Deer Hunting in Swain County, North Carolina

Swain County, North Carolina hunters harvested 386 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 98th in the state. The county is roughly 74% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 386 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
386 total deer
Antlered236
Antlerless150
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#98 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#97 New Hanover County
#98 Swain County
#99 Graham County
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Public Land
74% public — 250,431 acres
National Park/Monument
217,281 ac
87%
National Forest
23,429 ac
9%
Other state
4,348 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,729 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
859 ac
0%
Other federal
785 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026236150386

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Swain 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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