Deer Hunting in Alleghany County, Virginia

Alleghany County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,377 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 87th in the state. The county is roughly 51% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,377 total deer
Antlered1,031
Antlerless346
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#87 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#86 Dickenson County
#87 Alleghany County
#88 Wise County
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Public Land
51% public — 145,277 acres
National Forest
144,328 ac
99%
State Park/Recreation
668 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
205 ac
0%
Other state
56 ac
0%
Local/Metropark
20 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0313461,377

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Alleghany County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Virginia deer season, 2025-2026

Virginia deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Virginia season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Virginia wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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