Deer Hunting in Botetourt County, Virginia

Botetourt County, Virginia hunters harvested 3,008 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 32% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,008 total deer
Antlered1,555
Antlerless1,453
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Density
5.6 deer / sq mi
This county5.6
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#48 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Albemarle County
#48 Botetourt County
#49 New Kent County
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Public Land
32% public — 110,509 acres
National Forest
89,887 ac
81%
Local/Metropark
16,525 ac
15%
Other federal
3,213 ac
3%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
884 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5551,4533,008

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Botetourt 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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