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Deer Hunting in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,095 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 93rd in the state. The county is roughly 29% public land.
Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,095 total deer
Antlered476
Antlerless619
Public Land
29% public — 72,348 acres
Local/Metropark
59,307 ac
82%
State Park/Recreation
3,895 ac
5%
Other federal
3,639 ac
5%
National Wildlife Refuge
2,934 ac
4%
National Park/Monument
1,826 ac
3%
Other state
747 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 476 | 619 | 1,095 |
Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov
Harvest figures for Fairfax 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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