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Deer Hunting in Clarke County, Virginia

Clarke County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,477 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.4 per square mile, 4th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,477 total deer
Antlered652
Antlerless825
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Density
8.4 deer / sq mi
This county8.4
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#4 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#3 Southampton County
#4 Clarke County
#5 Lancaster County
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Public Land
4% public — 4,908 acres
Other federal
2,494 ac
51%
Other state
1,496 ac
30%
State Park/Recreation
632 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
212 ac
4%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
74 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256528251,477

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Clarke 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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