Deer Hunting in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Wilkes County, North Carolina hunters harvested 3,328 deer in the 2025-2026 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 44th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,328 total deer
Antlered1,859
Antlerless1,469
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
North Carolina avg4.2
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County Rank
#44 of 100
Most harvestLeast harvest
#43 Pitt County
#44 Wilkes County
#45 Bertie County
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Public Land
8% public — 36,007 acres
State Park/Recreation
11,658 ac
32%
Other federal
11,651 ac
32%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,569 ac
18%
Other state
4,336 ac
12%
Local/Metropark
1,793 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2025-20261,8591,4693,328

Harvest source: ncwildlife.gov

Harvest figures for Wilkes 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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