Deer Hunting in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina hunters harvested 697 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 1.3 per square mile, 95th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
697 total deer
Antlered386
Antlerless311
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Density
1.3 deer / sq mi
This county1.3
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#95 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#94 Haywood County
#95 Mecklenburg County
#96 Tyrrell County
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Public Land
11% public — 38,248 acres
Local/Metropark
36,851 ac
96%
Other state
1,397 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026386311697

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Mecklenburg 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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