Deer Hunting in Roanoke County, Virginia

Roanoke County, Virginia hunters harvested 1,429 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.7 per square mile, 43rd in the state. The county is roughly 22% public land.

Updated September 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,429 total deer
Antlered722
Antlerless707
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Density
5.7 deer / sq mi
This county5.7
Virginia avg5.4
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County Rank
#43 of 133
Most harvestLeast harvest
#42 Northampton County
#43 Roanoke County
#44 Campbell County
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Public Land
22% public — 35,282 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
13,168 ac
37%
Local/Metropark
12,453 ac
35%
Other federal
5,416 ac
15%
National Forest
3,537 ac
10%
Other state
708 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257227071,429

Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov

Harvest figures for Roanoke 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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