Deer Hunting in Giles County, Virginia

Giles County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,974 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.5 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 31% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,974 total deer
Antlered1,038
Antlerless936
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Density
5.5 deer / sq mi
This county5.5
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#50 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 New Kent County
#50 Giles County
#51 Goochland County
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Public Land
31% public — 71,384 acres
National Forest
67,484 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,689 ac
2%
Other state
1,070 ac
1%
Other federal
1,055 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
86 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0389361,974

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Giles 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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