Deer Hunting in Onslow County, North Carolina

Onslow County, North Carolina hunters harvested 2,378 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,378 total deer
Antlered1,108
Antlerless1,270
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#70 of 100
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Public Land
34% public — 167,292 acres
Military
126,478 ac
76%
Local/Metropark
16,771 ac
10%
Other state
12,439 ac
7%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
8,670 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
2,704 ac
2%
Other federal
230 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,1081,2702,378

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Onslow 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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