Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Virginia

Franklin County, Virginia hunters harvested 4,082 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.9 per square mile, 39th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,082 total deer
Antlered1,988
Antlerless2,094
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Density
5.9 deer / sq mi
This county5.9
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#39 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#38 Augusta County
#39 Franklin County
#40 Warren County
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Public Land
2% public — 10,152 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,959 ac
49%
Other federal
2,921 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
1,938 ac
19%
National Park/Monument
244 ac
2%
Other state
90 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9882,0944,082

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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