Deer Hunting in Gloucester County, Virginia

Gloucester County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,121 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.1 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,121 total deer
Antlered461
Antlerless660
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Density
5.1 deer / sq mi
This county5.1
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#56 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Rockingham County
#56 Gloucester County
#57 Middlesex County
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Public Land
5% public — 6,290 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,940 ac
47%
Local/Metropark
2,287 ac
36%
Other state
536 ac
9%
Other federal
527 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254616601,121

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Gloucester 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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