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Deer Hunting in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina hunters harvested 3,203 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 6.3 per square mile, 18th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,203 total deer
Antlered1,690
Antlerless1,513
Density
6.3 deer / sq mi
This county6.3
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
4% public — 13,851 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,309 ac
46%
Other state
5,249 ac
38%
Local/Metropark
2,293 ac
17%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,690 | 1,513 | 3,203 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Rowan 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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