Deer Hunting in Washington County, North Carolina

Washington County, North Carolina hunters harvested 934 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 76th in the state. The county is roughly 46% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
934 total deer
Antlered405
Antlerless529
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#76 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#75 Lee County
#76 Washington County
#77 Henderson County
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Public Land
46% public — 102,851 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
36,233 ac
35%
State Park/Recreation
33,565 ac
33%
Other state
29,166 ac
28%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,704 ac
4%
Local/Metropark
183 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-2026405529934

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Washington 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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