Deer Hunting in Mathews County, Virginia

Mathews County, Virginia hunters harvested 514 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.0 per square mile, 37th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
514 total deer
Antlered217
Antlerless297
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Density
6.0 deer / sq mi
This county6.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#37 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#36 Orange County
#37 Mathews County
#38 Augusta County
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Public Land
0% public — 191 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
149 ac
78%
Local/Metropark
42 ac
22%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025217297514

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Mathews 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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