Deer Hunting in Scotland County, North Carolina

Scotland County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,215 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 25% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,215 total deer
Antlered677
Antlerless538
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#54 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#53 Gates County
#54 Scotland County
#55 Pender County
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Public Land
25% public — 50,021 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
39,351 ac
79%
Other state
4,883 ac
10%
Military
4,521 ac
9%
State Park/Recreation
765 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
501 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20266775381,215

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Scotland 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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