Deer Hunting in Macon County, North Carolina

Macon County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,232 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 80th in the state. The county is roughly 49% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,232 total deer
Antlered889
Antlerless343
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Density
2.4 deer / sq mi
This county2.4
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#80 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#79 Buncombe County
#80 Macon County
#81 McDowell County
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Public Land
49% public — 161,929 acres
National Forest
158,063 ac
98%
Other state
2,085 ac
1%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,407 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
374 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20268893431,232

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Macon 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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