Deer Hunting in Orange County, Virginia

Orange County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,077 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.1 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,077 total deer
Antlered841
Antlerless1,236
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Density
6.1 deer / sq mi
This county6.1
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#36 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#35 Westmoreland County
#36 Orange County
#37 Mathews County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,247 acres
Other federal
935 ac
75%
Local/Metropark
191 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
121 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258411,2362,077

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Orange 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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