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Deer Hunting in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,401 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.
Updated September 2026
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Harvest Split
1,401 total deer
Antlered719
Antlerless682
Public Land
10% public — 27,841 acres
State Park/Recreation
15,939 ac
57%
Local/Metropark
8,698 ac
31%
National Wildlife Refuge
2,542 ac
9%
Other state
448 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
160 ac
1%
Other federal
54 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 719 | 682 | 1,401 |
Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov
Harvest figures for Chesterfield 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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