Deer Hunting in Bland County, Virginia

Bland County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,364 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 80th in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,364 total deer
Antlered830
Antlerless534
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#80 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#79 Henry County
#80 Bland County
#81 Smyth County
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Public Land
34% public — 78,801 acres
National Forest
78,403 ac
99%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
231 ac
0%
Other federal
167 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258305341,364

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Bland 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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