Deer Hunting in Carroll County, Virginia

Carroll County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,940 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 34th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,940 total deer
Antlered1,505
Antlerless1,435
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Density
6.2 deer / sq mi
This county6.2
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#34 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#33 Madison County
#34 Carroll County
#35 Westmoreland County
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Public Land
6% public — 17,586 acres
National Forest
7,154 ac
41%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,887 ac
33%
Other federal
3,589 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
843 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
113 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5051,4352,940

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Carroll 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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