Deer Hunting in Montgomery County, Virginia

Montgomery County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,746 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.1 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,746 total deer
Antlered1,349
Antlerless1,397
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Density
7.1 deer / sq mi
This county7.1
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#17 of 133
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Public Land
10% public — 25,634 acres
National Forest
21,629 ac
84%
Local/Metropark
1,578 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,572 ac
6%
Other state
845 ac
3%
Other federal
10 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3491,3972,746

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Montgomery 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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