Deer Hunting in Chesapeake city, Virginia

Chesapeake city, Virginia hunters harvested 481 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.4 per square mile, 96th in the state. The county is roughly 58% public land.

Updated September 2026
▲ Only 481 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
481 total deer
Antlered238
Antlerless243
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Density
1.4 deer / sq mi
This county1.4
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#96 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#95 Buchanan County
#96 Chesapeake city
#97 Virginia Beach city
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Public Land
58% public — 126,452 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
102,258 ac
81%
Local/Metropark
10,615 ac
8%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,816 ac
8%
Other federal
3,697 ac
3%
Other state
66 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025238243481

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Chesapeake city 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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