Deer Hunting in Richmond County, North Carolina

Richmond County, North Carolina hunters harvested 2,270 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.8 per square mile, 37th in the state. The county is roughly 27% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,270 total deer
Antlered1,232
Antlerless1,038
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Density
4.8 deer / sq mi
This county4.8
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#37 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#36 Moore County
#37 Richmond County
#38 Orange County
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Public Land
27% public — 82,575 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
71,098 ac
86%
Other state
4,304 ac
5%
Military
2,537 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
2,265 ac
3%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,932 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
439 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,2321,0382,270

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Richmond 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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