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Deer Hunting in Lancaster County, Virginia

Lancaster County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,060 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.0 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,060 total deer
Antlered416
Antlerless644
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Density
8.0 deer / sq mi
This county8.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#5 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Clarke County
#5 Lancaster County
#6 Loudoun County
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Public Land
3% public — 2,589 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,524 ac
97%
Local/Metropark
65 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254166441,060

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Lancaster 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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