Deer Hunting in Caroline County, Virginia

Caroline County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,840 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.4 per square mile, 53rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,840 total deer
Antlered1,247
Antlerless1,593
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Density
5.4 deer / sq mi
This county5.4
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#53 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#52 Fluvanna County
#53 Caroline County
#54 Page County
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Public Land
3% public — 10,839 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,573 ac
98%
National Wildlife Refuge
202 ac
2%
Other federal
64 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2471,5932,840

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Caroline 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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