Deer Hunting in Richmond County, Virginia

Richmond County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,338 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.0 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 10% public land.

Updated September 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,338 total deer
Antlered482
Antlerless856
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Density
7.0 deer / sq mi
This county7.0
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#21 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Amherst County
#21 Richmond County
#22 Grayson County
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Public Land
10% public — 11,742 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
11,742 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254828561,338

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Richmond 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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