Deer Hunting in Rappahannock County, Virginia

Rappahannock County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,917 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.2 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 18% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,917 total deer
Antlered809
Antlerless1,108
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Density
7.2 deer / sq mi
This county7.2
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#16 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#15 Accomack County
#16 Rappahannock County
#17 Montgomery County
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Public Land
18% public — 31,215 acres
National Park/Monument
31,200 ac
100%
Local/Metropark
15 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258091,1081,917

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Rappahannock 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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