Deer Hunting in Powhatan County, Virginia

Powhatan County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,898 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.3 per square mile, 13th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,898 total deer
Antlered907
Antlerless991
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Density
7.3 deer / sq mi
This county7.3
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#13 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#12 Cumberland County
#13 Powhatan County
#14 Floyd County
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Public Land
9% public — 14,260 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
9,085 ac
64%
State Park/Recreation
3,120 ac
22%
Other state
1,590 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
465 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259079911,898

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Powhatan 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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