Deer Hunting in Halifax County, Virginia

Halifax County, Virginia hunters harvested 3,752 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,752 total deer
Antlered1,959
Antlerless1,793
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#64 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Nelson County
#64 Halifax County
#65 Rockbridge County
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Public Land
3% public — 14,485 acres
Other state
7,326 ac
51%
State Park/Recreation
5,446 ac
38%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,649 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
64 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,9591,7933,752

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Halifax 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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