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Deer Hunting in Bedford County, Virginia

Bedford County, Virginia hunters harvested 7,716 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 10.2 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
7,716 total deer
Antlered3,370
Antlerless4,346
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Density
10.2 deer / sq mi
This county10.2
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#1 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Bedford County
#2 Surry County
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Public Land
7% public — 32,147 acres
National Forest
20,821 ac
65%
Other federal
6,476 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
3,116 ac
10%
Local/Metropark
1,734 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20253,3704,3467,716

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Bedford 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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