Deer Hunting in Hanover County, Virginia

Hanover County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,318 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 61st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,318 total deer
Antlered828
Antlerless1,490
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#61 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#60 Louisa County
#61 Hanover County
#62 King George County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,826 acres
Local/Metropark
2,034 ac
53%
Other federal
1,792 ac
47%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258281,4902,318

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Hanover 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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