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Deer Hunting in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Rockbridge County, Virginia hunters harvested 2,727 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 65th in the state. The county is roughly 34% public land.
Updated September 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,727 total deer
Antlered1,652
Antlerless1,075
Public Land
34% public — 128,077 acres
National Forest
65,590 ac
51%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
53,523 ac
42%
State Park/Recreation
5,482 ac
4%
Other federal
1,544 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
1,148 ac
1%
Other state
790 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,652 | 1,075 | 2,727 |
Harvest source: dwr.virginia.gov
Harvest figures for Rockbridge 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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