Deer Hunting in Northampton County, Virginia

Northampton County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,210 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.7 per square mile, 42nd in the state. The county is roughly 30% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,210 total deer
Antlered500
Antlerless710
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Density
5.7 deer / sq mi
This county5.7
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#42 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#41 Shenandoah County
#42 Northampton County
#43 Roanoke County
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Public Land
30% public — 41,216 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
18,665 ac
45%
Other state
8,153 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
7,553 ac
18%
National Wildlife Refuge
6,745 ac
16%
Local/Metropark
100 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255007101,210

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Northampton 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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