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Deer Hunting in Nash County, North Carolina
Nash County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,990 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,990 total deer
Antlered1,048
Antlerless942
Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
3% public — 8,858 acres
Local/Metropark
7,063 ac
80%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,116 ac
13%
Other state
679 ac
8%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,048 | 942 | 1,990 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Nash 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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