Deer Hunting in Madison County, Virginia

Madison County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,987 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.2 per square mile, 33rd in the state. The county is roughly 24% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,987 total deer
Antlered843
Antlerless1,144
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Density
6.2 deer / sq mi
This county6.2
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#33 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#32 King William County
#33 Madison County
#34 Carroll County
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Public Land
24% public — 49,124 acres
National Park/Monument
32,766 ac
67%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
16,358 ac
33%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258431,1441,987

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Madison 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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