Deer Hunting in Mitchell County, North Carolina

Mitchell County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,277 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 5.8 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,277 total deer
Antlered725
Antlerless552
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Density
5.8 deer / sq mi
This county5.8
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#25 of 100
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Public Land
17% public — 23,313 acres
National Forest
19,470 ac
84%
Other state
1,359 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
918 ac
4%
Other federal
809 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
648 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
109 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20267255521,277

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Mitchell 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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