Deer Hunting in Transylvania County, North Carolina

Transylvania County, North Carolina hunters harvested 763 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.0 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 55% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
763 total deer
Antlered529
Antlerless234
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Density
2.0 deer / sq mi
This county2.0
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#85 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Sampson County
#85 Transylvania County
#86 Carteret County
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Public Land
55% public — 134,021 acres
National Forest
94,582 ac
71%
State Park/Recreation
26,946 ac
20%
Other state
8,537 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,842 ac
2%
Other federal
1,044 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
70 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026529234763

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Transylvania 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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