Deer Hunting in Sampson County, North Carolina

Sampson County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,942 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 84th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,942 total deer
Antlered1,044
Antlerless898
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#84 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#83 Robeson County
#84 Sampson County
#85 Transylvania County
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Public Land
2% public — 9,715 acres
Other state
9,261 ac
95%
Local/Metropark
319 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
135 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,0448981,942

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Sampson 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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