Deer Hunting in Northumberland County, Virginia

Northumberland County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,197 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.3 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,197 total deer
Antlered491
Antlerless706
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Density
6.3 deer / sq mi
This county6.3
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#28 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#27 Nottoway County
#28 Northumberland County
#29 Greene County
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Public Land
2% public — 1,846 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,329 ac
72%
Local/Metropark
341 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
102 ac
6%
Other state
74 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254917061,197

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Northumberland 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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