Antlerless210
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Density
1.5 deer / sq mi
This county1.5
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#91 of 100
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Public Land
29% public — 92,109 acres
National Forest
80,859 ac
88%
Other federal
4,553 ac
5%
Other state
4,545 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
1,852 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
300 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026549210759

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Jackson 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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