Deer Hunting in Highland County, Virginia

Highland County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,690 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 71st in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,690 total deer
Antlered1,072
Antlerless618
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#71 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#70 Brunswick County
#71 Highland County
#72 Russell County
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Public Land
34% public — 89,135 acres
National Forest
59,210 ac
66%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
27,761 ac
31%
Other state
2,008 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
156 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0726181,690

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Highland 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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