Deer Hunting in Nelson County, Virginia

Nelson County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,170 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 63rd in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,170 total deer
Antlered1,437
Antlerless733
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#63 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#62 King George County
#63 Nelson County
#64 Halifax County
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Public Land
11% public — 32,301 acres
National Forest
21,553 ac
67%
Other federal
4,569 ac
14%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,285 ac
13%
State Park/Recreation
996 ac
3%
Local/Metropark
682 ac
2%
Other state
216 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4377332,170

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Nelson 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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