Deer Hunting in Goochland County, Virginia

Goochland County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,554 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.5 per square mile, 51st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,554 total deer
Antlered799
Antlerless755
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Density
5.5 deer / sq mi
This county5.5
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#51 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#50 Giles County
#51 Goochland County
#52 Fluvanna County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,765 acres
Other state
950 ac
54%
Local/Metropark
716 ac
41%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
99 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257997551,554

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Goochland 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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