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Deer Hunting in Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Isle of Wight County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,456 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.8 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,456 total deer
Antlered977
Antlerless1,479
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Density
7.8 deer / sq mi
This county7.8
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#7 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#6 Loudoun County
#7 Isle of Wight County
#8 Sussex County
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Public Land
5% public — 10,391 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,085 ac
59%
Local/Metropark
4,306 ac
41%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259771,4792,456

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Isle of Wight 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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