Deer Hunting in Craig County, Virginia

Craig County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,656 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 58th in the state. The county is roughly 57% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,656 total deer
Antlered1,003
Antlerless653
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#58 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#57 Middlesex County
#58 Craig County
#59 Pittsylvania County
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Public Land
57% public — 120,631 acres
National Forest
119,378 ac
99%
Other federal
846 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
376 ac
0%
Other state
31 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0036531,656

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Craig 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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