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Deer Hunting in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County, North Carolina hunters harvested 1,900 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 82nd in the state. The county is roughly 17% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,900 total deer
Antlered1,042
Antlerless858
Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
17% public — 89,500 acres
Local/Metropark
36,793 ac
41%
Other federal
25,765 ac
29%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,264 ac
15%
Other state
7,316 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
6,362 ac
7%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,042 | 858 | 1,900 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Wake 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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