Deer Hunting in Fauquier County, Virginia

Fauquier County, Virginia hunters harvested 4,801 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.4 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,801 total deer
Antlered2,082
Antlerless2,719
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Density
7.4 deer / sq mi
This county7.4
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#11 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#10 Culpeper County
#11 Fauquier County
#12 Cumberland County
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Public Land
6% public — 24,552 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
18,980 ac
77%
State Park/Recreation
3,570 ac
15%
Local/Metropark
1,163 ac
5%
Other federal
818 ac
3%
Other state
21 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,0822,7194,801

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Fauquier 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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