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Deer Hunting in Polk County, North Carolina
Polk County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,376 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 5.8 per square mile, 24th in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,376 total deer
Antlered737
Antlerless639
Density
5.8 deer / sq mi
This county5.8
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
11% public — 17,005 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,822 ac
75%
Other state
2,027 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
1,845 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
311 ac
2%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 737 | 639 | 1,376 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Polk 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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