Deer Hunting in New Kent County, Virginia

New Kent County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,166 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 49th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,166 total deer
Antlered539
Antlerless627
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Density
5.6 deer / sq mi
This county5.6
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#49 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#48 Botetourt County
#49 New Kent County
#50 Giles County
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Public Land
9% public — 11,404 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,637 ac
58%
Local/Metropark
2,138 ac
19%
State Park/Recreation
1,848 ac
16%
Other state
781 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255396271,166

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for New Kent 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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