Deer Hunting in Lee County, Virginia

Lee County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,194 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 94th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,194 total deer
Antlered846
Antlerless348
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#94 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#93 Fairfax County
#94 Lee County
#95 Buchanan County
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Public Land
8% public — 23,200 acres
National Forest
11,298 ac
49%
Other federal
7,546 ac
33%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,180 ac
14%
State Park/Recreation
788 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
357 ac
2%
Other state
31 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258463481,194

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Lee 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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