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Deer Hunting in Wayne County, North Carolina
Wayne County, North Carolina hunters harvested 2,236 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,236 total deer
Antlered1,208
Antlerless1,028
Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
North Carolina avg4.2
Public Land
3% public — 10,695 acres
Other state
4,652 ac
43%
Military
3,120 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
1,857 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
1,066 ac
10%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1,208 | 1,028 | 2,236 |
Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov
Harvest figures for Wayne 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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