Deer Hunting in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Mecklenburg County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,456 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 77th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,456 total deer
Antlered1,275
Antlerless1,181
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#77 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#76 Buckingham County
#77 Mecklenburg County
#78 Charlotte County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,909 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,052 ac
52%
State Park/Recreation
2,783 ac
47%
Local/Metropark
74 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2751,1812,456

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Mecklenburg 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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